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I recently had to have my car emissions test and it FAILED !! My question is just prior to my test I poured one pint of seafoam fluid in my gas tank just before I filled it up, would that cause a poor reading on an emissions test.

Thanks for the reply, I guess the reason I am asking; Is the performance engineering of the 280z that good even though it is 30year old technology and besides the obvious i.e abs, air bags and the electronics the cost difference of a 350z and the cost of a modified 280z; It seems more cost efficient to put your money into restoring and modifying a 280z that has already bottomed out on depreciation, than buying a 350z that is going to keep on depreciating.

This question is for all the 240-280z experts; Would a modified 280z, stroked and bored, suspension, wheel upgrade and brakes ever match the performance of a stock 350z?

Thanks guys; I didn't realize that it would be that complex. MSA makes it sound like it is an easy conversion.

I have question for anyone; has anyone installed the stroker mod from MSA they claim it takes your 280 to 3100cc ? And what are the major improvements over stock?

I appreciate the replies, I guess my post was a little misunderstood. After reading it I see how selfish I looked. I agree with everyones replies I thought about it more as I was driving to the store and saw all these small, new , little cars like the KIA's and Scion's. Those cars cost about 13-20 grand and don't have nearly the performance or fun factor as the old style Z cars.

I have a 1978 280, I purchased it for $3200 from cali, and it has 110000mi. on it and it had a rebuilt engine within 500 miles before I purchased it. So far I painted it put new seats and complete stereo. My question is how much is too much to invest in these cars? I want to know where is the breaking point of putting too much money and not getting anything in return? Thanks guys

tring to attach new pctures of my new paint

this is my latest completed step in the restore process, curently I have new seat covers, rebuilt engine, window tint ,new windshield, tires and stereo,what I need to finish this is to put struts, carpet and an open road

Thanks Guy's, I think I'll try to get replacement parts, I am in AZ, and the Zcar source here in scottsdale are selling OEM hoods and fenders for $499 and $299. I just wanted to know if I should try to fight the insurance co, for new OEM metal considering these are becoming Classic Z Cars!

I was recently involved in an accident (not at fault) and received some front end damage to my car "78" 280z. My question is should I try to get their insurance to pay for replacement parts and paint or are they going to try and pay for just the repair work? I guess what I am trying to ask is what has anybody done to repair or fix their vehicles?

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