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bartman: Only 2 thoughts I have are: 1. Wether the ballast resistor is used or not is dependent on the coil you are using. If the coil needs a resistor and you don't run one, the coil will die fairly soon, so if you don't know what your coil needs, I'd run it "with" the resistor in the system. 2. I used to have an XR700 on my car, but HATED it so much that I tossed it and the instructions in the trash, and installed the Pertonix.

Hi Brandy: I'm afraid that I don't know about those products sold at Home Depot or Lowes. You might check the packaging to see if automotive useage is listed there. I tend to stick with stuff that is sold specifically for automotive usage. BTW, here's the URL for Eastwood: http://www.eastwoodco.com/ Good Luck

The very same Stock and Pertronix diagrams were available to you here, on this website in our Technical Articles forum: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10538 You originally asked for an XR700 Diagram which we don't have. Had you asked for a Stock diagram or a Pertronix diagram we could have saved you some effort.

There is insulation all the way up the firewall ("up under the dash"), also insulation all the way up and over the transmission tunnel ("center console part"). There are areas cut out of the OEM (factory) insulation where things like the ashtray, and fuse box brackets are located. You can find insulation at generally cheaper prices through Eastwood, or other such resellers on the Net. I would try to cover the entire floorpan area (including under the seats, and the small area behind the seats. This will help to keep more heat out, and also help with noise as well.

Choose clutch based on Flywheel size. You can use a 240mm Flywheel in a coupe if you want. I would not use the 225mm flywheel on a 2+2.

Well, all of that ought to keep you pretty busy. Are there many Z's in your area?

I hope all goes well for you Will. Take care.

Cool Dave! So, what are you doing for Nissan down there.

Oops, somebody is in the doghouse. :nervous: $106 for a new pump sounds like a great price. Hope MSA can get more. Lot's of CA cars are going to need them since the new Smog Laws got signed by AHHnold.

Vicky: Did the Air Pump that came on the Vintage Z die so soon? I thought those things lasted for ever.

I asked MSA about the sale catalogs, and they said that they are in .pdf for a limited time period, and they plan to have their entire catalog online eventually. I have been using the same (hardcopy) catalog for 3 years and just use the online order form, asking for price quotes and shipping charges. While Chloe was in business I didn't order from MSA too often, but I guess I'll be getting used to it all over again.

MSA does have a parts listing (it is still a work in progress) on-line and you can order from their website or catalog via the internet. https://www.zcarparts.com/internet_orders.htm

Absolutely!

Just a little ol' Hayabusa... ...that happens to go 250mph! 8/6/2004 Suzuki Hayabusa Streetbike Clocked At 251 MPH In Texas From a press release issued by Scott Guthrie: Scott Guthrie, at age 59-3/4 an aging road racer for sure, slammed Rich Yancy's street legal Suzuki Hayabusa hard through the 250 MPH barrier, to a final official record speed of 251.148 MPH. That's the fastest speed ever recorded for a streetbike, and the fastest record in history for what land speed racers call an "open wheel bike," and the track record. Guthrie's big speed came on his final run Sunday 1 AUG 04 at the TEXAS MILE top speed race (www.texasmile.com) near Goliad, TX. The 251.148 MPH terminal speed was after a standing-start mile run to the timing trap. Guthrie said "With the wind coming up, and the day getting warmer, I knew that run was going to be the only chance in my life to break the 250 MPH barrier. The run before was a 248 MPH time, so I knew the bike was ready. I just had to put down the best pass of my life to get the record." Rich Yancy, an engine man for Dale Earnhardt Inc, trucked his daily ride bike from his home in Charlotte NC to Texas for just this meet, at Guthrie's insistance. "This is the best paved Land Speed Racing track available in the USA, and I knew we had to go there to have any real chance for this record. My agreement to ride for Rich was up Sunday evening, so this was it," Guthrie allowed later. "I knew the bike was capable of that speed, I just had to be the one to ride it." Before Guthrie took over the fast seat, builder Yancy himself made a track-record run of 244.358 MPH. "It is so confidence inspiring that Rich is willing to build and tune the bike, prepare it and deliver it to the track by himself. And then he sets the track record himself, and hands me the keys! I just KNEW the bike was safe, fast, and would run straight." Guthrie glowed, "How many tuners will do that for their riders? Rich is a quiet genius with the bike, and one of the world's best land speed racers, in his own right." Yancy's bike is almost standard in appearance, with stock appearing bodywork and tank, stock forks, stock wheelbase, and full street equipment. The big difference is the addition of a MR TURBO turbo kit, which has been extensively modified by Yancy, including a VERY trick Yancy designed -and-built intercooler. No skinny thing, the bike weighs in at full standard curb weight. "This bike is so docile off the throttle, you get no idea about the power on tap. Rich told me he was going to ride it to work when he got home, and show it off to his friends at the job." Guthrie said. In addition to building the record setting Hayabusa, Yancy had a hand in building the engine for this years' winner of the NASCAR Daytona 500. Terry Kiser, builder of the MR TURBO kit was on hand to watch Guthrie's record breaking 251 MPH blast. Kiser remarked: "Guthrie's run was by no means easy. From 500 yards away, I saw the wind catch him twice. He's lucky he stayed on!" Kiser then took the bars himself, and posted a 239.304 MPH personal best. Guthrie is no stranger to road racing. Long time readers may recall that one of Guthrie's TZ750's finished 8th and 10th in the Daytona 200 in 1983 and 1984, under John Long. Source: Roadracing World

