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Do not forget that Smokey specifically said to use a Two Gear drive and areverse-rotation camshaft. AIR, he said the three and four gear drives have design deficiencies (in his opinion). That said, I believe I will wait for our resident guru - Grumpyvette - expound on his setup and insights further.....I LOVE gaining knowledge from people recognized (rightfully) as authorities. Brad

If you have the BW T5 5 Speed, you can get the right angle drive adapter from JTR that has a .66:1 reduction ratio and then set the Speedo to KPH and be reasonably close w/stock tires and maybe even spot on w/larger tires. The speedometer cable from the firewall to the speedo is the same on the ZX for analog or digital (I knw because i am converting my '83 from Digital to Analog and my Auto A/C to Manual when the weather warms). Have all the parts and even got the 130MPH speedo from a '79 to replace the 85MPS 82 cluster's speedo. I have already replaced the speed Sensor on the '79 w/the one from the '82. Z Barn supplied all parts for conversion - hey - it's still cheaper than trying to deal w/the A**holes at Z Car Atlanta....and Roger is deifinitely a good guy w/a lot of knowledge. BTW he can get molded carpet kits, not the custom cut stuff....

I too would be interested. Perhaps some Jag HID's? I personally would like to have a removeable airdam/splitter as an option. I personally didn't much care for the 'squared off' look of the grill opening on ShowCars' effort, and thought the air dam a bit overdone.... FWIW - I called MSA and they said they had only one kit and it is missing the hinges - and they wanted full price. I'd pay MSA's price for a GOOD kit from you John.

I have the S-3 Trim compressor and clipped stock turbine in the stock housing. Spools quicker/lower and much better top end...

Plastic/nylon fan same for all z's. Just had to replace mine when pump bearing went bad.

Not according to the parts man # Nissan. All pumps the same.

I would think that for the purpose of safety the rule was designed for, that in the case of the Jag and Vette, the halfshaft serves AS a control arm to locate the rear hub lose one and the wheel goes every which way. In the case of the Z - the strut serves as the other, and losing an axle (heaven forbid) would not affect the orientation of the wheel in any plane, so should be ok. Of course, they probably don't want us stomping all over their current patrons, so I wouldn't be surprised if they say no - in spite of logic.

I have an '83 ZXT w/177K on it. Had dealership replace Auto Climate control Head unit that they said was bad - probably wasn't but I had no place to troubleshoot tanything at the time. 134K replaced turbo w/water-cooled T3/T4. 3" exhaust. 140K Alternator - put in ForTaurus 130A for stereo I didn't have yet. Just put on new Nisan water pump ~$40. Will be replacing Digital Dash (speedo doesn't work but OD does) and at same time am swapping out auto climate control system. Mine still works even after an AC company hosed up the vac lines (thank god for my FSM!). I intend to rid myself of Nissan's worse ideas... I already have the wiring harness and Analog Dash kit. bought 120 MPH speedo and swapped out speed sensor. Waiting on Heater/AC stuff now... Oh well - It's still cold out so I'm buiding my basement HT....Eventually will build the rotisserie for my '75 project. Too many projects and not enough time.

closed chamber=better quench=less tendancy to detonate. I'd either mill the tops of pistons or get another set (JMHO).

Anyone got the part $ for the "small" Bosch? Didn't Bosch make the Turbo fuel pumps? Brad

'88's and '89's also had 16X8 on front and 16X9 on back as an option.

Sure you've got the right injectors? If you were running the SVO injectors I would expect you to be this rich all the time...

T3 automotive is the Infiniti specialist shop in the Atlanta area. They recommend the B&M Cooler pre-radiator, that way the cooler in the radiator has a chance to warm the T/O up before returning to the transmission. The way it is designed it doesn't cool as much when cooler temps are present. No moving parts. For the Atlanta area, they completely bypass the radiator T/O cooler entirely - it just doesn't get that cold that often here. They claim the T/O coolers add 1/2 to 3/4 more mileage to the tranny when associated with fluid replacement every 50K.

Good on Rob! I for one was a bit disappointed at your discovery, and am very glad Rob appears to be addressing the issues. Assuming he makes good on his product, I anticipate purchasing one also. I too, appreciate your acting as point-man in this endeavor....

I may be wrong BUT... I can't help but feel the reason for some pipes being longer in the first place is packaging consideration in the engine nacelle. If all pipes are the same length, then the pulses will arrive at the collector in the same order and spacing that they occurred. The difference in pipe lengths on the stated aircraft engine can conceiveably be tuned so that at one engine speed (cruise - where it spends th most time)the pulses arrive in the appropriate order and spacing. Be aware that spoolup is not an issue in aircraft applications. If you have a twin turbo setup, yes, you would want to have the two collectors get their pulses evenly, but on a single turbo with equal length primaries (not split turbine housing), they can't HELP but arrive in the proper order and spacing.

