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But I sure would like to. Its not to common to see engine swaps in a ZX, be the first to chart this new frontier. If I had the cash to do it I would definetly be on the ball with working it out over the winter and having it running for the summer, of this there is no doubt

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I guess if you cant afford it build it yourself. http://www.alfforpresident.com/wood/woodferrari.htm Sorry for the wrong link

In excellent shape, probably 8.5-9 out of 10 center caps were a 10 for 200. No curb rash, polished.

That car has been driven to much to rate a price of 33900, now if it were like Zrushs car then I would say it could fetch a price that high. This owner of the car on ebay is just dreaming a dream that unfortunately for him wont come true.

You can make a mint off of ebay. I sold a 100 dollar ic on ebay for 315 dollars just because it was what someone wanted

I thought that the input shafts for the T-5 were the same only the bells had changed, the clutch is the same for the 83 turbo to the 86 turbo. If this is true that shoots my chances of getting a 84-86 T-5 with the better gears.:sleepy:

Id say nothing beats BFG's drag radials, for auto x its a totally different story, and put it this way you wouldnt be running anything you could on the street for the AutoX less you dont really want to go that fast. Kuhmo makes a really good autox tire, for a pretty good price, check out www.thetirerack.com

The next thing you know your gonna want to kiss and hug me too. Yes it is true Im at about just over a 1/3 of the cost that his car is at. Then again I didnt buy all the parts less the wheels and intercooler. Even so, if you add it up: HKS metal HG 175 Tokico struts and springs 450 Greedy BOV 225 MSD fuel pump 150 FPR 75 exhaust and pipes 325 MBC 75 Total 1475 What I put into it Wheels 400 Tires 300 Intercooler 200 Piping 90 Hurst short shifter 5 (heh good find from the boneyard) Total 995 2470 if I bought everything, what I have in the car is 3495 So yea I think Im doing pretty good for that little bit of cash.

I remember just recently reading a lot on the whole skyline line threw this one site, I think I have it in my favorites, it was quite a beast in its day as it is now.

Adding insult to injury. HEHE I bet he got a big surprise when he heard those siren

Ive seen ones that look like they have been sitting on the back porch for 30 years sell for what his starting price is.

thats pretty awesome if you ask me.

Blue Magic polish will help the chrome shine and meguirs or mothers plastic polish will shine up the lenses themselves to make then look better then they already do. If you really want to sell them, put them on ebay and watch how high the price goes for them.

Id go with the later ZX block F54 designation, already has flat tops, and this you will get a lot of replies on which head is the best but I would say the N42 or the P90. Couple that with a new cam kit, 460 lift 270-280 duration cam, Ztherapy SU's or injection, your choice, a good equal length tube header, 2.5 inch exhaust, 79 5 speed and a 3.9 or 4.11 rear and your cooking with gas.

Go get it for me NOW! NOW!! damnit didnt you hear me. Id love to have that car. Only thing that makes me drool, besides a 240Z of course To bad they wont let you like the KPGC10 to here you have to copy and paste to see the pics. Its a sweeeeeeeet ride

The basics are still the same regaurdless, this should help you with timing your car and understanding it a little better. Its some really good reading and should help you with your problem. Good luck. James Undertanding Timing

You are right his name is Norm but he lives in one of the Carolinas, not Washington. I should know I visited him on the way home from a trip to get a Z in Florida. His car is crazy fast and its all on junkyard parts that he worked and did hiself. V-8s well eh, they are ok, if you like an engine that needs rebuilt every 100k or less, bleeds, ie chevy V-8's. I dont sweat V-8's to much, least not ones on the street. There are some good V-8s you could get but if your looking for break neck speed out of your L6, then get a turbo, you will enjoy. If you wish to contact Norm the 12 sec dual su dude here is his email, 240zREMOVETHISrunner@charter.net. He is always happy to help a fellow Z memeber.

I think mostly the reason he is only at 14.1 in the 1.4 is more then likely due to traction problems. The car has a lot of go fast goodies on it and is meant to fly. -3.1 Liter Stroker 89mm Flat Top Pistons 240Z Rods Maxima Diesel Crank 490 Lift Schneider Cam Ported and Polished N42 Head Nissan Comp Swirl Values 44 Triple Webber Carbs with big Jets Crane Hi 6 Ignition w/ PS91 Coil. Mallory Distributor K&N Filter System Griffin Aluminum Radiator Maxima 150 amp Alternator Gear Reduction Starter High Output Oil Pump Perma-Cool Electric Fan Chrome Maxima Valve Cover Chrome Timing Cover Billet Water Pump Pulley Billet Overflow Bottle Billet Block Off Plates Billet Oil Cap Chrome Intake Manifold Aluminum Radiator Hoses Optima Yellow Top Battery Jet Hot 6 to 1 Header with Ultra Muffler 5 Speed Trans Light Centerforce Flywheel Centerforce 2 Clutch 3.90 Limited Slip Posi-Rear End Suspension Coil-Over Suspension with Camber Plates All New Urethane Bushings 5 way Tokico Illumina Struts Front and Rear Strut Bars Oversized Chromed Swaybars QuickSteer Knuckles Body Full MSA Aero Kit Shaved Door Handles/Markers and Emblems All New Rubber Seal Kit Complete Chromed and Detailed Undercarriage Fiber Glass Bumpers H4 Diamond Headlights Custom Tribal Flame Paint Job Euro Tail Lights and Euro Clear Front Lenses Hella Fog Lights 18” Wheels If you ask me he has a lot of go into it, just need to find out whats making it not go. I think it would be traction. Brakes 280ZX Master Cylinder Toyota V6 Style 4 Piston Brakes with 300ZX Rotors Rear 280ZX Disk Brake Conversion Stainless Steel Lines

It was the reason for the 1979 280ZXR. The wing actually put 350 lbs of downforce on the vehicle at 100+ mph.

Most auto parts stores have a plug gap tester, cost is about 5-8 bucks. Plug it into your plug boot, then attach it to your plug. Works great for its price.

Do you want a harsher then stock ride that will handle like its on rails or do you want a better then stock handling with a decent ride. You have to ask yourself first what you want then decide. Me personally, if it doesnt ride rough and handle anything I throw at it, its not good enough. My best set up was on my 72, SST sway bars, 1 inch up front 7/8 at the rear, tokico springs and struts, energy suspension bushings and front strut bar. Granted on a road that was less then good you felt all bumps but at the same time I coud drive it like I stole it without fear. If you want a daily driver type without a lot of harshness in the ride I would go with the Eibach progressive rate spings, and definetly go with tokico struts, they are the only way to go. Check out www.shox.com, they have the best prices

If I were you I would do some serious searching before dealing with Dannys Datsuns. Lots of bad reviews on other sites. One place I can say that is excellent for sure, and I have dealt with several times is Zbarn out of Tennesee. Great people, service and prices.

It looks rice

Causes, tests and solutions. Has a LOT of good information. Overheating Tech