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You will feel quite a difference in this engine versus a stock 240Z engine......especially if you put round top SU's on it.

......and nice to see your avatar on the forum again Dave.....welcome stranger!

I never have been one to try to get top dollar....I just know I won't ever use it with all the L28's I've got. Hope to help someone out with a real nice L24. Merry Xmas Guy

http://datsunspirit.com/project-pumpkin-patch/ I think I get a little excited when I think about this new technology. This Z is basically a restomod already. Camber plates, coil overs, Wilwoods front and rear. I’ve got another 72 (orange) that remains fairly stock.....I think I’m going FI ITB's and I can’t wait!

I have an L24 engine for sale. Totally rebuilt with Z Doctor built E31 Head with new seats, valves, guides, rockers, Isky Springs and a Stage II Isky camshaft. Block is bored .040 over with new Pistons. Brand new clutch and flywheel come with the engine. No carbs, intake, distributor or exhaust manifold. Runs perfect.....has approximately 1500 Miles. I replaced it with a 3.1 Stroker. Pick up only Richmond, Virginia........$2,000.00

Nice.....That should be “bumpy” lol. Isky has a .530 regrind. Not sure how much lift requires spring seat alterations. Maybe someone can chime in on that.

Jason....Just a heads up on cam choices. The Schneider cam billets aren’t even close to the quality alloys in a reground (Isky) camshaft. The original Datsun cams reground to Stage III (.490) by Isky work great. We put a Schneider .495 lift camshaft (new) in my 3.1 motor. After 150 miles, I noticed a cam lobe turning loose some metal. I’ve never had a single problem with the Datsun regrinds. I put a Isky .490 in the motor.....zero problems. Do it right the first time IMO. Guy

Now the tide has changed....Safari Gold is THE COLOR for your Z31!

You are way over my head Chickenman.....I count on Eiji when it comes to what new systems to use.....I don’t even know what Mega squirt is.....But, I value your opinion too.....thanks for the advice!

Copy Cat.....

I always value your opinion Madkaw......thanks for pushing me over the edge in regards to FI......Time to step up to new technology......it is twice the cost of carbs......maybe I’ll start a go fund me L series motor!

Eiji is building the bottom end.....I’m building the top end. I’ve built 18 to 20 L series motors by myself, but Eiji does it so well. BTW....You are talking me into FI Madkaw.....sounds like the way to go......can’t wait. Never had crank fire ignition either.....moving on up!

What’s up Jeff? Haven’t decided yet.....I want to drive Eiji’s with FI first, but he thinks that’s the way to go. It’s a real budget buster, but some things you just have to muscle up to the table....especially since my son Brandon is trying to out do the old man with his RB powered Z31.

Sure is Jeff...not my engine though....Eiji’s, but something to think about....

Eiji’s new manifold for ITB..........beautiful!

I don’t notice any difference from my other Z’s in my Stroker with the Maxima diesel crank.

Anxious to hear the RB motor at 9 grand. I guess he’ll have to head down to Dinwiddie with me and Eiji to see what they all do in the 1/4 mile when I finish my new Stroker this Spring. It’s gonna be a blast. Also hope it’ll be finished for ZCON next Fall! It’s gonna be a really good convention this year....right Steve?

As of today, it is now going to be a 3.1 Stroker.....exactly the same specs as the last Stroker except for some side draft carbs. Eiji has started on the block already....he also has the pistons and rods.....240 mm flywheel and a stock turbo clutch. The last stage I clutch wears me out lol.

Went by to check out a nice restoration on my friend Woody’s early Series One. Not a bit of rust in this car.

I'm pretty sure Zcar Depot sells the clutch hard lines. BTW....I hope you installed the brass bushing in the rear of the crank for the tranny output shaft. The auto cars didn't have one installed. I didn't install a pedal stop on either of my two auto conversions....no problem. You do need to check pedal play distance....can't recall what that was....somewhere between 7 and 8 inches if I recall.

Prepped and ready.....

Mitch....If you don’t come to ZCON next year, I’m gonna be upset! Cliff and I need a designated driver!

Now that’s some beautiful jewelry......I think my wife said she would like jewelry for Christmas!

Sorry Patcon....I don’t remember much about the linkage other than it wasn’t a problem.....pretty much worked with what was there. NVZEE is right about the overflow. I fired up a new Z engine once....some trash had the float valve stuck open. I sometimes fire up a new engine with open headers....that time I didn’t....lucky, it dumped quite a bit of gas into the air cleaner and onto the floor. I always hook up all exhaust before firing up now. BTW....I do remember that I built the engine with an L18 block and crank. L18 cranks are fully counter balanced...not so the L16’s....plus they are bigger It was a fun little car....one of those you wish you hadn’t sold.

I restored this 72 510 back in the 80’s. I was able to purchase the SSS Head, manifold and carbs from my local dealer. I never noticed any special markings on the carbs. I just assumed they would be the same carbs as the 1600’s or 240Z with different jets maybe. The head was what was special.