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hey jim, i used new foam from msa when i restored my seats and the base foam is definitely a little taller than what was in previously. not sure if the new foam is the oem height and my original was just way worn down or what, but it's a little too tall for my tastes and i'm betting you'd be unhappy as it comes. simple solution is to just shave some off prior to installing. i would shave it off the bottom to ensure you keep the seat profile and the new leather fits correctly. when you install the seat covers, the edges are long and you pull them around the frames until tight and fasten with hog rings - easy, and it will compensate for any changes in the foam's overall height. just shave off 1/2" at a time and do a quick test fit until you hit the right dimension. i would definitely go this route vs. re-using old foam under new leather - the old foam in mine was really falling apart and was clearly done for. another thing i can't recommend enough is to install a seat heater kit while you're at it. i picked up a set off ebay for $50 new - includes the 2-level switches (low and high heat), relays and 2 seats (base and back) and it is a total joy on cold mornings!! i've got a thread on here somewhere showing the install - i mounted the two rocker switches in the console just ahead of the ashtray and they look very subtle completely oem.

It's still in my Blue 77. Put it in ~ 10 years ago.

Before/After Scotch Brite:

Now I know why there's no acorns in my air filter housings anymore. I think I have a new pet, hopefully it's just a black snake. The head is small and the tip of the tail is long and pointed so I'm pretty sure it's non poisonous. I've had the cover on for so long there's no telling when it slithered out, I just pulled it back yesterday and saw the skin. When I first bought this car I turned the blower on and pieces of a skin blew out. So I'm thinking they like to get into there. I'm making a lot of noise so he'll leave if he is inside.

I'll have to hook my FP pressure gauge up to see exactly what I'm getting. For those paying attention to this thread, I did locate pictures of the OEM fuel pump, hoses, and parts sheet (compliments of a seller on eBay). The interesting thing is that the Nissan wiring harness is just an inline fuse, nothing to do with an oil pressure switch nor inertia switch. At least the OEM harness is powered by the ignition.

Here's my exhaust.