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Could this work against us?? Imagine if the Datsun name was brought out to become synonymous with a cheap no frills car.

Jeff, I want to help you but I dont know the answer. I have a 2.8lt FI in my 240Z, it had a 280ZX engine dropped in with all the FI trimmings, but not by myself. I havent heard of your mod being done as I think most people would prefer to go for the L28, but that doesnt mean it cant be done. GOOD LUCK! :classic:

Hi Enrique, I had just read and replied to your PM prior to reading this. Many thanks for the information. The prices seem exceptionally cheap for the Light units.

It is a fine beast. I did hear that it can not be called the GT40 though due to a kit car manufacturer having a Trademark to the name... or something like that.. Ford never got round to Trademarking it. Maybe someone else has heard this too? It is definately on my dream list, jsut in time for Father Christmas.... mmmm...

Guys you are all great!! Thank you!! Enrique, i love the look!! Where can i get these lights??

Thanks all for the great information.

Can someone tell me what Hella H4's are?? I know that Hella make the lenses and the bulbs but what exactly is a H4? Also does anyone have more info on the golf Mk1 light conversion... Mk1 golf lights are very easy to source here. Whats the advantage of using sealed beam as opposed to the orginal lights?? What is exactly sealed beam??? and last BUT by no MEANS LEAST....are there any pitfulls to look out for when upgrading the lenses/bulbs?? THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

If you have a mech. Volt reg then adjustment can be performed fairly easily with the Haynes Manual.. Give it a go but as Daniel says replacement will always be easier! If it is a sealed unit you can only replace it.

You could have a bad voltage regulator, if you have some powder stuff on the battery it would suggest its overcharging and needs to be changed if a sealed unit or adjusted if its a mecahnical one.

My cigarrette lighter has always operated like that. You soon develop a nack of catching it in your left hand (my car is RHD).

At the end of the day .... (what a great line eh???) Beandip did ask what people thought of the link... and Alan quite rightly did just that. Alan (who is quite capable of defending himself and I am stepping out of line here, but unfortunartely I think more clarification is necessary) I am sure wasnt making a personal dig at the writer of Z Garage, whom alot of us are MOST grateful for his VERY useful web pages - me included, he was just clarifying some points he has noted when looking at the site. If someone knows more info. or knows a better way of doing something, then that person should speak up for the benefit of all. Alot of people I am sure HAVE the knowledge and either: A) Keep it a closely guarded secret for themselves Can't be bothered to participate and just read threads C) Or are too timid to speak up and say... well actually I dont think thats right. Just my 2 pence worth

Cuong- thanks for finding the article, gonna check it out now

Thanks Alan for the input. If I do restore it it's going to be after I get to the 280ZX and who knows when i'll get to that?!

This car was marketed as a Nissan Silvia in the UK, in the US I think its called a 200SX and in Oz a Gazelle. Came with a 1.8 Turbo engine or a DOHC 2.0lt Here's what the S12 looks like. What can I scavange of it???

Hi all, I have a 1.8 Turbo S12, do you know if any parts will be useful for my 240Z?? I have heard that they have a 4.11 diff.. can it easily be modified to fit a 240z?? Any other bits that can work??? Thanks..

James very nice. As for aapiss's question on can the original paint be bought. Any reputable paint shop can mix any paint together, i think they must have a reference of ingredients which constitutes whats in a certain Car Manufacturers paint code No. so once they know that all they do is start mixing.

No I was actually referring to Cyong............another guy from Australia whos got a RB26DETT fitted in his 240Z. Nah, my story isn't working is it?? Sorry about the miss-spelling. Would love to read your article when it's out.

Can someone in OZ please scan that ZOOM article and the one with Cyong's car in it and email it to me?? Would be most grateful. THANKS:love:

Thats so cheap!! Well in comparison to how much we have to pay for the privelige of owning a Z . Just did a check and 18,000 AUD's is £6,398. For that sort of money in the UK you get a nice original 240Z, with not too much rust. For between £8-10,000 about 22,507-28,133 AUD's or 12401-15502 USD you get a show condition Z.

For anyone needing a bigger pic of the snowflake wheel, or a selection of wheels that will fit the Z's. This page on Zparts.com provides for good reference. Wheels and loads of them **EDIT** just checked the page, no snoflakes on it at the moment, where last time I checked. Still a good page of wheels to look at.

Sorry, can't help you there

If you do decide on a V8 swap or an unorthodox engine in a 240z then as Ivan suggested the hybridz web site has a ton of information. If you do decide on a V8 swap then you need to also check this site out www.jagsthatrun.com . They also offer a book on the 240Z V8 swap which i have heard is a bible for this type of conversion, they also supply all the bits you'll need. Good luck.