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I don't have any answers for you but I'd love to know the answers to this as well. I think the E88 heads got bigger combustion chambers in 73' in an effort to lower the compression and reduce emissions. If that's true, I would think that an E88 from a 71 or 72 would be a better choice if you're looking for higher compression or betgter performance, although I'm not sure it would be enough to notice wihtout other mods. Here's a link to some info on various heads. http://www.geocities.com/zgarage2001/z.html

Thanks Dogma. I just wanted to make I wasn't straying from the preferred topic list. 240Zman, good to know. I'd rather not be swapping pistons if I don't have to. Is there any issues using flat pistons with a head designed for dished? I know the other way around isn;t good. Just wondering.

Thanks for the suggestions Arne. I guess I need to do some more research. At the moment I'm thinking F54 flat top w/N42 although this might get the compression up too high for my street rig(9.82). Is that too high? Perhaps I could just use dished pistons to bring it down a bit(8.29) depending whether they'll work with the N42. Or may be an E88 off a 260Z(8.28). I just didn't like the look of the steel exhaust liners in the P79. Anyway, I think this thread is starting to stray from the classicz preferred topics so I'm gonna go do some research on hybridz.org.

Welcome. Prepare to lighten your wallet.

Yeah, I think you're probably right Daniel. So, my new plans are to finish the suspension refresh I started, then start collecting parts for an L28 build up. I already have a line on a couple F54 blocks and an assortment of heads and intakes, unfortunately no P90's.

Life's too short to sweat the small stuff. At least that's how I've always looked at life. Don't let the inane ramblings of a few ruin it for you. Just hit the BACK button and read another thread. Don't worry, be happy now.

Such negativity.........The car may not be interesting to you, but it probably is to someone. I'm sure the owner put as much love into it as the rest of you do into your own cars. Moving on.

It's a multi-spark discharge(MSD) and on this case a brand name. go here for more info. http://www.msdignition.com/1helpmechoose.htm http://www.msdignition.com/ignition_4_6200.htm

I just wanted to send out a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who contributes to this site as well as those who keep it running. Thanks to all of you and the info you so willingly share with the rest of us Z-newbies , I was able to learn enough to find a great Z to start with and begin my quest to build the Z of my dreams. I have just completed the first of many planned projects(280ZX dizzy swap) and started on the second(suspension refresh). So far I have removed the front and rear suspension components and begun the process of taking everything down to bare metal to prep for patinting. I am curently the proud owner of a 1973 Datsun 240Z hovercraft. As a part of the refresh I will be replacing what are supposedly Mulholland struts(probably fine) and sagging stock springs with Tokico HP struts and mathcing springs, Energy Suspension bushings all around, and new ball joints. Next on the list is a carb refresh using the Z-Therapy SU Tune-up Kit, cosmetic engine refresh(yank, strip paint), and building of a custom headlight loom. Not much else to do after that but drive it a bit, although I'm sure I'll figure something out. Unfortunately it will all have to wait for a week while I head out to Hawaii for a week of rest and relaxa......wait, I mean work. See you soon. Thanks again to all for the great hospitality and the great info! Adam

Oh yeah, thanks for the drawing Birkl. This will come on handy. I plan on adding the MSD6AL to my 73' down the road a bit. I just finished up with the 280ZX dizzy swap and had no problems with my tach so the first step is complete. Started on the first crank.

This is a reference to the Ignition Modules attached to 79-83 280ZX electronic distributors. The most desired is the E-12-80 found on 79-81's. The modules have the letters B and C on the front as a reminder where to connect the wires. B=batt(+), C=coil(-).

Very sweet looking rims there bud. Can't wait to see what they look like on the rig.

Roger that. I figured there was another meaning in there somewhere. You say you store your Z in the hanger? Would that be your hanger or one at work? If so what do you fly?

Link not worky. I get the following when trying to view it: "You do not have permission to view the images in this category."

Ummmm.........they're all imports.

Nevermind. I'm all set. I spent the whole day scouring junk yards and after locating a dozen or so L2X motors, I finally found one with the pieces I needed. Yeah!! 280ZX dizzy is on and wiring is almost complete. I hope to finish it up tomorrow and see how it runs. Wish me luck.

I think it was supposed to be a joke....

Thjere some vent grills on eBay right now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4587953021

The price depends largely on where you live, what the demand is, and of course what condition it's in. Here in Cali, you can get a solid, mostly rust free , 1-2 owner 73' for between 5,000 and 7,000. Maybe a little more back East. Mine was listed on eBay with an unknown reserve. I was the high bidder at 5,800 but didn't meet the reserve so I called the owner to make him another offer. I ended up getting it for less than my bid on eBay because he wanted it out of his garage. It's a one owner, 78,000mi, rust free(for real), mostly stock 73' with round tops, 5-speed conversion, air dam, performance anti-sway bars, and old-school aluminum wheels. Now it's mine. Check out the pics via the link in my signature.

Here's a link to some info on Flat Tops. It's not much but it's about all I've seen on them, aside from the advice to ditch them. http://www.jetlink.net/~okayfine/su/tunacan.html

I remember seeing a few of these when I was a kid. I haven;t seen one in many many years.

According to Ztherapy, this is a bad thing to eliminate. If the needle valve in the float bowl becomes stuck open or leaks it can create a rich condition or even worse, such as leaking from the nozzle into the combustion chamber or air cleaner, resulting in a build up of fuel in the crankcase or possibly a fire if it makes it into the air cleaner, which could drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

Google is yer friend. It says it's non-hardening which is usually what causes the yellowing. http://www.mfgsupply.com/m/c/VTC30..html?id=7AmTTard

There are always on eBay as well. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4587024542 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4585031719

Apprently only ~1000 were made. http://zhome.com/History/ZZZapZ.htm