Not exactly new...

[Cobra427]

Hey ... Im not exactly a new user but I never posted here when I registerd so I figured I would now.

First off No I do not own a Z but I almost did back when I registerd and I might soon if the deal is accepted.

I like to register at clubs like this even if I dont own the car just cause I am a car nut I love classics and the Z just has that look to it that catches your eye. The fact that the Z is a legend also helps .

As for what I do have in my diveway ... Well nothing special.

1983 Mustang LX Hatch. Black

Hand build 4" Cowl hood, My dad built it. 302ci out of a 1968 Mustang, Converted to 5 lug rims, Dual exhaust with the right pipe hidden as it was a 4cyl car .... Oddly I have had people say WOW thats a nasty 4cyl with the car rocking side to side .... Many more mods but no recent pics only ones when it had the 4cyl. I got in an accident in it last year and it had basicly been garaged since.

This is the day I got it.

After paint.

1990 F150 XLT Lariat 4x4 5.0 5spd

Just got this for my birthday so not much done to it yet. Just the visor,brush guard, cap, and rims

1966 Pontiac Star Chief Executive 2dr

Just got this last month it needs to be restored but I cant turn down a car like that

As for the Z I am try'n to get now .... Its a 1974 Datsun 260Z 2+2 Aero kit, weber carbs, headers, new head gasket, rear disk brakes, recent paint, new radiator, extra 280z motor, extra wheels, Needs finishing, runs nice, garaged last 10 yr. - lost interest $1700

The guy is considering trading for my 1966 Pontiac ... He loves restoring cars more than the finished product and thats a great project.

I really hope I get this car but if I dont I will just keep looking.

The only thing that SUCKS if I get this car is the fact that I just had surgery last week on my right leg ... It is in a cast .... I cant drive the car if its not an auto right now ... Well I cant anyway but soon ....

[theianmonster]

Not a big fan of the 2+2's, but welcome to the club, and good luck!

[Cobra427]

I never was either but I kinda like the way this one looks.

On a side not I was just look'n at your car and it looks great. You did a really good job on that one the before pics scared me a bit .

[Cobra427]

Oh Just thought of something I wanted to ask ... What are the HP/Torque ratings of the 2.6 260Z and the 2.8 280Z engines? Could I replace the FI on the 2.8 with the Webbers from the 2.6 and use the header fromt he 2.6? Am I right in think'n the 260 is a 2.6 and 280 is a 2.8? I saw it on another site and im not sure

Is there a site that might have 0-60 times top speeds and stuff like that for theese cars? Im not expecting it to be like my mustang but my dad said I would be surprised

And on a side note I cant help but ask ..... How much rubber can theese things get? .... Im not one to go around do'n burnouts but its fun to know what your car can do.

[=Enigma=]

You are right about the model designation being related to the engine displacement. 240Z/2.4L L6, 260Z/2.6L L6, 280Z/2.8L L6, 280ZX/2.8L L6, 300ZX/3.0 V6. As for swapping parts, the L6 block didn't change much between the L24 and the various versions of the L28 so most parts are a direct fit. However, the heads changed quite a bit over the years, as did the compression ratios, so be sure that you do some research before you get into this level of swapping. Assuming that the 2.8 you ahve is from a 280Z and not a ZX with round exhaust ports, you should be able to swap the intake and exhaust manifolds over from the 2.6 just fine. You may need to get a different throttle bar though.

There's lots of research material on this site so start doing some saerching/reading.

Here's another good reference site for info on the different engines/heads etc.

http://www.geocities.com/zgarage2001/z.html

[Cobra427]

Looks like the guy wants to wait a bit to see if the car sells but if it does not he will probably do the trade ... I'm not gett'n my hopes up . Thats a nice car and should sell... No harm Ill get one someday