Jaymanbikes Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted October 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, siteunseen said: I'm jumping in blind but the MSA ceramic header and 2.5" premium exhaust is fantastic for the price. I have it on both mine but needed a resonator n my 280. Local guy did it for $50 if I remember right. Very sweet sound. Plus the ceramic header cuts the heat way down around the fuel side. That big ole cast iron oe manifold holds heat causing hot restarts problems in my expirences. That’s exactly what I have on my 280z and have been very happy with it. I also had to have a small resonator installed it was pretty obnoxious without it. On this 240 build I was looking to stay a bit more stockish. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-559424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jaymanbikes Posted October 28, 2018 Author Popular Post Share #14 Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) Got the engine fired this weekend, resolved brake issues and a few other misc items. Will readjust valves tomorrow and tackle a few electrical gremlins, I don’t plan to paint the car but am planning on shooting the underside of the hood and bottoms of the front fenders. After that I hope to get the car on the road and put some miles on her. Edited October 28, 2018 by Jaymanbikes Different pic 4 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-560474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardway Posted November 6, 2018 Share #15 Posted November 6, 2018 Great work Jay! You are striking a great balance between pain staking restoration and getting it done! Look forward to seeing it on the road. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-561059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymanbikes Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted November 21, 2018 Work has slowed down and since I dont have the cash for a respray I’m doing some of the work myself. Will have it resprayed completely some day. The car was resprayed at some point and the color is not factory. I had a match done but it’s not going to be spot on. The under side of the hood was pretty ratty so I started there. I also water sanded the top side of the hood and it’s looking much better. Also got a few more parts to complete the engine compartment. 3 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-562071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obie 280Z Posted November 21, 2018 Share #17 Posted November 21, 2018 Beautiful built. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-562077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymanbikes Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted November 21, 2018 One more pic from a month or so ago, out getting some sun. ? 2 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-562078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyitsrama Posted November 21, 2018 Share #19 Posted November 21, 2018 they both look really nice, what suspension setup does the blue one have? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-562098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymanbikes Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share #20 Posted November 21, 2018 2 hours ago, heyitsrama said: they both look really nice, what suspension setup does the blue one have? Pretty much stock with lowering springs and KYB’s. 15x8 zero offset wheels with 205-55-15 tires. Silver one is the same but with Tokicos struts and springs 15x7 zero offset wheels and 225-50-15 tires Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-562108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyitsrama Posted November 21, 2018 Share #21 Posted November 21, 2018 32 minutes ago, Jaymanbikes said: Pretty much stock with lowering springs and KYB’s. 15x8 zero offset wheels with 205-55-15 tires. Silver one is the same but with Tokicos struts and springs 15x7 zero offset wheels and 225-50-15 tires I was not aware that KYB could handle lowering springs. shame I just replaced the suspension on my Z and the car sits so high now, was really considering getting springs, and redoing it. What springs did you go with if you done mind me asking.. ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-562110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymanbikes Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share #22 Posted November 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, heyitsrama said: I was not aware that KYB could handle lowering springs. shame I just replaced the suspension on my Z and the car sits so high now, was really considering getting springs, and redoing it. What springs did you go with if you done mind me asking.. ? I have Vogtlands on the 240. I had heard that about KYB’s but I had KYB’s and Vogtlands on the 280 and never had issues. We shall see on the 240 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-562111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted November 21, 2018 Share #23 Posted November 21, 2018 8 hours ago, heyitsrama said: I was not aware that KYB could handle lowering springs. All depends on what you mean "handle". The only thing that can go wrong is (since you will be operating in a lower "average" length of cartridge extension) you run an increased risk of bottoming out the strut cartridge . However, if you install lowering springs that are stiffer than stock, you can compensate for the reduced amount of travel. Not sure I said that right.... I'm not a suspension guy. Haha! 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-562129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymanbikes Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted December 24, 2018 A little work done just before Christmas. Headlight scoops repaired and painted along with front airdam. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/60813-restoration-of-my-72-240z/?page=2#findComment-564391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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