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Thanks for the insight guys. As mentioned before, I not looking to make a HOT ROD nor a race car. I just want to improve what is on there and possibly beat the occational 911 on the road. I think I am going to go with a 280zx engine and possibly upgrade the intake also to accomedate the new head and to improve HP. Any idea what type of HP I could expect from stock 280zx motor using '70 240z stock carbs. I will probably be running headers also. Mark

Thanks for the response but I am not sure why you say I would need to modify the drive line. If I am only changing the block and head, and they are almost identical to the 240, why would I need to modify the diff? Mark

Thanks for all the great advise. I have checked out the Z Garage and you are right there is a lot of good info. I was planning on purchasing a motor stand for this job. Any advise on that? Mark

Thanks for the reply. I did a little research and found that ATK headquarters is only 30 minutes from my house in Danville, CA. I think what I am going to do is buy a remaned 280 engine and install myself.Probably save a couple of grand. what year would you recommed or a particular head? Looking for compatiblility with the rest of the mtor I have with my stock '70z. I am not trying to build a race car, just a high performance, improved version, street drivable classic. Thanks Mark

I just purchased my 2nd 70 Z (first was stolen). The car I bought has a clean engine but it feels a little tired and there is a small engine leak. I have decided to get the engine rebuilt as part of the restoration project. I called Zdoctor here in the bay area and they suggested installing a factory rebuilt 280zx motor as opposed to rebuilding the original 240z engine. Cost is about the same $5500. Does any one have any opinions on this. Does this price seem reasonable for a complete block and head. I unfortunately have no experience in this area. If anyone can recommend another shop in the bay area that would be great too. Mark

I have a 1970 240z that I am restoring and improving. I want to improve handling before working on engine. I have purchased so far Eibach lowering springs, rear strut bar and front and rear sway bars. I am now shopping around for performance shocks. I have been looking at Tokico, KYB, Koni etc. I am probably going to stay away from adjustables becuase of the expense. Can anyone give me their opinion or their feed back of what they have found to be the best for this combination. Car is for fun, not daily driver. Mark

Hi, I just purchase a nice 1970 240z and live in Antioch. I plan on restoring and improving. Send me an email if you would like to discuss. digital07@attbi.com Mark

thanks for the response. I'll give that a try. I was trying to remove the radio/heater center panel last night but could not get off. I removed all of the heater switches, the maplight and radio but there was something holding it in. Any ideas on how to put that panel off?

Cliff thanks for the reply. I think I know whats wrong with the switch. When feeling around there is a wire that is disconnected. Looking at my repair manual it has two wires, one that controls the dimmer and the other that makes it brighter. I think if I can get back there I can just reconnect the wire. Problem is getting back there. How hard was it to remove the seat. Did you have to go under the chasis?

I tried pulling the lumination switch last night but couldnt get to it.Feeling around it looks like one of the two wires has disconnected. Any idea how i can remove this switch. Do I need to pull the dash off?

Thanks for the great advice. I will try to pull the switch tonight and see what it does. Talk to ya soon

I tried the dash light knob and it doesnt adjust the lighting at all. Is it possible I have a faulty dimmer switch??

Daniel, do you think that if they are very dim to the point they are almost dark that it could need a new voltage switch or possibly somethink else. Mark

Thanks for the reply. I sure would like to hear what you found. Mark

I am kind of doubting it would be the bulbs because all of the guages are reacting that way. It seems its comming from the electrical sourc. Any thoughts??

I just purchase a 1970 240z that is in overall very good shape. I noticed that the dash light is very dim. when I put on the gas it gets a little brighter but no where it should be. Could this be the coil or voltage switch???