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What Z32 parts to grab?

February 5, 2004 by Murph
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A mate has just picked up a crashed Z32 from auction. Just wondering what parts would be good to grab off it for my 260Z 2-seater. Unfortunatly the motor is rooted and he's taking the gear box. Other than that it's pretty much all up for grabs. About the only bits I can think of would be brakes. Anything else?

Last reply by Murph, February 5, 2004
N36 Intake Questions

January 2, 2004 by Go240Zags
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I have a couple of specific questions regarding N-36 260Z manifolds and connecting the carbs in general. I recently got my hands on a nice set of N-36 Intakes and had them bead blasted. They look pretty nice. I also had a nice balance tube prepped at the same time. I went to connect my early 4 screw roundtops to them and noticed that the studs seem to be shorter. I couldn't get both the lock washer and washer on and barely could thread the nut on with just the washer. Is this normal? Were the insulators narrower on the 260Z's with flat-tops? Secondly, should there be a gasket on both the manifold and the carb sides of the insulator. In other words do I need four g…

Last reply by beandip, January 30, 2004
240K Auto to Manual tranny Conversion

January 6, 2004 by Razor
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Hi everyone I want to convert my auto tranny to 5 speed manual for my '75 240K (Skyline C110) coupe, and I called Z car workshop (brisbane Z workshop) as I heard I can just get parts from Z's and will bolt straight in as they are similar in some stuff, and the guy told me to just buy a manual car as it is a very difficult job.??? Anyone knows a place that will do this conversion? thanks

Last reply by Razor, January 27, 2004
Pinging!! 1 2

January 29, 2003 by Zedguy
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Hi Z-heads!! Got a pinging problem I hope you can help me with. My Brother-in-law rebuilt my '73 engine a year ago. GREAT....except for the pre-detonation!! It's worse when it's cold....then it's just bad on hard excelleration. It seems to disappear around 3500 RPMs. (Can't quite remember,as it's winter here and the car is in hibernation!!) We've played with the timing and even advancing it doesn't clear it up completely. Could we have gone a tooth or two out when putting on the timing chain? Would that cause this problem? My B-I-L doesn't think he messed that up, but I remember that the new sprockets didn't have the same line-up 'groove' as the original. Any ideas? Tha…

Last reply by frank13, January 20, 2004
Z32 Seat Swap

August 2, 2003 by Z Babe
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I found one thread on this (http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2983&highlight=z32+seats), but, unfortunately, it still doesn't answer the question. Has anyone swapped the seats from a Z32 to a 240Z, 280ZX or Z31? Or could someone tell me the bolt pattern on the Z32 seats (front-to-rear and side-to-side bolt hole measurements)? Thanks a bunch! *Edit* For those who might be interested, I was just told that the Z32 seats are a direct bolt-in on a 280Z. I'll find this out for myself on Tuesday night, at our next GZC meet. And, with this new update, I have another question for you guys: In which of the other Z's will the 280Z seats …

Last reply by Razor, January 13, 2004
"New" 73 1 2

March 23, 2003 by MDyer
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I broke down today and bought a '73 for parts. I have a $250 deductable and windshield to be replaced; my "new" 73 has a perfect windshield and for $300, I got it delivered. Has a very nice 13" GT type steering wheel with Nissan badge. I'm figuring it came from one of the 90-96 300Z's. (My 77 wheel is mush). Has 4 excellent condition black mesh BBS-style wheels w/ polished aluminum "rings". Have Z emblem on center cap. Bonnet is perfect. I've been wanting to replace my 77 vented w/ plain bonnet. Is this a cooling issue w/ fuel injected engines? HAS 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION:D This is a HUGE bonus, and the main reason for the purchase. Car doesn't run currently, s…

Last reply by Go240Zags, January 2, 2004
83 zx block with a 73 z head??

November 6, 2003 by quansta
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can the set up of a 83zx block go with the head of a 73z or will it not work cuz of carbed and injected parts??

Last reply by Royce, December 2, 2003
radiator swap

November 25, 2003 by gamerxe
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I have managed to destroy my '71's radiator. Does anybody know if I can swap in a three row from a later year, like a '78 or maybe even a '81?

Last reply by gamerxe, November 26, 2003
280 to 240

November 23, 2003 by parkerthemann
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my question is this, how hard is it to take the engine and fuel system out of a 76 280z and put it into a 240z...generaly speaking, I don't know if it will be worth the trouble or not, but I'd like the have the EFI with out the DEQ if you know what I mean. Parker

Last reply by Smokey, November 23, 2003
trans from a maxiam

November 18, 2003 by ohioz
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I have a friend that has an engine and 5 speed from a 1983 maxiam. Is this the same 5 speed that is in the 280ZX? He also has the complete rear end. Are any of these parts worth having?

Last reply by Victor Laury, November 19, 2003
p90a head on l24 block? 1 2

October 21, 2003 by ironbloc
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This may be a stupid question but will this work? anyone with info or ideas please let me know. you can also email me at michaellbradley@comcast.net

Last reply by Ben, November 6, 2003
smaller bumpers 1 2

July 21, 2003 by nutxo
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was lookin at my 76 280 and noticed it has huge bumpers ( very observant eh?) anyways . Are there any smaller aftermarket bumpers available that anyone knows of?

Last reply by mandtw, November 5, 2003