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As usual, Jeff pulls off the seemingly unobtainable... form AND function. Its getting to be almost 'yawn' Kudos, my man

Blizzaks are the only other studless tire I've had any experience with. I never had the chance to compare them back to back with the Observes, so I have no real opinion on my preference, other than to say that I am equally impressed with both. On Yasins recommend, once my Observes wear, I'll give those iPikes a hard look.

I've driven S30's in snow on a number of occasions. I despise doing so with any 'street' tire. As suggested, studded snow tires work well. The thing I don't like about them is the noise. We live in an area where snow comes and go's, but its a real hassle changing tires every other week. Between snow's, the studs drive me batty. What I have found to work very well is studless snow tires (currently using Toyo Observes). They're flat impressive, without the noise. The primary downfall is they aren't much help on solid ice, whereas studded tires help significantly. When the roads turn to ice, I stay home.

Why do you gotta be like that?

One of the least expensive proven options I'm aware of is an LT1 intake conversion... http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=128507 Also, consider having a look at the Holley Stealth Ram at around $310 for base and plenum... http://forums.hybridz.org/showpost.php?p=835917&postcount=4 At the rear, its the same height as a TPI manifold, and we know those fit in S30's. Clearance *may* be an issue at the front... might have to get creative

Taylor wires have been a bane for some MS users.

Can I play too?...

I don't personally know of any Datsun people re-ramping, but its somewhat common in other circles. Just tossing in my dos pesos... a re-shim is not equivalent to a ramp change. If you have specific reasons for a ramp change, have at it. I would caution that you understand what it is you're trying to accomplish before going down that road.

Welcome Shane Disregard my PM.

Perhaps?....

Absolutely not. I've been promised one of the first ones off the line, and that is earmarked for KTM.

On the HEI cap is a terminal labeled "Bat". This needs to have a good 12v source in start/run. Another terminal will be labeld "tach"... goes to the blue tach feed wire. A one wire alternator... um, wire it to the positive side of the battery with appropriate gauge for the amperage. The above is an abridged edition. If you want more detail, feel free to support JTR by purchasing the conversion manual... https://shell7.tdl.com/~jags/OrderingBooks.html ....or feel free to use our built in search engine. It finds posts like this... http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=81825 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=125970 Also, no one can respond to you in the members projects forums. I moved your thread the appropriate sub-forum.

I pointed Z2000 to a VQ35 w/ 6-speed, for a smokin deal. I just didn't want to jack the thread.

Mike, I think you're on the right track starting out with the carb. Get your car somewhat sorted, and when you have time, *maybe* consider EFI. I say maybe because, if its a track only car, the RPM and load ranges are comparatively narrow and a proper carb should serve you well. JM is right about fuel slosh. Some 4 barrel carbs deal with that better than others. I'm not the one to point you in the right direction there... I gave up on carbs many years ago. Maybe hit up OX for that one? EFI is relatively straight forward once the foundation sinks in. In my opinion, starting from scratch, basic EFI is easier to grasp for most people. BUT, going all out is a real time commitment. Considering the time it takes choosing a system that meets your needs, installing it reliably, learning its interface (very different brand to brand), and optimizing the tune... you probably wont accomplish all the above in less than 200 hours. Its not hard, just consuming.

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Tyson beat me to it

http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=116982&highlight=photography dpgrin.com is a great group.

What orange is that?

We now have two winners of the 30 day vacation. I've lost track how many times you've been asked to keep this thread on topic and technically oriented. No more warnings. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?p=837956#post837956

Tommy, For what its worth, I do some business with the largest battery manufacture in the world (Johnson Controls). They recently acquired the Optima brand. Their warranty room is heavily biased with Optima's. I quizzed the floor manager about it and he said the issue is manufacturing inconsistency... some are quite good and others not so good. The expectation is to turn that around. I've personally owned several with good performance. Guess I've been lucky.

This is getting too far off topic. I never said the C4 was a 'good' car. I never said it was well built. I never said I wanted one. I never said its 'better' than a Z32. What I said was, accusing a C4 of being a highway cruiser and not an autocross car, is factually inaccurate. The National records prove, beyond reasonable doubt, that STOCK CLASSED C4's and C5's are some of the most successful autocross cars in history. They also show the opposite for a Z32. This is not an arguable statement. It is not debatable. Its not negotiable. It is recorded fact. Lets drop the C4 vs Z32 debate and return to the original posters intent.

Keep it civil, guy's.

http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=113687

. . . . Mike Hintz car was a two-year group effort beween Mike, Braap, myself, and a painter. Sadly, I can't give him his due credit as I don't know him or his name