Brad-ManQ45

ZX weighs less & more aerodynamic. With springs, shockds and bars will handle comparably & ride better. Turbo will steer nicely. Zx may have t-tops. Z looks better (I have both)

I have an '83ZXT that has bars, Eibach and Tokico illumina struts and it rides nicely and handles well now. Of course I have a '75 project car which will get a V8, but the springs Tokico Blue and struts on it made it ride much harsher that the ZXT...

I'd be interested...

I personally have always used Cibie headlights - with relays. Maximum brightness and control of beam. I have had no experience with Hella or others.

http://starquest.i-x.net/

http://starquest.i-x.net/cgi-bin/wwwthreads/wwwthreads.pl?action=list&Board=FS&page=2&view=collapsed&sb=5

I would llike to re-iterate my interest also. I don't think I would like an INTEGRATED dam, but a bolt-0n Urethane unit that would take the occasional curb hit. I never have liked all fiberglass cams since I had my Starion ESIR and my (ex) wife hit a curb/pothole with it. I want something that will flex and not destroy all the rest of the g-nose. Just something to think about.... Brad

Looks GREAT Mike! Wish I had that much room to "play" in!

T5's are 5 speed tranny's - no 4 speeds.

VERRRRY NICE!

Anyone have any suggestions on what to use/where to get good replacement material for the HVAC in our cars? I'm ready to replace the auto air (functioning) with the manual system in my ZXT and at the same time the wiring harness/analog dash conversion (speedo doesn't work but odometer does). I figure to do it right the first time and have no future issues..... TIA Brad

The stock 280ZXT has a fan in front of the condenser, so I would imagine you should have no problem...

I think almost everyone on this board who has put in relays would never go back. the headlights are always brighter, and you reduce the load through the switch, which is a major consideration. I would not use higher wattage bulbs without relays, but then again, I would have the relays put in anyway fo rthe above reason. I already have on my 280ZXT, and will on my '75 V8 project.

Thanks Scottie!

Congratulations! Don't you just love it when everything falls in place?

http://www.chevytalk.org/threads/ubbthreads.php

http://web.ctsolutions.com/zeddfind/ This is where I got mine, and Charlie is a great guy. MSA sells these as their premium Floor Pans. If you are going to do the subchassis connectors, don't bother getting the xtra bracing ($75 I think).

Thanks Grumpyvette! Finally found the information stated in an article due to your link. So that no one elese need look through it all for one piece of info: For Boosted applications, H-beam rods seem to be the way to go, it appears they can be a bit lighter than I-beam and still handle the larger low-rpm compressive loads, or the same weight and handle even more. For high rpm engines, either rod works, but once again, the h-beam will be a bit lighter. Thanks again Grumpyvette! Brad

'97 and up Q's had the 4.1L engine. '96 was the only year for no variable timing on the 4.5. The early engine had the most power, for they messed with the head and intake for emissions purposes later. The '90 is the only year for sodium-filled exhaust valves I believe.

Thanks for the info Grumpyvette... Now for a discourse on H vs. I beam configurations. Pro's Con's, which may be better for RPM's and which may be better for big boost turbocharged cars.... This is a discussion I've been waiting for! Brad

Makes sense. With 177K miles, I just assumed I should be rebuildinf the heads (new valve guides etc.). I guess I'll just bolt everything up and not worry if it blows though my attempts at tuning. Fortunately, HESCO is only ~1.5 hous away - I can always get them to tune it after I get a Nissan reman or do a rebuild...

Starting to think of the next step for the '83 ZXT, and the '75 V* isn't even started yet! If I'm only going for ~400HP, do I need to rebuild what I have (not daily driver), or can I just plu in a factory reman ($1400 from my dealership for a longblock w/'82 head)? Whenever I do this, will be installing intercooler and probably SDS/TEC system and refurbishing engine compartment from wear/tear/battery woes. Since the car isn't a daily driver, no worries on time, will my money be better spent rebuilding what I have w/good pistons/bolts/etc? Thanks, Brad

I'm 5'11 1/2" w/32" inseam. I just fit.

No overdrive on 280 ZXT's. Here is an article about putting the Mitsubishi Starion/Chrysler Conquest AT in the 280ZX... http://www.zcar.com/articles/twheel/4spdauto/

Schweeeeet!