Tim240z

Denny, 87 was the 'next generation' box. Yes it was more than just the input shaft, it was the internals too, but the input shaft splines are the easiest way to recognize the older ones. The newer ones had a 30 spline shaft.... Tim

see response in the drivetrain post.

This is the earlier 'weak' version of the 700R4. In 1987 the input shaft was beefed up. These ones were apparently pretty troublesome. I would say leave it alone, or see how much it would cost you to upgrade it. Tim

TZ, naw not painted yet, but I did shoot primer on the driver's side fender and headlight bucket (fender was black..new panel with factory primer, and headlight bucket was yellow), and where the side molding 'clips' were ground off (which made it look like I did a run through South Central LA at midnight and got sprayed with 9mm rounds) I taped off a 3 inch stripe and shot primer. Looks better now, but still like a project car. Not too worried though. This car drives like it has 30,000 miles on it, not 170,000 miles, and since I replaced the Clutch, it's smooth as silk!! Now to install the IC, up the boost, do the 240sx tb conversion etc etc..... I also found a brand new looking turbo at the JY and paid $90 for it. It was so clean, not even an oily fingerprint on it!!!! Owen helped me pull it...he was amazed too. I think I will do a blowthrough system on the 240/weber carbed motor, and really jack up the jetting. Tim

TZ....you are just a tad off-center aren't you Tim

Dave, You're absolutely correct! I bet it's in the same category of Mobile home parks and tornados!!! Tim

Here are my jetting specs: Primary fuel:140 Secondary fuel: 135 Primary Emulsion tube: F50 Secondary Emulsion tube: F6 Primary Air: 160 Secondary Air: 165 pump jet: 50 Venturi 3.5 I have used an industrial (read very accurate) A/F ratio meter with wide band O2 sensor and it is running lean (about 17:1) while cruising. I did manage to get the idle A/F ratio perfect, but need to play with the jetting to richen up the primaries. HTH. Tim

Hmmmm....Something looks familiar! U da man Mark....sweet ride man!! Tim

I wanted to ressurect this post for two reasons: 1. I saw an intercooler (saab) today at the JY. Is it worth picking up? 2. I would still like to see the X19 bumper conversion. Any chances for pictures DAW? And some details on how well the IC works? Thanks, Tim

Check out this post by mike Kelly from a year ago: Side mirrors post Tim

You've got no chance man.....I've put NAAWWWWWWWWZZ decals all over mine. It'll smoke anything now...unless of course you put a big @$$ fart pipe on your toy too!!!! Tim

Len, I would love to know the same thing!! While I was pulling the gearbox on my new acquisition, I was looking at that 90 deg bend and shuddering at the design!!! Any chance of getting hooked up with one of those downpipes? Tim

DAMN!!! Ya'll some brainy Mo-Fos!! Tim

Grumpy, I did a web search using "swivel water neck" as the search words and had tons of hits. Check it out, you may find something better. Tim

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Doh, My bad!! Maybe if we get a group buy going we can get a price break....Jeff?.... Tim

Mike, Or as some say:"Dumb ones never differ", but I like your saying better!! Tim

How about this one: Or these: http://www.midfloridamotorsport Tim

Jeff, Any idea on price yet? Tim

Again, Thanks guys...Y'all Rock Tim

Ok, more: The parts store gave me a kit for the 2 seater ZXT, but it was too small (diameter). So they are delivering me the 2+2 kit. Is it possible that the larger clutch was OEM on the non 2+2? The input shaft has some play (up and down/side to side type play, not in and out). Is this normal? Thanks, Tim

The spitfires, but in 4" back spacing. They are making the set special for me!!and at the same price!!!and no shipping charges (I can pick up)!!!Tim

I'm on the phone to them right now!! Thanks Phil!!! Tim Well, I'm picking them up on Friday or Monday....They have to build them for me with a 4" BS instead of 3.5".

So a few bottles of Redline ATF is in order? Can someone tell me the fluid capacity of the T-5? Sorry for all the mundane questions!! Tim

Rick et al, Could the fact that the gearbox had gear oil in it instead of ATF have caused some of the problems that I am experiencing? The oil was obviously very new when I drained it, it still had that clear 'honey' appearance. What is going to be the best way to clean out all the gear oil? ==Fill with ATF, then change the fluid after a few miles ==flush with diesel fuel, then fill with ATF? Thanks, Tim BTW, I can only assume that this is the original tranny.