Bambikiller240

God helps those who help themselves. Use your little fingers to do a search for engine builders like Sunbelt or Rebello (or others knowledgable about L series engines) and ye shall be in touch with people who have the info. Why are people asking for info like this? Because some people aren't sufficiently motivated to do their own research, others are not really serious and others just want to ask questions. (curiousity) If Dyno results are are a tuning tool and "dynos should NOT be used for bragging rights. You simply can't compare the results of one dyno to another, even if it's the same model." then this thread is relatively meaningless. Meanwhile, perhaps it should be stated which countries have Dyno's who's results are considered trustworthy, since some countries have Dyno's that lie.

There shouldn't be a problem using and L28 with 240/260/280Z engine mounting brackets. Are you sure that you put each of the brackets on the correct side of the engine? (they are not interchangeable Right to Left) I don't think that ZX engine brackets are the same. (not 100% sure, but the ZX chassis is completely different from a Z) Do you have good pictures of the engine mounts as they are installed in the car that you can post so we can see what's going on?

To inspect the brushes, you'd need to remove the alternator from the car and disassemble it. "Some" parts stores, or auto shops that specialize in electrical repairs have a machine they can use to test your alternator for proper output.

You are right about thev insurance co. not caring much if the repaint doesn't match the original paint. Most good body shops can match the color very close, so it shouldn't look too bad. BUT, the insurance company will not spring for a complete repaint of your car just to ensure that there isn't a color mismatch. I really wish you good luck, I know how disturbing it can be to have to deal with this sort of thing.

No $70 girlfriend?

You'll need to use the F.I. Fuel Pump, the 240Z one won't get it done for you.

I think you have covered it, Enrique. Maybe he's referring to the connections to the fuel pump relay on the passenger kick panel? (there is one there, isn't there?) I'm guessing here, but that is what I took him to be asking about.

FWIW, http://www.speedtv.com/commentary/14453/

That is what made me think the MSD was for your car. You had said in SHOUT (or somewhere) that you were getting a MSD for Xmas.

Do you guys have 3 Z's?? I thought Vicky's car was the Vintage Z, or did Nissan allow L28's into those cars when they had them restored?

Well, Good luck and stay safe out there. What species do you fish for, or is that a dumb question? (I know nothing about comercial fishing except that it can be very dangerous)

That's why "foriegn" cars dominate the automobile market in the US. Neither is Australia. Seriously, I "could" believe the "It is relatively common knowledge that US dyno's often produce optimistic numbers." statements if they were made with something to back them up besides wind. Documentation? Published opinion of RESPECTED and NOTABLE members of the automotive industry? At this point in this thread, it's all chat, suppostion, and "my dyno is better than yours" posturing. Believe it or not, the point of my post was to incite someone (hell, anyone) to come up with a believable bit of PROOF one way or the other.

Patrick: Most of the ones I remember seeing suctioned on eBay (or otherwise heard of sales data) seem to go in the neighborhood of $16,000 to $19,000 USD. I would imagine that quality (i.e. wear and tear, mileage since purchased) can vary quite a bit. It has been at least several years since I've heard of one going for more than $20K. I do remember someone buying one down in Florida a couple years ago for around $10K USD if I recall correctly. I believe Carl Beck knows a lot about that sale. Have a good holiday! (Do you guys fish in the dead of winter? Just curious.)

What color, Gun Metal, or ??? Be sure to post some pics, and stop by if you are in the neighborhood. Hope you and the family have a good holiday!

"should" People "should" not get so upset over what someone else chooses to call "their" car. "should" doesn't mean it's ever going to happen. You (or I) cannot control everything said or done in the world. Really Ben, You know what that car is all about, I know what it is all about. In spite of claims that "This vehicle has been disassembled, meticulously inspected,and reassembled by technicians at Nissan". Tilting after windmills just wastes energy that could be used installing your new Wats, or me installing my headlight relay harness.

It was not the dealers that authorized the refurbishment of theses cars. AFAIK, It was Nissan USA. and yes I know the difference, but I think the endless discussion of it is a waste of air. People will refer to them in the terms they wish to, not the terms someone else wishes then to.

It will never end. After all, the FACTORY (or at least Nissan USA) DID AUTHORIZE THESE CARS.

It all depends on the way the engine is installed in the chassis. Location, Location, Location. There are several different methods to installing a V8 in a Z chassis. There are a few guys here that may be able to advise you, but if you really want to do a V8 Z.................... Answers to ALL of your questions are available at www.hybridz.org These guys have seen and done it all.

Bet somebody is going to pout about the "F" word being used in the seller's description.

Oh, Man, that's a neat custom exhaust hanger.

My early 72 (11/71) has the vertical wires also.

Maybe it's just that the US Dynos are more accurate, and the Aussie dynos are inferior? (that ought to stir the pot!)

That is the way it would be tested at a radiator shop. Does it have good flow through the core? If it will hold 20 lbs pressure and flow through it isn't restricted by sediment, I wouldn't be afraid of using it. On the other hand, you might consider having a radiator shop remove one of the tanks from it and check it out internally. Just a thought.