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Thanks 240dkw , that is what I expected. I will look up the FSM . Kats

I have studied “ carburetor icing “ when I was a pilot trainee flying Beach Bonanza A36 then Baron B58 . Icing condition is more familiar with me for the wing icing. The interpreter is great but weird sometimes. It is like my writing in English here , sorry ?

Thank you, I made a mistake. “ Provinces” in Canada , now I have leaned! And the later larger air cleaner does not have the flap, is that capable for the severe winter condition ? It might have updated function in it , might not it ? Kats

Thank you everyone, I was going to ask “ how about Hawaiian 240Z ? “ As we have got these reports so far , US and Canada received the Summer/ Winter air intake for all states . Swiss have it , thank you ! How about Sweden , Finland or other Europe model ? Japan , we have a lot of snow in winter in northern area , but we do not have the Summer/ Winter air intake . I guess Nissan engineers imagined “ Japanese customers usually do not drive a personal sports car like a Z in a highway cruising with heavy snow . But foreigners would do , they traveled long , long distance that is usual thing for them “ I think sports car was very special back in 1960- 1970s in Japan . Fairlady-Z was not for everyone’s car . But looking at overseas especially in the US , Datsun 240Z was so popular , and the way of driving the car was very different, Nissan engineers might not want to take a risk of the problem, even it costed more money to put the air intake for all the cars of US and Canada . I have one more question about an air cleaner box , Dec 1972 ? A new air cleaner box ( larger one ) applied for the US and Canada , it was also applied to Fairlady Z models ( except Z432 ) . Does it have the Summer/ Winter flap ? And is that larger air cleaner applied to any other destination ? Kats

Thanks grannyknot , and Alan . The test drive late 1969 in the US and Canada , apparently the two test cars did not have the function because they are the earliest car , maybe they reported back to engineers in Japan then it was added ? Or how about other Nissan SU carburetors cars , did they have the same function corresponding with S30’s update ? Kats

Sorry suddenly back to my 240Z story , I have a question about air cleaner horn flap , we do not have this flap in Japanese model , is this for a Northern Canadian customers ? R12 gas was filled by Mr.Okajima at Kyoto Nissan as usual. Kats

Thanks Blue , GT40 is nice too , Superfomance is making a very nice replica which is cheaper than a real one ( still big money though ) . Or , I found this , a group made a TIPO 33 replica for an endurance race in Japan . They picked up an used Honda Beat , then put hand made FRP body , they started from a model car . I think I want it rather than expensive Dino , if someone making it and selling it . Here is a link , https://ameblo.jp/plus10alfa/entry-10031135523.html?frm=theme AUTO ART Japan presented me this TIPO 33 when they were making a Z432 , they were measuring and taking pictures of my car . I wish I could have skills of making FRP body . My friends would love to do the chassis work . Kats

I don’t know much about Sanny ( B210 ) , but I know there are many hard core fanatics in Japan , modifying them, racing them . siteunseen , is that the car can rev up to 10000 rpm when going to 122 mph ? Type A engine ? Kats

I really love these conversations! Thank you everyone! I will be back soon . Kats

Thanks Gavin & Blue , Looking at these cars, I found more beautiful and more rare car , more people want it , then need more money. The silver TOYOTA 2000 GT is a breath taking looks , I understand it costs 10 times more of Z432’s . Design, and quality of each parts , big difference between the two of them . However driving performance and feelings , Z432 is much better and more exciting than TOYOTA 2000 GT . S20 Engine was made by Prince engineers with totally new components while TOYOTA 3M was given a DOHC head by YAMAHA , joined with a regular M series SOHC engine block . One of the special feature of S20 is , the engine block has side bolts to secure the crankshaft cap , we think it is a racing featuring .Even superior to some Ferrari engines . But , looks comes first , other things next in generally speaking. Oh , my true dream car is this , Alfaromeo Tipo 33. Kats

It was a really interesting experience with a small Ferrari , especially Dino is my dream car . What makes a Dino 246 GT currently being so expensive than a Z432 ? Both cars have a DOHC , 5 speed , LSD , rack and pinion , electric ignition system . Dino is superior to Z432 having disc brakes all around , Z432 is superior to Dino having four valves per cylinder . I hope someone persuade me to prevent selling my all Zs to buy a Dino 246 ? Kats

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Thanks Blue , and you speak Japanese ! Here are some duet with other marque , enjoy pictures. Kats

