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Hey Ty, I might not be correct in this but here goes. If you put carbs on the L28 and it DOESNT have the hole for the mechanical fuel pump, then you'll have to use an aftermarket regulator with an aftermarket pump UNLESS the electric pump has very low pressure like around 4-5 psi. The regulator for the injectors on the L28 is mounted in the end of the fuel rail I thought. It will not work with carbs. Fuel injection uses very high fuel pressure which would flood your carbs if you could use the L28 regulator which you cant. If your head has the hole in it for the mechanical pump and has the eccentric on the camshaft then just mount a stock mechanical pump in that location. You'll have to re-route the fuel lines to feed the pump and up to the fuel rails you'll use from the L24. My electric pump is mounted back by the fuel tank. It is a pusher type pump versus puller. I have seen aftermarket electric pumps mounted under the hood but they would need to be puller type pumps. Hope this make sense. Ask more questions if it doesnt. Chris

Not that this matters but my old 79 310's keys would work in every lock on my 77 200SX. They were the typical Nissan USA key, cut on both sides. Looked just like Z keys except for the earliest American Z's which somebody mentioned were cut on only one side. Chris

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The silver dog is $50.00, the gold dog is $70--how many would you like Carl? :laugh: Chris Oh, you'd be amazed how many people around here have them on their pickups!! :stupid:

Hey All, I know this will shock some of the purists but I put a Mack Truck water valve in my 72. It works good and matches up with the stock cable. Part number is 25mf213. Costs around $13. Chris Here's a pic.

Hey Ty, If the motor mounts look bad to you, change them. Wouldnt hurt if you can work them into your budget. And congrats on your upcoming wedding, I wish you all the best!! Hey Carl, you have a Fel-Pro(Blow) failure? Tell me about it please. Should I be leery? I have run them since 83. Never had a problem. I dont use their head gaskets if that what you're implying. I usually use Nissan head gaskets. Chris

I actually thought of that but I didnt want to pull the head off to clean out all the alloy bits. Stuff it and run it!!! Chris

Hey 240ZX, here's some pics of my N47 with the fuel pump hole not drilled out for the pump. Interesting that the holes are drilled and tapped but the pump arm hole isnt. Chris

Here we go again. :disappoin Chris

Hey Ty, The L28 conversion is very easy. If the L28 doesnt have any oil leaks just stab her in there. If it's got a pan gasket leak or front or rear main leak, now's the time to fix it.a You'll want to buy an upper gasket set for switching the fuel systems. You'll have to take everything off the L24 and everything off the L28. When I did mine I bought a Fel-Pro kit. The intake manifold gasket is double drilled for both the injection and carb manifolds. As is the head on the car. What head does your L28 have? You'll have to get an electric fuel pump and pressure regulator, the L28 might not have a hole for the mechanical pump. The biggest issue for me was the exhaust. Drove the car to the exhaust shop with just the iron manifold. LOUD!! But fun! You will have to do some ignition wiring changes at the dizzy, I'm running a HEI module with a wiring diagram I got off of zhome.com. I also switched thermostat housings so I didnt have all the L28's vacumn stuff to worry about. I dont recall if I had to change the tach wiring at all. I think it worked fine right off the bat with the L28. Hope some of this helps. Chris

I used two small prybars on each side and GENTLY wiggled them back and forth and the pulley popped right off. I know some of you are thinking you could damage the front cover, but if you're careful and don't act like a bull in a china shop, you should get if loose. I have used a rubber mallet, not a composite with lead shot in it, a rubber mallet and with a few light hits to the pulley is enough to break the rust bond. When you get it off, very lightly oil the crank nose before you put it back on. FWIW Chris

I wanted more Crossfire bashing and now I cant stop thinking about boobs!

That happens to me and I dont like it either. Have to remember though, I live in Camaro/Mustang/F150/Silverado territory. Chris

Hey Keith, I had assumed they would be the same, can you tell us what the difference appears to be? Chris

Maybe this thread should be killed. It's killing me. :dead:

I get the "nice Corvette" comment from time to time. Guess the "Datsun" on the front fenders means something else to others. Chris

Snicker!!! You said boobs! My Snapper Lawn mower looks better than the Crossfire and its probably faster too. Bloated Toad Kill!!!!!!!! Chris

I want all you Z folks to come to my house for barbeque and then we'll go do this.....http://www.sorcrace.com/ Chris

Cant go crazy cuz already there!! Lake Shore Drive north as far as it'll go. Chris

I seriously considered it but it was too far away. Chris Congrats to Chris though, green with envy!

Hey Ben, I think most people here would say you didnt "flame". The guy was "dared" to post here and you and the rest of us have responded. It makes me sick to think of what might happen to this car. How many times have I heard of the "old car in the barn" story and wish it had been me that found it. If it makes you feel any better, I have 2 and a half 240's in a barn and no one will buy them and put V8's in them. EVER. My lesson learned here is to keep my eyes and ears open and buy everyone around my area I can. If only there were some 260's in barns in Nebraska/Kansas/Iowa/Missouri(and there might be) because I'd love to have one. I guess I just have to remember that some folks have none and those of us that do just keep on smiling every time we see our cars. Chris

So I work till noon on Saturday, I leave my Z at the shop and take the pickup home to move a dresser. While I'm gone a kid in a Civic going 70 or so, goes out of control and skids through our parking lot and plows into our shop's S-10 Chevy. The crash knocks the S-10 within three feet of the front of the Z car. If the S-10 hadn't been parked there, the Honda would have smacked the Z almost head on. Sheesh. Chris

Ditto!! Leave it alone is my vote. Chris

Hey All, As of this morning I haven't heard from Wichita Police. I dont know whether to push the issue or wait awhile longer. I wonder if they think I'm legit even though I mentioned our club in the email and the fact she is a member/vendor here also. Who knows? Chris

This is on my to do list: Get some Clear Alumilite and some of their RTV silicone and make a mold of the white lens then cast one in clear. I would think it would be brighter. I also plan to insert some kind of reflector behind the bulb. But like I said, its on the to do list. I have thought of mounting a #912 bulb in the housing as they are super bright but I havent worked out the wiring yet. Most of these things are my winter projects when I'm snowed in. I'll try and post tech articles when I get them done. Chris