Different ignition

[Stick figure]

I've had my 83 zx in the driveway for over a year, haven't driven it on the road yet, more rust than car, but ready to start if I can figure out my problem. It runs and will move but before I start, I want to do away with the fuel injection and all the electronics. I found a 4 barrel intake, expensive but worth it to me. What should I do about the electronic ignition? I was thinking about points, but can't find a points distributor anywhere online. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I was going to swap out the 6 for a 350 but I've grown attached to the inline 6. I've looked everywhere for info on this and I'm just about ready to give up.

[Zed Head]

Get a 240Z distributor.  It will drop right in.  You'll just need to identify the correct wires to make it work but they are all there.

[Zed Head]

https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/ignition---tune-up-16776/distributor-12503/8c7c95368caf/1972/nissan/240z?q=distributor

[SteveJ]

2 hours ago, Zed Head said:

Get a 240Z distributor.  It will drop right in.  You'll just need to identify the correct wires to make it work but they are all there.

He would need the 240Z distributor mount.

[Patcon]

Why not run the 280 Dizzy and match box. That gives the hotter spark with no points

[Zed Head]

12 minutes ago, SteveJ said:

He would need the 240Z distributor mount.

True.  He could modify his also, I'd guess.  It's the clamping screw that's the issue.

Keeping the ZX distributor is the easiest.  It's not connected the to the EFI system.  You can keep it and run carbs.

I was responding to the question as asked.

[siteunseen]

That's what I would do. Keep your distributor with the carb. That's what we've all done but with dual carbs. Should be the same.

The '83 matcbox has those extra 2 terminals on them. I think that's the e12-92 or something. I've read the extras are for the crank sensor but cant confirm. I also read you can leave that plug open. Another unconfirmed answer but the info is out there on the www.

[Stick figure]

Can I use the E12 80?

[Stick figure]

1 hour ago, siteunseen said:

That's what I would do. Keep your distributor with the carb. That's what we've all done but with dual carbs. Should be the same.

The '83 matcbox has those extra 2 terminals on them. I think that's the e12-92 or something. I've read the extras are for the crank sensor but cant confirm. I also read you can leave that plug open. Another unconfirmed answer but the info is out there on the www.

I'm pretty sure the distributor runs off the computer

[Zed Head]

It doesn't. 

You can download a service manual from the site's downloads area.  Read the EFEC chapter, it describes the EFI system.  The Electrical chapter describes the ignition system.

[Patcon]

2 hours ago, Stick figure said:

I'm pretty sure the distributor runs off the computer

I don't believe there is any computer controlled timing on that car. I might be wrong, but if the computer is involved, it is only for basic power. The ignition is still pretty simple on the 83 cars

[Stick figure]

1 minute ago, Zed Head said:

It doesn't. 

You can download a service manual from the site's downloads area.  Read the EFEC chapter, it describes the EFI system.  The Electrical chapter describes the ignition system.

Thank you