Gav240z

Why would one bother with a VH V8 Conversion? I think the Lengine is a better engine anyway?????

If your car has the L26 still in it you should get the fuel injection off a Skyline with the 2.4L engine (L24) As later ZX fuel injection will need a bit of work to make fit the earlier head. I have a set of British SU's not sure what they came off were on a 2.8L Z of mine but I'd say they need a rebuild really, I have the throttle shafts rebushed so they should be good but I'd take them apart and rebuild them if I was gonna use em' again. I was gonna practice my polishing skills on them and i'm not sure I'd be comftable selling them to you cause they were a bit of a pain to tune and not as good as the Z SU's made by Hitachi.

Yeah I understand your complaint my friend, I think you'd enjoy a article on Simon Degroots 240z turbo it mentions alot about it. I have a couple of articles I've been meaning to scan in for a user in this thread don't worry it's on the way just been really busy. I have alot planned this weekend indoor activity wise so I may get it done then. I might try post them up here so everyone can enjoy them also.:classic:

maybe something to do with a green Porsche???

Where did the picture of the women come from anyway there so gorgeous?

Yeah I'm wondering where they all are too??? We get the frequent members as well as the 1 or 2 post members which is a shame maybe some leave the Z scene altogether but at least it's good to know there's a large number of Z nuts out there. This is the best Z site on the net for sure.

My tie rods were of equal length although I did compare them with the originals when I took them out. Kept thinking they were longer but that was just the way it looked. Where did you get your tie rods from? Later 280zx ones are different I believe and most likely wouldn't fit.(not 100% on that though).

I hate to eat my own words but I guess Porsche's are good I did always want one as a kid. It's just the image that goes with it that puts me off and the price tag $$$. Can't agree with the green but they look great in silver and red. Don't worry Alfa I get the point .

I often find the answer is the most obvious that I haven't even considered, can't give you an explanation myself just felt someone should reply to you and feel pity for ya . Could the washers be helping the contact in anyway?

I've been go karting down at the indoor setup here in Port Melbourne there's another near southland I like the look of. One thing I remember is how much it hurts when your friend hits you hard from behind ouch. I was the best out of my friends(yeah i am showing off). I had heaps of fun used to take it really serious too . One thign I remember is the pain my hands were in afterwards they cramped right up from grabbing the steering wheel really hard and those tight corners. it's also funny how I noticed the grip on my tyres was alot worse after alot of laps. That was my only complaint , some karts were better than others I remember one had awful steering and I hit a wall trying to hard turn to one side. I guess when it's like that you can't complain they need to make $$$ to survive , from what you've told us sounds alot more pro. Keep it up .

Now why is it most people you talk to say not to rebuild a gbox or diff? They say there complex etc but I've always thought how so? I guess it's something I should learn especially if I ever plan on racing Z's at a later stage.

You have a good point there Alan, in many ways you are right I judge a porsche on it's "image factor" that you see too many yuppies driving these days. I tend to feel most buy these cars for their wow factor not the driving sensation. I've always felt Z enthusiasts are more the "drive for the pleasure of driving" type. Personally I still prefer the Z's looks but do admit the earlier 911's are a nice car. A friend and I always like well looked after early examples I think it was the late 70's early 80's models that have put me off. I suppose the Z appeals to me because it's everything I've wanted as a kid growing up, I always loved porsches but being young and still studying could never afford a 911. The Z has given me everything I could have asked for from a car and for that I am entirely grateful. You may be right we may be comparing apples and oranges here but I can almost guarantee that the 911 in that picture would probably be worth twice as much as the Z and for what reason I'm not so sure? Still I'm glad that you've given me another perspective to consider.

Hey Rick I wasn't actually refering to the 260z 2+2 but bear with me here. I like the 240z over the 260z 2 seater mainly just because I'm more partial to the rear lights, the 240z dash, some of the badging and the steering wheel and ever so slightly lighter Very minor differences but to me I just prefer the early of the Z cars. Don't get me wrong I still really like alot of the 260z 2 seaters by all means and I am partial to the 2+2's slightly. I'm currently looking for a 2+2 for a friend but most examples have been poor and made me realise the 2 seater is just a better car in so many ways. Don't feel any less towards your efforts on your 2 seater 260z that's just my 2 cents that I like 240z's more.:classic:

Hell I like it must say looks very tidy, personally I like the engine block blue. FWIW mine is red . hehehe but im not ashamed to open my bonnet even though it's been a while since I cleaned it.