280zx Fever

1. get a set of vice grips 2. get that old nut off and go and get another. 3. readjust dont try to make it work just get another so it does work withouht trying

my 626 is like that just farts like a bitch but once the temp needle moves up a little she is fine good to hear you worked things out:)

It cant be the injectors..ive sort of ruled that theory out in my head they got mixed up and not put back in the correct order but its still #2 and #3 cylinder not firing.. Could i have ECU problem ? thanks for the input

and where was the 280zx

I know triples are not cheap but just an idea i came up for. At the moment the engine is in a smashed up car in my back yard Just i was thinking *if* i get a 240z or 260z wiring in the EFI would be a pain....webbers would be easier to install imo.. but not knowing much about them better not thanks for the imput

tried that problem still occurs on the bad cylinders. Dont think it would be the filter because for the simple reason the other injectors would be playing up..not just these 2..... But it will be all worth it oh p.s - im not saying 2ManyZ's advice isnt good but thats the sort of conclusion i came to myself.. so... Im still up for ideas etc

i thought it was like this 240z - L24 260z - L26 280z - L28 280zx - L28 300zx - VG30 ?

If you make up a suitable airbox and if the webbers will hold the pressure id say it will work using a blow thru setup..

I cant see why twin 45mm's would be too large for a 2.8litre ? i know they put them on A15's which are only 1.5litre but i suspose it comes down to jetting.. It was just a thought...curious to see if anyone had done something like this before. So its true that the Webbers be it twin single or triple dont go out of tune ? well not much meaning you would have to tune them every week ?

yep i got spark to the dead cylinders ..believe me i know I had the fuel rail and injectors out still connected and they spray fuel..i got the injectors mixed up when i replaced the hoses but all the 4 cylinders still work so there goes my injector thought and all other signs just point to electrical. The little wire clips are broken off each clip but i sprayed them with some WD40 blew them out put them back onto the injector and they pulse the injector works fine.. Is there a way to reset the ECU or is just taking the battery lead of sufficent ? thanks for your help.

To my knowlege you cannot adjust the ECU at all. Want better fuel econmy ? go lighter on the right foot

Basically my 280zx will not run on all 6.. It will only run on 4 cyl 1-#-#-4-5-6 and not 2-3 at all. I got the following, Spark to all cylinders Good compression - 190 or more in all cylinders Pulse And The injectors are squirting fuel more like spraying.. I replaced the injector hoses as they where rotted out.. I also got fuel coming into and out of the rail and the pressure regulator seems to be working great as well as pressure to the rail from the pump.. Any ideas? it must be electrical i think... It will start up perfectally on 4cyl and idle nicely Ignition timing is fine aswell. thanks guys.

Well from what i heard the webbers would give me better performance i suspose it all comes down to the jetting,,but i could also go larger injectors.... decisions...

If i cant get my EFI System working i think ill get some triple 45mm webbers on a L26 manifold.. What i would like to know who has done this before ? What did you have to do ? Thanks

i would settle for a 240-260-280-280zx for the swap. I got a reply from Steve.G this is what he has. 1/. 1979/06 HGS130 124225 L28E393158 this is manual 5 speed Hardtop 3.7 rear end 158000 km with fair interior Gold in colour straight rough interior some rust to be fixed, all glass, all panels undented, tops of turrets not inspected. Driveable. $500 NSW rego was ACH30T Last on road July 2003. Dash pretty rough and cracked. 2/. 1979/05 HGS130 120912 L28E automatic with 3.55 rear end 180000 km more rust than above driveable gold in colour rusty guards rust stopped at bottom and fixes commenced, tops of turrets need some work. All glass, drivers doors needs a latch, turret has rust. have complete spare unrusted turret. Vic rego was FAW 777 it is also hardtop. $500 last on road June 2003. One crack line on dash otherwise fine. 3/. 1980/05 HGS130-170469 L28E 515805 red Targa Top 180,000 kM engine runs well, needs exhaust fixed same rust spots on turret tops and on lower guards. Guards removed and rust fix started, looking good. Automatic, interior ratty bits and pieces missing. All glass ok. Left guard and bonnet was crunched, sub chassis appears OK and a replacement guard and bonnet is supplied that we got from the rolling chassis. Dash complete but a bit cracked. $500 NSW PUV 250 Best bargain I suggest. 4/. 1982/05 mark 2 Blue targa Top HGS130-211245 150,000 kM short engine only, all panels straight, left guard off and rust repairs commenced, has radiator, bonnet is a bit rusted at front. Interior is silverish velour also a bit rough. Dash complete but cracked. Would need N42 head to make go, or I have whole engine here I could throw in. $500 NSW REGO VEJ952 Toll IPEC and K and S LAke City Freighters would be worth a request to ship a car. otherwise I would be prepared to trailer it to the SA/WA border if you wanted to come over to the same border with a trailer. My advice initially as much as I can help with a restorer is to browse the trading post each Friday. My last was a complete car and an extra engine and gearbox for $550. I bought another the red one for $600 and used the seats and some trim. I may have spent over budget but have a virtual supermarket to pick and choose anything I need . My 2 restores have come up good. The white one is for sale for around $3000-4000 obo it is fully restored brakes, suspension, interiro, June 1982 Mark 2. 180.000 KM with rebuilt engine. The red one is not available and is insured for $10,000. I bought it for $2500 and spent three months on it and nowe it is worth while. I agree that straightening up the chassis is a hard thing to do and should be done by a professional. Talk to me some more maybe I can find you something you need if I can't help from here. Can take some photos for you this weekend. Steve g

thanks mate. i emailed him just then awaiting a reply.

I have a 2+2 Fairlady 79 Model with front end damage that i bought for a project..ie swap the engine and transmission into another S130.. Ive come to the conclusion that to fix the damage on this ZX is too much for myself to take on. It would mean i have to cut into the wheel arch and chassis to straighten out the damage thats where the brunt of the force was taken. So if anyone has straight 280zx body with panels and glass id be happy to pay up around the $400 mark for a good example. Rust isnt a real issue but aslong as it isnt structual.. Im in Mandurah Western Australia. Id prefer to get one in WA but if a cheapy comes up out of state ill think about it. Also if it hasnt got a diff or gearbox is no real problem. So yeah ill pay up too $400. Im also intersted in a 240z-260z-280z but would prefer the 280zx. Thanks.