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I'm reading an article in one of the cruise magazines that we have here in Florida. The name of the article is "10 Engine Wives Tales Debunked". #2 Fuel injection always makes more power - Fuel injection does a great job when throttle position changes often. For types of racing where the throttle is wide open most of the time (i.e. drag racing), a carburetor is a formidable opponet - especially when matched against throttle body injection. I know what fuel injection is and I know where the throttle body is, but what is "Throttle Body Injection". Is that whats on the FI Z's? Vicky

We'll be there for sure, can't wait to meet some fellow Z people! Vicky:classic:

I would think that the impact gun wouldn't be a good idea. You might strip (round) the lug nuts. I've heard that the old fashioned lug nut wrench is best when the lug nuts are "rusted" on. Lots of muscle and you should be able to "crack" the lug nuts. Plus the impact wrench can scratch up the lug nuts, not good if your going to a show. Just my useless .02 cents worth. Vicky

Yes, it's my husband's creation. It's what happened when I gave him a Motorsport catalog and a Visa credit card Now, back to the original topic, I find it quite interesting. Vicky

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the site. There are many "Z-Pros" lurking here. You are among the most knowledgable Z people in the world. Ask and you will learn.....I did. Vicky (not a Z-pro, but a Z-fan)

I think he's trying to get the Ferrari look........I guess. Oh yeah, nice over-spray in the wheel wells Vicky

You know I feel bad saying such mean things about the car. After all it is (was) a Z. It's like someone who's had plastic surgery and it back-fired on them. Poor car:cry: Vicky

New Port Richey, better known as "The Tampa Bay Area" since all the cities around here blend and you can't tell where one starts and one ends. Vicky

Well I'd read somewhere that after a few years of producing the cars the general public was able to by the badges but they didn't have the "Scarab" inscription. The original founder, Brian Morrow, would not recognize these has "his" hybrid. I'm guessing that they offered a "do it yourself" kit. I could be wrong as the mind does tend to fade with age, hehehe. Heck yeah, I would love to see pics of your car!!! Thanks Vicky

Please don't tell me you have an original early Scarab for sale.......do you? Or are you just saying you have some pictures to post. I would give up my first born for a TRUE Scarab. (I have no children, except the 4 wheeled type known as Z Cars) Vicky

How can the car be "street legal" and not have any head-lites? They say it passed an inspection. They used to have vehicle inspections here in Florida, the head-lites were one of the items that were checked. The picture of the engine is of the massive air cleaner, whoop-de-do. Vicky

Amen to that! Back in the early 80's I drove a '78 280Z. In order to pass the test, I had to get an oil change and go right down to the test site. I barely eeked by then Vicky

I believe the Winter 2002 issue of Sport Z Magazine has an entire article on the Scarab (The Original 350Z). BTW the first few started out with 327ci engine. This is great reading on such a rare "Hybrid". It was known as the "Cobra of the 70's". I would love to own an original Scarab like the one featured in the magazine. Vicky

No, I won't lose the hubcaps, rims and Toyos. We'll keep those for concours shows. I just really like the look of the slots. Vicky

I am told by a GTO owner that it stands for "Grand Touring Operations". Back in the '60s Pontiac saw all the LeMans cars using "GT" and didn't want to have just another "GT" badge on their brand. Hey Tomohawk, I thought Jackie Gleason was "The Great One" Vicky

The girl at the body shop that is butchering up her primo 70 240Z to make it a convertible Ferrari clone is selling her slots with new tires for $100. The wheels have no curb-surf or cracking damage and just need a little polishing up. I would like to get them for my 72 240Z. Does $100.00 seem fair? Vicky

Very sad indeed. To bad this is our world today. My prayers are with them. Vicky