Gav240z

Ahh ya got me yep that's me. Always scouting the Ebay for a deal . I'm thinking of an Arizona Wilwood Kit though rather than messing about with old 280zx calipers or R31 calipers. It may be expensive but for the added safety of quality brakes....well need I say more. I agree $55-$80 is probably reasonable for these.

Ok when do raffle entries close? I think I'm willing to take a punt, gotta be in it to win it

Ok I have a few questions. How much are the raffle tickets? If you win the raffle and your O/S will you ship the motor to the country of choice? Will it be a turbo or non-turbo L-series? All the best!

I would be reluctant to pay more than $1000 for it based on your description. Sounds like a lot of work.

Let us know how you go Nathan, I would be interested in the total cost and possibly arranging a group buy for a few guys in Australia so we can get it cheaper. :classic:

Very nice. I too would like to know the situation with the guards, however I think Toecutter has already asked that question enough.

Yes they look more like British SU's to me.

Some people honestly. Good thing Zeds ate MG's for breakfast over and over and over and over.

Hi mate, before it's possibly to late I'd like to add a few cents here. I had a 73 240z that to this day I regret selling and not attempting to fix the body up on. It had the typical under the battery rust that was quite terminal however I did a welding course and was too afraid to attack it with a welder. Instead I sold it and bought my current 240z which is great but has it's own minor rust issues that I will take care of after the mechanical stuff. I know it's alot of work but what have you go to loose by learning to weld on it? give it a crack you might suprise yourself. Anyway there's always two ways to look at the situation you would probably be better off spending the extra dollars and getting a complete car with minor rust. However as some of the others said it would be nice if you could save this one. :disappoin

I'm not sure what's going on but it seems there is a fair amount of interest in these cars from people living in Kuwait. I remember a guy signed up recently and showed us pics of all kinds of Zed cars over in Kuwait being used for show cars, drag cars and whatever cars. S30, S31. I also know a guy who recently sold his 280zx to someone who wanted it in Kuwait and I think a 240k on ebay recently was being asked to be shipped to Kuwait by a guy interested in buying it. Who knows maybe early Zeds and Skylines are a big thing over there???

Hi everyone, just wanted to ask what the general consensus is with performance valve sizes. I have found a set which believe will suit an L28 and are 1.73" intake,(44mm) & 1.49" exhaust (38mm) Standard intake valves on an L28 are 44mm for intake but 35mm for exhaust. When you install enlarged valves is it for both sides intake and exhaust or generally for exhaust only? I'm building quite a wild motor here cam specs will be 300 degree duration and .560 of lift fed by 3 44mm Mikuni's. Just want to know if these are the most appropriate valves to use?:laugh:

How long is a piece of string? Honestly it's such an open ended question it can't be answered easily. I suggest you read a book titled "How to modify your Nissan/Datsun OHC Engine" By Frank Honsowetz. How much power you can make on the street depends on what you consider streetable. Rebello build engines however that are 280HP on SU's and I would consider those quite streetable.

Wish I was there looked like good fun.