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Hay guys, I made my statement based on a few conversations I had with 240’s and 260’s owners. Also Lust, Then Love The Story of the New Z by Ron Sessons was also a source of information. The book had stated, Leaner carburetor settings lower compression, and carburetors more prone to vapor lock bedeviled all cars with reduced power and poor derivability – particularly frustrating in a sports car like the 240Z - page 16. The 260Z was quicker then the 240 but still suffered from carburetor vapor lock - page 23. As the name suggests, the 280Z had a displacement of 2.8 liters, achieved by stroking the 260z’s motor by 3mm. Despite an emissions-control inspired 8.3.1 compression ration, output climbed to 149 horsepower. “No doubt the replacement of the Fussy carburetors with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection had something to do with that – page 23. Sorry if I stepped on any toes with my statement.

I have heard that the 240 & 260 had some problems with carburetors but the 280’s from mid 1975 had fuel injection and provided less hassle. That could be a good reason to stick with the 280’s. They do however get a bit stinky at times.

Woman of few words. I really didn't have much to say and now that parts for the 280 are hard to find I thought this might be a good way to find connections. I am also toying with the Idea of selling the 280 and thought this might be a good place to post.

After a few years of surfing your site I decided to jumped in. I am a proud owner of a 1976 280Z and a 2003 350Z and must say I have enjoyed the attention and new friends I have made with the 280Z. I think that Z people are a very interesting group of individuals and I am very proud to be a part of the Z Enthusiast.