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240Z V8 modification
WHAT???:stupid:
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240Z V8 modification
TOWIDEBODY Z... Dont do it! The gain in handaling is completely insignifficant, and it Will add about 70 pounds right to youy front tires. The Z can be made to handel beter than any porsche, and the front end, although scrawny, is light, and extreemly functional. We put a fiero front end on one of my conversions. DOG. Besides being a major pain in the arse, the car was way to soft in the corners, and dictated signifficant body drift at top speeds. ..just like its doner car. The problem is that once you will realize your mistake, its too late to go back. If you insist on ruining your z, the least of your worries should be the weight, but if you need help, or have any questions, e-mail me, and I will walk you through all the steps to putting that lame front end in your beautifual z. of course I will tease and make fun of you the whole time, but the fact of the matter is that Ive done it, and may be able to help . Jake REOBELA@YAHOO.COM
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240Z V8 modification
hey, buddy. I am currently working on my fourth v8 conv, and should be able to answer Any questions you might have. Ive submitted three supplements to the Jags That Run conversions manual, which Is "GOD", by the way. These guys really know there stuff, and have pretty much worked out most of the probs. First of all, look at your distributer. it should not sit farther than a half inch from your firewall. if it does, dont sweat, not hard to remedy! second. dont worry about the extra weight. a passenger weighs about 150, and I doubt you feel that. I race SCCA, and prefer to have the extra weight. if you have added lowering springs, take 'em out. the effect you are looking for is a lower c.g.(center of gravity). This can be done most effectivly, and cheaply, by adding 1" spacers between your front cross member, and frame rail. JTR{Jags That Run}has a parts dept. called Stealth, and they sell these spacers for about 40 bucks. you could also use a steel plate, cut to 2.5"X 4"x 1', with two 3 eights" holes approx three inches apart. Yes the wheels look gay, and can be fixed by adding 17"x 9" Centerline wheels with a nice low profile tire like a 255-40-17. you can get four of those for a hundred bucks, and you and I both know how fast you will go through those!!! The truth is you have entered an expensive undertaking, but dude... you have the fastest car in the neighborhood, and can that honda drive all the way to 7-11 engulfed in a thick cloud of tire smoke?? Hey, I have a lot of parts, and if you have any more questions, please feel free to email me. Jake S.D.
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3.15 diff???
who the hell has all the 3.15 diffs? and where do I send all my money for one of them??? Seriously. Ill send you all my money for one!
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3.15 diff???
Hi, Im looking for any info on 3.15 ring and pinion gears for r-200 or r- 180 diff. Any info is more than I have! Thanks.
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