Everything posted by conedodger
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Spook mounting
Will do! The beer I mean... 8)
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Spook mounting
Arne! You are so sexy I could kiss you right now! Good thing you're in Oregon! 8)
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Spook mounting
In a slightly related note; I want to get rid of the front spoiler on my car and go to the spook but I am having trouble finding worthwhile front valence sheet metal. Has anyone reproduced these in fiberglass or carbon fiber or is there a source I don't know about? This is what I am getting rid of. I want more of a vintage look.
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Front Brake Upgrade: Toyota 4x4 Calipers - Solid Rotor vs. Vented Rotor
For the original posters purposes, the stock brakes are the best option when in good condition. If I only autocrossed, I could go years on a set of pads. I have always had a problem with the word 'upgrade' as it applies to the Toyota Caliper. Why add so much unsprung weight? A good well maintained stock system will work fine. My neighbor came over the other day with boxes and boxes of parts. Probably a $1000 worth of brake 'upgrades'. In my opinion, they would have been great parts to put in play for a track car. He wanted me to help him install them and he helps me with my cars all the time. I said 'just for giggles, let's bleed your brakes really well first and see how that goes. You have pretty new performance pads already and SS brake lines too", He said ok and we jacked up his 350Z and bled the brakes with some Super Blue that I had on the shelf. When we were done, I said ok, go take it out and stomp the wizz out of it. He came back and said the fade was all gone and it stops like a champ. Too bad, he had to pay shipping for the Willwoods and the new pads and SS brake lines in both directions. His brake fluid? Was probably original to his 2004 60K miles car. Yup, your going to have fade in that situation. For what you are describing, you just need well maintained stock brakes.
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Let's show vintage racing pictures. I'll start.
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Let's show vintage racing pictures. I'll start.
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Let's show vintage racing pictures. I'll start.
This caught my eye... I suppose there are lots of Y. Katayama's in Japan... I wonder what the sub-text says?
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Triple Weber fuel pump switch-a roo
It shouldn't be a problem. Mine didn't starve for fuel at Thunderhill with as much WOT as I dared give it...
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Triple Weber fuel pump switch-a roo
I run my Webers at 2.5lbs. I have never experienced fuel starvation at all. Now, we'll see what Keith Franck says on the 14th of October. I may end up having to turn it up or down... I doubt down. You can give your fuel pump a bit of help by running a smaller return line than your feed line...
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Let's show vintage racing pictures. I'll start.
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any info on these rims? period correct?
Enkei or copies. More '80's than '70's but ok... Tough part is the sparse tire selection for 14" wheels...
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MSD installation: Stock 73 distributor - MSD6AL and 8910 tach adapter
I'm told I need to use the 8920...
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Let's show vintage racing pictures. I'll start.
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Rebuilding Weber DCOE 40 18k
Peirce Manifolds in Gilroy, CA
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MSD installation: Stock 73 distributor - MSD6AL and 8910 tach adapter
I would say an hour and a half of searching is enough. I get all kinds of search results on 280ZX distributors and such but not what I need. So, sorry for the forum clutter but I still have no tach... The MSD6AL is installed under the dash with a custom mount to the fan housing. Red and Black power are direct to the battery. White wire is direct to the wire coming out of the distributor. Black wire is direct to the negative side of the coil. Orange wire is direct to the positive side of the coil. Red wire is to a black wire with a white stripe coming out of the harness right by the coil mount. The MSD6AL appears to be working, but of course the coil is not working. I have the MSD 8910 adapter but when I hook it up as directed by MSD I still have no tach. MSD says to hook up the tach adapter inline with the red to red and white to white. The car starts and runs with this set up but no tach...
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Triple Weber fuel pump switch-a roo
I use fuel injection rated hose and the return line to the tank...
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Triple Weber fuel pump switch-a roo
Ok, thanks to Amazon for the quick delivery, my new RX7 fuel pump arrived yesterday. I installed it a few minutes ago and all I can say is HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I now have no fuel pump sound at all. I have a permanently installed fuel pressure gauge and a fuel pressure regulator in my engine compartment and what was 2psi is now 2.5psi. Silent and efficient!:classic:
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Runoffs
Coop, I wondered what happened to you on day two... My car was sitting off to the side of the track up in the autocross section. Fuel pump problem. You should have snuck up there and pulled the motor!
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Northern California Weber (maybe Mikuni) tuning day anyone?
Be sure to let me know if you're coming. I can have up to a dozen guys according to Keith. If I don't get anymore Datsun guys, I'm opening this up to some Porsche friends...
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Let's show vintage racing pictures. I'll start.
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Rebuilding Weber DCOE 40 18k
The kits have been 'generalized' so not all parts will be used. Pierce will confirm that for you if you give them a call...
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Let's show vintage racing pictures. I'll start.
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Northern California Weber (maybe Mikuni) tuning day anyone?
Cat, I will be setting up another for early next year... See you then.
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The Triple-Trouble Carb Clinic!
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Announcing The ClassicZcars.com Triple-Trouble Carb Clinic! Sponsored by Original Customs Restoration and Repair. October 14th, 2012 10am till we get it right... The Guru in Attendance will be Keith Franck who some of you may know as an expert on our triple Weber carbs. Maker of some of the tastiest innovations available to get the most out of your triples! Keith retired after 32 years at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories and his application of scientific principles to our carbs has resulted in improvements that no one dreamed of when we bolted these on! Also, this is hosted and sponsored by Original Customs Restoration and Repair - Meet Mark DeBernardi the owner and proprietor. His shop does amazing rust repair work and fabrication. He can build you an engine or a cage, his vision is legendary in the sports car world! Original Customs http://www.originalcustoms.com/ 19660 Eighth Street East - Suite C Sonoma, CA About a mile Northeast of Sonoma Square... -
Vintage racing weekend - Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, several Zs and 510s running