Lewis Maudlin

That sounds like the car for me. I checked into shipping to Vildini, but the cost is prohibitive. I have now e-mailed them to see what parts they could sell me to make the swap easier. Your car sounds great and I think I will copy.

What I would like is to dump in a motor that will get me about 300hp to the wheels. That is what I had in my v-8 Z. I enjoyed driving it. However, I only got about 12mpg out of it (read as foot problem). I currently drive 70 miles a day. I would also like some reliability. I imagine that boosting the S13 a whole lot will decrease reliability. So am I understanding correctly that the S13 flows better and has a heavier duty transmission. The only weak point on it as compared to the S15 is the turbo which can be replaced for $900?

OK, so the S13 is cheaper. Any other advantages of the S15? I saw one for sale with the 6-spd for $3200. The S13 would only be what? $1800? But then if you add the turbo for $900 you are already up to $2700. So for the extra $500 I am getting the 6-spd. I am just learning about these. I have done a V-8 swap in the past. Doesn't it seem to make sense to get the extra power up front?

Isn't the S13 turbo, the T25?, a bit more fragile. Doesn't the S15 have a T28 with dual ball bearings? More boost = more power possible??

OK, I am going to put an SR20DET into my 280Z. What all do I need? Where is a good supplier? Which is best for this swap S13, S14, S15? Is the 6 spd, the best transmission? I like to go fast, but I would like the highest final drive ratio for good gas mileage. Does anyone have any suggestions that will help me?

Anyone know of a shop in the midwest. I am seriously interested. I would like to get this swap done.

I sent an e-mail to Touge Factory. My car would make a great advertisement for a shop. It is rust free and I have already had the body done. It looks sharp and drives well, I would just like to put in a little more engine. With the proper engine, my car will be nice. I have painted it RX-8 Gray and put the MSA Aero III air dam on front. I also have a metal louvered hood like could be purchased from Nissan that MSA sells. I put Tokico Illumina's and springs all around. Hopefully, I can find someone to do a swap for me.

Anyone in Indiana or nearby in the midwest want to put an SR20DET in my 280Z for me? I am looking for a shop to do the work. Have more money than time. I would like a turn key set up in my rust free already painted Z.

I am converting my air conditioning to 134a. I found a drier. I would also like to replace the expansion valve. Does anyone know a source for a new expansion valve for a 1978 280Z? Does anyone know of an alternate that is readily available?

OK, I don't have my Victoria British catalog yet. So I ordered from MSA again. I thought if I just order two items and pay extra for 2 day ground shipping that I should have my parts in two days. GUESS AGAIN... I ordered a left and right quarter window weatherstrip gasket at about $40.00 each! Anyway, I got two left quarter window weatherstrip gaskets. I spoke to someone there and they could not correct the problem. Oh well, this one was my fault for continuing to give them my money.

I have been planning a Turbo swap for a while. I have a donor 1983 280ZX with 239k miles. I am going to have the engine rebuilt. I found this site. Does anyone think the prices are too high? Does anyone know the difference in the 3 L28ET's they have listed? Any other suggestions? After the part number, the numbers are price, core charge and shipping. I found these on rebuilt.net NISSAN 2.8 2752 L6 - L28ET 12/80-83 280zx Turbo, L28ET, SOHC, Ajustable Rocker, Square Exhaust Ports 322A CALL $300 $175* NISSAN 2.8 2752 L6 - L28ET 80-6/83 Oem Rebuilt Turbo Engine, 280 ZX Turbo, L28ET, SOHC, Hydraulic Rockers, Round Exhaust Ports. 321N $1,790 $300 $175* NISSAN 2.8 2752 L6 - L28ET 9/82-6/83 280zx Turbo, L28ET, SOHC, Hydraulic Rocker, Round Exhaust Ports 321A $1,190 $300 $175*

I have spent several thousands of dollars with MSA over the past 10 years. I was just wondering whether people had similar experiences. Sometimes I receive someone that is genuinely interested in selling me parts but most of the time, I receive one of many people who are rude and gripe about the lack of staff and the overabundance of customers. Neither of these are my problem. On a positive note, I did receive a call from a manager who apologized for the poor attitude shown by several of the sales people. Now if they could just do something to correct the problem rather than just apologizing for it, we would be making progress.

