240ZX

Hey Chris, My N42 has a mechanical fuel pump mounting boss. I wasn't aware that some L28's do not accommodate a mechanical fuel pump. Good info!

Are you getting married? Forget about the Z!!!! Just kidding. The L28, generally speaking, is the same as the L24 and will drop right in, just like the L24. Re: SU's....use the intakes and SU's from your L24, it's a common swap. Now as far as what you sould replace while the engine is out..........that depends upon how much you want to do, how much time you have, and how much you want to SPEND!!!! IMHO, considering your situation, stuff the L28 in and get it back on the road. When you have the time and inclination, do research on the subject. With access to the internet, you can get answers to any question about the Z cars you need answered. So, get married and worry about the Z car when the smoke clears. :tapemouth

It's a free country, do as you like. Most members here, I believe, are stedfast owners of original stock or slightly modified 6 cylinder Z cars. That's the reason we participate on this site. However, there is a site called Hybridz that focuses on Z cars with V8's and other transplanted engines. That's OK too if that's what you desire. Persuing input, regarding a V8 transplant in a Z car, on this site is going to get you alot of, well shall I say, interesting or otherwise different opinions. Trust me on this one!!! Anyway, if I may impose, do some homework (research) on the Z car before you jump off the deep end, for you never know now deep the water is until you look. As an owner of a 1970 240Z for 21 years, I can tell you these cars are a total hoot! And that's putting it mildly. Good luck with your adventure............

Ok, so what do you get when you mix together a Crossfire, VW beetle, Audi TT, and a pipe dream....add in good handling and performance??? :stupid: :stupid: You quessed it...........A 350Z

Ceaih, Ok, here's some serious critiques/comments..............Can you say, "This is a Z car site, this is a Z car site, this is a Z car site........... Honestly, I rather doubt that the Z car ever crossed Daimler/Chrysler's mind! The only similarity these two cars share is they both have four wheels. You should seriously consider not smoking that stuff anymore, as you may start thinking that John Kerry would be a good president too! NOT!!! Sorry for the political stuff, but I couldn't resist.

Z-ya, No I don't mind you asking my waiste size. 33" to 34". At 38" the Sparco Sprint seats might be a bit snug. However, Corbueo (spelled wrong, I know) has a similar seat with more width. I sat in one and it was a bit to loose for my butt. I might add that, If you guys are looking for a seat that is easy to get in and out of, you will likely be unhappy with these seats. But if you want a seat that really holds you in place, these seats are great as well as comfortable.

If my 240Z was a woman..............let's put it this way, there would be a plentiful supply of new series 1 Z cars available in about 9 months!!!

What have you been smokin' ???

Where do I like to drive my Z??? On pavement of course.........but seriously, I reside in SoCal, Ventura County. I love this area! Ventura County has some pretty nice back roads with good backtop, plenty of corners to be carved, not much traffic, and not too many CHP's (don't forget to take the radar detector anyway). Typically, Saturday mornings and or Sunday afternoons seem to scratch my itch. I have my designated routes for play time but on occation I like to take runs up the coast past Santa Barbara and usually further. The farther north you go, the better it gets! Have you ever noticed that you always seem to get stuck behind all the slowest drivers in the world when you're out in your Z car? I wonder what that's all about.........I wonder!!? Now if only there were a few more Z's in my local area, to do a little spirited driving as a group, it could result in a heck of a good time! But as Symon says it doesn't realy matter as long as you are driving your Z!!! When asked by my friends about the experience of driving my Z, I always tell them....."It's so much fun to drive, it should be considered illegal!" (Well, I quess alot of the times it is!!!) Just gotta love these cars.

Just a technical tidbit............Scientifically speaking, the term decelerartion is not used! It's actually negative acceleration, the opposite of positive acceleration!!! Acceleration is defined as the rate of change in the velocity of a moving body. Everyone wanted to hear that one.......right!! :nervous:

waynekarnes, Please help us understand your explaination! You say the "residual valve" retains a bit of pressure on the rear brake wheel cylinders (rwc) means, rear brake cylinders don't require a large amount of pressure to engage (kinda like a booster). If the residual valve retains a bit of pressure on the rear brake wheel cylinders, then surely you would have rear brakes that constantly drag. I don't think so! And if the rear brake don't require a large amount of pressure, then why would you use a device kinda like a booster? I'm not implicating that you do not understand the workings of the unit, just your explaination of it is in question. Wouldn't it be safe to say that the residual valve is nothing more than a reducing valve, decreasing the amount of pressure to the rear wheel? So, in reality the "residual valve" proportions the the pressure between the front and rear wheels, even though the residual valve is not manually adjustable, but a fixed setting. What-da-ya-think?