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What is stock for a 1978 280Z?

they are 12mm...............The way that they are positioned I cant even get a wrench on the nut. The front portion has the D headed stud with the nut on the rear........The rear is what I can get to :dead:

I need to replace my clutch (78 280z) I ofcourse need to drop my drive shaft first...........At the rear differential there is absolutly no way in hell I can get a wrench or socket on any of the 4 nuts ......what is the secret???? My bleeding knuckles really want to know. The nuts are aiming toward the rear of the car and there is just no room to work.....It seems that they would be positioned forward to be able to get a wrench on the darn thing.

1978 280z Head is back from the machine shop ( e88 head all new 280 valves and springs, hot cam) Arizona intake with a holley 390. MS square port header I am going to be putting it all back together this weekend. I am interested pinning the dizzy at full advance......How do I do this? I can see how to pin the vacuum advance with a small machine screw but doesnt this car also have a mechanical advance? If so how do I pin it? Do I need to remove the entire dist. to do this? How many degrees of advance do I need to set it at while at 3k rpm? What type of performance gains can you get by doing this? Thanx in Advance Jeff

Anybody out there has an estimate on what to expect on the ponies?

all parts are ordered or located..... The only thing I am not sure of yet...is if I will use the F54 block or the L28 block E88 head goes to the machine shop zext week for................ Port and polish new rocker arms,valve seats,280z valves,new performance springs, and hoped up cam (Grind: 17034. Lift(In/Ex): .460/.460. Duration(In/Ex): 270/280) Mounted to this will be the Arizona intake with a Holley 390 and a Holley red top fuel pump. The block will receive a 30 over bore, new pistons,rings,bearings high pressure oil pump and new timing kit. This is 100% all going to be done.............I have ordered everything but the piston kit wich will be ordered Monday morning. What type of Hp do you think I can expect from this set up? Anyone running anything similar? Have any idea how hard it is to buy all this stuff and try to run down the UPS guy so your wife has no idea how much you are spending? I need a valium

do you still have the E31 head?

1st.............all fuses are good all bulb are good all lights work except.............................. Bright lights (head lights)....dim are fine Brake lights dont work only the speedo and a/c light work....rest are black Where do I start?

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I have only had the 78 280z for a couple of weeks. (stock L28 motor-fuel inj.-5 speed) weeks. It has a noticable ping. Slight smoke at idle. Smokes like a freight trane when you stomp the gas while driving. It is white smoke witch I thought was oil but it has a VERY strong smell of gas. Has a slight backfire on fast decel. I did a compression test today. pumped up between 175 and 180 on each cylinder, but leaked down pretty quick. I took her out and really romped on it today.......motor feels like it is pulling strong until 4th gear ...at that point speedo would not go past 80 and you could hear slight pinging. What do I need to look at.....any idea what the problem may be?

I am back and forth on leaving the l28 in the 280 or doing the V8 conversion. Anyone have any idea how much it would cost to do a total rebuild with a slight hop up on the L28?

What website do I go to order valve seats for my 78 280.....I also need to order a clutch. Thanx in advance. I am sooooo on the fence in regards to dropping a small block into this car........................................................If I do alot of the work myself what will the total cost be to rebuild the L28 engine? What mods do I need to the motor to achieve 200 hp. I am looking for a detailed list of what I need to do and what parts I need to purchase. I am ready to start this project asap......The faster I can get a list of parts and suppliers the better the chances of my Z staying a Z and not a hybrid :classic:

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I just purchased my first Z car 1978 Z with a 5 speed What is the stock engine in this car? Rear end?

By the way........................I need a gas tank and I need to re-do the passenger side floor pan. (was not a good replacement job) Also need a new exhaust system and some head work in the very very near future. CoastGuard I may have a lead on a 260.............Very straight body....no motor. The guy was going to do a V8 conversion and I beleive he lost interest. I will make a call tomorrow if you like. Car is in Summerville.

Here is the new ride.........This is the Auto Trader Pic :classic:

Yep....It was the green one from the auto trader........You are gonna crap when I tell you what I paid...................................... Lets just say less than the asking price of the one you are looking at :classic: He handed me receipts of over $5k of resto work....paint job alone was $2500.00 last year. Just made an offer and he took it....... I am a happy happy happy happy man!

Picked up a 78 280z today......95% restored... it needs a new gas tank. what is a good option for a tank?

I hate to say it.......but Passenger side rocker is toast......................I kinda stopped looking hard after that.........................floor pans are toast. I am in the same boat as you.......I am looking for a good deal on a restorable car. I will tell ya though................ I talked to the guy on the phone today. I think you could get the car for $500.00 At that price you should take a hard look at picking it up. The car is off of Harborview behind the Piggly Wiggly.

I am in Charleston,SC and I stopped by James Island today to take a peak at the 240. She needs a good bit of work...........................Lots o rust. Be careful.