wheee!

Pretty sure I could shoot flames out the exhaust and all I'd get is a "thumbs up" from the local constabulary....

You need a spare stock engine for inspection time

Isn't there a way to modify the car as long as the emissions are clean? No visual mods? I'm never coming to California!

Trying to decide whether it's worth using this patched piece to replace this other patched piece... Got the nose piece off this donor rocker. It was almost as bad...

I have an airline distribution block for my air compressor that is billet aluminum and would probably be the exact same as the vacuum blocks I see online. I will mount one and see how it does. I can always remove it if it doesn't perform well. Unfortunately it will probably be a year or more before I can find out...

Welcome to 'berta! (Alberta)

Thanks! This engine will be more "show" than "go" as it will be basically stock output. I just couldn't stand the thought of the stock rats nest on the intake...

Shipping info? I need to send you my wheel...

I have another stock intake as well. I was also contemplating a second built motor with triples but I may just go injected with a new engine management system to boost the power.

Put together a full kit for the 280 in stainless, and I would be interested. Kits typically run between $200-$400 depending on quality and quantity...

Put together a full kit for the 280 in stainless, and I would be interested. Kits typically run between $200-$400 depending on quality and quantity...

Nope! Just hid them!! The brake booster line faces the booster now and the two ports on the rear feed towards the firewall. I may block one off still and run a vacuum block on the firewall too... The old ports were TIG welded closed.

Ughhh.... I would say over 40.... I plan on cleaning it up really well, degreasing, pre-heating and off gassing, then powder coating it in the new Eastwood Chrome powder coat to protect it. I don't think I could ever polish it enough or properly to be happy...

Some quick pics of the pieces. I don't have all the fittings here yet, so just approximating the look with injectors and hose, new quick clips for the harness etc. I have a 12 pin connector kit to attach the fuel rail to the fuel injection harness. That should make moving the intake off the motor a lot easier. I will build a custom harness for the injectors.

I will have a heat shield between the exhaust and intake/fuel rail so I hope it will stay cool enough when parked. I was thinking of dead heading the rail too but cycling fuel is cool fuel...

Leakdown from the fpr is more my concern. If I place the check valve at the pump, it should hold the fuel in the line regardless.

I will also have a one way check valve after the fuel pump to keep fuel from draining back to the pump and tank. The line should always be primed up to the engine...

I'm going to have a look at work to see if we have any of those! We can sign tools out from the tool crib for personal use... they probably don't even know what they're for anymore!

I have more AN Fittings on the way so that it will be perfectly assembled on the car. No barbs. The fuel line will feed from the firewall, under the fuel rail, up 180 degrees into the front of the rail, past the pressure gauge, out the rail, into the pressure regulator and back to the tank. All with AN 6 black and red fittings.

Nice! My intake is a bit more modified, but that looks great!

Very excited to have received my Pallnet fuel rail! This is going to look awesome on the engine!

My steering wheel will be stock and leather wrapped so somewhat spongy. I will try the poly first, if it is too harsh I can put the rubber back in...

I am interested in hearing from people that actually like the poly coupler for street use... I have the original rubber part but was planning on getting the poly kit with a new coupler. I have never driven a 280Z (yet) so I was concerned when I felt the "slop" in the steering column while wheeling it around... I also plan on using the shortened bump steering knuckles from Arizona Z Car for a quicker turn ratio. Is it really that harsh with poly??

Picked up some AN6 fittings along with 3m of steel reinforced rubber gas line for the fuel rail. The fuel rail was shipped last week so I am expecting it in the mail today! I'll get pics when it arrives.