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Hi All: Attached is Zilver's score sheet from ZCON 2015 held in Memphis this summer. Don't know if this is "par for the course" judging at an international event, but here it is. Sparse on ways to improve. Short nice comments, but there is a feeling the judging was superficial at best-----maybe it was just too dogamn hot to spend time writing. Veh 1244.pdf No sour grapes here---to spend those days with my Z brothers was, and always will be, precious and unforgettable! Jim D. "Zup"

I thought I'd make my own thread as I seem to make a new one every week or so for this weeks issues. Long story short if you haven't been following, or can't keep up. I purchased a 240z south of the border (yup I'm in Canada), last spring. Over the last year and a half I've managed to bring it back to life (stored for 10 years), get it passed inspection here in BC, and have finally started to have some fun with it. The first day I insured "Crush" Having done little to vehicles in the past, minus some lowering springs on my first vehicle, some minor wiring and a bunch of oil changes I'm new. So far on the Z, I've replace all front end bushings, new tie rods, adjusted and refreshed the steering. Formed new brake lines, rebuilt the SU's and lastly swapped from an automatic transmission to a 260z 4 speed. A lot of headaches, but in the end success. Last weekend I attempted my first engine swap. A generally unknown condition F54 flattop/N47 combo engine. With help and research she went in quite smooth. Minus a faulty electric fuel pump (see other thread). With the stock cam, I was quite impressed with the increase in torque. Unfortunately the engine is tired, and burns more oil then I can afford (jokingly of course, but I've got clouds of blue behind me). The motor - At least it looked nice Loaded up for the trip to Vancouver Island where I did the swap at a friends before swap (sorry iPhone can't figure out which way is up) Empty bay Dropping her in The new engine I am going to put in the old L24 for the time being to get the most out of summer. My current plan is to certainly rebuild the bottom end. I'd like some suggestions on what to do with it. I have the "how to modify" book, and will order the rebuild book in short order. After going over a few threads, I see there are many options on rebuilding/refreshing a motor. The engine needs to be re-ringed. I believe at this time id like to use my current head. I will be picking up a rebello cam kit. An aggressive street cam will be part of the order. One for the power, 2 to help with detonation on the high compression combination. To get the most out of this cam being able to rev the engine freely is the plan of action. (Were not talking 9,000 rpm, but safely to 7,000 would be great, a little higher if possible). With budget in mind, how do I go about doing this? Balance individual pieces at home as per the how to modify book. Use the old pistons and re-ring (can you hone the block and use the old pistons). I see some rebuild kits online. Some include everything, some are a refresh kit. Which do you guys suggest? What do I really need? I know the original datsun parts are better then most of the aftermarket pieces, so is a refresh all I really need to do? I'll finish off with my favourite photo of the car.

When you are that close to perfection, there is much more to say. While in the Military Airlift Command, they started a cargo airdrop competition. The first year we got dinged for surface rust on the exterior rivets on our C-141A. The second year we got dinged for having paint on the rivets because the judges couldn't determine if there was surface rust underneath.

That little stirring feeling I have deep inside may be machinists lathe envy...

I'm a little upset I didn't take more photos. The head gasket area looked like it had no leaks, which was great. The oil pan was really crushed. We by no means made it perfect, but I think it is completely useable.

Thanks, That is a good method to start with... C

Drove down to get my Z inspected for new license plates since I moved to California where my Z originally came from. There is a nice hill not far from here, my z was singing as it went up that hill it was running so good at 75. What fun! I flat trailered the Z to California for the move and by odd coincidence my new neighbor spotted it on the freeway as I headed for my new place. He has since come over and looked at it.