Nigel

I've dataloged the boost curve with the wastegate actuator source on the manifold and the turbo and there are obvious boost spikes with the source on the manifold because of the delay in the signal getting to the actuator. How does a vacuum signal OPEN the actuator? And why do you want to SLOW the turbo on lift-shifts? Something isn't adding up here... Nigel '73 240ZT

Is something like this what you had in mind? http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ATP-FTG-010&Category_Code=ATP-FTG1 Nigel '73 240ZT

I'm in for a set! Maybe I'll be the first to try them out... Nigel '73 240ZT

So can I pick up a set on my way through on Friday afternoon or Sunday evening? Nigel '73 240ZT

Well, you may not get fittings that allow you to connect your pump directly to the existing lines. But it's not that hard to come up with a few adapters to make it work. BTW, I'm pretty sure it's 5/16" output on the pump, not 1/4". Nigel

What kind of fittings are you looking for? Here's one from Summit right here, made by Russell Performance... http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=RUS-670480&N=700+115&autoview=sku Also look up an industrial supply store. They should sell all kinds of fittings. That's where I got mine from. I thought the pump came with M10 to 3/8" hose barb? Nigel '73 240ZT

I did a quick search and couldn’t find anything and I need an answer fast. Can somebody tell me the size and thread pitch of the turbo to manifold mounting nuts. I’m pretty sure it’s M10, but I can’t remember if the pitch is 1.25 or 1.5. Thanks! Nigel '73 240ZT

Yeah, well, I haven't had any luck selling it yet, so it's not going anywhere. What's the ETA for the new straps? I'll be traveling back and forth to Windsor possibly for the next few weeks, and I could stop by to pick up a set and drop off the 280Z strap... Nigel

So what are you basing this on? Do you have any proof or is it just hearsay? How do you know they're any worse than any other wheel? Nigel '73 240ZT

Wouldn't that only be an issue if it's bare metal? The tanks are at the very least painted, and ideally, a rubber isolator will separate the straps from the tank. Jerry has already indicated that he's using bicycle tire innertubes for this purpose... Nigel

I have one 280Z strap that I bought back when I tried the 280Z tank in my 240. It's the shorter of the two. From what I recall, that was the last one available in Canada. Nigel

Mine arrived yesterday! $750US shipped to Canada was too good of an offer to pass up. And the duty and taxes were thankfully very cheap. Unfortunately, I'm not going to get to see the rims in person for a while. I had them shipped to my Father's place 240 miles away, because that's where I store my Z for the winter. I was going to go down this coming weekend, but I dislocated my knee cap yesterday! So, there's no point in my going anywhere until I'm healed up. Thanks to all those who made this fantastic deal possible! I really appreciate it. Nigel '73 240ZT

Sounds like a bargain to me. I believe ONE oem strap cost at least that much. Are you going to make up straps for the 280Z guys too? Unfortunately, I think these will be too short for them... Nigel '73 240ZT

Great work Jerry! Add me to the list. If the price is right, I'm in for a set... Nigel '73 240ZT

The best thing to do is just to make sure that all of the OEM components are in good operating condition. Everything in my 240 is original and the heat from the vents can be so hot that it's uncomfortable to leave your hands in front of them, and I rarely need to turn the fan speed up above 2. Nigel '73 240ZT

In case you're not already aware, there is a Z car club in Kingston: http://www.tizcc.ca/ Some local assistance can be helpful, and there are some really knowledgable members in that club. Nigel '73 240ZT

You can ask EMWHYR0HEN (Myron) himself, or go to Page 34 and 35 of this thread http://forums.hybridz.org/showpost.php?p=905563&postcount=677 http://forums.hybridz.org/showpost.php?p=905394&postcount=667 http://forums.hybridz.org/showpost.php?p=905688&postcount=683 Nigel

I don't know if it's of any use to you now, but I had a friend edit a pictures of EMWHYR0HEN's Z. You can see the pictures in the 17 x 9 Rota RB thread... http://forums.hybridz.org/showpost.php?p=1013623&postcount=1233 Nigel '73 240ZT

With Myron's permission, I'm posting two pictures of his Z that I had a friend edit to look like it has the flat black RB's. I like it!

I've browsed through all 62 pages, and I didn't see any pictures of white Z's with flat black RB or RB-R's. I've only seen pictures of Rudy's silver Z. Anybody have any pictures of a white Z? Or even a white Z with some other brand of rim in flat black with the ZG flares. I'm having a hard time trying to decide between the flat black and the Royal Gun Metal. I've seen EMWHYROHEN's pictures of his Z with the RGM and they look amazing. But I suspect the flat black might work for me too... Thanks!!! Nigel '73 240ZT

The ATP ultimate wastegate was originally a welded piece. Then they switched to cast for ease of manufacturing I guess. I suspect that the ebay one may very well be an early ATP unit that the seller bought but never used... Nigel '73 240ZT

Mine had a chain too, but whenever I went to a "We Serve" gas station, the attendant wouldn't know the chain was there, and the cap would get pulled out of his hands and it would bang against the fender, chipping the paint. I did that myself several times, so I took the chain off. If you still have the original rubber flap that would hang over the fender when you open the gas cap door, then that should protect the paint at least... Nigel '73 240ZT

If you used wax instead of frozen water, you could avoid having to swap intercoolers. I posted about this a while back, but I don't know if anybody paid attention to it at the time... http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=84602 BTW: the article I referenced in the linked thread does appear to be available in full right now Nigel

Here's a link to the install I did... http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=101686 Rather than printing directly on the EL sheet, my buddy printed the faces on some translucent film which was placed over the EL sheet. Worked great. I used the stock dimmer to adjust the voltage to the inverter to dim the sheets. I'm running at it's lowest setting. Full strength is VERY bright! Nigel '73 240ZT

I thought this was primarily an issue with poly bushings the ZX's. I've only heard of a very few failures with Z's. My recollection from other discussions of this issue was that the failure was due to the ZX rods being under tension, whereas the Z rods are under compression... Nigel '73 240ZT