Everything posted by madkaw
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Hitachi 280ZX Distributors
The ZX dizzies have plastic plates which can break and lock up because they won’t properly rotate - ie. the vacuum advance plate . With my build I ran without a vacuum advance because of my cam and just eliminated the vacuum assembly - worked fine . I just ran a high initial advance and it worked out alright . I would see if you can buy one remanded if it’s cheap enough and take the risk vs paying 400$ to buy and rebuild it . The 123 ignition looks pretty good at this point . Id run what you got . Clean up the advance assembly and make sure the vacuum advance works
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Bilstein shocks
And.... I talked to someone about rebuilding the Koni fronts and they said I would be money ahead replacing instead of rebuilding . So we are all back to a rear set of Bilsteins.
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Bilstein shocks
So basically everyone has rears
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Bilstein shocks
Well blow off the dust ?
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Bilstein shocks
Well- the fronts are Koni’s ! They are not as good of shape as the Bilsteins . I think both of my rear Bilsteins are okay - amazingly, since this car probably hasn’t been on a road in 20 years . The Koni’s are lifeless . Not sure if they can be rebuilt . Need to some research
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Bilstein shocks
I’d like to have a complete set to try on my z . I have the same springs already . I’m running KYB’s and have been happy with them . Not in the same league as Bilstein . Curious that it looks like that only the fronts are adjustable . I should get more pics today
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Bilstein shocks
I might be interested in them if my fronts look good . Someone should have a complete set ? - either you or me !
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Bilstein shocks
I believe I read a previous post you commented on these years ago. I have one that the shaft looks a little scratched, so not sure I can a complete set . I haven’t removed the front yet, but everything came apart easily. Like to run these but not sure without a complete set . Do you have the nuts also? I am going to test them based on the suggestions on the 2009 post . The car sat very square but it wasn’t drive- able at that time , so way to tell for sure . The fronts look adjustable with a smaller shaft. Did you have the fronts?
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Bilstein shocks
Someone can school me on these shocks ? This is one of the rear shocks from # 4858 . The shafts on the front are smaller . Are these the infamous p30 Bilsteins ?
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Anyone know what aftermarket Auxiliary Air Regulator Valves fit on a 280z?
Did you see my post?
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
I love doing fab work like this - good show
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Anyone know what aftermarket Auxiliary Air Regulator Valves fit on a 280z?
- 240z - fabbing new front rails
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wtb 81 82 or 83 maxima diesel
I have some rockers and some other stuff if you know anyone needs it . I’m ready to just give this stuff away because I want someone to use it .
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Thinking about installing an BMW M6 engine in my Z
Impressive work Chris ! A friend down the street owns a repair shop and had two of those motors sitting on stands . I keep drooling at those ITB’s and thinking .....
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Ceramic coated vs straight stainless for header and exhaust system
It would be a shame to cover up the natural SS, but the ceramic really does help with underhood temps
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Ceramic coated vs straight stainless for header and exhaust system
I do like that race sport header ! That’s a ceramic coat on the race sport ?
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Ceramic coated vs straight stainless for header and exhaust system
The ceramic coating works well - no doubt. I am still impressed after years how well the coating has held up and it helps beat the heat. I personally don’t like MSA as a business, but the header works . I’ve heard some issues with the flange and some folks were having issues with them sealing .
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Optimal performing exhaust for street
So your Fuji is like the GreddyTrust shape? Looks like an equal length but it’s not really . I’m looking at a used Greddy and looks identical but it’s blue :). Let me know if you decide to let yours go. I just want something that has side by side dual outlets . Currently have the MSA .
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LS1 Coil packs
I like Duffy’s set up for sure . His is prettier ! Heres the LS version - d-585 truck coils to be exact
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Rockets from Iran hitting US bases in Iraq now
It’s sad . Our troops don’t need another winless war.
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Duffy's 1/71 Series 1 240z build
I was too cheap since my guides were good. I imagine he waits to do the valve job after wards . He can get nice and tight on those seats and if the grinder skips or gets scratched the valve cutters will clean it up. I would also think he put the larger seats in and is blending before doing final valve job.
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L28+(maxima)47 build
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L28+(maxima)47 build
10.5:1 is what it was designed for with a 39cc head
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L28+(maxima)47 build