WingZr0

Yeah, The young and unwise over here

Smart man, You might wanna invest in a Lay-Z-Boy chair while your at it . Kangei (Welcome), What happened to the Hachi Roku? ~Z~

My full dash cap for my '77 is also a VB make. I couldn't tell it was a cap at first untill I noticed the Silver screws holding it in place, but now I noticed looking at the Tri Guages you can also tell. Over all it's a good fit and product unlees you know what to look for to tell it's not a crack free dash in fact. ~Z~

Right On Maybe you should PB Blaster those fastners to death. A weeks worth of letting it sit and adding more every other day should do it good. ~Z~

Yah's words won't fall on def ears here, my wallet ain't that DEEP ~Z~

OK OK ,! Point Well Taking I was hoping for a "Class Fighter", nothing that would take on a GT-R out the gate but a nice Street fighter against comparible others. Figured since I was in the process of rebuilding the enigine I might as well put some modded stuff in while at it. To at least save another teardown. But CAL Smog , and the need for more upgrades in other areas, it is best for me to leave the cam alone for now and upgrade that which 'ill make the car run better like Oil Pump and such. Keep it mostly stock to pass smog first then rehabilatate from there once I know more about what I'm working with. (And have Wayyyy more money and another car to boot cause walking's getting old. "AHHHH, MY FEET ! ") Ohh decisions decisions ~Z~

Told rep it was all stock so I didin't trust his word as fact. I only trust guys I know who actually own Z's how would she run with the Stage 1 Kit if everthing else is stock? The idle will be rougher no, or is it just not a good idea for know unless using the Mega Squirt Kit you suggested? I figured the Kameari Kit was too pricey compared to MSA's $99 stock kit and decided to hold off on that untill I'm at least farther down the line in race spec to need it, way farther :rambo:. At least the HKS mettal head gasket I assume I can use but not sure which thickness to chose, (1.0mm or 2.0mm). The Kameari version is like $100 more though http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PRC16/10-2455 And Gary, You seem to be right on the Money I broke my MSA book out (current Blue addition?) and made a list of all the things I could think of again and wrote them down then wrote the prices. What are freeze plugs BTW? Did not know about possibly turning the crank so the bearings will wait. Figured to wait on the rings incase the cylinder chambers need to be bored out which would mean bigger pistons and bigger rings as result. Not sure if those walls are scuffed or not, like I said she's runnin rough. As for the Bolts you mentioned the ones from ARP look good, or shoud I wait on the rod bolts same reason as the bearings? Was looking at the Kameari Oil Pump http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PRC16/17-8032 Or the High Capacity Oil Pump that flows 15%-20% more volume for $70, would that be same or similiar as the turbo one you mentioned? Hopefully the Head as you suggest ain't cracked or warpped. She must of been over heating long before I got her hence the low price sale. When I arrived for the test drive the engine was already running (Sign #1 of warming a car up to hide something). How ever there is no Oil in the Antifreeze far as I can tell, but...... The next main thing to go with the rebuild is the 6-2 headers, but I'll squeez that in after I squeez in the $money for the brakes Hopefully all this last round of fixing will make her a Safe Reliable daily driver once more. Thyanx again guys for all the help so far, it's nice to know my odds of blowing up this enigine are decreasing :cheeky: ~Z~

Just called MSA, rep said the STAGE 1 and STAGE 2 cam kits can be dropped in without having to change any other componets, (like Fuel Pump and such). Past stage 2 other upgrades are of course needed. Not sure if thats true or not but here are stock '77 cam specs in comparison to those kits. Stock~ (.289 Lift int/exh) (219 Duration) Stage 1~ (.460 Lift int/exh) (260 Duration) Stage 2~ (.480 Lift int/exh) (274 Duration) ~Z~

Is the MSA Stage 1 Camshaft Kit useable in a stock '77 280Z without having to worry about the changing any other componants? Basicaly can the car be tuned to work with it as I'm assuming the cam is not to much of a change from stock specs? Just seeing if it's worth ordering form MSA or not for the rebuild. ~Z~

Thats ridiculous! Wonder how money quarts of oil it use, theres even laders going into the lobe recesses.

This Red / Orange colored 240ZG seems etreamly nice. Has alot of extra parts listid at like Light Wieght Flywheel, FGK tripple carburetors (who ever that is), Race Seats, R200 Diff and a bunch of other stuff I can't translate right. http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u280/Wingzr0/YJs%20CLEANEST/ ~Z~

Looking Good yo Nice Pics. I got the PICS you sent me Thyanx ! Heres some ART PICS I was talkin about. Bigger versions I put as attaments to this post. #1 I was going for the more photo realistic look #2 Is more bright #3 Added more Blue for the snow effect colors. All of them done with Water Color. And the last 2 were just fun stuff using Inverted Colors and Thick Edge. Thaynx again for the wonderful Pics! ~Z~

Wow that was a good time frame, You did your car justice ~Z~

Not an ad to me, jus a guy asking the best way to let go of an old freind ~Z~

Now thats sad, the last of the 200 Class.

