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A compression test is a good idea and if it shows any signs that something is wrong, make sure you check leak-down as well. If all is healthy, I'd take the head to the machine shop to get checked. An alternative is buying a used head as mentioned above, sending that head to the machine shop, and then just swapping heads.

Replace the head gasket. It's a relatively easy job on the L-series.

Let's call it 2450lb with AC. There is no way an early 260Z weighs in at 2700lb without Professor Klump in the driver's seat.

I always fill the Z tank slowly. Have to do the same on my S2000, strangely enough.

My first suggestion: don't use GVWR as a guide to curb weight unless you also have the maximum load capacity on hand (GVWR=Curb Weight + Max Load). An early 260Z weighs in at just over 2400lb, confirmed on actual scales and not internet numbers.

It's currently in the stages of transforming it into an even wilder monster of a Z: My Dream LS7GTZ.......project underway - Page 30 - S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z - HybridZ

The car baselined at 145hp at the rear wheels and after a bit of tuning and high-octane gas, I had it at 220 with some headroom left. Low octane would probably be more in the 210whp range. That's a 65-75whp gain so you definitely feel it! I have to say though, bone stock (brake pads, Prius tires, and all) the car was a blast to drive on the track, as long as it wasn't as brake-heavy as Laguna. We bled the brakes and changed pads at Laguna because of how demanding it was on brakes.

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I used a Walker Quiet-Flow. All I hear is glorious induction noise when I get on it.

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Fixed. I believe that you still must smog 1975s but only upon sale, unless that's been changed recently.

They're cheap for a reason. That chrome coating will begin to peel off upon first removal.

FWIW, About 99.9% of California gas stations sell only E10 gasohol. There are a handful of stations in the state that still sell non-ethanol blended gasoline...

I also utilize the New Posts feature on both forums. Because HBZ has their classifieds integrated into the forum, they're essentially browsed by everyone, everyday. I look at classifieds here maybe once every month or two and don't really seem to miss anything.

Looks like you have either a 81-83 200SX or 74-80 620 Truck transmission, judging by the gear ratios. I'd guess 81-83 200SX based on the configuration of the transmission. Source: gearing2

I'm pretty sure John is talking about a 432 or 432R. Those are easily 6-figure cars these days.

My bet would be that they're preparing to run some cars at Monterey for the Historics next week.

Sounds like a hydraulic issue, possibly a leaky clutch master and/or slave cylinder. Also make sure your clutch pedal is adjusted correctly.

I agree with Mark, I'd go with option 1. Just put in the missing bolt and torque it down. These are not torque-to-yield bolts, I'm curious where you got that bit of info?

Make a trip up to SF for the Historic J show in Oakland on Saturday.

It wouldn't be the first time...

In case nobody's noticed yet, Z fan is 72 OJ/Plata aka "Lee" trolling the site yet again for reassurance that his V8 Z is the greatest car on Earth.

Nice 260Z!

There is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation out there, especially regarding the 260Z. This is just another one of those busted myths, along with the L26 making less power than the L24...

Sounds about right. The NY title to my early 260Z said 2414lb, in essentially stock configuration. I'll be scaling it at the shop once it's back on the road and will have some accurate numbers as to where it's at now.