Midnight-280Z

Hello, I was wondering a RB25DET NEO with the following upgrades can run at what MAX BOOST SAFELY. I don't want to run the chance of blowing my motor again.....This will be goin in my 75 280Z Nismo N1 Water Pump Nismo N1 Oil Pump HKS Metal Head Gasket HKS Timing Belt Manual Boost Controller 480CC Injectors 255 Walboro fuel pump GReddy Intake Manifold Q45 Throttle Body Intercooler Blow Off Valve Aluminum Raditor w/16" electric fan Garrett T3/T4 Turbocharger Tuned Stock ECU? (Still researching to see if this can be tuned) I'm actually aiming for 15lbs but this might be able to do more? Can you help me out with the numbers without a tuned ECU and one with? Thanks

Hello, I am looking for the 1984 300ZX Non Turbo Vented Rotors in the Brembo brand and with the 4 lug pattern. Anyone know where I can find them? I have found the rears but can't seem to find the fronts. Part # would be great a site would be awesome too. I need them for my brake upgrade on my 280Z....Thanks for the help in advance

Okay i just ordered my front brake upgrade from Ross over at Modern Motorsports. I can't find brembo rotors anywhere. Can anyone tell me where i can find them? i found what i needed for the rear but not the fronts..Part # would be great and so would a site.I'll be ordering my rear brake upgrade soon too. thanks

I'll be ordering the same pro comp gauge that you are talking about. You got the 73 ohm emptly and 8-12 ohm full correct? can you tell me the steps needed to make it work correctly instead of reading 1/4 for full. Thanks, wheres the sending unit located? on top or the side?

I got a problem with my fuel sending unit. Above half tank and my gauge works correctly and fine. But anything below that its a guess. Sometimes it will start to work right and i'll read close to E. but most of the time it stays half way. I think my sending unit is broken..Any suggestion? I found a great price on a new sending unit. Only problem is it's for a 70-74 S30..mine's a 75..Will this still work? also i will be getting the pro comp gauge soo.....I don't know if i should get this sending unit which is OEM or should i get the Autometer one part # 3262...PLEASE HELP I AM REALLY CLOSE TO ORDERING MY GAUGES AND WANT THE RIGHT THINGS BEFORE I GET THEM.

while we are talking about fuel cell, know where i ca get one that goes on the outside? seen one in a magazine with Datsun stampped on it...F'in sweet but it was the cover car a while back

I use to DD my 75 280Z ran the L28ET....Now it sits at home cause i blew the motor...Sad times.....but I'll be doing a RB25DET NEO swap somtime this month hopefully...looking forward to getting it back on the road...Until than i take the City Limo (BUS) lol

Hey timbo1jz is your fuel cell inside the car or where the original is outside? I was thinking about a fuel cell but couldn't find one that goes where the original one went So, here is what i found out....The RB25DET NEO tranny has an electric pulse type VSS so theoretically i can use the electric speedo. However, the issue i have found but not confirmed is that the NEO tranny uses a push type tranny and i need a pull type? Or it can be the other way around not to sure i forgot lol. Can anyone confirm this?

About to buy all new autometer gauges. Does the RB25DET NEO tranny have a VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor)? I believe that's what it stands for. I'm missing this info for my Speedo, don't know if i should get a mechanical or electric. This is the last thing i need to know before i can order all my gauges. Any suggestions of where to get them? JEGS is the best place so far from my research.

I'll be might be getting the pro comp....looks to nice to pass up. thanks for the help so far. Keep it coming....I want my gauges lol *Update* Just checked out www.jegs.com best prices free shipping but they charge handling. Tach, Boost, Water Temp, Fuel all for 296 shipped. i will be making my purchase here...Now just gotta find out if the RB25DET NEO tranny has a vss. Woot

Well, I'm going to be putting in a RB25DET NEO engine in my 75 280Z. I was wondering what Speedo gauge should i get? Mechanical or Electrical? Also, what fuel gauge should i get? I have searched and so far have found out that i would need to so is calibrate the gauge other wise it will read backwards. I will be getting the Sport Comp series just in case you are wondering. I'm goin to order these gauges today if i can get the answer i'm looking for. Thanks

Hello, I am getting ready to do my RB25DET NEO swap and was wondering if anyone knew if GReddy intake manifold for the RB25DET fits the neo version? I have searched and every where I searched it's labeled for R33 and not R34. I have seen it done but wasn't sure if there was any mods needed to get it to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Well, I spoke with Adam from the place. he told me send him pictures of it so he can give me a quote...SWEET...now more waiting....its okay though....i almost have all my body parts ready to go...all i'm missing is Carbon Fiber ZG flares to complete the carbon look hope they fit with the MSA type 3 body kit though.......

i will be givin him a call tomorrow....hopefully he can lay carbon fiber over the fiber glass spoiler...i remember there was a person in California that also did it but can't seem to find him....I'll keep u guys posted with what happens

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew where i could get my Wings West Turbo whale tail wrapped in real carbon fiber? Not the cheap o' carbon fiber look but the REAL DEAL. The spoiler is made of fiberglass and I remember there was a place that did it but that was like years ago. Since then i haven't been able to find a place but would be really interested to get my spoiler wrapped in carbon fiber. Thanks for the help.

