AndysPlit

Now imagine a Z like that .....Just kidding!

I'm a little late to jump on this thread, but I just want to share the same sentiment along with everyone else's.....And glad you're ok. I do have to say that I hope your next Z is done as tastefully as the previous one. That car was a looker alright....Good luck.

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Hmmm.....I wouldn't turn this Z down but, a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine? I'm sure that's still some serious speed, but a Z should have no less than 6 cylinders, be it a Nissan, Chevy, Mazda, or any engine block dropped in there. Call my standards shallow, but after $85,000 you think perhaps a Skyline or Z32 twin turbo engine would be even greater and have the "correct" number of cylinders. Don't get me wrong....This baby looks fantastic and a thrill to own. Congrats on whoever owns it now, but I'll keep my rusty ol' L28 block, thanks!

......Maybe he was really talking about how much he poured in the car

Here's the update. I called the locksmith.

I created a new key for my car after the original was lost with no spare. Not anything fun nor something I'm glad to spend money on but at least she's back on the road....again.

Are there any pointers to this procedure? I am hoping my Haynes manual at home has this in it. I heard that generally I need to pry off a couple bolts? Thanks!

I always give the Japanese credit. Half of me can't help it I'll be calling a few locksmiths today. Wish me luck. I'll post an update soon. Happy New Year. Can't wait to drive my baby in 2012! Owned her since 97!

Getting one key made for the entire car would put an end to nearly 15 years of torture by excessive keys.

Thanks for the advice everyone My local Nissan dealer's records for the vin # only goes back about 10 years. Not even my Z32 would make the cut in a similar situation. messed up, eh? As far as retrieving the key code from inside the passenger door goes, that might help....partially. I have three keys for the car. One for the ignition, one for the doors, and one for the hatch. Thanks Datsun! Anyway, it seems taking out the ignition and bringing it to a local locksmith may be the cheapest solution. Wish me luck!

Yup.....It's really sad and quite boneheaded of me I admit. My glove-box also lacks the key code so that it would be an easy fix. So, I am faced with paying over $100 for the locksmith to come out or buy a used ignition with key and install it myself. Anyone have one for sale for a 78 Z? I already checked the classifieds. Are these a bitch to install? Any suggestions for this dilemma would be appreciated......Yes, I will make a spare! Thanks! Andy

The 300ZXTT (Z32) should've owned that race.....PERIOD. According to Nissan the Z32TT clocked in at 5.2 seconds in 0-60 times. The 350 is at 5.8. But, again, it all depends on the driver.

I envy you Congrats!

Tacky. That artword should've been saved for a dinner plate or a mural inside a sushi bar.

I got the car to stop misfiring. I think I simply need new spark plug wires.

Thank you. I will check those out for sure

I'm aware that the order of the wires on the distributor is (counter clockwise) 1,5,3,6,2,4. However, when connecting those wires to the spark plugs does #1 start at the front of the engine? I'm sure it does, but do I follow the sequence 2,3,4,5,6 consecutively in that order when connecting the wires with the plugs? Or is the sequence not so straight forward on the cylinders? My engine is misfiring after I disconnected the the wires to replace my valve cover gasket. Thanks!

OK, good to know. That will definately change my plans. I'll have to buy a new set of springs. I just called Motorsport and the Euro-spec springs are unavailable. I'll shop around. By the way, if anyone is interested in a set of Turn 6 springs for a 240 let me know. I also have a front sway bar too for a 240. That'll go towards a new set of springs

OK. I have a set of performance springs as opposed to stock. Does the difference still apply ie will I have to buy different springs? The ones I have now were used in a 240.

It would seem to be the case, but I want to make sure. Anyone?

The springs were used in a 73 240. Will they still work in a 280?

Thank you all. I will definately take these suggestions to heart. I love this forum. I'm still all ears.