WTZ?

Here are a couple of pictures of the dash:

Update: my friend made me a custom aluminum dash with holes drilled for autometer gauges, switches and my Apex Multichecker. I will post pics tonight or tomorrow. My wife is pushing me to have the roll cage done asap since the car is my current DD and I pick her up with the Z from work. She got real shaken up since she was in a car accident yesterday morning. A dumb lady driver was multitasking and rear ended my mom and my wife at 45 mph. They're ok but I will be forever cursing the lady.

I have a 73 which still has original paint and rust I will post pictures as I work on the car.

I here you. I actually came from driving MR2's of which until now, I miss its handling. If I take the same turns with my Z, I'll end up facing the wrong direction or understeer like a mother. Sooner or later, I will redo the whole suspension so maybe I can beat my MR2's new owner in the tracks

The question I have is is there anything I missed from my plans. I plan on boosting from 15-20 psi but not with the turbo that I have for the break in. I forgot the specs on the second turbo that I have. I thought the L28 5 speeds can handle up to 600? I have read several builds and I am actually basing most of my plans from other people's. At the same time, I wanted to get input from everybody if there is anything that I overlooked or need to make my build a possibility.

I actually have the same thread over at HybridZ. No one gave me advice on my set up and it's been up there since August. Everyone's more interested in my build pictures and updates rather than giving me pointers and all. Not that I have something against them but I'd rather have more gearheads see my build and give me proper advice on things that I may have left off or forgot.

No I won't be increasing displacement. Let me correct myself, my goal is 550BHP

Yes, I only posted my engine specs. My car luckily has only minor surface rust on the frame rails. I am reinforcing the body with a full roll cage with bars going from the front of the car connecting to the cage inside. Sorry I don't know the actual term. Transmission: I am using a standard 5 speed from a 280Z which I am already currently using with a 6 puck clutch, Custom Stainless steel clutch line, R33 Clutch Slave Cylinder, and R200 rear end. Suspension: Polyurethane Bushings, Solid Diff Mount, ST front and rear Sway Bars, Custom Coilovers with sectioned struts, Bump Steer Spacers, and Custom Tension Rods. Brakes: Toyota 4x4 calipers (already in the car), Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Rear Disc Conversion, Brake ducting (currently using). Wheels and Tires: 15x10 Panasports, 265 50 15 Hankook Ventus H101 99S (switching to these once I have the motor in). I don't have a timeframe on the build as this is a budget build, The motor is complete but I am still waiting for a few parts before I can drop it in the car. I am hoping I can have the engine in the car by December or January next year. Also, the T3T4 Hybrid turbo will only be used for the break in. I have another turbo to use after that which will help me reach my goal.

I am building a 73 240Z at which I have goal of netting 550bwhp. Here are my specs: Engine: L28ET with J.E. Pistons, Titanium Valve Spring & Retainers, Eagle Forged Rods, Race Rod Bearings, Crane valves, Comp Cam, Comp Timing set, HKS 2mm Head Gasket, ARP Head Bolts, Euro Damper, Port and polished Head, Bosch Alternator, MSA Billet Alumimum Alternator Adjustment Arm, High Capacity Oil Pump, and all new Gaskets Turbo System: Garrett T3T4 Hybrid Turbo, Custom Top Mount Turbo Manifold, Tial BOV, Internal Wastegate, AVO intercooler 21x8x3 core, 2.5” inlet/outlet, and Custom Turbo 3 inch Downpipe with custom 3 inch piping all the way to the exhaust (Magnaflow Turbo exhaust?). Intake: Q45 90mm throttle body, HKS Mushroom Filter, and Port matched Intake Manifold Engine Management: L28ET ECU, Greddy E-Manage Ultimate, LC1 wide band O2 sensor and controller (still need to purchase one), Apex Multichecker (not a direct application but I will attempt to make it work), and GM 3 wire Map Sensor Fuel: 13 gal. Fuel Cell, Walbro 255LPH External Fuel Pump, 550cc Top Feed Low Impedence Injectors (might be swapping in some 720's once the engine is broken in and I have funds to purchase them), Custom O-Ring Fuel Rail, SARD Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator, Vortech Fuel Management Unit, G & J Stainless Steel -8 and -6 Fuel Lines and Fittings. Ignition: Stock L28ET Distributor, NGK Platinum Spark Plugs and Wires, and MSD Coil. Is there anything that I'm missing? Comments and Suggestions are very welcome!

Hey guys! I just recently obtained my 2nd Z back in August. My first Z was my first car, a 79 280ZX back in 2000. She was mine until early 2002 and she sat until 2008 where I ended up selling her for 300. A full running ZX that passed smog :stupid: I decided to get a 240Z because I've always wanted to own one. Please check out my build thread and help me in my build as I will need your advice and ideas.