sblake01

Might be tough to find someone who could speak factually on that comparison. Right of the top of my head, I can't think of anyone I know who has a 260Z and has done that conversion. Might be a good idea since some of the parts of the early EI are virtually non existant or overly expensive when you do find them.

Old stuff. Original poster hasn't been here since last Sept. Is waking dead threads going to be your M.O. on this site?

All right, already! I pretty sure he get's the point though he's not been back in almost two weeks. Are y'all just bored?

He should be okay then.

IIRC, the car had a starting problem and had been sitting for a long period of time. The question isn't stupid by any means. It's just that there's no one answer under those circumstances because of all of the possible variables.

This is the procedure for a 280, I'm sure the 240 is similar: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showpost.php?p=287462&postcount=7

Arne, he's got 4.11s.

Does he have experience with Datsuns? Especially the mid 70s to early 80s fuel injection system? I've seen these cars trip up seasoned mechanics.

I think he's still considering. My case is different. I already have a plan that doesn't include things like eBay or Craig's list. No shipping, no interstate sales, etc. There's no urgency and I don't 'need' the money. I'll be basically selling these cars for what I have in them. And if I can't get that, I'll donate them.

I'm at a similar point in my life and plan to sell all my Datsuns over the next three years in reverse order of practicality, the truck first, then the Z, then the 810 since it's been my daily driver.

I'm betting that you don't get many takers from this site or Ratsun......

You're a 'hard head'.

I know who Michael Schumacher is and I also get your point. You apparently don't get mine. That's fine. To each his own.

Depends on where you drive them. I'm sure Mr. Schumacher wasn't seeking whatever 'gain' there was to achieve in an area where the 'risk' was hitting a mailbox. The 'limits' are generally clearly posted.

So, Jared, it would appear that you are the one that needs to do some re thinking. These plugs are actually designed to be used on aluminum heads w/o the use of anti sieze according to the people that make them. Do what you want but I'm afraid in this case you're wrong.

Well, I did say 'if'. As far as the anti-sieze, I don't do that but I do put a little turbine oil on the brush I use to clean the openings.

I think, in your case, that it might be better to watch the road or the tachometer.

Don't be fooled by the hype. At best, the V-Power will last longer but that's about all. They don't perform any better.

I'd say start with somewhere .040-.045 range. The two distributorless vehicles I have owned were .042 (Chevy HHR) and .045 (Infiniti J30). Now I know that neither of those cars have a setup like yours but that shoud put you in the ballpark.

The wider gap is for the cars with electronic ignition. The correct plug number is BP6ES for a 240Z and 260Z (.031-.035) and B6ES for a 280Z (.039-.043). Those are both according to the FSM. Apparently the EFI cars don't need the 'P' (projected tip). The 'R' (resistor) is optional. Technically speaking, Jared, if you're running BP6ES with a .040 gap on a 280Z, you're using the wrong plugs with the wrong gap.

Welcome. I grew up in Pomona. Graduated for Ganesha High School in 1968. In fact, if you include my brothers and sisters, there was a Blakeney in that school for about a 20 year span.

I said 5/8" but I really meant to say 5/16" id which is smaller than 1/2" so that would be a tight fit on your G3. I use EFI hose for everything even return hoses. Yes, I'm going to sell my Datsuns gradually over a three year period in favor of a 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO. I've reached the point where I'm tired of working on 30+ year old cars and especially sourcing parts for them. I plan to sell one per year for the next three years starting with the truck. Who ever buys them will get quite a deal since I'm basically going to sell them for what I have in them plus they'll come with the spare parts I have for them. This is the hose I use. http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(j0i1jxisk1wqx0ryfkvz1fmb)/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU=4090437

17 1/8 gallons according to the FSM. Most if not all of the main fuel lines are 5/8" but it has to be rated for fuel injection. Too bad you're not closer. I bought the remains of a spool of it, about 35ft., before I left ACE hardware.