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Dunno. Personally I think that if you are going to go with all this trouble that a transplant is just the sme amount of effort if not less than leaving the lower end of your engine in the car. Two motor mounts, two transmission bolts, crossmember, drivelive and a bunch of wires and hose is all that is keeping you from getting a cherrypicker and rebuilding a GREAT Z engine. My dad always used to say that if its worth doing, its worth dong right. Then again in retrospect, I am really not sure Dad said that. Good advice anyway.

1. Maybe 2. Maybe 3. While the old school of racing seemed to believe that higher compression = more horsepower this really is not necessarily the truth. It COULD mean more power, maybe a little more torque. If you wanted to run flattop pistons, why not just go for a F54 block out of a '81-'83 280ZX. You can slap your N42 head on top with no mods and have the same setup pretty much. Carbs or EFI at this point are your call.

IMHO, yes. I have done a lot of reading and it would seem that the P90 is a really great flowing head. If you do take it off, do you plan on selling it?

Even though I have had this for quite some time I decided to go ahead and show it here. I no longer have the wheels I had it, my grandmother bought some old Cragers and made me feel guilty so I put them on my Z and put the nice gold Enkei wheels on my 240Z before it sold. Don't get me wrong, the Cragers are nice. I have this silly habit of naming my cars, my 240Z was Sun-Hou-Tzu (Chinese for the Iron Monkey God). My 280Z is named Miyamoto after Miyamoto Musashi; ronin warrior old feudal Japan. It runs but not like I would like it to. Body look decent and Interior is okay. I have big plans including a F54 block, P90 head, EFI in place. Stay tuned for updates.

You are crazy, that is, if you let others discourage you from you want to do. It sounds like you have thought this out and made some good choices on your block and head. Personally I prefer the P79 head that was mounted on the F54 block for non turbo applications. Again, personal preferance. It does sound like, however, that your Z will be running like a strapping ape.

I had a similiar problem once with my 240Z (before the rebuild). I could not figure it out and had alot of suggestions made as to what could be wrong and things to try (and I hope to God that you never try some of the half-assed things that were suggested to me). One of the better theories was I had a carbon build-up in my intake manifold. It was suggested I run some ATF through my then Webber carbs to clear it up. Not a good idea IMHO. Sure it COULD remove carbon but more than likely it will throw it all in your head and clog up the entire system. On a lighter note, it is quite interesting to see all the smoke this will produce from your tailpipe, I felt like I was at a Greatful Dead concert. And yes, my L24 was mostly shot before but this completly ruined it. Only thing left to do was give the original engine a decent burial. Of course after all the above was said and done I found out my dist was toast, my coil was not much better and my wires were cracked and frayed in several spots. Probably the issue to begin with.

This is mostly fluff and not meant to be taken seriously. So my wife said I should do something to make my Z stand out. I assurred her it did this already and in fact I often catch people checking me out. In all likelihood they are checking the CAR out but I digress. She mentioned that it needed a backseat in order to carry the baby in it. She wanted to be able to go see a movie in it so making it into a convertable would be nice. She like a few, if not all the styling options in Mororsports latest catalog and wanted to add a few fins. She stated the headlights were not very visable and thought there should be another set of lights up front. Lastly she thought it would look good pink. 'Honey' I said, 'Why don't we just buy a '59 Cadillac and a pair of fuzzy dice?'

AN option, although I am not certain I like it and there fore have not gone through with it. In addition to mounting the MSA box with a couple of 6X9's and a nice head unit was to either mount them in front of the rear storage bins much like the 280ZX comes stock (although this requires cutting). The rear storage bins cintinue to be functional. I have heard some mounting (and building a custom enclosure) for either 6X9 or 4X6 that installs directly into the rear storage bins, effectivly making them no longer storeage bins. Believe it or not I have even seen a stand-alone pole mounted JVC 6X9 with tweeter fixed to the rear strut or either side. Looks like bug antennae. Then there is always the cutting and installing in the door, removing the dash and installing there, or custom kick panels in the corners or the floorboards. Or heck with it and install it all and have it sounding like a '88 Buick regail that vibrates every time the bass hits. (Yuck)

I thought for certain they were rear parts. Well I am glad they worked out for you. I liked your idea of a parts swap. I talked with a few guys down at Surfside the other day about something like this. We shall see.