Is asking about the service complaining? I did not realize that everyone else complains about them. I had not heard the complaints. That is why I was asking whether other people had similar problems. Not all of us can live next door. I am trying to make an informed decision as to whether I need to take my dollars elsewhere. Also, I need to decide how to respond when asked about MSA. The answer could be, I have had problems, but everyone else says they are wonderful. According to you, the answer should be, everyone complains about them and their staff is too small for the size of their operation. Just trying to make an informed decision.

Does anyone else get cr*ppy service form Motorsport Auto? Just wondering. I hate to badmouth them if I am the only one who gets treated like they are doing me a favor by allowing me to give them my money.

So you guys are saying that I can run 225/50/15's on my 15x7 Konig rims? If those rims will fit without coilovers and aren't too big for my rims, that would be great. Does anyone know for sure?

With 0 offset and no adapters, what size tires can I run?

I have a 1978 280Z with Tokico Springs and Illumina Struts. The car is in the paint shop and I have a new set of 15x7 Konig Rewinds sitting in my living room. The car currently sits on 205/70/14's and the speedometer is accurate to a little fast. The speedometer may read a little faster than the car is actually travelling. I am not very concerned with the speedometer. I would just like to know what size tires I can put on my car. I would like at least 205's. I think 205/65/15's would be within 5mm larger. I think 205/60/15's would be 15mm smaller. Is this the widest I can go on these rims without coilovers? Does anyone know? Any other suggestions?

I went to the junkyard and got a nice set of Miata seats. They cost me $200. They are black. I put them on Datsun sliders, but I just don't like them. I am found a set of original Z seats I like better. The two advantages of the Miata seat are that they sit lower making more headroom for taller people and they have more padding on the sides like racing seats. The thing I don't like is that the seats feel hard where the bottom must be flattened to accomodate the Datsun Sliders. I would part with my set which are ready to bolt in.

I have my 1978 280Z in the paintshop right now. I went with 2005 Mazda Rx-8 Titanium Gray. I got it running great, now it should look great. Next is to tear it apart and put in the 1983 280ZX turbo motor that I got. A buddy gave me a 1983 280ZX turbo with 230k on the car. Anyone have any suggestions on where to start. I would like to have the motor rebuilt. Any ideas on price or how to have it done? Thanks. Lewis.

I am interested also. I plan on doing a turbo swap next spring. I already have the engine. Thanks. Lewis.

OK, I just ordered the Type 3 airdam. Now, the only question is silver or red for the car. The only other modification I am making is taking off the rear bumper and rolling the back under. The car is now white, it was originally silver, but red would look good too. That yellow looks nice also. I think I am going red or silver. or silver or red....

Does anyone have pictures of the new MSA Type III airdam on a car? This is the one I am referring to: http://www.zcarparts.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=50-1439&Category_Code=7AD2 I am planning on putting this on my 280 and I can't figure out whether I want to go Silver or Red. I am looking for this airdam in any other colors. Anyone using this airdam????

yes that was pretty sarcastic. I don't think that type of behavior is or has ever been tolerated here. If you want to go explain how much smarter you are than the next guy, please go to the Nascar forum or the Corvette forum. This forum has always been about Z cars and helping people with Z cars.

I found some Beck Arnley remanufactured fuel injectors 6 for $111.00. What do you think? Sounds like a good way to go? Any advice?

I am new to the world of fuel injection. My last Z was a 355sbc. I now have a 1978 280Z which is pretty much stock. I took the airbox off, but that is about it. I have replaced the plugs, wires, cap and rotor and still have an annoying sputter. I have decided to replace the fuel injectors. The hoses connected to the fuel injectors are rotten and need replaced too. Is there anything else I should do while replacing the injectors? Should I get the same injectors? If I get bigger injectors will it change my performance without changing other things? Will bigger injectors change my gas mileage a lot, I drive 70 miles a day? Need help. I am willing to spend a little money, but don't want to spend too much money since I will go turbo in a year or so. Thanks. Lewis.