Everything posted by LeonV
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Hardway's 1971 240z #8011 - Build and Repair Thread
With a gasket in between... Also, "regular" antifreeze performs the same function, regarding corrosion. Waterless Coolant isn't anything magic, it's just a brand name.
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E-31 head, whatch'all think?
Besides the bigger valves, it looks like it might be ported. Are you sure the installed cam is stock?
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Sway bar end links
Same happened to me with the energy kit. I found proper sized bolts at my local hardware store.
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My Datsun 280Z "Rustoration"
I've heard that once or ten times before! If they're Eibachs, look at the part numbers on the springs. The ones ending in .001 go in front and .002 in back.
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Triple Mikuni thread
I'd check compression and then move to ignition. Sounds like you're having spark problems.
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Triple Mikuni thread
Did you check your bleed pipes to see if the solder job is holding up?
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Building A L28 (Na)
Compression ratio by itself doesn't boost power all that much. Proper spark timing is much more important.
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Do they still make glasspacks like this? (pics)
What I'm saying is that you'll get a very similar, if not indiscernible from the original, sound if you just go to an exhaust shop and tell them to do two 2" pipes with 2 glasspacks in each pipe.
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Do they still make glasspacks like this? (pics)
My 260Z sounded similar with a header and 2" twice pipes. Sounds quality isn't great but you get the gist...
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Coolant Should Not Contain Anti-Freeze?
Water is almost 2X more effective at heat transfer than antifreeze (ethylene glycol). The main point of using antifreeze is for dropping the freezing point, increasing boiling point, as well as lubricating the water pump and protecting the insides of the engine from corrosion. "Water Wetter" does the same thing.
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280z Suspension Upgrade
Did you make sure to torque any fasteners at pivot points with the car loaded and on the ground?
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280z Suspension Upgrade
I was going to say the same. I'd switch them...
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Black92si's Family Owned 1973 Datsun 240z
Looks like it's in great shape! BTW, that's a '73 model year judging by the equipment.
- Best Octane For E31 Head
- Best Octane For E31 Head
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My Datsun 280Z "Rustoration"
Wow, fantastic job! I love the thoroughness and attention to detail.
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Long pedal
Check the reaction disk while you're in there, especially considering the brake booster was replaced.
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My Datsun 240Z
Looks like an awesome trip! It's great to see the Z out and about in Europe-land.
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SK racing carbs
Cool car! Your camshaft, however, is toast and needs to be replaced before doing anything else...
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Help finding 260z build date(the tag is gone)
RLS30-24368 is a 2/74 build date.
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Anybody use stagg 4 or suspension techniques products?
Thanks! Date of manufacture is stamped on the plate riveted to the driver's side door sill.
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Anybody use stagg 4 or suspension techniques products?
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Custom aluminum dashboard group buy for all first-gen Zs
Better build a time machine first...
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Hello from Northern Cal!
Welcome! Nice Zs, the Fairlady looks like a fun project.
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Another brake bleed problem!
Same thing happened when I was helping a buddy bleed his Z. He ended up getting a regular tee to replace the prop valve and installing a Wilwood adjustable in the engine bay.