[280Z Restomod Progress]

Beautiful car, great job and attention to details.  

What power window kit did you use?

Brad

['87 300ZX turn signal flasher location?]

Thanks, got it.  My problem turned out to be a faulty fuse holder in the fuse box.

['87 300ZX turn signal flasher location?]

My turn signals don't work on my '87 300Zx na, bulbs are good and 4 way hazards work.  I have found the flasher for the 4 way but I can't find the flasher for the turn signals can anyone tell me where it is located?

Thanks for your help.

Brad

[New weatherstrip alternative]

I used a '88 Subaru Justy hatch seal from the jy. It closed without binding unlike the BD weatherstrppihg. Hose test didn't reveal any leaks.

Brad

[Excel Spreadsheet tracking of my Z]

Anyone care to share their speadsheet? I'm trying to come up with one with parts numbers for a '73 240.

 

Brad

[Crate Motor Question for grumpyvette & others]

Grumpyvette

Thanks for the reply. I didn't check the recommended application. Just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing out on some secret long tube headers that fit our cars.

Brad

[Crate Motor Question for grumpyvette & others]

Grumpyvette

Do the Hooker Headers 2224HKR you spected in the above build fit a first gen Z car with a sbc?

Brad

[Electronic Ignition Question]

Maybe he hooked it up and then it broke, so he disconnected it.

 

ZX distributors are the way to go IMHO. Search and there's lots of info. Two wire hookup. Good mechanical advance curve. Available cheap. GM HEI or Chrysler module works if the Nissan module should die. The only issue is the vacuum advance is known to be weak. Disable it and run more static advance. That's my advice anyway.

 

Will the GM module work on a stock '83 na zx. I tried it and it didn't start. I checked the wiring per the ink:

http://dimequarterly.tierranet.com/a.../tech_hei.html

Any ideas on what I did wrong.

[11 3/4" rotors with 5 lug hubs]

ZROSSA

 

I have not been able to identify what the rotors actually came off of. But I have found a site which gives the dimensions of many rotors. It is http://www.dba.au. I'm now considering '97 Crown Victoria 11 1/2" or "98 Crown Victoria at 12.44" rotors. It looks like they would slip on the Z31 hubs and be pretty close to the right off set with some modification needed to the caliper monuting. Haven't been able to actually work on this yet though.

Brad

[four piston front brake question]

Now I'm confused about searching. The only search button I see is on the blue line between new post and quick links.

I don't see the magnifying glass.

I don't see search between member list and FAQ.

I don't see a place to select "search all terms" even in the advanced search section.

When I search for "toyota caliper part number" I get 5 results.

 

What am I missing on how to use the search feature?

Brad

[gas tank vent?]

Put a T fitting at the filler neck and connect both.

Brad

[Gauge light LED experiment w/pics]

Here is a link for white face gauges for the zx. I couldn't find it on the hybrid forum.

http://www.edmontonzcarclub.com/

 

Brad

[11 3/4" rotors with 5 lug hubs]

I thought they were Mustang rotors and hubs because they were in a box that was for a '93 Mustang I had replaced rotors on several years ago (I never throw anything away). I rechecked the numbers on the box with the parts house. That's what I get for assuming. I have not been able to identify them as yet. They are 5 on 5 1/4. Not Ford, not Chevy not Chrysler. All I have to id them is the casting nubber which is BR 54 560. I haven't found a parts place that can id them from the casting number, so I guess this is a dead end.

Brad

[Gauge light LED experiment w/pics]

LLave you said

"If you are going to "reface" your gauges just be sure to use UV stable ink (paper too?) because your typical inks will quickly deteriorate in the sun"

Are those available from Office Depot or where?

Thanks, Brad

[11 3/4" rotors with 5 lug hubs]

Thanks for the heads up on the rotor identification. I'll have to research what they really are.

Brad

[11 3/4" rotors with 5 lug hubs]

Guess I'll give it a try then. The bearings will inter change as the races are the same. They only cost $32.00 with races installed.

Is there a list of what's been tried and doesn't work?

Anybody want to start a list?

[11 3/4" rotors with 5 lug hubs]

Has anyone tried using '93 Mustang 5 lug hubs and 11 3/4" rotors? They are a one piece unit that looks close to working. I have a used set I may try unless somebody has already determined they won't work. I couldn't find anything mentioning them by searching.

 

Thanks! Brad

[Help! What brake options are available for S30 Z cars?]

What year, make and model do the S13 W calipers come off of?

They are 4 piston like the S 12 W but for wider rotors, right?

 

Brad

[help ...carb???]

Falt top carbs came on '73 240's and I think '74 260's.

Brad

[smoothed cowl, bumpers, mod to vents --->pics]

The car looks great. But the bumpers in flat detract. IMO.

Brad

[WidebodyZ Updates]

I just got an email from Zfgiberglass, they bought the Arizona Z car molds. They plan to make a new modern body kit this fall and they are looking for suggestions, ideas and sketches. They're at www.zfiberglass.com. I think OTM and veritech should send them something to think about. You guys have some good ideas and are able to put the on paper or screen as the case may be.

Brad

[I Really Dig This Kaminari S130 Turbo On eBay..4Grand! Do You?]

Interesting fender flares.

[spaceframe 240-Z update]

It really looks great! Keep up the good work! I'm anxious to see what you come up with for the windshield.

[How do you identify camshafts?]

"The markings on the cam are J23 EP40 C2."

To identify your cam you can check with cam grinders. My local cam grinder identified mine for me. He knew is was a datsun cam before I unwraped it.

Brad

[New guy here..]

KnuckleDuster

You've found the best site with the best information right here.

Welcome!

Brad