Suspension & Steering
Post your questions and answers about these major components of the Zcar and anything related.
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I'm interested in a very nice looking blue 260Z 2+2 but the only problem is that it's an auto... Does anybody know how much it'd cost, and what's involved in swapping the transmission over from auto to manual? Thanks
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hi, i have a 73 240z with a stirring wheel that moves left to right all the time, its uncontrollable. it does not affect the car travel but its very uncomfortable. All the linkage have been replace( ball joint, tie rod). can any one tell me the compatibility of a 73 240z rack and pinion with the later model. Its easier to find a later model z in the junk yard. ty, hfcuda@yahoo.com
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i want to lighten the flywheel on my 240z with a 280z engine and a 83zx transmission. would i be able to have a shop remove 5 or 6 pounds safely? what part of the flywheel should i have the material removed from? could i remove more than 6 pounds? i would like to have a 17lb flywheel. any info or experiences appreciated! thanks!
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I have been debating over whether to spend the cash for a light flywheel, such as a Tilton, HKS, something in the sub 10 pound category. I have a moderately warmed over 280, triples, 284/294 camshaft, 5speed, 3.90, shaved flywheel (approx 22 lbs.) primarily a weekend car. I am not big into drag racing, but rather into slalom and track events. The car idles well at 800-1000rpms, not bad... So, is it worth the cash for a approx. $350 flywheel and the labor installed. I expect faster acceleration, lightning engine response. My car will still idle right?
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well, i just installed my 82 zx 5-speed in my 240z and i have a question. i noticed that my old 4-speed has a nicely s-curved shifter that would go perfectly with my new tranny in order to avoid hitting my heater controls and console. but, the part of the gear shifter that actually goes into the transmission for the 4-speed is longer than the one that came with the 5-speed. will this prevent my transmission from shifting correctly if i used my elongated 4-speed s-curve shifter from the 240 in my 5-speed 82 zx transmission. any help appreciated! i hate shifting with out a shifter knob!
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Hi all, now that I have modified my 73 240 to over 200bhp, I feel that under heavy acceleration the rear diff is moving around. I think there is a uprated mounting available for this can anyone help? Any info would be great..Thanks..
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Howdy, I have pulled the rear suspension and diff out and will be putting new bushings (Poly)in and a new cover gasket on the diff is there anything I need to be paying attention to with the diff when I have it open? I have heard to reuse part of the Diff fluid with the new? Fact or fiction. Thanks in Advance
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Is a VG 30 a good motor to swap into a 240Z?I seen a lot of 510 with this done to them. George 71 240Z L28
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welp, my tranny just busted and i need a new one. i want to know which transmissions i can use with my stock drive shaft and rear end. i thought it was a straight bolt in, but i've heard that i will need a different throwout bearing or longer driveshaft. i have a 1970 240z with a '77 280z engine in it and a stock 1970 driveshaft and r180 diff. . any help is greatly appreciated! pleease respond to this thread or with an e-mail! thanks!
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Whoa. I didn't know this rumbling noise was so common. I have a 73 240Z and also have this rumbling noise that occurs, but only at times. My suspension is lowered (about a 4" clearance off the road), so I was always told by mechanics that the angle between the U-joints to the driveshaft/differential is the culprit (because the car is lower than stock). The rumbling on mine however, occurs only at times, which I have no idea why and it can drive me nuts. I do notice that it is most prominant on my Z between the speeds of 50 to 65 mph. So I just cruise between 70+ mph whenever I can. My car just purrs over 70+. However, the officers never believe me when I have to e…
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On the e-mail list, there was some discussion regarding replacing/not replacing certain bushings, such as the lower control arm bushings. The consensus seemed to be that they did not need to be replaced if they looked ok or weren't obviously bad (if this is not correct, I'm sure someone will jump in here -no problem) My question is, although my suspension experience is with American cars, is there something inherently different with the z-car that you wouldn't want to replace all the bushings, including LCAs? Or is it more a matter of not having ready access to a press to do the job? And certainly, replacing these without one IS a major PITA, I know! I can't ima…
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i saw a set of 280z 14" wheels at the junkyard, will they fit my 185 70 tires, will i have to adjust anything?
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