I can only assume you are referring to Alfadog, short for Alphadog or the Alpha-male of the pack.

Yeas, that is literally around the corner from me. If you want to call I can be there within 5 minutes of when you call. I about 2 blocks from there. If you like we can either go back to my house and you could look and see if you need anything else or I could just bring the ends with me and let you on your way. Whatever is easier. I will be home tionight about 3-4pm or so.

Personally I do not like the way a 2+2 looks. A side note, have you noticed that the early Z's have a triangle rear window on the coupe and a rounded rear window on the 2+2 while the 280ZX had a rounded rear window on the coupe and a triangle rear window on the 2+2? But seriously, not knocking anyone who has one. The Z has always been a symbol, at least in my mind. To make it into a 2+2 seems like a bit of a compromise; a jack of all trades excelling at none if you will. Now I am not saying they cannot perform, I have been smoked by more than one 2+2. To me, it just looks funny both inside and out. The 280ZX 2+2 looks a little better but not much. After that I never cared for the 300ZX so I really won't comment on them. :sick: IMHO the Z is a great 2-seater, nimble, fast and great looking. The 2+2 might be a good option for the die-hard Z lover that must have a back seat, however if I absolutly needed a back seat; I'd use my wife's car.

Where is it spitting sparks from??

Yeah I forgot to mention the blah,blah,blah. How silly of me.

Seems to be a whole lot of screwing going on here. !!

Anything that is not toast? Just from grins and giggles, what were you asking?

A buddy of mine has a Ford 302" he is wanting to get rid of. Really nothing is wrong with it, probably needs a rebuild. I was looking over the Jags-that-run site and talked to a few guys who have done this. Any thoughts? I'd like to leave my 5-speed or get another to go with the 302" if I do it. Any ideas how much heavier a 302" is when compared to a pretty much stock L28? Is this a wiring nightmare with the EFI setup on the 302"? Keep in mind this is just a thought at the moment.

My mill in my '75 seems a little tired and I intend to rebuild it. I was thinking of going with a P90 head mated to a F54 block and leave the EFI. Could be interesting. Could bite. I really don't want to spend what I spent on my old 240Z engine (close to $5K). I can get the block locally but no P90 head has been located locally. If anyone has a decent block, lemme know.

Yeah I would suggest putting the round top SU's on your Z. Flat top carbs can behave like you were describing. When you do put the new carbs on, you might consider putting a new fuel filter on at the same time. A good tune up, cap, rotor and plugs could help as well. Do you still have the original ignition or have you gone to an electronic ignition? Something else to consider. Still have the manual fuel pump or have you converted to all electric? These are simple things but can make a big difference.

Yeah 31st/Peoria is about a few miles from my house, I live closer to 21st/Peoria. I will be free anytime after 3pm so just let me know whats good for you. Better yet, call me when you get to twon and we'll hook up. 918-382-0057.

Thats a good day for me, I do not have class that night. Where are your classes at? I live on the edge of Brookside so if its close I ma just meet you there. Directions to my house can be difficult at best. Is there anything else 280Z-wise you need?

I have a stock radio in decent shape, minus the knobs. As my public service to my Z brothers and sisters; free. I would rather it end up in a good Z than let it go to waste. If in Tulsa come pick it up, if not; pay shipping only.

I assume you are referring to the rubber bumper ends? I have a decent pair for the rear only. I live in Tulsa so you could come pick them up if you wanted, your call. How does $25 sound? Let me know.

Nice exhaust, Zvoiture. I had similar exhaust on my old 240Z before I had to sell it. I miss my car. I want to do something similiar on my 280Z but time will tell.

Do you, by any chance, have a picture of these wheels? If so could you forward to me at timberwolf@geotec.net? Thx.