scaotty

I have a 75 280z that Im going to be lowering. I just ordered the Tokico HZ3099's for the front end, and Im about to order the GC Coilovers. Last Christmas my wife bought me the KYB gas struts off of MSA for the front end, and my question is, can I go ahead and use those on the rear instead of having to buy the Tokico HZ3012's? I know everyone prefers the Tokico brand over KYB, but Im not concerned about handling, etc. This car will never see any type of track, just want the car low. Thanks guys. Scotty

This is a perfect explanation, and clears up some major questions I've had for quite sometime. I've also read the post titled "Step By Step Coilover Conversion" by theHelix112 which is much, much more complicated. But in my case, Im not ever going to race my Z so I'm not worried about perfect handling. My only goal is to be able to lower it to exactly where I want it. I already have KYB gas struts from MSA,and I'm going to be purchasing Ground Control coilovers. Is this procedure what I need? It sounds like it but I want to make sure. Scotty

What wheel/tire size combination are you running?

I'm in the process of building my SBC and would love some inspiration. Please feel free to post any pics you have of your motor either in the car or on the stand. I would start this thread with my own pics, but at the moment, my aluminum 202 heads are in my closet along with my harmonic dampener, my pulley kit is in a box in my garage and my block, crank, pistons, etc are in the machine shop while i await the arrival of a flywheel, so I can get it all balanced. Very excited about the assembly process though. Please post pics! Thanks.

If anyone had to guess, what would you say the offset is on those wheels?

From what Ive read, the all smooth (non rubber end) bumpers are a European type. I was lucky enough to find a front one like that. The rear one on the other hand, i stripped the rubber parts off. Then when they go to the chrome shop, the holes where the rubber attaches to the bumper will be filled. I agree it does look A LOT better.

Fab it up! Thats what i did.

So i pulled the ECU off the kick panel and noticed there are other plugs that run to within the dash(didnt trace for very long), along with the efi harness that runs through the firewall. You think im safe yanking it, even though other components plug into it?

First and foremost, ive done a lot of searching for the answer to this question, on this site, and others, but have come up with no answer. It may be simple to some of you, but please keep in mind im still a "newbie". I have a 75 280z. I have removed the factory engine/tranny to sell. Im building a small block 350, that will be carbureted. My question is, does the factory ECU go with factory engine/tranny? Im assuming it does for the EFI, but i want to make sure that it doesnt control other things in the car that i will need it for. Thank you. Scotty

Im in the process of doing this swap as well on my 75 280z. As far as the surrounds go, im going to tack weld threaded studs on the back side, and nut them on the inside of the car. The outside studs will have to go through the white plastic that surrounds the lens, and the inside studs will go through the metal of the car. Havent done it yet, but it should work.

Looking for 240z tail lights that are in near perfect shape. Im specifically looking for the Euro style tail lights with the amber turn signal section, but the U.S. style with the red turn signal section will suffice.

Im thinking of cutting out the spare tire well, to allow more room under the car for dual exhaust. Any thoughts or experiences with this particular project? Also thinking about doing an aftermarket fuel cell instead of the factory fuel tank.