dutchzcarguy Posted August 14, 2023 Share #3517 Posted August 14, 2023 I hope to.. one day.. get me one for my 280zx. When the aftermarket one that's on it now is gone bad.. Nice bling you got there Mark, They are not cheap, but worth every penny i think! 👍 Are there people here that had any problems with these stainless exhausts, it's long ago that i heard they cracked or broke off. I think the material they use these days has been improved? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-655940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted August 14, 2023 Share #3518 Posted August 14, 2023 12 hours ago, wheee! said: Pic shows an intake/exhaust gasket for carbureted applications which blocks off the fuel injector holes. Are you switching to carbs? Or is just a mechanical mock-up? I'm sure there's a simple answer, but I just have to ask. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-655943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share #3519 Posted August 14, 2023 Pic shows an intake/exhaust gasket for carbureted applications which blocks off the fuel injector holes. Are you switching to carbs? Or is just a mechanical mock-up? I'm sure there's a simple answer, but I just have to ask. Good catch. I opened them up before mounting the intake. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-655944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted August 14, 2023 Share #3520 Posted August 14, 2023 Roger that. Figured there was an easy answer. This issue is fresh in my mind as I've been helping a local guy with his Z and that was one of the issues with his motor. He was running uber-lean for many reasons, and one of them was a mismatch between gasket design and fuel delivery design. He didn't do it, but his motor came to him with the wrong gasket style. Here's a pic looking into the intake manifold while holding the gasket in place. The gasket pretty much blocks off the injector holes completely. His injectors were spraying into a closed door: 3 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-655945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share #3521 Posted September 6, 2023 Ok class! Time to learn how to NOT slam your 70-76 Z doors! Take a small plastic hose about 3/8” diameter and trim off a piece the same width as the bump roller in your door latch. Cut a section out to make a “C” section to clamp itself over the BOTTOM bump roller. Adjust the striker plate slightly if needed and then gently close your door. You’re welcome…. YEARS of slamming my doors are now a thing of the past! Thanks to an old Hybridz.org thread I was able to find the source of my frustration. Unfortunately the rubber snubbers that go in our door catches are long gone and sometimes are available for sale from 240zrubberparts.com, otherwise this quick and cheap solution works perfect and is easily replaced if it wears out! IMG_1149.mov IMG_1149.mov 3 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-656753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share #3522 Posted September 14, 2023 Pic from the July invitational car show in Edmonton! 4 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-657006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share #3523 Posted December 19, 2023 Working on the new throttle body and adapter this Christmas! 3 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-660360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share #3524 Posted December 20, 2023 Last test piece printed before the final Carbon Fibre infused ABS is printed! 2 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-660368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarb Posted December 20, 2023 Share #3525 Posted December 20, 2023 Will the air velocity increase with the adapter? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-660372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share #3526 Posted December 20, 2023 Will the air velocity increase with the adapter?Not likely in that short distance. Not needed really. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-660373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted January 5, 2024 Author Share #3527 Posted January 5, 2024 Completed the install with the CF infused adapter. Gave the Z a little sparkly red bling just because… 😉 The install went smooth. I replaced the existing throttle cable with a new one, which is always fun working on the under dash and gas peddle. Routed the cable overtop of the manifold versus under and built a nice throttle stop out of aluminum. Immediately noticed a performance improvement with the new throttle body! Steady idle, snappy returns, smooth revs… everything I was looking for! I have ordered the billet adapter to be cnc’d as the test piece is proven effective. Plumbed in the IAC line to the Bosch unit with some nice AN fittings too. 3 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-660748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted January 5, 2024 Author Share #3528 Posted January 5, 2024 First start after the install. IMG_1996.mov Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=294#findComment-660749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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