rcb280z

In your score, did you notice anything for the 280Z?

If you get rid of interior parts let me know.

The stock EFI is a good STOCK EFI system. As long as it works correctly. Had contemplated removing my stock efi a couple years ago. But with the help of this forum and the FSM I made some, a lot actually, repairs and she runs as she did new. Like a stock system should. Good performance and fuel economy as far as I'm concerned. Easy to work on, now. And I'm smog legal here in CA. So I now like the stock EFI.

I to have good luck with z-connexion from ebay

Okay so I called MSA and they gave me Mike's Z shop in Whittier, anyone agree/disagree? Not that I disagree with MSA, I just want verification from someone. Homeboyx, sometimes you get what you pay for. I don't mind paying the price if it is right.

If you live in Southern CA where do you take your Z for service, if you do? Looking for someone that specializes in Z cars.

I ran 87 in my 72 years ago. I also run 87 in my 77 280 with timing set 16 BTDC and no pinging.

Or if anyone has another recommendation......

I still cannot believe, every time I look at it, they were able to bring it back! As Mikes z car said "It's encouraging.

I can't wait to see it finished! Going to look sweet I'm sure.

Hey everyone, I am looking for a new shop to take my 77 280 to. The one I used to go to is no longer around. I usually do everything myself. But there is a rare occasion when I have someone else do the work for me. Especially when it comes to pulling the tranny and repairing it which it needs now. I will not take it to Nissan. I here Mike's Z Shop in Whittier might be the place. Anyone ever go there? Good or bad experience? Thanks for the help. Bob

please do.

If I had the money I would buy it. And then sell off all the stuff that comes with it like the 2.8, webers, etc. Of course after a thorough inspection myself. She looks nice a straight.

That's the way I do it also...staged restoration is what you are doing. Great work! Keep going and keep posting pics.

Awesome stuff!

Merry Christmas to all. Hope everyone is enjoying it. Weather is great here in Southern CA today. Rain in the forecast though.

Those look really nice. Very nice looking 240!

Have you tried unplugging the BCDD to see if it stops?

Not to mention if it is a CA. car you will not pass smog, at least the visual inspection.

Hey J do yourself a favor and buy those injectors that Fastwomen and siteunseen mentioned. IMHO. After chasing a lean condition I finally bought those injectors and after I installed them every little problem I was having went away. I have 277,000 miles on my 77 and she now purrs! It's a joy once again. I had my old injectors serviced and it changed nothing sending me in the wrong direction during my diagnostics. A mechanic friend of mine said "trust me and replace them" so I did and am glad I did!

Yeah looks really good. I know some people would say that you should have kept the original bumpers on her because now she looks like a 240 instead of a 280 but, you wont hear that from me!! I love the 240 bumpers! They hug the Z car body. I did the same with my 77 280. Enjoy, great job!

What model, what year?

Awesome! Can't wait for the numbers.

I had the same results when I replaced my thermostat with a genuine Nissan one. Heating problems went away.

Hmm...my lever is shaped a little different. Guess I need to research it to see if I installed the zx one when I installed the zx 5 speed 11 years ago. That could be the reason I can't get rid of the vibration noise coming from it while in 1st, 2nd, and 5th gears because it is hitting something metal. Although it started after I replaced the leather boot...so who knows. And I replaced the shifter bushings about 4 mons ago. Anyway, the carpet kit you installed will last you a long time. Mine still looks as good as it did the day I installed it 15 yrs ago. I just vacuum it once a month and its garaged always too which helps.