Collectindust240Z

My cam is a .300/295 from Delta. I'm also running 40mm Dellortos with 36mm venturis on a shaved p90 and flat top f54 block. Sounds nice and nasty, good throttle response, not at all unstreetable. Idles at 900rpm. I agree with Jon. He talked me into the bigger cam, I'm glad he did.http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/subewrc/Z%20stuff/?action=view&current=Zpics047.flv

Intake too. A couple little pops, but it's been sitting a while. Valves need adjusting too.http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/subewrc/Z%20stuff/?action=view&current=Zpics048.flv

That's the cheep-o MSA turbo exhaust, just as it came out of the box.

I ran 215/60R14 on ZX six spokes on my 240Z without any rubbing at all. Even lowered. If you think a 215 will hook up, you can forget that though. I could broil the hides at will in 1st and you'd have to be careful in 2nd, a quick stab of the gas in 2nd and you'd be sideways.

I put this motor together almost a year ago. A guy wanted to buy it, so I decided to start it, on fresh gas of course, I'm so glad the guy's wife wouldn't let him buy it!http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/subewrc/Z%20stuff/?action=view&current=Zpics047.flv

I can tell you, mine was damn near that nice when I bought it, but I was 20 and stupid, so I started modifying it. Now it's a piece of crap. But I still love it.

Don't sell it. If you're frustrated, just put it in storage until you're ready to work on it again. I almost sold mine last weekend, but the guy's wife said "NO". I think that was an omen. I parked mine 7 years ago and last year got a bug up my a$$ and built a new motor, p90, custom cam, Dellortos, the whole nine. Then I parked it again. I started it last weekend and that was all I needed to want to work on it again. Long story short...don't sell it!

I haven't been around in a while, where did you get them? I don't see them listed anywhere?

He already knows he has an f54. He wants to know if it has flat tops or dished pistons.

If I'm not mistaken, the NA- F54s had flat tops. Mine did. I think the turbo F54s had dished pistons. I could be wrong though.

Where can I get one of those TypeR mowers?!! That thing is bitchin!! Isn't photoshop grand? Maybe we can make a Mustang ride on.

Okay, as I said, it's been a while since I've been here and I was unaware of the sudden onslought of drop ins. I had a few too many last night and was a little irked to see my post that I corrected myself in the "tool shed". I understand why it was put there. Maybe i just get over sesitive after drinking too many girlie drinks. I don't care... they just taste so good

Hey all. I haven't been for a while as I've been working on my Pathfinder and been ignoring my Z. I don't want to start a fight, but has this site become unfriendly towards noobies of accidentaly stupid questions, or is it just me. We shouldn't forget where we all started. This is an awsome site and a wealth of information. I've owned my Z for over 10 years, but I always learn new things here. I don't think I've seen so many threads in the "tool shed" before. I know it's frustrating to answer the same questions over and over again, but we all weren't born as experts. I just think we should be a little more tolerant to noobies and the occasional dumb question. Just getting it off my chest. Thank you, I feel better now. Brian

I don't normally like black Zs, but that thing is beautiful

1971 240Z- HLS30-17955. It's been sitting for years, perodically sucking money out my pockets...still not done yet. Every so often I try to sell it, but nobody wants it...I guess I'll have to keep it. Maybe I'll finish it before I die.

You'd probably have to run steelies to get matching front & rear wheels or maybe you could get the axles redrilled by a machine shop.

You're right, they are 6 bolt hubs. Most guys are drag racing straight axle Zs, so why not just buy 6 bolt wheels? I don't know, I'm never going to do it, just thought it would be a neat idea.

yeah, I just bought a couple of Pathfinders, and the rear end looks promising for a variety of swaps. And they're dirt cheap too!

Has anyone here ever considered modifying a pathfinder rear end for a straight axle conversion? They have a 9.3 inch ring gear and are already set up for a 4/5 link. Just a random thought.

Sweet

Any fitment for someone who has no formal training in anything? I've been a glazier for last 10 years. Incurable car nut with at least average mechanical ability. Anything on the ground floor that pays more than 38K? I'm probably dreaming.

Your Z looks great. Stay away from body kits! I think the side skirts look awful. Just do an air dam or BRE Spook. I love the grey.

Actually there are starting to be a lot more parts available for the Caddies. And last time I checked they weigh less than a BB Chevy. The valve trains suck. I guess that's one of the biggest expenses, switching to shaft mount rockers. Anyway, I might just be talking out of my a**. No repacement for displacement!!

It was a few months ago that I got the quote, so my bad. I should have bought them back then. I decided to put the money into my motor. I figure that pretty wheels would do me no good if I didn't have a running motor. But it would look damn good while I was pushing in and out of the shop!

Sorry, I don't mean to offend, but that's about retail for Watanabes. Takumi Project quoted me $2400 for Magnesium (special color) in 16x9 and 16x9.5 in correct offset for ZG flares. The group buy doesn't sound like that good of a deal.