rcb280z

Rotors were probably glazed over. You may have burned it away with aggressive braking.

Julio, if you don't want the one from "Montezuma" I'm interested in it.

That sure makes for a long day!

Good luck finding one! I have had feelers out there for quite some time now on a stock hood for my 77 and no response.

Looking good so far. Now if you just had replacement lines......

I have also had similar symptoms with my 77. I'm beginning to think it's the fuel I put in my tank. During this time of the year there seem's to be a lot of "crap" added to fuels sold here in CA. At one point I was running regular unleaded 87 octane and now run 91 octane. The fuel injected Z's, in my experience, seem to like this octane better. It still has the additives in it (during certain times of the year) but mine seems to run and start better. Come to think of it I have not had that issue for a few months now. Try a higher octane if you are not now. Not saying that is going to solve the issue but worth a try. I have all new injectors (year old), connectors are clean, heat shield in place, etc etc. Still had the problem. After running a tank of 91 octane and almost forgot, ran a bottle of octane booster, and I haven't experienced the problem since.

Gauge is off, go with voltmeter readings. Everything looks good.

Well, Thank goodness all were safe! And no serious damage occurred!

Chas, mine is a 77 as well. Production date 05/77. Should be the same as yours. Keep me posted on how they work on your 77. Bob

Hey Chas, they look good and I'm interested in a set of these. Bob

In 2014 I want it completely gone, then the beer should follow- hopefully. Happy New Year to all Z Owners. Amen to that!

Happy New Year! You crack me up Oiluj, only 7 lbs. At least you don't have to lose 40 lbs like me . That's my resolution....to lose 40 lbs and to drive my 77 more often. Went for a drive in her yesterday and wondered then why I don't drive her much anymore! And...I need to relax more, getting stressed out over everything lately it seems.

Try this. http://www.thezstore.com/store/graphics/00000001/large307291.jpg

Any luck yet?

Check to make sure you have 12V at the injector connectors

Merry Christmas!

Ok I need some sleep. I started to ask about fuel pressure and completely overlooked 38 pounds of pressure! Are the plugs wet when you pull them? If you are getting fuel to the cylinder and you have spark it should at least try to start. Is it at least doing this? If not, the injectors are not firing. Just because you have fuel pressure it doesn't mean the injectors are firing.

I love the thought of being able to drive my 77 280 without having to make adjustments almost every time I drive her! Now fine tuning is another story. That would be enjoyable. I swear my ECU floats from lean to rich and back.

Chas, you installed the larger flywheel as well right?

Again, I second FastWomen. Damn your fast on those keys FastWomen.

My pleasure.

Hey Michael, looking at pic #3 you have the thermostat in upside down. You didn't button her up that way did you?

I second that FastWomen! Go Lenny! Wish there was something more I could do besides cheer Lenny on.

That's what I'm talking about Lenny, "plug-n-play" all the way for me Nothing complicated Hmm....knew I shouldn't have made that statement regarding price. Oh I see FastWomen, the things that I heard referred to as "chips" on occasion. Thanks for the insight.

Cost is really no issue for me, I think I want to believe it will be worth it to have no smogging issues with my car. And of course any improvement it would make would be a plus.