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Just realized my predictive text made me sound like a grammatical idiot, my apologies!

Just a thought, maybe the car runs with starting fluid because the fuel injectors are being told to shut off. Mine did this when the fuel injection ecu went bad, it happened suddenly, and soon as I plugged in one of my buddies ecu's she purred like a kitten again. Just take 30 seconds to check if you know someone with a running Z to swap with real quick.

I had the same thing happen to mine once, turned out to be the cylinder head temp sensor on the front by the distributor. Nissan doesn't sell the correct one anymore, but we did a bunch of cross referencing at an old school parts house, and wound up finding one for a toyota pickup that fit and worked perfectly. Basically when that thing conks out it makes the fuel injection dump heavily so you get black smoke on acceleration, and finally clog up your plugs, and possibly washing the cyliders in the process. There's a procedure how to check the sensor in one of my old chilton manuals, which is in storage at the moment, but see if you can find it. Also another real quick easy check is to swap FI computers with someone real quick, altho in my experience, the car quits completely when those fail.

Hi, my name is Dawn, and I'm addicted to Z's.....I had 9 at one time, I'm on #18 right now, and Datsun #23.... now my husband's got me into Supras too...this is going to get pretty crazy

Dude, start with the tank, just had that issue with a ZX I inherited. Timing issues don't usually just happen all of a sudden, unless that line just fell off while you were driving. The whole car should probably be gently massaged before you expect too much from her. Check the resistance on all your plug wires, replace the plugs, etc...

Powerglide's right, sounds gunky, and all of my older Z's had the same issue, they all ran on the rich side. Once you have all the exhaust leaks covered, (don't forget to check the bend at the bottom of the downpipe!) and clean out the rings a little, make sure your gas mileage is right. It should be somewhere around 21-27 mpg depending on your driving. If it's noticably lower, that's a sure sign that one of the computer inputs to the fuel injection system has failed, and it's running default. Last one I had was the cylider head temp sensor, overnight I went from 23mpg to 14mpg. And no more running down to the corner market! Make the drive at least 5 miles to let the engine warm up and run in closed loop mode every time you drive it, that'll help with the build up of crap from the rich fuel system. That fuel injection bible really is helpful if you don't know EFI.

Unfortunately, I'm touring the beautiful country of Iraq right now, otherwise I would already have asked where and when I could pick you up. Sorry!! But once I'm back, if anyone needs any type of assistance in western Washington, don't hesitate to give me a shout! My email is listed ,and checked throughout the day.

Dude, wow. You know, next time, search the members on Hybridz for someone that lives in the area!! I live very close to there, have extra beds, a shop, and all the parts/tools you'd need! Always willing to help out a fellow Z chap!

I'm leaning toward the 1j at this point, simply because my hp goals are where yours are. I want to autocross, and have fun with it in the mountains. Keep it TT. The 91 supra is being stripped down for drag, so the 2j with a big single may be a better fit for that one. that's where my logic is right now anyhow...

Wow, let us know how that budget works for you. I have a 1jz, and a 2jz in my shop. I've got 7 months left in Iraq to decide which one to put in the Z... everytime I think i've made a choice, i change my mind for some reason. I guess that's a girl thing

Justin, you are crazy. I think I'm gonna sell my 2jz and get a 1jz instead, it'll better suit my wants. But when I get back from Iraq, i'm movin to portland, I gotta see this thing in person

132237. HP freaks, or driftmotion

wow, way cool! i've had a lot of z's, but never a 240. i'm putting a 2jz into my 76 280z right now. you know if i can get away with using the midsump pan too? not sure if it'll interfere with the steering rack. yours clears nicely

can i have the wiper/combo switch? i really need one, among other things, but that's a good start.

76 with a spun bearing, about to get a 2jz-gte (already in the shop!) she's #18 for me, i'm keepin this one, i swear.