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Walter, you are correct about the parts you listed from your car. There was a period of transition during which many cars got only SOME of the Series I parts. It has been speculated on this site and others that they just used up what parts they had then switched that part over to the new one. Good examples of these are the heads, valve covers, gas doors, ash trays, etc. I suppose I should have been more clear about the existence of this transitional period, please forgive me for that.

I know we have discussed determining what car an engine came from and how it is impossible based upon many many factors. I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me ROUGHLY where this engine may have come from? The number on it is 2776. Story is that the guy sold the car it came out of a 2-3 years ago, the person who bought the car was supposed to come back and get the engine and tranny yet never did. Fast forward to last weekend, I went and bought it from the guy who was tired of tripping over it in his garage. He told me that the VIN on the car it came from (the one he sold 2-3 years ago) was in the 300s. Not that it matters, I'm just curious.

I have VIN 8215 which has A/C. The A/C compressor is on the driver's side of the engine in the front (of course, so a belt can reach it) mounted down low (under the carb and exhaust). On another 1970 engine I just picked up, which as I was told was from a car in the 300s, there is no A/C compressor. Though in it's place is another item that has a hose which connects to the piece just above and connected to the exhaust manifold (the long tube that runs the length of the head and has smaller tubes connecting it to each port of the exhaust manifold)...I'm thinking maybe a smog pump. ??? I didn't think that the Z got a smog pump until '73 though. Anyone know what this is?

By chance does anyone have a list of all the unique parts on the Series I cars? I know that there have been many many discussions over the years that talk about one item or another...even a couple conversations that may list a few of the differences. I have yet to see an exhaustive list of these parts all in one place though. I'll start with what I can think of off the top of my head: fuse box ash tray pillar emblems E31 head "Nissan 2400 OHC" valve cover E31 block map light (no shroud) metal fan (behind radiator) tail light wire harness (has aprox. 1" white molex plug) door key and locks coin holder seats (non-reclyning) toolbox lids coat hangers seat belts steering knuckles (shorter than later models and smaller ball joints) tranny (has straight shift stick) shift stick inner rubber shifter boot center console choke assembly in passenger compartment choke plate on center console hazzard switch dash (depression above hazzard switch is unused and thus not cut open) speedo (the numbers start at 20MPH) steering wheel gas door gas cap expansion tank (it's metal, they changed to plastic) carbs (4-screw style) front bumper mounts rear bumper mounts combo switch steering column (different number of teeth) hatch interior hatch trim piece hatch vents (on exterior of hatch) hatch vents/drain tubes (inside the hatch itself) This should be a good starting point and if anyone can add what the differences are that would be even better (specifics are always best)...and if any of the above is incorrect please share. :classic:

I bought them for the front and rear brakes and have yet to install them. I never thought about them for the MC nor clutch, that's a great idea! I think I hit their site and order me up a copuld of the SB7100S units for these two applications. Thanx for the idea guys!

Anyone got information or documentation on the casting codes on the pistons and/or rods from the '70-83 Z car engines? I need to identify some parts. Also while I'm asking, was the bore the same for all of the above years and only the stroke and/or rod length changed?

Here's a link I just found that has some of the specs for the car: http://www.flzclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42

This car may have been discussed on here a few years back as it was done for Sport Z magazine. If not, then you should check it out...quite interesting what has been done to it. Any how, the point of this post is to share the fact that the supercharger setup is all up for sale now and he "would like to get $2000 for it". Here's a link to the thread over at Hybridz, check out the videos too. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=144713

How many extras do you have Will? If not many what souce can I get them from?

What he said.

WAY over priced!!!

I talked with him about the 1969 and he wanted something like $5k for it!!! I couldn't believe it...he's got some really good drugs in his system.

Anyone know where I can find a printed '70 FSM? I know that there was a website a few years ago selling them (reprints) though I have been unable to find that site again nor anyone else selling these...have not even seen one on eBay in a long time.

Thanx for the info Dave! I'll contact him to see if he does the early gauges and what material thay are made of (no paper here!).

Dave, do you know anyone doing the white gauge faces for the series I gauges? I've had my eye out for a set for a long time.

Anyone near this car? If there really are lots of good parts I know several people including myself that may be interested in some of them.

A past member here whom I have not seen in forever, kmack, told me about Falken Azenis. Here's a link to them on the vulcantire site posted above: http://www.vulcantire.com/cgi-bin/tiresearch.cgi?stock=601&f=azenis_rt615_t.htm "** RATED #1 AUTO-X TIRE BY GRASSROOTS MOTORSPORTS!! (May 2007 Issue) **" These things look very aggressive! And at $66/ea they're very affordable for the performance they are supposed to provide.

80 on first try for what ever that's worth.

Yea, I just saw that post too.

And if for sale get that info too (ya know, price, condition, etc).

Email it to me and I'll host it.

I may be interested in that oil pan set up if you can send me pix of it once you have it removed.

What are you stlling the choke set up for? I'm sure many in the US would like to know.

Anyone else notice that the winner is the same guy as is selling the NOS dash for $1600+ and the highest VIN 1970 240Z ever (per the discussions here and his auction)? Interesting!

No mention of POR-15 yet? I was planning on using POR-15 on the under side of the car and engine compartment. Thoughts on that?