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I disagree to some point. It allows the air to enter over a smoother taper rather than a knife edge. Like a CdA calculation for compressible flow through any orifice. The Discharge coefficient matters as it alters the location and size of the Vena Contracta. But this is not an engineering pissing match as it does not help his situation. It is good to know how much information to give sometimes. bottom line, the SU's need those air horns.

CALL the HANGER hotel today if you can. They still have rooms available, but they will no longer hold them for me. Tell them you are with the Texas Classic Z car club and get the discounted rate. Apparently 5 of us have reserved rooms. A buddy of mine is going to bring his Porsche 944 turbo, (former Z owner and general great guy) so we are building up a nice little group. I expect a few more to trickle in. I am holding off a bit longer for shirts/magnets until I get a proper head count. Look forward to seein gall of you there! Hangar Hotel/Fredericksburg Herb Farm/Fredericksburg Brewing Co. kelly@hangarhotel.com 830-997-9990 (w) Contact info above!

just a thought, how much space do you have in front of your carbs. I wonder if my ITG filters would fit?

The SU's on the Z's really do need a horn on them for proper function. consider it an air smoother if you will. I would wager an original healy would run better with air horns as well. I know it will be more work, but I would strongly suggest finding a way to get them to work with air horns installed. When I tried my ITG's on my Datsun for a while before I refinished the air box, I put air horns in there as well. Yes, it was a pain, but it was worth it.

Be sure to post pictures when you have time!

I am trying to live vicariously through Arne and talk him into an Alfa GTV project.

GREAT to hear it. I am still in the process of getting prices for Tshirts and magnets made.

You got me there...not sure what is on the firewall. Mine is on the fender near the MC. But I have a 1971.

Aside from a warning light, what that valve really does is meter the pressure balance between your front and back brakes. It is called a proportioning valve in some cases. The light works off it as an auxiliary benefit This is a problem with no easy answer I can think of. Your car is currently not safe, so my advice to you, is to start with the master cylinder and start looking for leaks, or a poor seal. Then work your way down the line. If you have an obstruction not allowing that to work, you will need to fix that soon. Be methodical and take your time fixing it. This site will be extremely helpful.

Ghetto, you want some advice. Be patient and LET BRUCE HELP YOU! He is the man when it comes to SU's.

I thought the 72 had an R180.. I could be wrong.

Well put Frank... Hey on a side note, I took my Z out for a thrashing at Grandsport speedway this weekend. Have some cool video of me catching up in a a guy in a Z06, who obviously needed lessons. But I wanted to say that I tried your kitchen drawer liner trick you mentioned to me years ago. WORKED Like a charm. LIke having Racing buckets for the total price of $1.99. HAHA By the way, my Z ran flawlessly.

traveling man, if he dies not bite on that, let me know. Does it have that purdy cadmium finish on it? Mine is quite dull and ugly now.

I think Beer was saying that leaving the choke on is what fouled the plugs, not your inherent fuel mixture as set by your carbs.

Welcome to the mix Burl, I look forward to getting this really under way!

Just for kicks I ordered a set of NGK factory replacement wires from rockauto. Well they claim they are factory replacement. I wanted to see just how good/bad the current taylor pro wires I had on the car are. Well this was eye opening. I took off the number 1 spark plug and measured the resistance through the wire. THese are the results The 9 year old Taylor 8mm wires measured 0.788 kOhms The brand new NGK wires measured 5.65 kOhms The fact that the old taylors were 6 times less resistive was amazing. Never thought that would be the case... So I now have a spare set of wires if I ever need them. What I wonder now is if the car would run any different at all with the NGKs on there. I may try one day.

I am currently running the 960A Bridgestones. Good tire, with acceptable grip to have fun with. I enjoyed them at my track day all day with no real loss of performance. I finally found their limits when I spun at the end of my last 15 minute session. I would really prefer a Summer tire. All seasons are just a compromise. But the 960's are a pretty good compromise. I have 195/60's on my Z on the new VTO's.

Just a note on timing, a stock 240Z should run 5° BTDC at idle with a stock dizzy, not 17°. There is WAY too much mechanical and vacuum advance built into our dizzies in the states. I have had mine recurved to a european advance curve and I run 14° BTDC at 750 rpm.

I am towing mine just to being extra parts as well. Plus if anybody has any trouble we will have a rescue vehicle. I am currently pricing an auto transporter AND truck to pull it with. $$$$$$ dollars. Maybe I can get my dad to let me borrow his truck.

I am wondering who would be interested in these. I think it will be getting them made in a long sleeve T shirt as well as a large Rally style magnet. Can I get a show of interest so I know how many to make. If the costs are in line, I will get them whipped up and bring them with me!

That is fantastic advice. Belts and hoses are a critical item that folks should think about I am going to bring many spares. 2 sets of plugs, filters etc

I am sooooo jealous!

WOW, that is a haul! Now I feel real pressure just to get this to be first class!!!!! haha

I look forward to meeting you soon Texis30O Perhaps next time!

End of the month bump to keep interest up. I will start pricing out a rental truck and flatbed to tow my Z up to the event and provide emergency assistance for any stranded Z that may break down. I may look into getting some stickers or Tshirts made up.