240ZX

Did anyone happen to see the special on the SPEED channel about the new Shelby GR? Wow!!! All I will say is, that is what the 350Z should have looked like. Much much better looking than the current high performance toad.

It's good to hear another Z is on the road!!! Enjoy, and we're always glad to answer questions. I feel the same about the available information from everyone here when I went through my Z. Have fun!!!

Justin, I feel for you! I had a similar problem when I was going through my 240. Now I'm not suggesting this is your problem, but my problem turned out to be a worn out centrifical advance mechanism in the distributor. It would run like crap and hardly idle. Once above 3000 rpm it ran perfectly. The strange thing about the whole deal was that I went through three distributors and all three exhibited the same problem. Finally purchased a Mallory Unilite distributor and all has been well since installing it. Hope your problem gets resolved soon....good luck buddy!

Billy, go to the transporter and enter "Destination SoCal". By the way, bring a Z car. I'm part of the over 50 crowd and life just keeps gettin better! Also, if thats your sister in your avatar, I need to meet her!!!!

Holy crud.......I thought jszarecki meant the boot had an "L" shape to it!!! I quess I'm getting old. It's funny the names people give to certain products. One of my favorites is.....BLING BLING. Sounds like something from the RAP culture. So, what else is new? Has anyone else noticed the over used word "like" with the youger generation? Everything is like this or like that. I sometimes question young folks (just to get a rise), when they say "like"......OK, it may be like (what ever it is in discussion), but what is it actually. Could you please be a little more specific.....thank you. I quess it's a generation gap thing!

Thanks for the correction Chris....no harm, no foul !!!

Well Victor, we'll see how many interested parties respond. It would be a fun deal for sure. Glad you got home in one piece. Tom

In addition to the above mentioned items you may consider syncronizing the SUs. You may also have some old fuel and or water in the tank.

I believe the 3-2-1 set-up provides a little better low end power as the 6-1 in better in the high rpm range. If I understand it correctly, the 3-2-1 provides a better scavanging effect in lower rpm range. But hey, what do I know! I went with the 3-2-1 ceramic coated animals and the 2.5" exhaust (MSA Super Turbo set-up). Not to loud, but that always subjective, but you will experience a little resonance around 2000 to 2500 rpm. It's only an issue if you stay in that rpm range, not noticable passing through it. What ever one you choose, spend the extra $$$ for the ceramic coating.....it will reduce the radiated heat produced by the headers, keeping the under hood temp down. Plus, by keeping the heat in the exhaust gases it provdes better flow and scavanging. Basically, the higher the exhaust gases stay in the headers the faster the it will flow.

Victor Laury stopped by my house Sunday to deliver a case of Pacifico beer in trade for my 1970 4 speed tranny. He shows up in his Z and the first thing I notice are his new wheels. They look great Victor!!! We had some good conversation and of course alot of Z stuff was talked about, especially how great this site is and how we have some incredibly informed people here. Anyway, Victor asked if there were some good roads to play on while he headed home to LA.....I of course provide him with some input. So, about 20 minutes after he left my house, I get a call from Victor and he's all excited about the route I mentioned. He then tells me about a 10mph lefthand corner he encountered and says...wow, it does really mean 10mph!!!! I know the corner and it is definitely a slow corner......if you exit the pavement here you will wind up in a lemon orchard. It was great meeting Victor in person, a good guy, and sharing Z stories. Had fun Victor and thanks again for the Pacifico beer! Maybe I'll take you up on your suggestion about putting together a Z run here in Ventura County....lots of fun twisty roads and great places to eat. Anyone interested please comment to this post. If enough interest is generated, I'll make it happen! :classic:

Allan, Chris is correct! A crank scraper does nothing more than basically wipe away the oil accumulated on the end of the crank throw, reducing rotational mass and freeing up a little HP.

I'm no expert, but if you want to sleep well at night I recommend going with the OEM rockers, new springs, and lash pads. While you're at it, what condition is your timing chain?

Alan, I figured it would just be a matter of time before you read this post and set us all straight on the badging issue. You're terriffic....thanks!

Steve, I think if you do a little searching you will find pictures that show the badging on the 260Z. I don't think any of the U.S. issue Z cars were badged with Failady badging!

zhead240, It seems to me that your buddies heated garage will pretty much protect your car. You have to ask yourself, how long will it be sitting? 6 months maximum, maybe less! Maybe some fuel stablizer (or drain the tank) and tending the battery should cover it. Or, you might consider moving to sunny southern California. It's a damn nice place to live.....wouldn't you agree Chino 240Z?

I feel for you buddy! We've all been through the same crap, one time or another. Just be patient, get the right stuff and forget about ever dealing with VB again. There are many other reliable outlets for parts. You might try Courtesy Nissan in Texas. Never had a issue with them. It's all about customer service...or should be. I mean.....you get pretty good service at McDonalds, with 16 year old kids!!! Get a clue suppliers!!!(By the way, I don't actually go to McDonalds). Good luck and keep your cool.

You can try the "Jim Cook Racing" website. He's the only guy I've even seen advertise a blower set-up for the Z. Last I remember, they were in the ballpark of $3000.00