Marty Rogan

I put an L28 and '83 5 spd. into my early '71 (same as a '70) track car. I did end up cutting the trans tunnel and trimming the console. If you go that route, you will need to get the tunnel rubber boot and hold down ring from a later 240Z to cover up the enlarged hole. I am considering doing this upgrade to my 6/70 blue car. I just can't bring myself to cut into the tunnel however. So if I can't find any other way to make it work, I may take Guy's advice and just stick with the 4 speed. It's shame, because that 5spd in far superior to the old monkey motion shifter 4 spd. I have a 4.11 diff that I can use. I wonder how well that will work with the 4spd? Marty

Very nice!

I have always liked 510's. Give us a peek at that too!

Hey Walter, Did you have to trim the trans tunnels to get the ZX tranny to clear? Did you have to trim the center console? Which rubber boot did you use? I did this swap in my early '71 a few years ago. I want to do the swap to my '70 now, but my memory is a bit foggy. I know initally I did not trim the tunnel, but ended up trimming it later because the trans was popping out of gear. Like I said, I am having trouble remembering. I think it was the rubber boot pulling the lever out of gear. After trimming the tunnel and the console, I installed the later style shift boot and had no problems. I really don't want to hack up my '70 model though. Thanks, Marty

Nice looking Z! What's lurking under the covers behind it?

The knob should be on the inside, by the console.

I bought a ZX distributor to convert my '70 to electronic ignition. It did not come with the base to attach it to the block. I put a want ad in the classifieds, but nobody responded, so I thought I would try asking here. If you have a base for a ZX distributor that you are willing to part with, please PM me with your asking price. Thanks, Marty

Thanks guys. This is real useful information. It helps to get the details. I agree that that the cost is secondary to being safe. Marty

Thanks for the reply Mike. Yes, I would like to get detail info on how to do this. Can you provide P/N's and wiring details? Marty

Blue, Can you give more details on this? What is it exactly and how, where is it installed? Is this a fuel cut-off switch that kills the pump when oil pressure drops? thanks, Marty

Yes, I can see what you mean. Unless you are looking for exacting duplicates of the Works wheel, they are all beautiful.

Thanks for the reply. I would love to have a set of those, but in 15x7. You just can't get any really good tires to fit 14x7 wheels over here any longer. Keeps up the godd work. Your car will be very special when you are finished.

You have collected some really nice pieces there. Are those Kobe Seiko wheels real Works wheels or aftermarket? I love the look of those. Marty

Nissan dealer or Courtesy Nissan in Texas.

I have found aftermarket senders to be pretty poor. If you haven't already, get a Nissan part. Marty

My friend confirmed that you have his old car. He bought it in Austin Texas and drove it back up here. It lived in the suburbs of Chicago for a number of years. He used it mostly as a track day car and did high speed, on track autocross with it. Check out my gallery and you will see pictures of our cars at a track day at Road America in Oct. 2005. http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showgallery.php?ppuser=874&cat=500&page=3 He sold the car to a guy in Texas so he could buy a vintage race Z. It's a small world!! Enjoy the car, it looks great. Marty

Did you buy the car from a guy in Texas?? It really looked like a car that belonged to a frined of mine who sold it to the guy in Texas. I like what you have done to it. Very nice!! Marty

That was an Ad? I thought they were talking about a controlled test. It even sounds like the test was flawed. Thanks for clearing that up. I found it hard to believe that Castrol GTX was crap. It has been good in my cars since 1980. Not to say that something else may be better. Everybody has a product that they seem to like. Thanks, Marty

Wow!!! I would like to see that test. I have always thought Catrol GTX was a high quality oil. I have been using it in my cars since 1980. Sounds like I need to find an alternative. Marty

This is the seat that I use: http://ultrashieldrace.com/prod.php?id=7 I mounted it with some Sparco side mount frames. That allows you to place it where you want it. It will get you low, but without sliders. I also used an Auto Power roll bar in my track day car. It worked fine. Of course a full cage would be better, but kind of a pain in a street driven car. Use plenty of roll bar padding!! Marty

Yes. The "special Bolts" did not change over the years.

Here are the special bolts that the wing bolts screw into. The other 2 bolts that hold on the the air box are common 10mm bolts. Marty

I have one for a '70 model, with out the winter/summer flapper valve. Send me a PM is you are interestred in it. Marty

I have a '70 model, blt. 6/70. The The temp/oil pressure gauge went bad recently. I am having trouble finding a good oil pressure gauge that reads up to 140, like the one in the car now. I have found a known good gauge, but the pressure only goes up to 90 (later model). If I install the later gauge, will it read accurately? If anybody has a good one that read up to 140, let me know. Marty