Ben

A bright orange that I picked out of the Spies Hecker book. It was that long ago that I've forgotten exactly what (I think it was from an European truck manufacturer). I wanted something brighter than the original orange, not too brown, not too red.

The only mod was a bigger compressor cover (RB30 T3). I checked the balance & it wasn't worth messing about (about 2-grams across all 4 piston/rod assemblies). It's still effectively still stock except a 3" system from the turbo. It might even get an intercooler one day!

I don't know if they're still available, you can try! The only parts that attract freight are parts for cars not originally sold here - ie imports.

Lachlan the $650 was from the Nissan dealership. It's a 'regular' part (ie not special order) so there were no freight costs. The vented hoods were fitted in around 1976 as part of the ongoing solution to the vapourlock problems that the carburreted cars had. Remember that in Australia we go the 260Z with flat-top carbs until ~1978.

It is, barely a mark on it (inside & out). There were no identifying marks on the car when I bought it, these days they are very thoroughly cleaned out before being allowed into Australia.

Cheers, Lachlan - I tried uploading some shots of the 30 immediately afterwards but had no luck. Will try again today!