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If you want more than 250hp then... there is also the almighty V8 small block chevy conversions also. A 2300lbs early 240z with a 300hp V8 will really move as you might imagine. It all comes down to $$$$$$$$$$$$. And time.

I say if you want to modify a Z, if your budget allows start with a 240z they are lighter and will be faster. If you go N/A Modify an L28 from a taken from a 280z you can get 250hp. you can get serious get up and go by taking a 240z and dropping an L28Et engine from a 280zx turbo. modifications will get you to 250hp. You said mondern brakes, well people have done disc brake conversions and you can do a search for those options. If you want to modify a Z the lighter nimbler 240z is the one to use if you happen to come across one. Some people just want to keep them stock due to thier classic car status, but don't let that stop you from building your dream car!!

From your info in your post buying that car sounds like trouble. Especially for $800 too much. Plus that sounds like the description for a parts car. I think the 2 seater is the more desirable..IMO. But I have seen pics of nice 2+2's on this site that are NICE. But other than i find them in junkyards run down.

think so....kinda wierd..

hmm???......

I came across another z concept on the web.

I know, I know, but i couldn't resist making that comment. I was just kidding and a 280zx turbo does a whole lot more than just cruise I am very sure.

Your red car? Yeah,that will work just nicely!!

What is your dream Z? Are you the guy who dreams of a flawless original interior? Are you the guy who wants a race car for the weekend? Or are you the ZX driver proving you car to us early Z owners while we Zyoucruise? Are you a Zed murderer and destroy your Z so we could find pics of it on ebay after it breaks down on you so much you have to sell and we post pics to throw up seeing it? I dream of a Flared out blue 70-71 1/2 240z w?10" wide custom racing wheels i've seen on some cars, L28ET/modded out, 280z 5speed and an R200, roll cage and no compromises. Still trying to keep the interior looking as stock as swaybars and a roll cage will allow. While owning another N/A 280z with a good V8 conversion and like 400 Fuel injected HP with a 6-speed(probably will never come true).Also flared with DEEP dish 10"wide wheels. With compromises like A/C, and am mild stereo system. What is your dream Z,? I'm kinda curious what ideas you guys have for your cars.

Yeah TKR is probably right it's all just marketing hype. Even though I drove a 240z on a daily basis I still wouldn't go as far to say i would prefer to drive a 350z. If i bought a new car right now for 30,000 it would be a 350z. Then again an air conditioned 240z and what z i could buy for 30,000.....but then I still have a 30yr old car... i don't know,... i don't have 30,000 so why dwell on it. I still like the 350Z and I would probably buy one too just because they are probably good cars. I know the ZX and 350Z wasn't all that bad in a way it just had to folllow the $$$ and customer focus.

Nah, X stood for X as in X-girlfriend. Like X-Zcar!....ZX!

I had it on my 240z and now since my 240z is wrecked i transferred it to may 280z. It is a custom interior.

Well I guess since there is only 3 instead of four that would make matters worse for them.

I GOT IT!! Hope you like orange!

i got my Z wearing the edges off the tires and it was just the alighnment. I took it to a shop and they alighned it all wrong. (i compared their printout to the factory shop manual) I sent it back and told them to use the manual(I told them the first time, but who cares what I say) and I never had any problems again.

Well I now have a 78 280z. It is very complete. However, most of the parts are not transferable any way. Your right, maybe I should just sell the parts I know I will never use. The parts are from a 73, so there are many parts that i cannot use that i am sure other people can. Thanks guys for your opinions, I guess I'll remove some parts and make a thread and sell them there. Any one need a 73 240z part? I got it. Since my parts are not show parts, I will let them go for cheap. I'll post pics too. Have a daily driver that needs help?

Well not only am i still in pain after the accident (not as bad though)..but i have begun stripping my beloved 240z. It hurt Taking off a working original power attenna that i never pictured taking off. I peel off that broken paint and takeing off interior panels finding no rust underneath!! The car was solid aside from the floor pans but every where else it is clean. Ther were concern of rust behind the seats, but after I took out the seats Solid and painted no rust. I had a solid car and now it is smashed I am very sad. Well I guess my 78 is getting the diamond hatch interior so it could at least have some 240z appeal.

My 73 240z just got hit. I have plenty of parts if you are interested. I also have a 73 parts car with lots of usable parts still on it. If you want both cars they are free if you come and pick them up. I am in corpus christi(taft), tx. example of Some parts. Twin weber DGVs 6-1 jethot coated header lots of interior components taillights- two sets both have good L24 4-speed drivetrains One set of slotted mags in good daily driver condition. Daily driver condition bumpers, All guages work.(clocks don't but look nice.) and more...... Lots of parts if you need some. If you are not interested in picking up the cars, I may have parts you may want to buy from me. I also have the factory Nissan/datsun shop manual for the 73 240z. Between the two U could make one running car. Just PM me

Has any one put 280zx electric mirrors on a early z. Does anyone know or think they will fit onto the body flush? Do you think they will require fabrication? I think I can wire them and put swicthes on my center cousole, but I wonder how well they fit. I forgot what they look like on the mounting side. Has anyone seen it done?

The only thing i like about it is those deep dish slotted mags. I bet they would look great on a flared Z.