Yesterday, my car had an air conditioning compressor replacement. I found big noise from it , and realized the bottom of it was very dirty covered by oil stains. I think maybe the noise was coming from the clutch. The York compressor is R209 type which is big enough to supply cold air in a Z . Kats

Hi Blue, there are still so many things which I have never seen! Thanks for sharing it . Looks like I do not need to have spare S20 for my Z432 ... Kameari Engine works will soon be ready for selling their reproduction S20 head , 2 500 000 JPY . Kats

Hi Gavin , congratulations on your wedding! Also very interesting to read about Evie , your wife must be very helpful for your Zs .You are lucky man . When I married my wife asked me not to bring my 240Z with me to Japan after the graduation of basic flight training in California. I had no space in Japan so I returned the car to the previous and original owner just the day before of my returning to Japan . One of the picture , I found the date 19th June 1995 , I remember the day I visited the owner and so excited to seeing the real one , sitting in front of me . I decided to buy it for my birthday (18th June) for 1500 USD ,but I did not have that amount, he allowed me to pay 300 per month! I spend so much wonderful time with this car . This light blue 240Z was the very first car which I owned in my life . Now my wife seems acceptable for my spending time with my ?Zs Kats

Danny , I have read the thread , I was so impressed by the modified engine, what a wonderful work . A KA head on a L block ,I have never seen before . I have seen a RB20E (SOHC) on a L series block , this is very nice too , here is a link this is a cross flow head , so it is a good candidate for LY engine tribute . Kats

Very beautiful!! Please keep update for us . And super rare magnesium wheels ! I wish I can have 903 on my car one day . Kats

Danny , Sounds awesome!! I love the tunnel with opening the windows, your RB20 is very well tuned , response is sharp and quick . . What kind of ignition system do you use ? LHD S30 with DOHC , I have been thinking doing it but not any progress so far . You did it already ! I have heard RB series engines were only applied for RHD destinations due to the issue of the exhaust fabrication. Is it true ? Only Japan , UK , Australia, New Zealand, etc ? Kats

Hi Danny , wow !!! You have done tremendous work on your Z ! What a beautifully done , and you said you put R192 , MK 63 , and even 10 x1000 Tach, I noticed Nissan badge too , I can see how hard that you have been collecting them . And you cleared the issue of the exhaust manifold, it must be a hand made , very nice . RB 20 DET is 4 valves per cylinder ,right ? So your car is 4 valves, 3 carbs , 2 camshafts , like a Z432 . The difference between RB20 and S20 is a bore x stroke, 78 x 69.7 RB20 ( L20 and VG20 too) 82 x 62.8 S20 And yours are way powerful than stock S20 ! I would like to see your car’s movie . Please keep going to show for us . Thank you for the post , it is great ! Kats

Hi blue and Gavin , thank you for the wonderful stories , you have same experience with me ! Good question about the smell of the car , I am sure my ZG , spending its whole life in Japan has a completely different smell . I am afraid to say this , my ZG has a kind of MOLD of smelling. Probably, this is a normal Japanese old car ? So , S30 car was made in Japan , but it became an American if a car was exported to the US . It must be true for every car , for every country around the world. I have heard, people visit Japan can smell Soy sauce when they arrived at the Tokyo airport. I have never feel like that , maybe because I am Japanese . On the other hand , every time My family trip to the US by US airline carriers , we become so excited when we walk through the boarding bridge in the Tokyo airport , we smell USA already! Kats

This is the picture when my ZG was on sale , ( numbers are hidden by the seller , this is usual thing in Japan ) you see the Kanji character “ SHINAGAWA “ that is the car registered in Tokyo Shinagawa district . 34 is showing the car was registered a long time ago , and 3 means over 2000 cc engine. Now we have 332 etc for the car like that . And there is a white ring with a sealed cap for the license plate, this is also proving the car was registered a long time ago. If I was a resident in Shinagawa area , my ZG could have the license plate as it is . That is very sad for me and the car , but I did not have any idea to remain the plate with the car , I had to registered it in my district. Kats

Thanks Mike B , and SSS-S30 , I also love the decal , it is reflective material at night , cool thing for the car . Hi scotta , yes yours is the same !! Nice trimming. Kats

Thanks siteunseen ! And the sound of opening hatch , I feel the same . Also closing the hatch is my favorite! Kats