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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

Was that center console armrest offered in '72? I wish a member could go look at this car and report back. It looks like it's been stored in a time capsule. One of the best Z's I've seen in a long time. I'd think a high end auction would be the place to sell that car if it's all that it appears to be. Vicky

The S30 was designed for all who love a low cost, high perfomance sports car. I believe the Z changed the sports car industry in the US more than anywhere else though. European countries already had high end coupes. We could really only claim the Corvette in the 60's. The introduction of the Z car here in the 70's ruined the sales figures for Triumphs and Jaguars. The Z is one of the 10 most influential cars of all time. This is true no matter where you are in the world. Vicky

Looks like a Opel GT. Vicky

I also agree with Sean240, this will take some patience. I suggest that you get a couple of gaskets. I say this because when I installed mine I tore one. One other suggestion or option that you might consider is using thew Stage 8 Locking fastener system so once you get them on, the nuts will never back out from vibration and creating leaks. Good luck and have fun. LOL Scott

Thanks for the clarification Chris. See we don't have to worry about all that stuff with our inline sixesLOL I can see where it would be confusing.... at least for dumb old me. Vicky

Since when is a 427 is considered a small block. 327 yes, but a 427 is a big block. I agree Chris, it is nice to see a Z in Hot Rod Magazine, no matter what it's form is Vicky

In some cases verbal abuse is even more painful than physical:cry: Vicky

Many of todays kids are out of control because they don't get a good smack on the azz. Now a days parents are afraid to scold their kids for fear they'll be reported for child abuse. Growing up I was afraid of my dad. I knew I could get away with murder with my mom, but dad, no way. I remember sassing my mother once and my dad spanked my rear until I couldn't sit down. I never sassed my mother again. I wasn't abused, beaten or harmed, just disciplined and taught respect. Vicky

What about the exhaust manifold running down the left hand side of the S30 near the drivers foot. Does this add to the discussion that the Z was originally designed as a right hand drive vehicle or is this just a coincidence? Vicky

Bill, you're going to be a real "chick magnet" when you get your Z done. Your license plate needs to say "Bill's Thrill"ROFL Vicky

We attend alot of car shows through out Florida and hear this exact topic often. We are the only Z people amongst a sea of hot rods, muscle cars and fine vintage classics. Every show we attend, someone comes up to us and says they owned a Z and wished they never sold it. They say it's the best car they ever drove, couldn't kill the engine but the body rust was the cars down fall (which we all know). This all comming from people that are driving $50,000 hot rods and even more expensive rare muscle cars and high end classics. The Z was the jumping off point for many show car enthusiasts :classic: Vicky

Same set up exactly as 2-4-T-Z-MAN. I've always been nervous about storing a car at a storage unit, if that's what you mean by "storage". How do you know what the guy has in the unit next to yours? What if the place goes up in flames because a husband or wife is angry because their mate took all the funiture and stored it? Sounds dumb, but I've seen those storage centers go up in flames and wondered if anyone lost a fine car. I like having my Z's close to me right in my garage:love: Vicky