Tell me how you like the MM rear disc set up, I was planning on them too....but some things came up and i have totally changed the direction of my project....Not the brakes but i am thinking of getting rid of my full L28ET swap (Engine, Tranny, Wiring, Intercooler, pipings, Blow off valve) although it is goin to take some time since i don't have a garage and its in my car now....Doing a RB25DET swap...newer, more efficient, and parts are somewhat not over priced. I want to know how you like your brakes though....Seems like it goin to be teh exact set-up i will have. so your feed back would be awesome...Thanks again everyone

Thanks for the info guys. its raining where i am at so i cant really take pictures in the rain. However, I am looking for a new head (p90), but i would like my head to last until i find one..thats the hard part. Where should i get a radiator from? I found 3 places that i want it from and only one has a electric fan bracket for the radiator along with an electric fan specifically for the bracket [MSA]...But they want to charge an arm and a leg for it...*sigh* $439.00 for aluminum raiator, $60.00 for bracket, $280.00 for the electric fan. ArizonaZCar has the aluminum radiator for $349.00 (I really like this price) but no brackets or electric fan. I asked if they made one but they said that i would have to fabricate my own..only down side i can see (I suck when it comes to fabricating). bandmzcars.com has an aluminum radiator for $275.00 (Cheapest I found) but doesn't look as nice as the other two. Also i have sent them an email about electric fan brackets and an electric fan but no answer yet.... Anyone know if i can use the electric fan bracket from MSA on the AZC radiator? Also do you knwo what brand and part # for the MSA electric fan. I'm almost sure that i can get the fan cheaper than they charge..So far i'm leaning towards the MSA setup but hate to spend all that money. Thanks again guys..if problem is not fixed when the rain clears up i will take pictures of my car smoking =D

Well, i got some cooling problem....damn it...i was just about to get this car ready for some serious work...problems after problems.....OK, first i blew a coolant by-pass hose the one tht goes from the intake manifold to the throttle body about 6 inches long...had to fix it at the Carls Jr parking lot..lol that was pretty funny....Now, everytime i drive my car i can smell coolant. When i stop and turn off my engine i rear a sound coming from the radiator area...(sounds silly but the sound sounds like a long fart) almost like some kind of motor is trying to turn on but doesn't..When i pop the hood, smoke is coming from the top of the radiator by the cap...Can anyone tell me whats wrong? I changed my radiator like a year and a half ago at a shop. By the way i got a 1983 280ZX Trubo engine in there with a 280Z radiator and 2 10 inch electric fans maybe 12 not sure. if that helps..If my radiator is busted, any idea of where i can get a aluminum radiator with an electric fan that isn't goin to cost like a $1000 like MSA sells them for? please help, i am willing to spend about 500 bucks on my cooling system to get it to work properly and in good order.....my car will be maxed out for stock internals soon so i am trying to get the cooling system up to par. Thanks for all the hellp

well, i just got all the stuff i need for the front brake upgrade =)....Toyo calipers, spacers, vented rotor, brake pads......Now what to do with the rear? I got about 400-450 to spend on the rear. don't want to blow a 1000 on the brake system because i don't need all that yet. maybe in the future but not now. i want rear disc brakes that work and compliment my fronts. nothing crazy. From the help i'm getting it seems it would be better to keep my drum brakes...i don't want drum..=( i want to see my rotors behind my rims =P. Thanks for all the help. You guys have been great like usual.

so are you guys suggesting that i go with the toyo calipers set up in front and stick to the drums in the rear? pay day is today so i can make purchases . i'm 100 % sure that i want teh toyo set up with vented rotors in front. not sure what to do with the rears..

My car will be goin to the shop next month to get some engine work done (88-99 300zxt ecu swap with the Z31 map sensor, 465cc injectors, Pallnet fuel rail, n42 intake manifold and 240sx throttle body upgrade i even might upgrade my intercooler, intercooler pipings and turbo...not sure yet). It now time to make the beast stop.....Well, I have searched and searched and searched. I have almost decided on which rear disc conversion i want but still confused about certain things. First question- With the toyo calipers up front with vented rotors isn't the rear disc upgrade from MM too much? The rears will be almost an inch bigger than the fronts...too much rear brakes? Second Question- Can I use MM rear disc brackets with different rotors? (Most likely i wil need to know which calipers will be goin with it) Third question- 82-83 280zx disc conversion have problems? I hear that people have been running into some issues after the install was completed is this true? Would it be better to run the 79-81 280zx set-up instead and if so can MM brackets work with this? Forth qeustion- With around 450 bucks what would you do for the rear disc conversion? Thanks so much. Hybridz have really helped my project moved along with all the help and info. you guys are great. I would like my brake work to be done at the same time my car goes to the shop to simplify things a little.

Sweet...... now time to find me a turbo........too bad i can't find anyone with NIStune by me ....Hoylset or save up for T3/T4...choices choices....

Well a little info about my car before i get to the question. I got a 1975 280Z with the 83 L28ET Engine and 5spd Tranny in my car. My upgrades consist of: HKS SSBOV (blow off valve), HKS manual boost controller, custom 2 1/2 in intercooler pipings with an intercooler of course, Custom cold air intake. Okay now on to the question.....I just got all the parts needed to upgrade my current 83 ecu to an 88-89 300zx turbo ecu. Now my question is...Can I use a N42 intake manifold (No EGR) with the ecu upgrade?? Also, i have searched and searched for fuel injector upgrades and came up with the 2g rx7 being the best in my situation (anyone know of any nissan injectors that will work? i prefer high impedence to go with the ecu). Once i get the ECU upgrade running correctly with the fuel upgrade (fuel pump, FPG, and Injectors) I really hope to get close to 300HP. Does anyone if this is possible with the stock turbo and internals or is time to upgrade? Please help....Thanks for all the help in advance....

i will post an update on my car i'll try and have before and after pics of everything. thanks for the help. i am really pysched out about everything thats coming in (MSA type 3 body kit). not to mention the rims to top everything off. Now all I need are Fender mirrors and my body will never be touched again until i do the ZG flares sometime in the future. thanks again for everyones help.

thanks. will be buying my rims today. Only problem now is that they have to special order them. but i will be putting a deposit today. I AM SURE IT IS 04 AND NOT 40 I know 40 would fit on FF cars but not on ours.