Headlight Upgrade Harness's For Sale (again!)

[Zs-ondabrain]

I have 3) 240Z headlight Relay Upgrade Harness's made and ready to be shipped right now. If you and a friend go in together, I'll knock $10 off the price of 2 and $15 off 3 harness's.

They are $125 each unless you buy 2 or more.

Email me at wolfin32z@yahoo.com for info or ordering.

Thanks in advance,

Dave.

[Blue Meanie]

Chiquete,

The harness that Dave sells to the Z family are the schiznit. He's not selling them to feed his family, he's doing it for other Z lovers while getting a little for his effort. I sure as hell couldn't make one of those harnesses, but I sure as hell have one on my Z. It is a great product and really helps. Thanks again for your efforts Dave.

LED tailight conversion? Ohhhhhhh. You have my attention sir!

[Zs-ondabrain]

Hey guys and gals,

Just letting everyone know that the upgrade harness's are still available for the 240Z's. Nothing has changed (except for my suppliers prices) the HLH is still $125 and the PLH is $45.

ZXP's and SCP's are still $15 and $25. I still do the LED taillight conversion for the 240Z's for $250.

But this is not an advertizement, but more of a reminder for those who keep asking if the upgrades are still available. YES they are.

I've even added LED sidemarkers to the list for only $85 for all four.

But mostly I wanted to say thank you to every one who has ever added my upgrades to their Z's. I just wanted to help some people with the same problems I had with my Z but thanks to Mike, Arne, Will, Enrique, and countless others, I've added more upgrades to the list to help with the biggest problem these cars face on a daily basis, The electrical and lighting systems.

Thanks again everyone. You're helping me get the word out and helping get me and Leah to the MSA Z Nationals this year to do more of the same, HELP 240Z owners.

Much love,

Dave (& Leah)

[Zs-ondabrain]

I guess I should update this thread every so often to keep everybody up to date on parts, prices and availability. So here ya go...........

All of my upgrades are still available and better than before.

All four electrical upgrades are now "Plug-N-Play"

The HLH or Head Light Upgrade harness is still $125 and only for the 240Z with white square connectors in front of the radiator.

The PLH or Parking Light Upgrade Harness is now $50 and is "Plug-N-Play" for ALL 240Z's (with the 6-pin combo switch connector)

ALL 260Z's and the early 280Z's with the square 9-pin connector on the combo switch.

The ZXP is still $15 and for the 240Z ONLY. The ZXP allows you to Upgrade your 40 amp alternator to an internally regulated 60 amp 280ZX alternator.

The SCP's are still $25 and for the 240Z's ONLY. The SCP turns your front sidemarkers into blinkers when the turn signals are used. The 240Z front turn signals are too low to be usefull but the SCP allows others, on the side of you to see your turn signals blink. A great safety feature. you get 2, one for each side (L+R)

The CTS Service is now $60. The CTS is a Combo and turn signal switch service where I completely rebuild your switches as a pair. I do my best to bring them back to OEM specs, regrease everything, repaint when needed and replace worn parts to make your switches look their best and Operate like they are supposed to.

I still offer the .....

LED side markers lights for $80

LED Front marker light conversion for $125

LED Taillight conversion for $250 for 240Z's and $300 for 260/280Z's

All the prices above include return shipping so the price you see is the price you pay. I also offer multiple item discounts, just ask me.

Dave

wolfin32z@yahoo.com for shipping and payment info.

[JohnnyO]

Does/why doesn't anybody make an upgraded, high quality complete harness setup for a 240 with factory type connectors?

[Zs-ondabrain]

Because as far as I know or have been informed, there are 13 types of 240Z harness's alone. I have the supplies and the knowhow to make such a harness but set-up (wire purchase, connectors, terminals, wrap and tubing) would be expensive. And then there is the 13 types of engine harness's from late 69' to late 73" 240Z's.

Each harness would need to be torn apart and documented. BUT............. I have seen companies on Ebay selling full reproduced, exact replica's for $500 to $700. you just need to keep an eye out for them because they dissapear quickly.

