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Tony D Thats great info. I had absolutely no clue Mikuni had been in Nissan's Plan as a OEM performance option for the Z. I knew they were a large in the Toyota world. I also have realized how impressive the 40mm Mikuni are. Everyone talks so highly about them, the best all around carb. I had also found out that the Japanese used the triple 40mm and 44mm setups for years on their Z race cars and had great success with them. Maybe a better option would be to just do the triples for now. Take some time to get use to the significant hp increase and go play at the local auto-x and track weekends this summer. And this winter look into suspension and brakes. So maybe this post wont get to be that post with tons of info and options for different cam as I had such high hopes, lol. Tony D and Leon I appreciate all the info. It has been extremely helpful in deciding the best route for what I want.

3k to 6.5k is a great range. If remember correctly that is the same range as the Stage III I talked in my original post. From what I was reading, having a mid CAM didn't really change the street-able. To be honest that is one of the main reasons I am even considering it. At the time I have no personal experience and I'm relaying purely on others opinions and experience. If you were to do a mid CAM that had the same power band as your current setup, you would still get a overall power gain. Which would still be very beneficial for auto-xs. Not knowing any HP numbers associated with a triple carb and/or mid CAM , I can't image gaining crazy, car alternating HP just from the mid CAM. And for me also wanting to do track weekend, a little more power over the full band couldn't hurt. But I completely understand from your point of view, your wants/needs wont justify to need to upgrade your CAM. On a completely different note, I am interested in what modifications you have and plan on making towards your suspension for a auto-x setup. Would you mind sending me a PM so we could talk about and I didn't want to mix suspension talk into this post.

Leon, you do make a good point has far class for auto-x. I didn't even consider that. But at the same time I don't see myself going to enough auto-xs to really have to worry about being super competitive. I see myself just going out to have fun and whatever class I fall into, I fall into. I don't want the auto-x classes to determine what modifications I can make. With your setup, do you feel any power fall off up top, if so where does it start. Or does it just continue to pull more and more until you shift?

Hey all, First I just wanted to say I’m new but stoked to be part of the Z community. I bought my baby a few months ago. I'm not going to lie; she is and will be for the most part a garage queen. She will only see those prefect weather days for cruises and car shows. In the future I plan to get her into some auto-crossing and track weekend events. Ok, sorry back to the point of the post. I have come into having all the main parts needed for a triple carb setup. I have 3 Mikuni PHH 40mm and Mikuni manifold, all still need to be cleaned and rebuilt. As I'm sure I'm on the younger age side of the community this is my first carbureted car. So right now I am having a huge learning curve. In reading and doing some research I have found on multiple forums people saying in order to take the most advantage of the air flow at the top end of the triple setup to add a mild/performance CAM. All the info I have read makes complete sense and I agree with. Where I'm having some issues is finding info on CAM's that others have used with triple setups. An option I found was a Performance CAM kit (I was thinking Stage III maybe IV) from thezstore website. An really the only other option I have read about is to modified a stock or Japanese made CAM, not really a 100% sure if I have that correct. I am hoping to tap into your guy’s knowledge and see if you guys could help me increase my knowledge and maybecome up with setup that will fit my wants. My wants: 80% street driving/cruising 20% auto-cross and track weekends. I want a setup that is very street-able. I realize with most performance CAM's comes a rougher idle. The more extreme CAM, the rougher the idle will become. I am ok with a mildly rough idle, I'm not looking for extremely anything. As far as HP, I don't really have a set number I want to reach. I just want it to feel alive and be extremely fun to drive. At this point I am still in the research stage; I was thinking about doing everything sometime forwards the end of fall into winter. Any info/experience/recommendation/things to look into you guys could provide would be greatly appreciate. If I have left off any info you need let me know and I can provide. My hope in the end is to have a post that with tons (won’t say all) of info about different CAM options and to have the setups/members experience/recommendation for each.

Kali, Thanks, the color is 05 Infinity G35 Red. Funny you ask about the seats. The previous owner took pics and documents of just about everything. I went back looking for his info on the seats b/c the driver side started to get a crack and he didn't have any info on them. So I even give him a call to see if he could remember anything or still had the info. He wasn't sure why it wasn't in there nor could him remember an specific info about them. All he could remember was he did a ton research and test fitting to make sure he could fit and sit comfortable. He is taller, like 6'3". Sorry to make what should have been a short answer, extremely long. The short answer, I have no clue, lol. They are a leather like material that seems to crack pretty easy with very little use. Granite, I do fit very comfortably in the car(6'2"). I'm not sure I would recommend them to anyone b/c of the build quality.

Here's my baby. Finally got some pics I was happy with I'm also starting my research process for a triple carb. setup. From the little research I have done so far I think I will add a CAM upgrade to this process to take advantage of the top end power of the triple setup. I currently have 3 PHH40 Mikuni's and the Mikuni manifold that still need to be cleaned up and rebuilt. She is a 71 I've had her for a few months now. Previous owner (Employee at the Nissan Factory) fully stored her 3-4 years ago, less then 5,000 miles since the restoration. Just about 100% stock. Stock 4 speed. Stock SU's that still need a tune up. I could go on for hrs but I hold myself back and just get to the good stuff, the pics Let me know what you guys think and even advise on the triple carb/cam upgrade. (My buddies 73 Celica in the back, makes mine look like she is setup for a rally event, lol)

The rear control is messed up but he has a replacement one that comes with the car.

The guy has changed the price on the listing for me. I would pay $2500.

Hi all, I am hoping for some help or if anyone knows any information about this 240z for sale on eBay. http://my.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbay&gbh=1 (he has changed the price right now for me to stop it from selling till I give him a answer) The car is in CA right now and I may in Virginia. I was wondering if anyone has seen this car before. From the eBay listing it looks like it is really good condition, need a little bit of work but I am not planning on a full restoration. I am going to make it a track car, different motor, trans, etc. From the listing the car is currently in Orange, Ca. Also anyone have any advise or questions I should ask him.

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Thanks, I am going to pass on the 280z for now, I appreciate the offer thou. Hopefully, in the near future I will have found one and be looking to meet other local Z enthusiasts.

Hello all, I am new to the forum. I have been doing a lot of reading and learning. I am looking for a 71-73 240z. My plan for the car to is be a weekend driver/track car. I am good working on mechanical stuff but have had little to no experience welding and major body work, so I am looking for a car with as little rust as possible. I do understand it is 30+ year old car and all will have a little rust. I have plans to put RB26 motor into it but that will be down the road. So I am looking for a car in running condition but not one with a ton of work done to the motor. I live in Virginia Beach, Va. So cars on the west coast are prob out based on my budget. I am looking to spend $3000 to $3500. From the my research, I believe that should be possible. This will be my first weekender/track car. I am not one of those people that once the car is the way I want then I sell it. I plan on having this car for a long time. If any addition information is needed let me know. Thanks, Kyle