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In speaking with all my motor head chevy/ford/mopar friends, all the rage in oil is this brand called Royal Purple 5W30. Their website royalpurple.com claims independent dyno test results. What is the choice opinion for oil in our Z cars? Should your oil type vary with a stock set up as opposed to a race prepared engine? Vicky

WTF!?!? It looks like plastic model car. Truely a fine example of what NOT to do to your Z. We can all learn from this. Please only look once and then move on as it will burn your eyes:sick: Vicky

That's what you would call a "Clone". Seen it done with many a muscle cars, Yenkos and the such. If as Carl says VIN's aren't tracable to the authenticity/originality of a special edition car, then your only proof would be original paperwork, sales records and window stickers. Vicky

How would one go about "updating" the ECU. Isn't this a sealed brain or can you add some kind of chip like what alot of the ricers are doing. On the fuel pressure regulator, are you talking about the after market "Rising Rate Fuel Pressure Regulator"? I have that on my 77 280Z and the Z is quite built. I would think you would have to really open the car up if you're going to add bigger fuel injectors. As it sits in it's stock form, most Z's don't burn all the fuel anyway (so I've been told). Can't we fall into the same catagory as the V-8 people with massive Holly carbs and the engine is just not capable of burning all the fuel that's being dumped into it? I'm interested in this topic of larger injectors and would like to here more from some of you guys on this. Vicky

Another determining factor as far as value in some vintage cars is the availablity of parts. We as Z owners and restorers are quite lucky that we can get true Nissan parts for our Z cars. We have friends with rare vehicles that aren't running/incomplete due to the lack "true" suppliers. Such a shame. As long as we are out there restoring and fixing our Z's, and parts are available, our Z's will only increase in value. Vicky

Through various conversations with Z experts, I was told that the 72 240Z is the best of the 240Z's. Supposedly the transmission is much better(?) We all know what happened to cars in 1973. I guess it can come down to an opinion on the best years. Most insurance companys/collectors recognize the 1970 240Z as the true classic. I like them all as long as they are from 70-78. Vicky

Stephen Every time I hear how Datsun was offering to purchase the Z's back from the buyers, it just simply amazes me. To live through that unique time in the history of the Z car must have truly been awsome. I don't believe any other automotive manufacturer has ever done that, no? Vicky

Finally. It's nice to see a Z that's at least worthy of the price the gentleman is asking. That's a fine example. I still would inspect it personally as alot can change on a car in 2 years. Very nice car IMO :classic: Vicky

That big white bumper in the front has got to go. IMO he's ruined the back end with that custom tail light job. The rear design of the first gen Z is beautiful in it's own stock form. That's just a little to much custom back there. To each his own when it comes to customizing your car. Vicky

I read that GM will roll the last Oldsmobile off the line today. I believe it's an Alero and it's going right to some museum. What will all the grandmas drive now? Vicky

OK, here is what has been done to the 77 280Z in the avatar...... *Completely rebuilt L28 FI engine balance & blueprinted *Computer balanced & lightened Flywheel *40 overbore with new Flat Top pistons & rings *Ported & polished head with a 5 angle cut valve job (all stainless steel valves) *Head shaved *460 Schneider Racing Cam *60 mm Throttle body *Mallory Unilite Distributor with 8.5 mm MSD plug wires on NGK plugs *Crane PS-40 Fireball Coil *Rising rate fuel pressure regulator *All filters are K&N *4 core radiator with Cool Flex hosing, including heater hoses *6 into 1 Jet Hot coated header with 2 1/2" custom bent aluminized exhaust with a #304 stainless steel Powertone muffler with dual horizontal Borla tips This is what I know has been done to the Z but Scott could probably provide more technical info. Vicky

Speaking of tires. Back in the 70's we used to speak of tires in terms of width by 70's were narrow, 60's wider and 50's (being all the rage with muscle cars) were the fattys. Was this really how tires were measured back then? I had "50's" on the rear of my 78 Trans Am and they were very, very wide but fit with the car because of the flares Pontiac had on the T/A. Vicky

Hmmmmm........we received that same book at the Z Car Convention in New Hampshire last October. It is a great story, but I would have rather had a book on history of the Z car. Vicky

Ha... bullsh*t...chew:tapemouth Vicky

I know here in Florida that people under 25 get boned for insurance premiums, add a sports car and a male driver and it's even worse. Once you turn 26 and your driving record is clean, the rates drop dramatically. Vicky

I would assume so. Basically the same car. I will try and get those pictures this week. I know my husband is not going to just take parts off the car, he wants the whole thing gone. It does have the R200 rear end and a 4 speed tranny, spoiler (front & rear), louvers, American Racing Mags. This was a beautiful car at one time. sblake01 could probaly give you more info on the 77-78 interchanges. Vicky

Summit has a "Cheater System" that has 4 hp levels controlled by flare jets, from 150 to 250 hp. I like the "Fogger" system myself. But IMO NOS is fake hp. A true beef engine is built from the inside out with no buttons to push later to give you boost. I'm sure this will anger a few of you guys so I will run for cover nowLOL Vicky

We have a 78 280Z that we kept as a parts car until we realized the 77 was in much better shape than 78. Some guy from Orlando is suppose to buy the car. He's going to make it a V-8 rod. If he doesn't come through, anyone who wants to come to New Port Richey Florida (near Tampa) can have the entire car for a $100. It's been sitting behind the body shop for 5 years. The car is rough now but parts are salvagable. If nobody wants it, to the bone yard she goes The car was a show car in the early 80's. I'll try and snap off a few pictures later so you guys can see her. Vicky

I've always wondered about the structure on the convertable Z's. Since the car is a unibody, doesn't hacking off the roof make the car some what weaker body wise? That convertable kind of looks like a 70's Fiat Spider... sort of. Vicky

We always run Premium Unleaded in our Z cars. If you can get away with regular unleaded then do it, what with the price of gas nowadays:tapemouth After a running through a few tanks of gas we throw in injector or carb cleaner, but thats it. I don't know what the "valve" thing would be. Vicky

Did you run over a pothole? Maybe a loose connection to the clock. If it stops working again, try a pothole. Would be cheaper than a mechanic. Scott:stupid: :stupid:

Our valve cover is chrome, no signs of peeling anywhere. Polished stainless is the way to go for things, radiator cover, a/c thingy, battery box and hiding the uglys under the hood. Billet is awesome too, like for the pulleys and such. Coolflex hosing is also a nice touch. What's not chromed, billet or stainless under our Z's hood is painted............red!!! Vicky

I know the 1980 ZX Anniversary Edition came in black and gold and I believe they offered a rare red and black/silver?. I bet that car had red seat belts. But do I want a ZX part in my Z? (just kidding). I think I will settle for the dye option. Thanks for all the replys guys Vicky