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Bill, 1200 HP is a mistake. 20 of those engines together (E1 1200cc-60 hp) would be hard pressed to put out 1200 HP! :laugh:

Buy a new wheel! Yours probably became loose over time, as they will, allowing movement and eventually wore away the splines. When it strips the remaining 1/8", you'll have no control of your steering. If you re-spline it, the the diameter of the splines will be larger than the diameter of the steering shaft, not good.

Or maybe the 'Just jokes' line?

1200 HP! Must be a different model than mine. Seriously, they were rated at a whopping 60 HP. With the stock rear end and trans, they could reach about 70 mph on a good day. I sold my stock engine and trans about 10 years ago for more than that bid price. (In USD)

Well, that's just a reminder that you are a 'Z' owner.

Bill, I don't think anyone's going to rag on you, that's a legit question. Earlier in this thread, Keith says the 27 was built before 26. I'd also like to know why a car built earlier than another would have a higher VIN.

I'm always leary of a statement like that. If it 'just needs a fuel pump' why not put one on it and sell it as a running car. As far as the brakes, a lot of people like to put the ZX rear disc setup on the earlier Zs, but it takes some work and fabrication. And if all you're going to do is convert the rear, I don't think there is much of a benefit in doing this. It has been said the the ZX went to 4 wheel discs just to keep up with the rest of the industry. IMO, if you want better brakes, you are better off going with some kind of after market fronts like Wildwood, etc., and putting the factory aluminum drums on the rear, if your car doesn't already have them. I've never had a complaint with the stock Z brakes but my car is street driven.

So, they must be the 15" Swastika wheels. That car should also have the Borg-Warner T-5 tranny. But, if it's not running, I don't think you need another parts car!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that only the "early" 260 (smaller bumpers) hood will properly fit on the 73 and earlier cars.

I believe that the gold trimmed wheels were on the gold and black 'tenth anniversary' 1980 ZXs. That is if they are the 'Iron Cross' style wheels. The six-spoke wheels also could have gold trim on the other ZXs depending on the paint scheme. I forgot about the 'Swastika' wheels. They were gold trimmed but they were also 15". What type of wheel are you referring to?

I don't know what they are either, but my 78 has them too.

Nothing is better than . . . no, I'd better not! :devious: (Sorry, AxtellZ, I posted before I read yours)

That is so cool that you have a picture of the original 'Yardbird!' He died when I was about 5 but my dad listened to his music and that is how I became interested in playing the sax. IMO, there are few who can play to the level he achieved even with all the personal problems he endured and ultimately died from. I used his song 'Ornithology' and my performance undergraduate thesis back in college. I really doubted that anyone here would know who he was. :surprised And now, back to Zs.

That's me on a couple of other sites. A combination of the fact that I spend a lot of time searching the junkyards, and the fact that I'm a Charlie Parker fan. (Anyone know who that is?)

I know, Vicky. I was just to add a bit of humor to a thread that has already gotten a bit too serious. ls1240z asked for opinions and he got them! He needn't be upset, confused, surprised, etc. at the responses. Ultimately, it is his car and he can do what he wishes with it and what we have to say about it is of little consequence. I am sure that he must of expected something like this or what would be the point of the 'dare?'

That was somewhat inflamatory, Vicky, but I love it! :devious:

Yeah, they're both toads! (Thanks, Carl, I like that word as a description of the 350Z!) :laugh:

That reminds me of something I saw at a local car show. Maybe this belongs in the 'Z plate' thread but there was this '41 Willys with a blown big block Chevy with the liscense plate: IDOXLR8

Your car, your decision. But, with an LS1 it's just another V8 Z. As a original, restored, matching number car it would be worth at least 40 times what you paid for it!

Yeah, I hit the three 'Ecologys' near me. Fontana, Rialto, Sante Fe Springs. Go a lot of miscellaneous stuff (also mysteriously hidden a couple days ago) and spent a total of about 60 bucks. Mainly hard to find 810 stuff (opera window frames, relays, trim, etc.) and some Z stuff too.

No, I'll just clean them up myself. The ones I found here are in really good shape and hopefully the one I'm getting will be as good.

Thanks, guys. I went with Australia Post. The total cost for the wheel and shipping is AUD$159.50 which is about USD$111. So, with a cost of $20 ea for the first three found last week in a local wrecking yard and $111 for this one, my cost is $171 for the set. I can live with that! I purchased the wheel from Jason of Coomera Shores. He is known as V8skylineMAN on the Skylines Australia site. Perhaps some of you guys know him.

I've actually had one of those engines. Lots of power drank too much gas. We sold the Q45 to my daughter about 4 years ago and her mother in law totalled it. I would hope that with twin turbos he's getting more than 300 HP.

Thanks. I checked with Australia Post and their rates are less than half of what FedEx charges. I'll take a look at USPS also.