Well, it's all relative, but it's the only way to get the rust preventative benefit of POR15. If you apply it over paint, it cannot prevent rust. It must be in direct contact with seasoned (rusty, or properly prepared) metal.

Are you going to strip off all of the existing paint in the engine bay?

I can understand why it wouldn't be popular. Looks like something to protect the bumper/body from each other in shipping & meant to be removed before a customer saw it. :sick: Does it even show up in the microfiche?

I've heard of people having the inner wire replaced at Motorcycle shops. I have not done it myself. My MSA catalog lists a choke cable for 1974 Z car PN#11-3104...........$132.83 on Page 66 (catalog is at least 3 years old, so price may be different. PN should not)

Seller is: too busy to show it too busy to provide recent pics of it requires bidders to have 98% feedback (his own feedback is less than 98%) something's fishy

Most of the V8 Z owners belong to www.hybridz.org

On a stock 240/260/280Z there are no alignment adjustments on the rear suspension. No Camber No Caster No Toe

Pre-Nuptial Agreement I, the undersigned, a female accepting a marriage proposal, agree that.. Section 1: In the unlikely event of my not having an orgasm after you've drunkenly rolled on top of me and pumped away for five *whole* minutes, wheezing like an old man with emphysema, I shall politely fake one. Section 1.01: And it'll be a really good act too, with me saying stuff like "So THIS is what hot monkey love is all about!" and howling like a cat that's being repeatedly jabbed with a pin. Section 1.02: I will never ask for more *foreplay*. Section 2: I fully understand that a woman's main role in any relationship is to take the blame. So when you stub your toe in the bathroom or your football team loses, I agree that - by some complex scientific equation incomprehensible to woman - it will be my fault. Even if I wasn't there. Section 3: Whenever my friends and I get together for a girl's night out, I will tell them that you are better hung than a large-balled Himalayan yak and an elephant would be jealous of your genitalia. Section 3.01: I shall mention *often* your sexual prowess and longevity in the bedroom. Section 3.02: And I will also mention this to YOUR friends. A lot. Section 4: After sex (which I will NEVER refer to as "making love"), I will not expect you to cuddle me for hours till your arm goes dead. Nor will I let my hair annoyingly get in your face. Section 4.01: I will never, ever give your penis a "cute" nickname. Section 5: In bed, I will be as keen as mustard to try any novel sexual position you fancy. Especially ones where I do all the work and you just lie there, grinning. Section 5.01: I will ruthlessly interrogate my attractive female friends and inform you if any of them have the slightest bi-sexual tendencies. Then I'll invite them around for dinner. And hide their car keys so they have to stay. Section 5.02: I promise to work out at the gym for two hours a day in order to keep my body sexually desirable to you, even though your intake of beer may cause your gut to swell to proportions of a nine- month pregnancy. Section 5.03: I promise never to bring up your hair loss and the fact that a baby's butt and/or honeydew melon is somewhat similar. Section 5.04: I promise to shave every *possible* inch of my body and will always love your *weekend* beard... Section 6: After we split up, I will never sleep with any of your friends or colleagues. Or anyone else you have ever met. Or may one day meet. And if men attempt to talk to me, I will solemnly inform them that you have "ruined me for other men". Section 6: I understand that mechanical objects like cars, computer games and remote control devices are beyond the comprehension of women. I will only make a fool of myself if I attempt to operate them, so you're in charge of anything *mechanical*. Section 6.01: With the exception of the following household items: iron, washing machine and dryer, stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, garbage can, vacuum cleaner, diapers and toilets. Being of sound mind and body, I enter this relationship contract. Signed ____________________________________