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I glass bead blast mine......they come out like new.

Don't change a thing Zedy......it looks perfect with the Panasports and spoilers! Mine is similar. BTW DaveR....I'm running 205/60R/15's on this Z. They fill the wells nicely!

Zedy.....I love your car. BTW....is that rear spoiler the same color as the car? I think I predicted it would be if it is......a beautiful Z!!!!! Regards Guy

You're a great friend to have Steve.....you've come a long way.....I just love to see you getting into engines instead of just electrics. Wish I was closer....would love to wrench with you. That wouldn't be Jaffee would it? A Commodore and a Bull Dog....My, My.

Some pics I took of Eiji's stroker......crank fire ignition.

German240.....I'm using a Stage III Isky.......490 lift....290 degree duration. I agree with others....more lift is a good thing....more duration equals less ping. Eiji uses a more radical cam, not sure what his specs are.....Madkaw....yes, he welds and reshapes his heads to be more heart shaped, but if you have a budget, you can quickly get costs out of hand.

http://www.oocities.org/inlinestroker/ Here's a site that may be helpful......This is the shaved P79 head I'll be using. German 240....Eiji uses the N42, so you'll be OK with your head. BTW, where did you source your KA24E pistons?

Definitely Charles.....This will be a total learning process for me. Eiji is going to talk me through it......I always like to do the actual building myself, but will source my parts from him. He has a machine shop that welds and restores the crank for even more stroke.....I think I'll settle for the LD stock stroke though. I just want to make sure that there are no clearance issues, and he has access to the Japanese thicker head gaskets to prevent any disasters. I agree with Conedodger that more CR is better and will shoot for 11 to 12 to 1. May need to burn a little race gas, but with enough Cam duration may be able to burn 93.....Eiji does. Can't wait to get started.....I'll follow this thread with interest german240! BTW, you need to check the big end rod clearance to the block.....you may or may not need to grind the block for clearance.......

German240.....I'm starting a build on a stroker myself. I have the LD crank, F54 block and a shaved and shimmed P79 head (Z Doc built). I'm trying to figure what bore ( .080, .120 or .160 ) to do. Also, the rod / piston combo. My good friend Eiji is going to help me with the logistics and performance goodies.....I'll stay in touch with what he recommends. You may want to contact him at Datsun Spirit to source some parts.....forged pistons and rods are very expensive though.....Good luck. Guy

Hope this helps......

Number 47 a 2+2?

Jeff G.......

Thanks Namerow.....The white Z is running Eibach springs with Tokico blue shocks. I'm running 16x7 inch Panasport wheels (not sure of the offset) with 205 55 16 Goodrich KDW's. The chin spoiler is the fiberglass BRE Spook from Motorsport. I've since this post, added a rear spoiler.

Absolutely.....The guys at MSA know Z's and provide great service. I've never had any problems at all, and I still go to my tattered old catalog to order stuff.....the prices have changed, but I just like that catalog. If anyone doesn't know it, they also give you a 10% discount to our club members. Most items are Nissan OEM.....I'm a big fan!

Thanks Stephen... I just think spoilers add a lot to the look of the 240Z. BTW, did you ever paint your rear spoiler the same color as the car? My guess is you'll end up going that route......just a hunch. The 16 inch wheels are my favorite, but my silver 73 has 15's and I really like them too....just can't quite get the selection of performance rubber that you can get in the 16's. Regards to your family. Guy

Just came home from Chuck's....

You got it......that's exactly what I would do....I've never had the side seals leak in all of the Z's I've owned and built. The rear main seal is the culprit almost always, followed by the pan gasket. Good Luck ole boy!

Dave....The flange sealant you showed should work perfect for where the rear main bearing cap meets the block. But, IMO the side seals never leak if properly installed in the first place with proper sealant on the flanges. Besides, that's a PITA job with the motor in the car. The most likely source of your leak is the rear main seal......an easy installation......you can use oil, grease or lithium grease to install the rear seal. Rotate the seal clockwise slightly while pushing it on the crank .....make sure it is perfectly square to the crank journal when all the way installed.

Charles....The tires are BF Goodrich KDW's......size 205 55 16. They are no longer available in Z sizes. Guy

Chuck is adding a rear spoiler on my 70 white Z.....I just like the look!

Installed a new Black Dragon front bumper on my 73......much better look!

Is last Sunday vintage? John finished first in a 46 car at VIR. Congrats Steve Bonk and Sam Neave too.

Some cars should just go to the crusher.....obviously you are not going to let this one die.......I agree with Mike....just amazing.......more new metal than old metal!

That's correct, the early valves are 2mm longer, so if you have an early head N42/N47, this shouldn't be the problem (valve too long). However in Datsun engines, if you grind the top of the valve, the keeper groove moves closer to the "cupped" lash pads possibly causing the lash pad to contact the keepers and eventually dropping the valve. Valve height should probably be fixed with new seats (old seats ground too deep).....not by cutting the top of the valve stem. With all the problems you've had with this head, you might consider dumping it and while you're at it dumping your machinist. Call someone Datsun savvy (Eiji at Datsun Spirit) or someone else reputable and have them build you a new head.....one that you have confidence in......just my humble opinion. BTW....the engine is beautiful....looks like you've done your part

You said your machinist shortened a couple valves. Hate to throw up another point of concern, but if you shorten valves in a Datsun engine (with cupped lash pads), the lash pad can actually hang over enough to contact the valve keepers.....not good. If you have the flat bottomed lash pads, this isn't as likely a problem......Sounds to me like your machinist doesn't know Datsun engines very well....IMO..