madkaw

Not sure I agree with your explanation Cliff There's guys running 500+ lift cams with flat tops with no issues. Everything comes at a risk with performance parts . Things do get closer to clashing, but if installed correctly you should be okay. There are methods of measuring. I actually shaved another .007 off my block so the Pistons are now .025 out of block- but I'm willing to take that risk Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

Check the back of your valve cover. Take your hand and feel around on the head . Oil will run down the block and make you think it's from the trans area. Could possibly be rear main seal, but more likely valve cover issue Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

I was wanting to go and realized it's the wife's 50th birthday- better not miss that one - ha. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

If you search you will find -as Zed said- that this is about right. Run what you brung as far as cam. You should be fine. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

Dennis, i tried the MSA flares and I could get the drivers front to even lay down on the fender. Thru many phone calls I found that the same shop sold to Classic Datsun and MSA. Talked to owner and he said the molds did need to be replaced, but hey, people still buy them - he didn't care one bit. the link above the flares are made to order and fit right. In the end I couldn't bring myself to cut on my car. But the flares laid perfectly against the fenders

Don't do MSA flares -poor fit from old molds. Order from RHD Japan . http://www.rhdjapan.com/marugen-shoukai-zg-type-wide-over-fenders-fairlady-z-s30-s31.html

How can that happen. I mean how can the Z speciality stores sell poor fitting kits- just amazing to me. Sorry for the news , but you are making fast progress . Fall is upon us and great driving weather!! Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

Just went thru this on the 72. Tried the Z car Depot booster . I guess I was the one that got to discover they welded on the stud bracket incorrectly. This is supposedly fixed so it should be a good NEW replacement . I sent mine to a brake booster repair shop where it was rebuilt . I had already to cosmetics so don't know what they would have done as far as that goes. Booster does work good thougj Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

I'd rent the free coolant pressure tester from autozone. Run the car with it on there and if pressure starts climbing - start pulling spark plugs till you find which - if any- hole is the problem . Assuming this is a HG issue Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

Think Sue from 'arse monkey garage' could give a firm handshake- Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

Ummm, doesn't sound normal to me Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

Can I ask where you purchased any new interior items from- as in seat covers , etc... Sorry if you already mentioned this Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

You should be happy with that L24 if you make her breathe with bigger valves . Give her a healthy cam and enjoy the fun. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

Yeah- looks good . Feel free to post more pics . Like to see that blue interior. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

I'm digging it!!! Progress is a wonderful thing. It looks good. I like your personal touches - flares and air dam. Painted rear spoiler would be sick too! Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

I used a product called Quiet Car - I believe. You sprayed it in on . Much lighter than Dynomat . Wouldn't know how to compare it to other products . Comparisons would be so subjective. I have a very loud exhaust so not sure anything would help but a huge muffler. I wasn't really worried about weight at the time , just got a deal from another member on the stuff .

There are still places that rebuild these units . I recently had a 72 rebuilt . http://brakematerialsandparts.webs.com/boosterrebuilding.htm

Don't know if Donald saw this , but u will let him know Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

How early Cliff was the 73? Bo's car is a late 72, so maybe he still has small chamber head! Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

Stroker rods!!! Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

He has 5 on the way from Indiana! Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

I thought this was the L28 block. I took a 73 block apart and the Pistons had reliefs like this. How big are the rod bolts- 8 or 9 mm? Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

More importantly I would measure deck height of Pistons . Unless they are waaayyyy out of the top of the block I would go with what ever cam you want. I'd say with reliefs you could go 550+ Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

That's the way I'd do it. Pull a bearing cap and look. If the pan looks that clean I'd run with it. The bottom ends are tough! Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club

Cliff, any deeper and pistons are coming out, but I hope he gets a few mile out of it first. At least everything else will done if I have to rebuild the engine itself. Most of the items I reworked or replaced was out of sheer necessity , nothing subjective here. I do believe in doing it right for sure. Don't want to have to double back because I let something go.