Everything posted by Curtis240Z
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interesting control arm bushings...?
I have them on my Z and they don't move.
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interesting control arm bushings...?
The tooth washer helps bite into the cross member and the torquing of the bolt keeps it from rotating.
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interesting control arm bushings...?
Take the old units with you when you align your Z in case the technician needs them because now you don't have any camber adjustment.
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interesting control arm bushings...?
Yes these are front camber adjusting bushings. You don't have to lower your Z to use them.
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Where can I find a low temp. thermostat
I gut the thermostat and use only the restrictor plate with a thermostatic radiator fan on my 240Z. Although the NAPA units work well on both my daughter's and wife's 240Zs.
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Where can I find a low temp. thermostat
NAPA Auto Parts #70
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Has Anyone Fit Rota Rb Wheels?
Another possible option might be these wheels: http://www.sportmaxwheel.com/sportmax_002.shtml They are selling for $113.00 each. They have a zero offset and fit fine with a 255/50-15 tire.
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Floor jack
I don't lift my jack too often either but just moving them into position is much easier too (90 lbs vs. 40 lbs). I have my old Costco jack too and it is my third backup. Costco also sells aluminum jacks too (albeit you know how their products come and go).
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Floor jack
Consider an aluminum jack. I have a couple from Harbor freight and handling an aluminum jack is so much easier than the steel ones.
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Plastic Headlight Covers
All the ones I bought from MSA fit nicely. The rubber gasket around the cover finishes the look nicely. The key is to be very careful where you place the securing points because due to the compound curves the brackets sometimes pull the cover in an undesireable direction.
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aluminum radiator for daily driver
Well I can't say aluminum radiators are stronger than copper/brass radiators, but I can say that the seems are welded instead of soldered like the copper/brass radiators so it is less likely to leak at the seams.
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won't rev past 2250
check the electrical connector at the throttle body
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Motorsport coilover camber plate kit
It comes with Eibach springs of which you need to specify what poundage you want.
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Motorsport coilover camber plate kit
and you could use any camber kit you want!
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Motorsport coilover camber plate kit
If you are looking at SCCA, B Street Prepared class then the MSA Racing Camber kit http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/PSDC09 is what is legal. I am using the kit and pleased with it. Some other people also make it too. In Street Prepared you cannot touch the center strut hole, thus the roadracing camber plate system such as the one sold at Arizona Z is not allowed.
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Fireball Hi-6 Ignition?
There are rotary switches on the end of the unit. Settings are x 100 rpm.
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Fireball Hi-6 Ignition?
Plus it has an adjustable rev limiter, good for times when your friend borrows your Z!
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good clutch experiment
Mat M is correct the positive points about a light flywheel is the quicker acceleration because you have less weight, which equals more useable horsepower. The "downside" which is not really that bad is the engine will spin down quicker and clutch engagement needs to be more precise because you have less weight covering up your sloppy engagement.
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Fireball Hi-6 Ignition?
It is a Crane multi-spark ignition system. It should be an improvement although since a 280Z already has electronic ignition I would think that the stock ignition would suffice.
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good clutch experiment
I bought it locally for $375.00, so I'm sure you can get it cheaper since you are on the continent. BTW since you are changing the clutch you might want to consider a lighter flywheel. I am using a Fidanza 10.5 lbs flywheel.
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good clutch experiment
I am using an ACT clutch NX1-HDSS and like the results.
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The Z-shirts you have been waiting for are here!
I just realized you are laser printing your shirts instead of screen printing. Have you seen how many washings the shirts will handle before the laser printing shows wear?
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Input requested RE: cam timing
Ahh...the lucky few.
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1st Z
Welcome to the club while the "other" Zs aren't as desireable, I wouldn't go as far as to call them crap. xtce just make sure this is the platform you want to stick with before pouring all your money into it.
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Jacking Points? 1973 240Z
In the front I also put the jack stands where the T/C rod meets the frame.