Okay guys - I've changed it to full size. I'll have to start reading about this web site stuff... Thanks for your patience w/me. Can anyone recommend a good package/packages for image editing and web site development. I'm not really into it, and don't want to put a great deal of effort into it. My only purpose for even putting up this site quickly was to share the knowledge... That said, I've just bought a digital camera and will taking pics of my project to aid in puttingit back together and hopefully be able to show off some of my work. I can assure you I am much better w/my hands than with websites...

I have an '83 ZXT with a decent system in it. Hafler Amp driving ADS speakers up front in custom enclosures in the doors. Simple Pioneer Coax's in the stock rear locations powered by a R/F Punch 45. These are only used for "fill" and are not played loud. Competition 12" Sub in 1.75 Cu. Ft. Box powered by bridged R/F Punch 100. Audio Control Equalizer/crossover working off the front channels. No, I don't go booming down the street, but it plays plenty loud and sweet in the car. Had top of the line Sony stuff - head unit and cd which both crapped out after 7 years and ~30K. Pioneer, here I come.

Right Click and Save Picture As xxxx. I didn't want to waste bandwidth for displaying the article. You can save it and then open it on your machine. If ya'll want I can increase the size so all you have to do is read...But the non-broadband people might take a while to load...

I have posted these on my website. Thanks Katman ITS Z-Car Roll Cage Article from Z-Car Magazine Don't expect anything fancy...Too many projects and not enough time. As soon as I have some pics of my car and stuff I'll post 'em on a more elaborate site. I kept them small for bandwidth reasons (I think), I can make them bigger, but if you right click and "Save Picture As" you will have it for posterity for viewing on your posteriors anytime from your own machine!. If I get enough calls for it I can display them large, but it takes longer to get to the page, and if people are just gonna copy them anyway, who cares? This is my first attempt, so be gentle...

I have posted these on my website. ITS Z-car Roll Cage Article from Z-Car Magazine Don't expect anything fancy...

I live in Marietta also, and am in the process of disassembling my ’75 in anticipation of putting in new floor pans and doing bodywork. I am 48 and feeling the need for some fun other than my ’83 turbo, so am going to stuff in a small block. I would like to have a rollcage and have researched all your posts, but have not been able to find anyone who has posted the article on an ITS rollcage, even though I know someone has offered. I would be willing to post this on a site that AT&T says I have coming as part of my broadband internet connection fees. I personally can’t wait to get started on this project, and wouldn’t mind chatting with you sometime. I’m sure you stay busy, so I won’t hold my breath. If you could recommend someone who can aid/design/install a good street-type cage – not pure ITS as I want passenger capability, I would certainly appreciate it. I don’t mind spending money, but I do mind wasting it. I tried using the email address here on HybridZ but it got returned -connection refused (after 83 hours). Thanks for your help Brad

lookin' good...

Six of one - half a dozen of the other

I boought the Husky frm Home-Depot - 7HP peak - 60 Gal. 240 volts. I just ran a circuit from my breaker box to it - no big deal. I have it in my basement, and have used PVC piping to both garage (upstairs) and workshop (basement). All piping flows downhill to the compressor. It was (relatively) easy to do with the manufactured trusses my floor supports are made of. I got lucky with the HVAC ducting not presenting a big problem. I put in a 30 amp circuit and have two outlets on it wired in parallel - one for the compressor in the basement and an outlet in the garage for my Millermatic 175 mig welder. I won't be welding and running the air compressor at the same time. The county electrical inspector just passed me. I could have done it without getting an electrical permit and having the inspection, but for legal and insurance reasons decided do spend the $30 bucks for the permit and verified w/an inspector what I wanted to do before buying anything. I also ran a 15 amp 120V circuit for the garage and another outlet in the furnace room. Pretty soon I'm not going to have any excuses for not working in the garage on my project!! If at all possible I would recommend getting a 240 Volt unit (vertical tank). BTW - the Husky is made by Campbell-Hausfeld and I could tell no difference (other than color) between them. Husky is about 20-30 bucks less, but every once in a while Home Depot has the no interest for one year deal on purchases over xxx $'s and that's when I bought mine. I have a Craftsman/Coleman/Porter Cable (they're all SOOHADOTO) oil-less unit that I intend to use only to supply extra air when painting to a hood/suit that I will fabricate (want to make sure I have enough volume). This thing is LOUD - don't get one. Whatever you get - 120 or 240 get a pump that uses oil - you'll be glad you did - quiet and longevity at a slightly higher price. JMHO

No answer for you, but I'd consider checking a Mustang or Chevy site - they have T5's too - and a lot more people tricking their machines...