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http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50646 That didn't take long! Yasin

So in a 1/4 what would that have equated to (approx). I am not a fan of 1/8 tracks. Yasin

Yuk...just like Spinners it will soon be yesterday's forgotten memory. Yasin

What is a dual plane crank? Yasin

I like this thread..keep 'em coming! Yasin

Dragonfly - The seal No.2 will typically "weep" or leak in time (metal on metal) and the trick is to use Locetite when you install it. Terry - Which bronze bushing? Are you referring to the pilot bushing? My pleasure bro! Hope you are well! My best - Yasin

Moderators..maybe a sticky? Hi Gang - As I get ready to put my brand new Borg Warner T5 into my 280ZX Turbo, I needed to purchase a rear output seal, where the drive shaft slips into. Nissan Canada and Nissan USA both confirmed that this part is no longer available and has been discontinued for quite some time. This is not "hear-say", I actually called them to verify in December 2007. So...here is what I did...I placed an order with NAPA and Advance Auto Parts to see what they could find, they both had a listing for this elusive seal, so I was excited. At the same time, I went to visit my local tranny shop to see what they had in stock as a comparisson. Now bear in mind the actual OEM Nissan part (No. 3 in the pic. below), it is a one peice seal which has the metal collar or dust shield as one piece (or integral) with the actual rubber seal. So here are the "Usual Suspects": 1) Is the Beck Arnley Seal I ordered from Advance Auto Parts. Beck Arnley part number 052-3506, purchase price $14.43. It took a week to get. The seal is made in Japan. 2) Is the seal I got from my local TrannyShop. Part number unkown, I got it for free. 3) Is an actual OEM Nissan Seal I have had laying around. It is in *OK* shape, but the rubber on the seal has lost its supple-ness. 4) Is the seal I ordered from NAPA. It took two weeks to get (!). SKF Part Number 13958. Purchase Price is $27.50. This seal is made in Japan. So here is the Summary: 1) From Beck Arnley (Advance Auto Parts) is way too big by approx 4.7mm. This seal is actually for the NA Nissan 5speed (or B series tranny) and will NOT work with a Borg Warner T5. 2) The seal I got from my local tranny will work perfectly...but you will loose the metal collar or dust shield. The seal has to be 50.52mm O.D to fit in the BW T5 - which this one is. 3) Stock OEM Nissan as mentioned above. 4) The SKF 13958 seal from NAPA, is the one you want!!! It is actually an identical piece to the OEM Nissan seal in every way and is made in Japan by the same manufacturer for Nissan. The bonus is you get to keep the metal collar dust shield and although it is a little more money it is a perfect fit. No more drippy Borg Warners! Hope that helps all and is useful data. My best - Yasin

Saw that before...and yes its horrible. Nice paint job though. Yasin

I disagree with Thumper...many Cats (unless really really old) are packed hard for the entire length of the piece, usually 10+ inches. If you have ever tried to remove the honeycomb that constitutes a cat it takes a piece of steel pipe a 5lb sledge and a good deal of effort to knock it out. As this is a brand new car, those honeycombs will be in there very tight. I am unusre how the cats just blew apart like that, my guess is the same as Z-Tard's. They are going to throw a check engine light on that car now too (OBD2)...but oh well...I like the Lambo at the end! Yasin

Good observation most S30 cars in Japan are converted over to triples, personally I find this a little boring in 2008..where EFI is the king for all tuners. I think the tuners love the sound at WOT with open exhaust, big cam and high compression. Carbs are "too" 1960s-1970s for me! Yasin

Wow....I really enjoyed those vidoes...awesome! Yasin

Wow...very Sexxxxy Dave...I love it!!! Now I know what my 280Z will look like with these bumpers. Great Post. Yasin

John - When you say "Unibit" do you mean?: Yasin

John - When you say "Unibit" do you mean?: Yasin

Terry & Gang - Many thanks for the tips and replies! Regards - Yasin

Warren, Gabe & Mario - Many thanks for all the compliments. I spent some of yesterday evening repairing the damaged fiberglass, so that's almost done and soon it will be painted and mounted. Looking forward to posting some more pics! My best - Yasin

I will do you a favor as evidently you are not an old timer like some of us. If Vinh has offered you a Turbo Header from Japan I will guarantee and bet the last rusty penny in my pocket it will be an awesome piece. He would never pedal or sell junk or something you will "regret". We should be so fortunate to have such an offer....couple words of wisdom for you. Yasin

Holy crap Monzter....that is mind blowing...now that is what I needed to see to ring in a happy new year! Yasin

Gang - I have to drill the fiberglass on my new front spoiler for the mounting points. Typically regular drill bits tear and damage the fiberglass, so what are the proper drill bits to use on Fiberglass? Thanks in advance. Regards - Yasin

Hey Gang - I recently won this spoiler off eBay and mocked it up this afternoon. I think it looks REALLY good! The fit is *OK" but will need some work to make it fit perfectly. I actually do not mind fiberglassing so I am OK messing with it and sadly it got damaged during shipping so I am in the process of repairing that as I type. This spoiler is a rare piece in that I have never quite seen one like it before and it originated from Japan sometime in the '80s. Not sure who makes it. I can also re-use my stock bumper and bumper ends with it, which is also appealing. Here it is...on my never ending project - WheeZer... Regards - Yasin

Hey Gang - I recently won this spoiler off eBay and mocked it up this afternoon. I think it looks REALLY good! The fit is *OK" but will need some work to make it fit perfectly. I actually do not mind fiberglassing so I am OK messing with it and sadly it got damaged during shipping so I am in the process of repairing that as I type. This spoiler is a rare piece in that I have never quite seen one like it before and it originated from Japan sometime in the '80s. Not sure who makes it. I can also re-use my stock bumper and bumper ends with it, which is also appealing. Here it is...on my never ending project - WheeZer... Regards - Yasin

A Visa bill to pay off.....

Ole skool Sony cassette player too...awesome! Great CAR...love it. Yasin

Merry Christmas & Happy and Safe Holidays to all you cra-Z-y guys! HybridZ is a very important of my day and life. My Best in '08 - Yasin

Looks like he is welding with regular reading glasses! Yasin