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Hello all, I'm looking for a wiring harness from the computer to the engine. It's for a 1983 280ZX turbo. Any ideas? Everything else has been checked by me and my mechanic. Thanks. Bill 70ZXT IZCC #3764 ZCSD # 337

Thanks Mike, Excellent information! Bill

Thanks Jon, I'll check the archives. Glad to hear you got your's under control. Bill

Hello All, I'm hoping to receive my latest Z by this Friday. It is a 1974 with a V/8 conversion from Sacramento, CA. It has a slight overheating problem. I had a 3rd party drive it. He took it on a spirited 15 minute run including a period over 90 mph and when they returned he said it did start to get hot. He felt the radiator and there were no cold spots. There is a transmission cooler mounted right in front of the radiator. Could this be the problem? The electric fan was not running when the engine was turned off. Shouldn't it be on a thermostat and keep running until the engine cools? What do you think about about changing the oil to amsoil synthetic and adding water wetter to the cooling system? The previous owner's description of the engine follows: "The engine is has been rebuilt with about 3500 miles on it. The engine is a 1965 Chevy Corvette 327 small block. It has 10.5 to 1 compression pistons, 202 Camel hump heads, and a duntov 30-30 cam. Also, at the time that the motor was installed into the Z the following accessories were all installed new: Holley 650 Vacuum secondary double pumper carb, MSD Billet distributor, MSD blaster 2 coil, MSD 6AL box with rev limiter, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold, Block hugger headers with header wrap, Milodon hi-flow water pump, Holley high performance mechanical fuel pump and adjustable fuel pressure regulator, Perma-cool 4 core alluminum radiator, custom alluminum shroud with electric fan, custom pulleys. The exhaust is dual 2 1/4" all the way back with a cross-over pipe into separate mufflers. The 700R4 transmission was rebuilt at the time of the motor install. It was professionally rebuilt and shifts hard. The only issue with the vehicle is it does run a little hot on hot days. It needs a larger more efficient fan. The current fan electric fan is from a late model GM car and doesn't cut it. On winter days it does fine but, she doesn't care for Hot August nights." I would appreciate any ideas on where to start. This is my first Z with a V/8. I'm excited! Thanks, Bill ZCSD # 337 IZCC # 3764

Does anyone know what is going on with the 240Z club which has had a place holder page for what seems like at least a week? And what about the CA smog repeal bill. Any news about that? The news here is way out of date. Thanks, Bill

Hi again, Well I temporarily got the car back so my mechanic can fix an exhaust problem on my ‘72. So far he has done the following to my ‘70 turbo: Removed, cleaned and replaced the spark plugs. Checked the timing index marks and set timing. Checked the fuel pressure, both idling and driving . 45lbs. when driving. Checked the throttle positioning switch and adjustment. Swapped the ECM with a known good part. Swapped a new AFM to test. Did a smoke test of intake system. Only found one small leak in a crankcase hose. Replaced. Has suggested testing the injectors for flow, changing the crank angle sensor or installing a new wiring harness as the only things left. He tells me the only harness available is for an ‘82(mine is an ‘83), will cost about $500 and is only 60% sure that is the problem. I cleaned the ECM contacts again today. It actually runs a little worse. I wanted to clan the contacts on the TPS and the AFM but could not figure out how to get the connectors off. What is the trick? When driving, if you slowly depress the throttle, it runs smoothly, but if you depress too quickly, it pop and loses power. Could there be something with the distributor that is causing this problem? I would hate to spend big bucks to replace the wiring harness if that does not fix the problem. Any other suggestions? Also would like to know if there is a turbo expert in the San Diego area. Thanks very much, Bill 8) ‘70ZXT ‘71ZX

Hello all, This is my first post. I didn't have any luck searching for my problem. I have a '70 240 that has an '83 turbo engine and 5 speed. It starts up great and runs fine as long as I don't nail the pedal. It runs and drives smooth and even has good pickup as long as you I ease the throttle. As soon as nail it, the power drops, it coughs and sputters. Sounds like blow off and maybe backfire? The computer has been swapped, the air flow meter has been swapped and the idling fuel pressure is good. Next my mechanic is going to test the fuel pressure while driving. Has anyone gone through this? Any suggestions? Thanks very much. Bill '70ZXT '71ZX

Hello all, I may be looking at a 260 V8 project this weekend. What should I look for? Specs are:new chevy crate moter and new 350 trans. HEI ignition, new Edelbrock carb and man. structuraly sound. Very good paint Jags that run conversion. Never driven. Needs smog pump, new interior and tires. Price is right. Both car & I am in CA. What about Smog in CA? Any things to look for or stay away from will be appreciated. Thanks. Ananimator