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I thought about this ... and assuming that the car could reach higher rpm before. the problem could easily be point gap, as I think someone else already stated... If the point gap becomes too small you will not allow enough time for the coil to saturate... Check the dwell... I have found that to be the most accurate way to set points... throw your feeler gauge away for points... Use for the valves though... Just a thought.

Also don't forget to check your plugs... You may need a colder heat range.. If they are a hot range, they may heat foul under high load conditions. This is probably not your problem, but it is worth checking. Also check the fuel filter, and air filter.

If you are going to run hard for extended periods of time, or run in very hot conditions, it might be a good option to check out.

The triples is what I have.... I cannot imagine why anyone would but the double setup. It just does't look right.. Sort of like a performance down grade... But like I said I never had any so I don;t know.. The triples do work very well, they just take a bit of learning to get used to the setup. I currently have one of the older sets, they have a pronounced flat spot when transitioning from the primaries to the mains, but driving technique takes care of most of that... I suspect that I will eventually improve that some, butif not , I can live with it. The throttle responce, and full throttle sound, and feel of the triples is fantastic.

That does sound like a possibility. I wondered if that was not the cause when I first read this.. I only wondered why it took an hour. But I guess the heat could slowly climb. Are you running an oil cooler.

I agree on a stock motor that the Webers are not much benifit. But I do not agree that they have problems at higher rpm's. If anything that is where they do their best.

I started with about 400, and worked down to 2000 grit... As you are doing this you will find more and more little spots that need more filler. I still have many spots that need work, but they are mostly pretty small. I have got to start rereading my posts. I sure am a bad typist.

I used the 16oz cans they were on sale at Meijers. It took about 4 cans of primer, and 6 cans of white.. Be carefull some pain colors cover better than others. I painted it yellow the first time, It looked pretty good, but I ran out of primer, ao I used a different color to finish priming... I showed through the paint. And it became obvious pretty quick that I could not afford enough to make it cover the difference. Of course I was using cheaper paind that time also. It was Meijer brand..

I was going to use a paint sprayer and shoot the rustoleum on that way. But the paint didn't harden very well.... The stuff in the spray cans gets real hard real fast.. Shoot it today, wet sand it tomorrow... I still need a little more work to be as good as possible (for me), but it looks good enough for now.. Remember tha hard pard is the surface prep... Total work = 95% surface prep 5% paint and polishing.

See Spray bomb example.

Yes I am.... I cannot afford the outrageous price from a body shop.... Heck most want more to paint the car than I paid for it... I would much rather put my money into parts that make the car run better. I am no body man ,, but the car looks good enough to drive..

On a stock engine, (like I have) the webers do not add much performance increase. I like them better than the su's in some ways.. If you get the webers, get the triple setup. It just makes more sence, but the cost is considerably more.... You can occasionally find a used set for a reasonable price. That is how I got mine. If you start to modify your engine, (Like I plan to do) then the Webers will make considerable performance gains. For a stock engine the SU's are fine..

I got the brakes today.... I hope to install them within a week..... Thanks.

I met the guy I bought my Z from tonight ..... He had the confused idea that his Honda would provide me with a challenge from light to light.... Boy was he confused. It was like a joke from start to finish... I was almost embarrassed blowing him away his car was so slowww. He even had the idea that he could do better on a second try.... He should get a faster car , or stop trying to show speed ...

He is just trying to figure out which loud pipe to put on his Honda. Ya know that makes them go really fast!!!!!

I have a paint job! although it is about 8 cans of Rustolium white... I figured I might as well shoot it with something to at least slow down the additional rust.. Might not be pretty, but I have something to put my feet on.

Mike... It seems like (unless they already got your money.) there is plenty of talent to get your engine built on this site... I do not know what you were looking for, but an engine rebuild is a relatively easy job... Provided you have the money.... If your options are open I can tell that there are several people on this site probably more qualified than I to do the job.... But even I could do it without any problem, and get it right... I have rebuilt many engines, the biggest issue is usually money, and time.

Well tonight I got to sit in a new 350 and fiddle with the knobs. I checked it out as much as the salesman would allow.. I have to say that the seats were as comfortable as any I have ever sat in. I had to force myself out of the car... It is a very nice ride... I didn't get to drive it, but it sounds like I will get to soon. If I want. There were I thought more blind spots than I liked.. The front window frames were bigger than I thought they needed to be, and the rear view was not very good at all. The engine compartment was not more crowded than most new cars, but still much less room, compared to a 240. I suppose if you are a doctor or lawyer, or some other rich guy that wants a relatively fast ride that you probably cannot maintain yourself.... then it as a great car. But I think a well prepared 240 would still kick its arse on a short course. or country road. It is still too heavy, but cute. Just my take...

But any improvement in what is offered is good.. Maybe they will offer the best to the US with the global financial crisis.... there may be a no holds barred competition... I just hope some of us have some money left to get one these if offered.

I have noticed a unsettling problem with my suspension lately.... When I hit rough roads... Rough enough to make the tires bounce the rearend wants to move to the right... It sort of "Skitters" about an inch or so toward the curb. While this is not keeping me off hte road, I am planning a up on jack stands look at the rear suspension tomorrow. I wouldn Take any thoughts about similar issues you may have had on your cars... Thanks.

Well I know it seems unlikely , ,, but I have a son that works for Nissan America, and Just left a intro for the 350Z and both my son, and the rep at the showing said that their info was that the Skyline was indeed comming to the US.. I did however hear that the US version would be Two wheel drive.... How could they screw up so badly? Any way this is still pretty big news. I did not get anything about dates etc... But thats what I heard. Maybe the decision is not final? I don't know. Still pretty exciting. Nissan/Datsun could become a big factor again in US Fast cars.

Mine landed in the trash the first week I had the car... Air conditioning just slows the car down... I would rather sweat than carry the extra weight. If you are going to restore the cold air, you might look at some hot rod sites. There are some very nice after market units available that ... take up less room under the hood, and inside the car. Run the new type of refrigerant, and steal less power from your engine. My brother is a rodder, and he just bought one. It cost him about $900.00, but it's new and works great.

I am running the Weber setup. It runs fine on the stock pump. I did add a Carter electric pump, but do not run it because I don't like the noise. I had a similar setup on another Z many tears ago, and it also ran fine on the stock pump..

I agree that the inline sixes have had great success. But there is no reason why a V6 cannot provide equal performance and reliability, if designed well. In fact a V design is a lighter more compact way to build an engine.

Well , if the requirements are a great looking shiny car.. I will never win this honor.. But perhaps those should be the requirements.. After all what I like to see in the R.O.M. is a nice car.. I don't really need to be featured. Unless you start a "rat" catagory. I like my car, but I don't put a lot of money into things to make it look better.