[Looking for pics of 280zx sbc custom mounts.]

I removed the rubber from the old ZX mounts and welded them up to attach to the chev. mount. See pics in member gallery.

[V8 heat confusion]

The old radiator was 21 1/4 X 17 3/4 X 1 5/8. The new one is the same size only 3' thick.

Core size, tanks not included.

Some pic's of the old one:

[V8 heat confusion]

I'm not so sure about fancy, but defenitely heavy. 14Kg compared to the 4kg of the old one.

[V8 heat confusion]

I have fitted the new 3" core copper rad and my problem is solved. Open road temp 190 and the max stop go temp 198.

[V8 heat confusion]

Sorry, should have mentioned that my current Alum Rad has a 1 and 9/16 core size almost max for our local standard cores. The copper Rad will be 3 and 9/16 as it is custom made.

Might be a bit of an over kill, but I do not want any more overheating.

Will collect it tomorrow.

[V8 heat confusion]

I have the same problem with my 280ZX. No problem on open road, but stop, go and the needle starts climbing. I have two electric push fans and a solid engine driven suction fan, shrouded sealed around the radiator, tried different thermostats, tried different electric fans, played with the timing curve (Pro-Flo EFI) and nothig works. No air pocket problems as filling point is the highest. (See pic's in member gallery)

 

I am in the process of getting a custom copper radiator made up as the allunimum one does not seem to do the work (Cost of $750 - thats how fed up I am with this problem) . Will have it fitted by this weekend and give feedback.

[Looking for motor mounts and or diagrams]

Hi,

 

I took the standard L28 mounts, removed the rubbers modified them and connected the standard Chev mounts on top of them.

See photos in Member gallary.

[Aussies please help-chev install]

Hi,

 

I made all the mounts myself. I took the old L28 mounts, removed the rubber and welded a flat piece over the top with a pipe to fit the Chev mountings. (See member gallery for foto's). The gearbox mount is for a 200-4R.

The driveshaft is from a Ford Falcon (made shorter - aluminium).The yokes I took from a Holden Commadore/Senator, had to modify the rear one.Acc. cable from a VW, will take some foto's.

Don't hesitate to ask, I will help where I can.(Also a RHD)

[700R4 Transmission - Please Advise]

I have a Art Carr built 200-4R in my 1981 280ZX. The only thing I don't like about the gearbox is the fact that it shifts about 400 RPM lower as the gears shift up (2nd at 5200, 3rd at 4800 & 4th at 4400).

I am not sure if this is always the case. I just manual overide when doing a 1/4 mile (14.4s) 3500lb car with 250hp crate motor.

[are you going it alone or do you have help]

Here in South Africa where V8's are not so common, I did have some help as I am a member of the Eastern Rod & Custom Club. 90% was done alone and 10% with some club members help.

[Finally got it running]

Finally!!

It took me two years,with no JTR manual only the archives, but it was worth it.

1981 - 280ZX, 350 Goodwrench Crate Motor, Edelbrock 3500 EFI, 226 Crane Cam, 200 - 4R ArtCarr Gearbox. I have posted photos - gallery.

Any Q? let me know.

[shifter for 4l60E]

I used the standard 280ZX shifter, modified the slots to give all 4 forward gears by welding the old slots closed and cutting new slots with a pencil grinder.Added two micro swithes for inhibit and reverse lights.Will take photo's this weekend and place them.