Bambikiller240

They didn't use to be a "novelty" in the US, anyway. When they first were imported the early 70's they were an instant hit with the public. Demand outstripped supply for several years (70-72). Car Dealers could (and did) demand premiums over the factory prices. Additional equipment such as aluminum wheels, stripe kits, side mouldings, aftermarket A/C, etc were routinely added to the cars to further "pad" the retail prices. As for what makes the car special to me, it's bang for the buck, and styling; plain and simple. It's an easy and fun car to maintain, and/or mildly modify (I haven't tried a V8 conversion or Turbo swap so I cannot speak to that level of mod) and a very fun car to drive. Then of course, there is the body styling. A little bit of Ferrari Daytona, Jaguar E Type, and other classic styling bits all rolled into a package that to me can only be described as beautiful.

Hmm, Bicycle parking, Eh? I had a different toy in mind to park there. :tapemouth .............Oops, spilled my drink.

The perfect gift for the Wino who has everything

Gee, Thanks, Alfa. Turn the one with a Boyfriend over to me, whilst you go after the one LOOKING for a Boyfriend. Bonzer there mate! I think I've been Dudded!

Now it's my turn........ "Oooo another girl! I'm liking this..." Hey Alfa, I beat you to it!

OH, you devil!

Hmmm, Interesting how the subject's of people of throwing up on shoes, and Victor wearing a thong seem to come up in the same post. They just seem to go together. :tapemouth

Welcome to FANTASYLAND, Kelly! :stupid: ROFL :stupid:

Hi Dave: No, I haven't heard of GUDE, but I'm going to try a web search and see if anything comes up. EDIT www.gude.com Yeah, sometimes in rushing to lend a hand, people seem to mis-read the question being asked and end up giving an answer to a different question that wasn't asked. Carl

Well, he asked for advice on a BUILDER for a NA Engine (not on how to build one) putting out those HP numbers. I'm fairly certain that Tom (as a Mech Eng. Tech.) understands that HP costs $$$. Rebello (and Sunbelt Engines) do have the knowledge to get 300+ HP out of a NA L6. He may end up going Turbo, but that isn't the question he asked for advice on.

BANZAI MOTORWORKS sells VIN plates (and many repro Stickers etc found on S30 Z cars) for 240Z's, I don't know if they offer them for 260Z's

Your first post specified NATURALLY ASPIRATED, so I don't understand the Turbo suggestions. :stupid: REBELLO is the way to in CA

Just found out it was caught on Film (if you have a dial-up connection, it'll take a while to load and run)

Are you aware that he 240Z's had wiring built into the wiring loom for driving lights? Up front, near the horns, feel around on the wiring loom for a bulge near each horn. That is the connectors for driving lights. It has been folded back and wrapped in tape from the factory. ***Now I'm no electrical wiz, and I don't know what amperage you would draw with the lights you bought. Also, I don't remember where the other end of those wires ends up, so you'd have to look at a schematic and look around under the dash (probably). Anyway, just thought I mention this.

Hi Bruce: Without getting into a BASHING of the previous ZTherapy owner or his product; can you enlighten us on what changes have been made to the SU's currently being sold by your company to make them better than before? BTW, Were you at the MSA show in 2002? If so, I may have met you on the bus tour to the Nissan Museum. Regards, Carl

Here's a copy of an email posting to the IZCC Mail List from the Crew Chief for Chet Wittel Racing, who won 2 SCCA ITS National Championships in a 240Z. Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 13:11:51 -0600 Subject: <L6> Exhaust advice and muffler reccomendation needed I'd stick to a Dynomax Super Turbo. Much less obnoxious sounding than a Flowmaster. I think the P/N is 17723 for the 2.5 diameter in/out, you're on your own for stock pipe size. Only loses 1hp at the wheels over a straight pipe in my tests. Keith Thomas Crew Chief Chet Wittel Racing

Finally! That Forum has needed a good cleaning for a LOOOOONG time. Thanks.

Having never done this, I'm probably not the best one to answer, but...........my understanding is that the strut housing needs to be sectioned (shortened) and the coil-over spring perch must be welded onto the housing. 2ManyZs, you can chime in anytime as I'm sure you know more about this than I do

Yeah, Alfa; I'm not sure what the deal is either. It never bothered me. It is bigger than the ones they use in cars now, but back in the late 60's and early 70's when these cars were produced, "micro-electronics weren't all that "micro" and were much more expensive to produce.

Sorry, No Picture, but he's refering to the switch assembly that turns on the parking and headlights on a 240Z. It is sort of "bulbous" at the end on a narrow "stem" from the steering collumn. Thus "potato on a stick":stupid:

If you mean the type shown in the picture I posted, Yes. That pic came from ground control. If you mean the 260/280 type mounting to the cross-member, I don't know. But I'm sure if you send an email to them (check their website for "How to Contact Us") they will respond with an answer. Good Luck in your search!

It could be, but I am not sure, as I've stuck to 240Z's and really haven't ever been under a 260/280Z since the late 70's. The "other" after market type that I was mentioning simply bolt through the floor pan and do not use the cross-member that you are refering to (I now understand which one you mean). When this style of bar is used (through the floor, not on the cross-member), you have to use huge washers to back it up or the bolts will rip holes in the sheet metal floorpan.

Here's the Pic from Ground control with the brackets I was referring to. They replace the stock ones on either side of the Diff. The rear part of the A-arms mount to them.

In the 3 240Z's that I've owned, there has not been any brackets to allow for installation of a Rear Sway bar. I've had a 71, 72, and 73 model Z. The picture that I have is from Grond Control www.ground-control.com but I *think* that Suspension Techniques also sells a rear bar that mounts from the rear, but would also come with mounting plates to replace the rear suspension mounts. I'm not clear on what cross member you are refering to.

On US Spec 240Z's there was no rear sway bar available. The lower A-Arms do have places for the end links of a sway bar to mount. As for mounting sway bar, there are two styles available from after market sources. One requires drilling holes in the chassis just behind the seats to mount it. The other uses brackets that replace the rear Inner suspension mount plates with ones that have a provision to attach the sway bar. Many people prefer the latter design to avoid drilling holes into the chassis. I have a picture at home that I will up load later today which shows that style of kit.