I have been restoring my 1971 240z for the past 5 years, trying to get it as close to stock as possible. The very last piece that I need is a downpipe from the stock manifold. I have looked everywhere for one, and cannot find anything - new, used, aftermarket, fabricated like the original - nothing. Does anyone have any leads on this part. I have pretty much expected that a new oem or aftermarket does not exist in the world, but does anyone have a used one from a car that they installed headers on? Or, does anyone know of a shop that can fabricate one without having to have the car present since it is currently not in a drivable condition? Any help you could give me, or any leads would be greatly appreciated. My main concern is that it functions and looks as close to stock as possible. Thanks.

wmitch,

First, I'd like to say that your car is absolutely STUNNING. Never has green looked so good in my eyes. I'm really loving the wheels as well.

As for the downpipe, I am sure you can give http://www.zbarn.com a ring. Roger there has helped me with multiple hard-to-find parts. The shipping is not inflated, and the parts, may be dirty, but are solid. Zbarn has over 400+ Z cars in their junkyard (from their site).

If they don't have what you are looking for, I don't know what to tell ya!

spitz17

Or try: http://www.zcarsource.com/

also used parts..

I have a quote to make a new down pipe same as stock for $ 150 installed. SF Area.

Bob M