Bambikiller240

Like most things in life, it's just a personal preference based on many factors. Random thoughts: Some folks like the challenge of redesigning a car. Making big horsepower in an normally aspirated L6 (Datsun/Nissan) engine can get pricey compared to the cost of similar HP out of a V8. Weight distribution doesn't have to get messed up if one chooses the right V8 and the installation is done with an eye towards that (see Jagsthatrun's books, or talk to the HybridZ guys for more on that). Well built L6 engines routinely last for over 200,000 miles.

$2.83 ?!?!?!?! They aren't using sand for lube, in my book that constitutes using GRAVEL on you So Cal guys. But, Hey; at least the Oil Companies aren't OVER CHARGING us for gasoline!:stupid:

Your car should have the Thermostat installed. The engine was designed to operate at a constant temperature and this cannot be acheieved with it missing. First in your post you say the engine was overheating, then you describe the needle position as "a fourth of an inch before the middle of the gauge" which in a 240Z (and probably in a 280Z) is nowhere near "overheating", you need to clarify what is going on. Gauges are notoriously inaccurate and readings at "a fourth of an inch before the middle of the gauge" will vary from car to car. You need to buy a candy or cooking Thermometer which you can place in the radiator and observe it's readings as to when (what temperature) the thermostat opens, so you can tell if it is operating correctly and opening at the correct temperature. Also you can then compare it's reading to the position of the needle of your car's Temperature guage. All of this is done while the car is standing still at idle (not driving it). Either way, your engine needs the Thermostat installed in order to operate correctly. If it is overheating with a properly functioning Thermostat installed, you have other problems to deal with, and removing the T-Stat will not remedy them. Even if you back flushed the radiator it could still be plugged with crap, you could have a radiator hose that is collapsing while you drive and stopping the flow of coolant throught the system, you could have a bad radiator cap that doesn't seal properly or hold/maintain proper pressure, you could have a a failing water pump, or you could have a head gasket leak,

here in CA, you can't get 92. 91 is all we can get and today it hit $2.45 9/10 for a gallon. That is up 12 cents from yesterday. They are predicting $3/gal by July.

That would depend on several things, including: How well it was done What the buyer of the car is looking for. (i.e. a100% stock restoration, or daily driver, etc) [/list=1]

I would reccommend that you check out www.HybridZ.org The vast majority of us on this website stick to stock, or updated Nissan powerplants. HybridZ is populated by people who do many radical things to Z cars. You'll find TONS more info and people who can guide you from personal experience on just about any type of V8 transplant you might dream of.

Try a Google search on "Rolling Fenders". You'll find lots of discussion of different methods and the drawbacks of each.

In case you go looking in Junk Yards, some of the brake, clutch, fuel piping is year specific so be careful what you look at or buy. If you have the Parts Microfiche CD, you might want to check to see which months of manufacture will fit your car.

Just means the person who repaired it wasn't savvy enough, or didn't care enough to use the proper (year specific) part in the repair. When repairing a collectable car, it should be apparent that using the correct parts is important if value, and originality is to be maintained People who know, know People who don't care, don't care It's the sellers problem, and he shouldn't whine because people can tell correct repairs from incorrect repairs. From the description of the parts he has, and the engine he planned to install, I doubt the seller cared at all what he bought.

I have no clue as to which car you are talking about. There are several places that you can send your busted lines to, and they can manufacture replacement pieces using your old parts as a pattern. www.classictube.com www.inlinetube.com

CA is a 7 letter state also. I corrected my post. Had too many S's the first time around.:stupid: It never would have been approved by DMV anyway.

No, I wasn't kidding at all. If you paid an entry fee, most car shows assign you a number for the purposes of tallying votes, etc. Should (if I understand the process) be easy as pie to figure out which car belongs to who.

Good Deal, Congradulations! Too bad they didn't (or did they?) contact you and acknowledge their use of your car for their commercial purposes with a gift certificate, or T-Shirt, or free entry to next years show..... or something.

At todays' currency exchange rate: 55,000 Japan Yen = 505.826 US Dollars

At this price, that first rock chip would hurt like a steel-toe'd kick in the NUTZ!:sick: :sick:

So you'll have a few pictures of the completed project posted here by August 01, 2004? Cool! Looking forward to seeing them. What color will the car be painted?

To avoid the issues with a Silver emblem (discussed in prior posts) I was wondering if using Stainless Steel for an emblem might be an alternative?

I used to tell my (ex)wife that I was going to get HOTPUSZ as the plate on the first Z I tricked out :stupid: Figured that might keep her from wanting to drive it all the time! guess I'd better go back to bed.........

Craig really did me a big favor, that is for sure. I can't wait to take the car out for a long drive. It's been a looooong time! I need to get one last piece of the puzzle completed before going on a run with you guys, and that is to get a hood on the car. I'd be totally paranoid to park the car and leave it anywhere with all her goodies hanging out unprotected. (Carbs are just 8 nuts away from eBay if you know what I mean.) If I can get the hood on and aligned I'm up for it. If not, I will be ready for the next one for sure. Timing is going to be the key, as I may end up on a road trip to deliver a 300ZX-TT across country for a mail list member sometime in the next few weeks.

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Just wanted to say THANK YOU to Craig for stopping by this afternoon and doing me the huge favor of settig up my new (been sitting in my parts bin for over 2 years) ZTherapy carbs. The major flat spot at 4000 RPM that I've been experiencing since my engine rebuild has been eliminated with the installation and set up of the shiney new carbs. A little more tweaking on the ignition timing, and clutch adjustment and I'll be jamming. Thanks again Craig for helping me so much. If I can return the favor in any way, just let me know. I wish we could have chatted more. Never did get to check out under your hood. Carl

This could indicate a Timing Cover gasket problem or a hole/crack in the Timing cover itself.

Hey Robert: Here is a picture of a distributor with the adjustment points indicated. The adjustment point that most folks use is the one between the distributor and the distributo mounting plate. (the slot shown in the attachment) There is another point on the distributor body that can gain you more adjustment at the slot. If I'm not explaining this in a way that makes sense, PM to me with any questions and we can take it from there. The main thing is to be able to get the timing where it needs to be no matter where you have to put the Dist/Oil Pump Driveshaft to get it. It's just nicer to be able to have a range of adjustment and everything else set normally. Minimizes the chances for later errors to be made.

Not all radiators are built of the same quality and thickness of materials. Any warranty is only as good as your ability to reach out to the seller, and his willingness to accomdate your situation. I've never bought a radiator from MSA, or the eBay seller. I prefer to have my radiators re-cored locally by people I know and can find when I need them. I have generally paid almost double what the eBay guy is charging and have been very satisfied with the transactions, Just a couple of things to think about.