Thats Freaking Awesome ! I remember seeing that on the Car Crazy intro but thought it was a one of only. And they're building it for $72,000 ! ? Why do people waste money on SUV's and Hummers? Another one I have to put on my get list I was raised in Indiana and ma Great Granmas from Tennessee They made fun of my accent when I first came to Cali You Drove that...! ? Sweet. ~Z~

Heres another question you should be asking, How much Horsepower did the Works Rally Cars put out? Back to your question about boreing out, theres a kit you can buy on MSA that gives you 3100cc's like a 300ZX. It turns a 280Z (it says in the cataloge) into 3100 CC ! Their Kit includes ~NEW stroker crankshaft ~89mm pistions ~Pins, Rings ~Connecting Rod Pistions are disigned to accept machining for a variety of blocks and head combinations and steal head gaskets can be used to alter compression ratios. Last I heard it was $1500.00 Says there out of stock but heres the link anyway http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/PEM05 ~Z~

Your Still Diggin :eek: ?

Thanks for the INFO Zban. I replaced the connector on #4 and still not working. I'll check the AFM and the Rail you refering to. at leats one injetor is now a NAPA part so I figured a matching set would help maybe. You are right, the money could go to other improvemnts like you say. ~Z~

I know how to speel (Moostly) but I might of lost the page in the dictionairy that has Grammer on it It was still a great experience though seeing a TV Hero brought to life ~Z~

Yo YO YO, I went and saw Dean Nakutsu over at Nakatsu's Garage and he's having me bring my '77 280Z 4 speed over Feburary 9th for a Engine Rebuild. He said he did his own Z but that was 13 years ago. He's not sure how long to or where to get the all parts just yet or how much they would cost. So seeing an oppertunity to at least save some money from being overcharged on parts like the first guy I went to, (anyone remember the $400 fuel pump ?), I said,"I can get my own parts myself if thats not a problem and it might save on time waiting for them to come in." He replied, "yeah that'd be all right", although he can get the items needed still just the same he said if need be. So now I have chance a to save on parts or buy some race performance items that would cost about the same as stock parts if I can find them as well . OK, Question is what are the parts, both Primary and Secondary, I need for a engine rebuild? I know for a fact I'm blowning water (White Smoke) out the Tail pipe which is not so bad now meaning blown head gasket likely. And theres oil on my brand new NGK Spark Plugs meaning valve stem seals are shot. #4 FI went out, like that helps any, and RPM's are stalling now (hesisting) which may be the back preasure in fuel rail cause of the down FI and Head Gasket. So needless to say Ruby's parked for safty reasons and I'm catching the bus :dead: :hurt: The list of parts I have so far today are... ~MSA Stage 1 Camshaft kit which should include all thats valve related. ~Pistion Rings ~HKS competition Head Gakset to raise compresion to 10:1 hopefully ~Oil Gasket (old one is leaking ) ~I was told something about Main Bearings or Bearings to replace? ~MSA Radiator (going for the Aluminum one) ~All new Fuel Injectors ~Fuel Preasure Regulator and New Fuel Pump while at it ~Timing Chain Set although I'm thinking of buying this from Kameari http://www.classiczcars.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=2200&cat=4&date=1190532364 Secondary Parts I might need are.... ~Oil Pump ~Water Pump ~Air Flow Meter (AFM) Haven't over heated in months sinch installing new Thermostat but the Oil Presure still reads at 2 and sometimes goes up 1/3 the way up the guage. Oil meter guage could be shot though If theres anything I might have missed, need or any sugestion or tips please let me know. Also looking to bring my Combustion chamber readings back to 170 with the compresion check if possible. Right now they all read around 150 and I hear thats normal for a car this old and I think a rebulid can do this and get them back at 170, no? Arigato Gozaimasu ~Z~

Thats right! For the first time I seen the General Lee 1969 Dodge Charger crossing the intersection I was waiting at on mainstreet. It was 2 cars back in the middle lane crossing from left to right in the middle of the rain. I looked just in time to see it pull up to a stop then take off cross the street handling just like the car on the TV show! Kind of did the little side to side thing as it was braking There was nothing "replica" looking about it. It had the correct Vector Racing wheels, Decals, Paint Job and all that! I think it did have Washington plates though as I was trying to see if it was local. The color was even correct and not all that Bright Orange you see some of those Chargers converted to, granted it was raining and the sky's completly cloud covered. But all I could do was smile and laugh out loud as those lovely tailights was kicking rain in the air going up the bridge to the background. Another most perfect car, now I want one :rambo: ~Z~

Thats Funny Than A Mug ROFLROFL "Thats Nice, If Ya Like Rice" Haa Haaa Haaaa Haaa I ain't see no entry hole in that blower intake, is that 100% bolt on, (To the hood) ? ~Z~ I'm sorry Dade240 but thats really you?

HAAHAHAHA, I got same feeling yesterday to Mally002 ! I was getting in Ruby for the first time in days after cleang her completly out at the storage unit few days ago. Sticking my head into the door I was greeted by "MY New Car Smell". The old car smell of Vinyl and Carpet I hadn't sensed in months since loading the hatch with all those parts and cans of STP, PB Blaster and Gasket Sealent when I was working on her. I was static to see it returned OHHH I luv that smell ^^ Hmmmmm. ~Z~

Went by Nakutsu's Garage yesterday and made an Appointment to get the engine rebuilt on the 9th of Feburary and while I was there he was kind enough to adjust the Clutch pedal for me He said just as blake did, there was no free play in the pedal (ZERO that is). I actually pulled up as he was in his co workers car leaving for lunch. He acutually got out and talked to me for I did. Even asked his friend for a flash light and wrench to fix the pedal. Now thats service! And I even have the option to supply my own parts for the rebuild! Anyway that was a good day. ~Z~