Here's what I have for a 7/70' engine harness. It contains the exact measurements of each and every wire in the harness. Including Total length, connector in the passsenger side kick to the end point, wires that tap other wires, where they go, and the type of connector it goes to and the pin number.

L=Large S=small M=male F=female 1-6=pin # B=bullet QD= quick disconnect terminal

This is just for a starting point.

Dave.

7 of 70 engine harness wiring.doc

plugs for harness (Small).bmp

Edited December 13, 2008 by Zs-ondabrain

[JohnnyO]

Here's what I have for a 7/70' engine harness. It contains the exact measurements of each and every wire in the harness. Including Total length, connector in the passsenger side kick to the end point, wires that tap other wires, where they go, and the type of connector it goes to and the pin number.

L=Large S=small M=male F=female 1-6=pin # B=bullet QD= quick disconnect terminal

This is just for a starting point.

Dave.

Dave, I actually have a 01/70 engine. Does that change thing?

[Zs-ondabrain]

Not much, if any.

I forgot to ad that the later 240Z's (later 73's) Have the weird 260/280Z plugs that I don't have access to.

What's wrong with your harness, that you feel the need to replace it? Or are you just looking for options?

Dave.

[bpilati]

I purchase this and the marker light harness a couple years ago. I notice increased brightness right away. The most impressive thing about the harness was the workmanship. It is professional all the way, no company could make it any better, especially for the price. I know the history of this harness. Dave was taking a hit on labor and sometimes parts in the beginning when the price was lower. Unfortunately I waited too long to get that price. Anyway, you guys will be getting a top quality part by every standard.

[TexasRider260Z]

Dave:

Gerat stuff there.

My 260 is a very early 1974 delivered in Oct 1973.

Do I need, or do you have, or do you do any kits for it. I am thinking it would be plus after I get my 105 alternator in and allow me to run better lights for the occassional evening drive home.

Thanks again.

[Zs-ondabrain]

Dave:

Gerat stuff there.

My 260 is a very early 1974 delivered in Oct 1973.

Do I need, or do you have, or do you do any kits for it. I am thinking it would be plus after I get my 105 alternator in and allow me to run better lights for the occassional evening drive home.

Thanks again.

Hopefully I can stop you right there. The 240Z as well as the 260Z's electrical system was designed for a 40 amp altrernator. You go and put 105 amps thru the system and you're just asking for trouble. Oliver at Z-Specialties can say all he wants about the benifits but I've seen the end results of a system that is not prepared for 160% more amperage tha stock.

You're now running a 1000 watt stereo system, 100 watt H4's, Foglights, driving lights, Neon, motorized accesories, Dual batteries, etc, etc. The most you need is the 280ZX 60 amp alternator. It bolts right in, it's not such a big shock to the system, and it looks totally stock. I'll help ya thru it.

The 105 alt. won't allow you to run better lights until you upgrade the headlight system with relays, like my set-up, more on that later.

Dave.

[Carl Beck]

1) Having an alternator with a peak output of 105 amps - does not mean that you have 105 amps running though your entire electrical system.

2. Having a 12 volt battery capable of 150 amp output - does not mean that you have or need 150 amp running though your entire electrical system.

3) The components that use electric, will draw only what they need. If they short out, the fuse limits the amps flowing across the wires.

4) Peak output from the alternator is only one thing - - more practical to consider the alternators output at 800 to 1800 RPM - or its ability to replace the current drawn off the battery at low RPM's.

5. High output alternators are no problem for the stock wiring in the early Z's. Just make sure that when you add accessories, they are contained on their own individual new circuits and properly fused.

6) 1000 watt stereo's - might be better served with a second storage battery.

7) Self regulated alternators output only the current needed.. you would very rarely need or call on your alternator to supply 105 Amps. You would far more often need 30 amps at 1000 RPM.

Amps=Watts/Volts

1000 watt stereo/12.6 volts = 79.4 amp draw at peak power output.

100 watt headlights x 2 = 15.9 amps.

The 240-Z was originally equipped with a 35/40 amp alternator, because if you add up the power requirements of all components that require power in the stock system - it won't exceed 40 amps total.

At least that is the way I've always understood it....

FWIW,

Carl B.