Nismo_Gizmo

Hey all, I am installing a z32 trans behind my l28 and was hoping to keep the stock gauges. Does anyone know if a conversion is available to convert between the speedo cable and the z32 sensor? Thanks

Hey All, I am installing a z32 NA trans to match up with my L28. I'd like to figure out a way to read the output of the digital sensor and convert it to mechanical so I can keep my stock gauges. Are there any products for this? Thanks!

Isn't their a drain bolt on the bottom of the fuel tank? I was going to try emptying that and the carb bowls. Should I try adding seafoam to the tank?

Hey All, My Datsun has been sitting at a body shop for the better part of 7 years. I drove it there but it has not run since. When I get it back in a few weeks, what is the best way to clean out the fuel system? I didn't know to use a fuel stabilizer at the time, so I'm afraid its brought havoc upon my fuel tank, carbs, lines, etc. Thanks

Hey All, I am looking for a P90 head or a l28et motor. I am located in NE Ohio and will drive for local pickup within reason or pay shipping. Let me know what you have! Thanks

lol. I cut my fenders yesterday, i'm happy with the look. 4.5" and 3.5" lips

The offset is perfect. There is about 3/4" of backspace before my coilovers.

I am painting the fenders with the car, so it's all got to be done at the same time. I am probably going to fiberglass them in at the paint shop, the ebay flares that is.

I can't really wait that long either. I have to have my car at the shop on Saturday. I might use the flares I have and twist them so that the curvature fits the lip and fender. Then I could fill the top seam/gap with body filler. I think that's the plan now.

Thanks. I messaged him earlier yesterday, but I think someone else has already bought them.

I don't think 2 degrees would put the tire under my fender. Can you post pics of your setup? My wheels are 15x10 et-6 225 50s. No slotted struts or camber plates, but there is some natural negative camber already.

This is screwing up my schedule. I'd really like a pair of Shoukai Zg flares, but I can't wait 5 weeks. My car is supposed to be at the paint shop next Saturday...

I just finished installing coilovers on shortened strut tubes with new wheels. I was going to use ZG flares, so I bought some cheap ones on Ebay and I guess you get what you pay for. They look terrible and I am not putting them on my car. That got me wondering if I could maybe do without flares and just roll them somehow. My car is going in for paint next Saturday, so I'm hoping to find a solution before then. Here are pics of how the wheels look now. They are 15x9 and 15x10 with 205s and 225s. I should mention that my rear tires are touching the fenders now. I am using Koni struts and they are really short. In cutting and using zg flares, this wouldn't be a problem, but rolling them is probably not going to make enough room.

I did section the rear strut but I only took off about 1.5". I am also using a 1.25" spacer. The problem was those 26" tall tires. I'll look into some of those other tires eventually. Right now I am going to use Kuhmo Ecsta's ASTs all around. They are about $65/ea and H rated. I think they'll do the job fine for now. My Z hasn't been on the road in 3 years, so i'm just looking forward to getting it back to that state. It goes in for paint on the 18th.

Thanks for the preloading advice. I didnt mean loosening the gland nut though, I meant the nut at the top of the strut. The one that threads through the strut top. Does this have to be torqued down to the end of the threads? Also, I am sending the 275 50 15's back and am going to install 225 50 15s. That should give me another 2" of room.

I should mention, this is a sunday car but I want to take it to track days too. I'm planning a vq37 after I finish the paint.

It all makes sense now.. Should I go with 205s and 225s or 225s all around?

It's a 240z. I didn't have much choice going with 15" wheels. It was either the Hoosier A6's, or a 205 50 15. I also did not realize that the width of a tire attributed to it's height. That concept is a bit confusing to me. I guess I may need to get smaller tires. I wish I could find a 245 50 15.

Those are sweet. Maybe I'll get a set the next go round. How is the tread life on them? Do you think unthreading the rear struts is safe? The nuts that hold the strut shaft are flush with the top threads (I'm using 2 per strut.) My thought is that after preloading the springs, the force from them should hold the strut stable. I don't think that it should be able to bounce around. What do you think?

I unthreaded the rear struts a Half inch. I'm gonna preload the springs and add flares and it should be too. Where on earth did you find a 35 series 15" tire?

Ground control kit, 10in springs, 225f 250r. 15x9 and 15x10 wheels, 275 50 15 and 225 50 15. No camber plates.

I just finished shortening my strut tubes and put everything back together. After putting my wheels on, I realized that the rear fenders are touching the tire when the car is set onto the floor. The fronts have about an inch of room. Before setting the car down, I adjusted my ground control sleeves as high as they would go, resulting in the strut being extended the whole way. Keep in mind at this point, there is about 1.5 inches between the tire and the fender. Is there supposed to be more clearance than this? Did I mess something up? I will say that all 4 struts have the entire threaded portion sticking through the strut cap and are torqued down. I see two options here, I can unthread the struts a half inch or so and I have not yet cut my fenders for flares. This should give me more room. I really want to know what went wrong though. I followed the write up here http://www.betamotorsports.com/benchracing/StrutSectioning.html and everything seemed to check out. Thanks in advance.

I know there are a lot of options. Here are a few that I know of: Precision Automotive - 19pc kit. (No longer in production) Black Dragon Auto AM Auto parts - http://www.am-autoparts.com/Datsun/240Z/Weatherstrip/AM-31410227/499075.html For Door seals: 93-2002 Kia Sportage 94-2001 Acura Integra 93 Volvo 850 96 Maxima (all four doors) My question here, is does anyone have experience with the AMautoparts kit? It seems to be the cheapest and comes with 17 pieces. I have emailed the company for a list of which 17 seals are included.

This is awesome. Thank you for the reply! You probably just saved me a tap & die set or a lot of frustration at the hardware store.

Hey everyone, I was wondering if there is a good reference to find bolt and screw sizes that were used to attach the various body panels, doors, etc. Specifically, I am in need of the 5 or 6 inner fender bolts and the 2 that attach at the lower part of the fender. I don't know if these vary for all S30s, but just in case they do, the car in question is a 1973 240z. I wasn't able to find anything at my local hardware store to match, and some ******* is selling sets on Ebay for $60, and i'm not entirely sure that they'd fit anyway. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks!