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Yeah, I think that’s the best solution. I’ll give it a shot.

I recently picked up a 2+2 Turbo I intend to make an engine donor for my 77. Before yanking the engine, I'd like to fire it up and see how it runs. Unfortunately, the PO pulled the distributer cap & rotor and lost the screws. Can anyone tell me what size screws I need to hold down the cap AND if I can use a screw to lock the rotor in place instead of a pin? If I can, what size screw will fit to lock the rotor? Thanks!

So tell me what you did about the rust in the gas flap area? Mine has got it too, and its probably the part that worries me the most.

Hmm, on his "Products" page the 280Z frame rails look to be complete to me. Do my eyes fool me? I guess its hard to tell without some size reference, but they look pretty long I think.

As much as getting parts from MSA would be great, I simply can't afford them right now. I've barely got enough $$ to put gas in the car much less spend $400 on rails at the moment. If the Bad Dog rails are quality for under $200 then I can't see why not. Thanks for the input guys. What all tools would you say are necessary for replacement? Angle grinder, welder, etc?

So after being forced to park my Z outside for a good portion of this past year (long story) I realized the weather has not been kind to my car. Aside from surface rust getting worse by the day, I've also discovered yesterday my frame rails are rotted out pretty well. After crying for a little white, i've decided I should start looking at my options for getting this fixed before my car snaps in half. One solution I've found as Bad Dog parts. Anyone used these before? They look like quality parts, but I'd like to know how the transaction was, and what the craftsmanship is like. I'm really open to any suggestions.

Looks better than mine does !

Chances are good you're already done, but i found the easiest way to get the fuel rails out of the way was to remove all the bolts holding it down, and then cut the hoses that connect the injector to the rail. Its a bit of a PITA to replace them, but I figure its easier than removing the injectors.

Thats one worry I have about getting mine painted. I'm super paranoid about it now, and it looks like crap. I can't imagine how it would be if I actually had nice paint on it.

Its a pretty good one. I was reading that it was aired only once. They list a couple 300ZX commercials here

Just in case someone needs a direct link. Follow The Nissan Z

Do you know where in Kansas the car was?

This is just a warning to everyone in CA who might be looking to get some inexpensive body work done. Avoid this shop, and warn anyone you know about it! This isn't even the first car he's destroyed. I know most of you know better and only do the best for your Z, but you never know. Be warned, the pictures in this link may haunt you for a while. 350Z disaster

Cool. I actually bought my Z from a dealership on Seneca too. Must be where the Wichita Datsuns end up.

Wow, I don't know how I missed seeing that one. I guess I haven't looked in the paper much lately. Sounds pretty cool though. Where in Wichita was it?

I range anywhere between 18-23mpg in my 77 running 91. I think when I changed my head gasket, it raised the compression because I can't run 87 without it pinging anymore. I figure if I drove it a little nicer I could do better, but this car isn't meant to be driven nice ;-). I am kinda dissapointed that such a small I6 motor can't do much better than 23mpg. That kinda sucks.

It does just look like a cheap body kit. They should have made it a 380Z. That sounds a little better, but dang those looks are terrible.

Haha, wow I'm stupid sometimes.... http://jalopnik.com/386439/1980s-new-jersey-time-capsule-19k+mile-datsun-240z-could-be-yours

All I can hope is God has mercy on the owner of this car. What really blows my mind is how the bidding is up to $4500 ???? Basically one word describes it. "Shameful"

What wheels do they go to? Iron cross, six spoke, swastica, snowflake?

Man, I wish I trusted my car to take me that far. I do have to say, with the bra and wheels, it does kinda look like a ZX...

Change out the rear end to the same gears as the 280ZX?? I really don't know, but its a guess.

One problem with corn is the amount of water used to grow it. In areas with low rainfall, this can deplete the ground water supply drastically if farmers start planting more corn. Ground water also takes an extremely long time to replenish. Ethanol isn't exactly and "greener" than gasoline anyways. Both oil and corn (and other crops) are carbon based, and create CO2 when burned.

Yup. I'm a right wing/center.

I found two under the ash tray in my Z. Smashed them up and threw em away. Under the seats I just found about $0.70 in coins.