240ZX

My guess is that you can continue driving as long as you take it easy on the driveline and keep the speed down. However, if it is vibrating excessively, you might reconsider! Tom

It's most likely you have other issues....ie; worn out bushings and tie-rod ends. When the the steering and suspension have room to move around on their own, they will, causing the old shimmy and shake. Tom

Yeh...the red pic looks great! Thanks for sharing. Tom

Welcome to Classic Zcar Club! As others have mentioned, this is the site.....great info to be had and great people sharing it! I'm just east of you in Santa Paula......also, Rob Gunner (a member here) lives in Ventura. Again, Welcome Tom

Regarding the use of an electric fan vs stock.....the main reason I went with an electric fan was to free up a bit of horse power robbed by the stock unit! Same reasoning for an electric fuel pump vs stock fuel pump! Not much to be gained but, a little is better than none!!! Tom

Mike, isn't this the Z commercial with the 240Z driving down the twisty mountain road during a blizzard? Tom

Sounds like George got the short end of the stick....come on, all that developement in turn for a 350Z ROFLROFLROFLROFL! Even though george has been offered a paying consultant job, I'm sure they already got the golden ring!

Welcome aboard! Just curious.....what does "NO 56" indicate? And, are you sure the webers are not down draft, as side draft webers on an L series engine are generally a set of three, not two! Sorry for the it-picking! Tom

janaka, Good taste in wheel choice! I believe these style wheels just look right on the early Z's (or any sports car)......provided the car doesn't sit too high. Take a look at my photo album to get an idea of what a 3pc wheel in this style looks like. Before I installed these wheels on my Z (back in 2001), the only other Z I ever saw with them was Tod Kaneco's (spelling?) orange 240 at the 30th anniversary Z show in Las Vegas. They seem to be gaining popularity! Tom

Typically this issue is a failed front differential mount. It's design is similar to your standard issue engine mount....steel/rubber. When it fails (separates) it allows the nose of the differential to lift under load. There should also be a limiting strap in this location that stops the nose of the differential from slamming into the bottom of the chassis. Another thought....also check your U-joints on the drive shaft and axle shafts, as this cam also be a cause of the clunking. Hope this helps. Tom

Mark, With regards to Z aerodynamics, you may want to check in over at HybridZ! They have been doing some wind tunnel testing on our favorite cars. Just thought it could be helpful to find out what they have discovered. Tom

Welcome aboard Mark! You will find this is a very happening Z site (best) for the early Z cars...both technical info/advice and excellent members. You may want to become familiar with the SEARCH finction, as there are loads and loads of information....if it's ever been done to a Z car, it's likely to be in there somewhere! Also, if interested in serious modifications you may also want to visit Hybridz (the other great Z site). As you have seen, everyone like pictures...so don't be shy! Again, welcome! Tom

Yeh, I had a laugh when I saw that too! Funny thing is, I have a T-shirt that has that same saying overlayed on graphics of a 4 point harness! Tom

Your dream could come true and be reliable as hell....give Dave Rebello a call!

Personally, I'm into reality....VR is as it says it is! Tom

I'm another fan of the ceramic coated headers and have them on my L28. They've been on the Z for 5 years now and the only change I've noticed is a slight dulling of the finish....other than that, they still look in perfect condition. I do agree with the logic for using S.S. headers.....put them on and forget about them. Ti would be nice but, spendy! Tom

Doesn't appear to be a real Scarab but, better described as a HybridZ. Could be a great project for someone! Tom

How about Courtesy Nissan in Texas? Tom

Have you checked with either Red Draggon or MSA? Tom

Jim, I couldn't agree with you more!!!! Rammestien (i before e, a German thing) is most definitely a kick arse band. However, the only music I listen to while driving my Z is from L28! Tom

Point well taken Stephen....just wanted to provide a reminder! You know how some of us older guys tend to....well, forget stuff!!!! Tom

I don't have the MSD unit you speech of but, I do have electronic ingnition and gap my plugs @ .042".....has been working perfectly at this gap for 5 years now on my basically stock N42 motor! Tom

Beyond the manifold/carb set-up and possible poor compression, only one person mentioned anything about ignition. Without adequate ignition to fire the fuel/air charge, all the other stuff is a waste of time if you think you want better performance......it's the proper combination of all aspects of the engine that really makes great HP. Just my 2 cents for thought! Tom

Here's my suggestion, based on experience.....just bit the bullet and order a new combo switch assy.! IIRC, they're about $90.00. Being over 30 years old, the current one you have is most likey just worn out. I went through a number of electrical issue when redoing my 1970 and many of the issues involved circuits that run through this switch assy. Once I replaced it....no more issues. Tom

So, I quess they're not copper however, it is pretty common to use copper ring seals on banjo fittings. You may, like Stephen suggests, find a simliar seal or fabricate one. Tom