Anyone modified a later 15/16" BMC to fit 240z?

[ksbeta]

I accidentally bought the 15/16" BMC for an '83 280ZX, not realizing the bolt-on upgrade was the '79-'81 part. Shame on me for not researching enough.

While I have this here (and because Rock Auto doesn't have anything readily available), has anyone modified a later 15/16" BMC to fit a 240z booster? It looks as though I could potentially dremel out the BMC to make the 2 screws align, but I'm not sure what would happen with the top 2...

Thanks in advance.

[pbarcher]

Bill,

Why not just buy a 1" BMC, anticipating future upgrades, and sell the 15/16"? Probably about even on cost.

Peter

[ksechler]

Have you checked hybrid z? I thought I remembered reading about someone doing that, but if memory serves they also used the '83 booster and pedal.

[ksbeta]

Because I'm cheap and stubborn.

Thanks Peter, that's actually a good idea. I hadn't really considered that. Is that what you're running? If so, how's the pedal feel? I don't have plans yet to go disc in the rears, but if the feel & travel aren't too awful with the 1", perhaps it's a great idea. Cheers, and thanks!

[ksbeta]

Have you checked hybrid z? I thought I remembered reading about someone doing that, but if memory serves they also used the '83 booster and pedal.

I actually have a ZX booster, but son-of-a-gun that thing is big (in terms of firewall interference)! Figured I'd just go with a new 240z booster instead.

[Nigel]

I accidentally bought the 15/16" BMC for an '83 280ZX, not realizing the bolt-on upgrade was the '79-'81 part. Shame on me for not researching enough.

While I have this here (and because Rock Auto doesn't have anything readily available), has anyone modified a later 15/16" BMC to fit a 240z booster? It looks as though I could potentially dremel out the BMC to make the 2 screws align, but I'm not sure what would happen with the top 2...

Thanks in advance.

Brake Master Cylender

Hard to believe that page has been online for 15 years! If you can think of it somebody has likely already tried it.

Nigel

[240260280z]

I believe the booster will work. You simply have to remove or relocate a valve under the big nuts at the bottom. Do some searches and you will find it.

[ksbeta]

I believe the booster will work. You simply have to remove or relocate a valve under the big nuts at the bottom. Do some searches and you will find it.

I appreciate it, Blue. The booster I have is used, and as this point everything else I've purchased is new (to include a 240z booster). That'll have to be a modification later down the road, but good to know it can be done. Thanks.

[ksbeta]

Brake Master Cylender

Hard to believe that page has been online for 15 years! If you can think of it somebody has likely already tried it.

Nigel

Bam. And there it is. Thanks very much! That'll take 30 minutes, tops. Much appreciated!