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Congratulations man. I bet you must be excited That brings back memories for me when I first got mine. I live in MN. and bought my baby down in AZ. and she rode all the way from Arizona to me in Minnesota and rode on a truck just like yours did. Words can't explain how HAPPY I was when I first saw her IN PERSON. I just got her out of storage today. She's been waiting patiently all winter long Here is a picture of my baby

Well I got her out today. I'M SOOO HAPPY. Man It's been a long winter. Sure felt great to get back in my baby and drive her again. Yeah, I have to do my routine "Spring Tune Up" as well. Boy did she run great. She was as excited as I was to hit the highway .

If the weather continues to stay nice like it's been *Crosses Fingers* We got our first hard spring rain yesterday which really cleaned up the roads really good. woohoo Can't wait.

Thanks. Yeah Panasports Look so awesome on classic Z's. Your Z looks very nice too from what I can see. P.S. Sorry gkm if we took over your post Let us know what you find out.

Thanks 28oz. It's actually a GM Blue the orig. owner had it repainted back in 1988. It's held up damn good Yeah, Royal Blue is one of my favorites on a Z Here is a better picture of my baby Can't wait to get her out of storage ;-)

Here is the link for you or anyone else interested. http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog_name=CTLG&product_id=64-4338

Radio Shack. I had to order mine @ radioshack.com. Darn store near me didn't have any. Go figure

Yep, I'm looking forward to seeing its results. The two in the picture are the ones I bought

I hear nothing but excellent results from those that have used it on there Z. I bought it and I'm going to clean ALL my electrical contacts in the engine bay and the connector for the ECU. I can't remember when it was last done so it's due. Part of my normal Spring Tune Up When I'm able to get around to doing it, I'll let you all know what I think of it.

Well I took a look at Z Barn's web site. zguitar71, Do you just E-mail them and tell them what part your looking for and they locate one for you???? I didn't see any transmissions for sale on there site but I did see there order form. Also did you say that they rebuilt yours??? I'd probably have them do mine as well. Do they rebuild them with the factory OEM Parts? Thanks again

Actually Dogma420, the 1979 and 1980 280ZX was also a "WIDE RATIO" 5 speed. Just like the 77/78 Z's. The TRUE 5 speed with the taller/stronger 5th gear that helps cut RPMs down, saving engine wear/gas ect. was started in 1981 - 1983. Then of course the '83 ZX TURBO's came with the Borg Warner T5. I love my original Wide Ratio trans. thats currently in it but I want to lower my RPMs a bit @ highway cruises. I got the 3.9 differential in her now so the RPMs are up there with that early 5 speed. If memory serves me right it's at about 3,200 at 70 or 75 MPH. With that 81-83 ZX tranny she will run much lower RPMs on freeway cruises which will save on engine wear & gas. I am aware though that I will not get as much "Kick" at take off due to the taller 1st and 2nd gears on the later ZX trans. but I don't mind that as much. My goal is to get lower RPMs on the freeway Yeah, that sucks M.S.A. no longer has the short shifter for later 5 speeds. I actually don't find the stock Z transmissions to have that wide of a shift pattern. I'm very happy with the way the stock Nissan 5 speeds shift. My $0.02 cents. Thanks Again for the replies. zguitar71, thanks for the heads up. I'll take a look at Z Barn. LaterZ

Agreed. Gotta have a tranny Jack I plan to drop out the original and install the fresh rebuilt 81-83 myself obviously. However, I do plan on having someone rebuilding it for me so I shouldn't have to worry about clutch,throwout bearing etc. I already got all poly bushings on my Z so thats done Thanks ErickB

Hello all, I'm considering doing the "Upgrade" to an 81-83 ZX Close Ratio transmission. I have the orig. 1977 5 speed now. It won't be till the weather gets nice again. I live in MN. so I still have her in storage right now. I know that they are a direct bolt in and that I'll have to use the orig. '77 shift lever but I just thought I'd ask those of you that have already done this if you got any pointers or tips??? Also do any of you have any good leads on where to purchase them?? Thanks

Yep, I figured it out

Thanks. I'll give it a shot.

How do you get your picture by your name anyways???

Yeah, I actually love the 280Z bumpers just as much as the 240Z bumpers. Words can't explain of how proud I am of my Z. She's the love of my life Thanks for your nice comments as well. I just love the Panasports. I bought them from Motorsport Auto and got all new tires at Tire Rack and got them all on the Z right before I had to tuck her away in storage for winter. Wasn't cheap but well worth it Rick, Thanks. I really love the site so far. I don't know why I wasted my time with the others. Is that a 260Z you got??? NICE looking.

Could be something simple like the fuel filter. When was the last time you changed it? It's possible that it could be severly gunked up and its no longer doing it's job filtering the fuel so any "Crud" could be bypassing the filter and clogging up your injectors. Just a simple thought. By the way, have you looked for any possible vac. leaks? Our Z's are touchy that way. They will do the exact thing if the Oil Cap doesn't get put on tight for example. Best of luck.

Thank you all for the friendly welcome. Exactly, who needs them *shakes head* Damn kids . Nice looking 240Z you got there Dan. Here are some pictures of my baby currently in storage being that I'm in Minnesota :-( But spring is around the corner :-) Laterz

Hey all. I've been registered here for a long time but have never posted. I spent most of my time at ZCAR.COM and got fed up and left. Too may Immature KIDS got in there and ruined the site. This site looks like it's much better. My Z is a 1977 280Z which is my pride and joy. Definitely NOT a newbie at Z's ;-) Look forward to talking with you all. __________________

Hey all. I've been registered here for a long time but have never posted. I spent most of my time at ZCAR.COM and got fed up and left. Too may Immature KIDS got in there and ruined the site. This site looks like it's much better. My Z is a 1977 280Z which is my pride and joy. Definitely NOT a newbie at Z's ;-) Look forward to talking with you all.