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I voted for your Z........of course. I told them that if a new car wins then they should give the trophy (or whatever) to the dealership. Your Z is hands down the "best of the rest". Vicky

This will make a few folks mad but I'm going to say it anyway. These guys that boast about all the HP and quick 1/4 mile times with NOS really make me laugh. IMO NOS is FAKE hp! Build the engine without it then we'll talk. What ever happened to raw horsepower? NOS may be nice to have at times like that just to shut the guy up, but honestly any beefed up V8 owner that wants to challenge a Z is admitting that they know the Z can be intimidating. Sorry if I made any NOS believers angry but this is just my view. Vicky

That shot of the left front wheel cover..........are there 4 of them and are they worth saving? You know what's funny is the rubber around the rear hatch area looks good, but you know it's got to be trashed Vicky

It's so good to have everyone back. I checked everyday. I purused other "Z" related sites but just couldn't get involved. You never really know how much you miss something until you don't have it for a while. Vicky

So true, less then 10mpg on the my 77 280Z. Oh well, at least I can get to the gas station fast Vicky

Do people STILL fall for that scam anymore? Geez Louise, it's so obvious that it's a rip off. Time for a new, more innovative scam, don't you think. Vicky

Very Cool. Thanks. I was getting pen and paper ready to do manual figures but that link saved me from massive amounts of calculations. Vicky

I'm trying to figure out the compression and or hp in the red Z. I know the cylinders measured 215 each. The crank is stock, but he changed the pistons, cam and did a 40 over bore. Smokemup.com has the calculation tables. I just need to know what the stock crank stroke is in a 1977 280Z then I guess. Anybody? Vicky

Isn't a "stroker" motor when one takes the rods from a L24 and puts them into the L28? Shortens the stroke right? Vicky

Please don't laugh but I must ask this question. OK here goes. When you modify the internals of an engine, does it change the bore and stroke? If it does, how would one go about finding out the new figures. Vicky

A 8.5 out of a 10 sounds like a pretty nice car. I don't think I could survive my husband restoring another Z. He truely enjoyed it but the pain of writing all those checks nearly killed meLOL I'd much rather buy a car that's done but then it's done to someone elses tastes he says. Post some pics of this 8.5 Z. Welcome to the club:classic: Vicky

I run Premium Unleaded in both Z's, the 72 240Z and the 77 280Z. They run fine. Octane is 93 to 95 here in my area. Vicky

It IS a crime to turn a classic Z car into a "ghetto blaster"LOL It's your Z so you can do whatever you like. TV screens, Disco balls, strobe lights, neon, ear drum destroying thumping bassROFL . In my opinion, put a nice mild system in the Z so you can truely enjoy the only real sound that matters............your engine! Good Luck with whatever route you choose:classic: Vicky

Why can't someone come up with a supercharger for the L28. That's what I want Vicky

I've heard that this "dead pedal" is for balance when you take a hard curve. Many of our non Z owner friends get all excited when they talk about that pedal. "You do know what that pedal down there is for don't you". I've heard this a million times from them. Poor Chevelle owners slide all over their bench seats when they take a curve because they don't have that pedal Vicky P.S. My '94 4-Runner has the same pedal, haven't auto crossed that yet, might flip

Can we also say that what you intend to do with your Z makes a difference too. I've always understood that for flat out, instant speed, like for drag racing you want carbs. For on and off throttle, like auto-cross, rallys and the such FI is better. Personal preference always prevails I guess. Vicky

Never really cared for an orange Z, but man o man, your Z has changed my mind! Your Z is simply beautiful. Keep her out of that Canadian snow! Again kudos on your fantaZtic 240 Vicky

A little off topic, but anyway...The first car I ever bought via a bank loan was my 1978 280Z in 1983. It was listed in the NADA guide with a loan value of $4,750. Wish I would have saved a copy of that page. Ahhh, the good ole days. Bought it off a guy that was selling it to by a Corvette. His loss was my gain! Vicky

Something about 2 240Z's, hubcaps and/or rims? Mix matched set, weight difference, color, errr, ahhh, Datsun, Nissan, some days, pictures............ (Just kidding richyboycaldo)

What are the possible locations that the tranny could be leaking from. Can it leak where the shifter goes into the gearbox? If so, do you have to drop the tranny to fix this or can you go in through the boot? Vicky

Ahh yes. The rednecks version of a sports carLOL Vicky

Should have put some smoke bombs under the front wheels too. The only "all-wheel" drive ZLOL Cool shot PrOxLaMuS Vicky