240ZX

Heads are relatively easy to come by but, as most Z car owners will tell you you will most certainly have the rust monster to deal with. Our archives have tons of info on these old Datsuns, the how to's, and the where to get's. Do your homework before you jump in! Good luck, Tom

Speaking of Dave Rebello....he offers a 3.0 L6 w/50mm Su's that puts out 285 HP @ the crank. Nice package! About $6500.00 worth. Tom

Excellent job of blending in the contours and applying the finish!!! My guess is that with exposure to the regular exspansion and contractions of heating and cooling, you will likely start seeing cracks develope in or next to the repaired areas over time. In the event this does happen, just purchase a full dash cap ($100.00) and put it on. Nice work however! Tom

Well, I'd bet if you take a trip to one of the local auto parts stores you will find an aftermarket shop manual, such as the "Haynes", that provides that and more information on your ZX. There are better shop manuals....such as the factory service manual (more $$$). Maybe someone will jump in who is familiar with the ZX's. Tom

The best suggestion I can offer, while you're waiting to purchase a timing light, is to buy a book on the basics of an engine and how to do a tune-up. Then buy either a factory service manual or the less expensive aftermarket shop manual....like a Haynes manual. Tom

Maybe a worn out piolet bushing or main input shaft bearing? Tom

From my personel perspective (What's wrong with the 350Z?)....well, not much if anything but it still looks like a Toad. However, when slightly modified with the right tire/wheel combo and lowered a bit the 350Z does look pretty racey. So, as alot of us have stated from the very begining, the Toad-like look is it's weakness....nothing more! I still like the looks of my S30 way better than the 350Z. Tom

I have a set on my 1970 and have had them on since 1983. I feel the Z looks incomplete without them! Certainly a more finished look IMO. Plus, you get the advantage of the aero effect.....smooth surface as opposed to scoops. Regarding the cleaning hassel.....I think it takes less time to remove them and wipe the scoop area than to clean out all the bugs and crud that will get stuck in and around the headlight, without the covers. But over all, they just look cool!!!! Tom

Mitch, Welcome aboard! Regardinging your questions, Become familiar with the search function. The amount of Z information in our archives is overwhelming.....just about anything you what to know about the early Z's. Also, it is beneficial to be more detailed on your personal profile, as then folks will know where you are located, your age, etc., etc. Believe me, this will help out when you need help! Again, welcome and enjoy!!!! Tom

Because he just pulled into the driveway!!?

My only comment is, Beautiful dreamer....the seller that is!!!

Sorry if you THINK I'm being a smartalek...as that was not my intent, just your interpitation! It just seems that alot of your responces to the good folks trying to help you with your problems, were a bit on the snippy side....displaying some frustration and little negativity! Based on your responces I'd have to quess you are pretty young....so do yourself a favor and please listen to whats being said, you may learn something you didn't know about the Z cars. Just some food for thought!!! P.S. Its always helpful to fill out your personal profile so people will know what you have (car), what you do, your age, and what part of the world your from. Tom

Sorry to be so pointed but, after reading a number of your posts I suggest you take your car to someone who knows how to work on it!!! Or, if this is like your condensation problem you already know what to do! Right? Tom

Personnally, I think you should (gawd I can't believe this) name your pet rock HomoTawk...... :stupid: :sick: Tom

Welcome aboard! Please be advised that we have archives with tons of info available for viewing. You can access this info with the SEARCH function. Have fun!!! Tom

Just a note regarding the power amp output......at a minimum you will want no less than 100 watts. If you think you will be protecting the speakers by purchasing an amp of less than 100 watts, you are mistaking. With an under powered amp, when asked to perform at maximum output, will do what is called hitting the rails...in other words, the regular sine wave output will be turned into a square wave form because it has reached its maximum output. A square wave will fry the voice coils in your speakers in short order. Tom

No special attention required....just shift and don't forget to use the clutch (properly adjusted clutch)! Tom

Just curious Marty......if there are magnets in your distributor then what would be the purpose of an optic sensor? IIRC, aren't the Pertronics units magnetic triggering devices? Tom

Well said Arne! Just a note gbabcock....your throwing $$$ down the drain if you are changing your Mobil#1 every 2500 miles. With the quaulity of synthetic oils now days, you can easily double the miles before an oil change is necessary. Just my opinion! By the way, Mobil #1 is my choice of oils. I run it in my 240Z, Toyota Prerunner, and my Honda CRF450R....good stuff!!!! Tom

Welcome aboard Jan! The more Nissan knowledge we have available to us, the better we all become. By the way Jan, it appears you have one cool job. Anyway, become familiar with our archives and the search function...it can provide a wealth of information. Enjoy!!!!! Tom

Good eye Will....identifying the additional width on the front end. Notice also that the Z is right-hand drive. It looks as though the front wheel openings have been trimmed up too! I'm guessing the rocker panel skirts and the additional width in the rear was a owner modification. Who it belongs to is anybodies quess. Tom

Fantastic job you're doing.......soon it'll be a driver again. Again, very nice. Tom

They're tires....expendable items!!!

Kinda high priced for used Wats? Yes...No? Notice the fronts are not even the same color as the rear. The tires, throw away items, are pretty old....heat cycled too often maybe!!?