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Hi, My brother is running the 16' Rewinds on his car, the car is lowered so we did have to do a bit of work on the rear fenders as they did rub a speck. It they are totally clearing all the brakes and suspension etc ... they just scuff the fenders the odd time if you hit a big bump. I think he's running 215/50/16's or something around there ...

Very nice Knuckle Duster !! DE too, thats different I bet its fun... whats it like to drive ? I really like the rims and colour, very cool man !

One thing to remember at the moment RB oil pans are very pricey as they are no longer available from Nissan. I have a RB25det with bolt ons and it is a ton of fun, if your doing the work it might be worth a RB26. These engines get pricey quick which is the major knock.... also buying some parts takes a wee bit more time than on other more mainstream engines. I say if you can find a decent price on an oil pan go for it !

Very cool Scott ! Looks really nice ! I bet your going to get lots of looks at Z-fest as per usual this year ! Cheers Chris

I think you might be happy with the air dam black .... Its nice to give some contrast to the bright colours ... here's my example .. and someone else's nice example !

Hey guys, Im looking for an l28, doesn't matter what variant, as long as its in good shape, and can be picked up locally in Ontario. pm me with any offers! thanks Rob

Hey man, I'd suggest using a autometer programmable speedo, the're about 200$ bucks and are calibrated with a handheld GPS while driving. I have one in my car its pretty accurate and easy to re calibrate if I switch rearends. Unless there is an awesome reason to uses a GPS signal I would say forget it. They also go pretty high too I can't remember how high mine is, but its high enough I wouldn't want to go there in the Datsun . Cheers Chris

That makes more sense about building a spare, good luck guys and keep us posted !

Hey man, my alternator was trashed when I got my engine, are you using the RB one or are you using the Datsun one ?

I think there putting something in that Toronto water ! Sorry to hear about the RB project, maybe you'll have to switch to building a monster VG engine? Any how hope it works out for you man. Chris

Amazing, when did it switch from white to black ? The black looks amazing .. very tidy engine bay too !

Thanks for the advice all... Quicker: Ill check out that Nepco part if Drew's doesn't work thanks for the heads up! Huy: I have tried the mustache bar in both configurations ... bar to the front and bar back. it seems to fit best bar back although there then is a 2 inch gap to the shaft. Even when flipped the other way it just about could work but there is not enough of the driveshaft biting into the tranny for me to be comfortable. The shaft was made to fit my RB25 + R180 combo a couple years ago.. Dan: Thanks for the advice, I will mount the Diff in the rearmost position that way I at least know I have one issue nailed down. I have tried about every permutaion I can think of and it hasn't hit anything ( front mount flipped both ways, bar flipped both ways) so I must have one of the curved rear mounts.. Drew: Pm sent Ill buy that joint off you Thanks again Cheers Chris

The R200 is out of an 280z. So 74-78, or there abouts. It has the same output flange as the R200 out of a 84 300zx ( Rectangular).

Hi all, I currently have an early model 240z with a RB and a custom drive shaft (spicer u joints-1310 series) which was connected to a broken R180. I am trying to finish up swapping an R200 from a 280z in so I can drive the car. I have the R200 moustache bar, half shafts etc.... So far I have found two issues after test fitting, 1. My drive shaft is too short (early 240z had a differnt length shaft) 2. The R180 flange on my driveshaft is different than the R200. The R180 output is square and the R200 is rectangular. (Output shafts are also non exchangeable between R200-R180) 1.Is there a correct positioning of the moustache bar which will make the diff line up correctly? If not issue I can remedy with a spacer. 2.Does any one know the correct part number for either the spicer yoke for the tail end of my driveshaft, or if there is another output shaft I can use. I tried my local custom drive shaft place and they had no idea after phoning around. This issue has been rasied a number of times and I have found about 4 or 5 threads, however they all seem to trail off before after a solution is found, without a concrete yes/no and a # . Any how kinda frusterated Thanks Chris Crombie

Wow very very nice !

Hey all, For those interested in a Disel Z, I found a cool article from the 1975 November Motor Trend Magazine. I have scanned the article for those who want to read it. Apparently this engine got 45mpg, in the 70's ! Pretty cool idea, I can't imagine how today's diesel would do in a Z, I imagine it would be pretty interesting ! Cheers Article below (sorry its super wide)

Very nice !

I would suggest finding a zed that won't take so much time on the body work. To be honest its more more fun to work on the swap then to be using a wire wheel and a sanding block for weeks at a time. Save your money and time and part it out. It all depends on how much you value your time, the car looks fixable but it will need alot of hours thrown at it. I went through this whole route with my 240z ... just my 2 cents worth ... Chris

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Hi Guys, I'm looking for the main crank pulley for a 83 280zx, I need one with both power steering and AC. My newly acquired 280zx, ahem um lunched the old one on there so I need a replacement. I am located in Ontario Canada and would prefer to deal locally as I need it quickly. I have a two ribbed pulley too if someone wants to trade for a lighter one ?

Nopers, you only really need a aftermarket reg if your running aftermarket injectors or a new rail. I ran a stock reg and rail at 12 psi all last summer, no problems and I was running the equivalent of the walbro 255 pump. So don't spend the money on it. I was also running a wide band 02 sensor and I was always nicely rich !

Well that would probably be part of the problem! Hows it drive now?

Good to hear it was simple! And no, you really don't have to worry about it going in too far, It either fits or it doesnt, and any kind of movement along the driveline is pretty insubstantial. Cheers Rob

I took some quick measurements and tip to tail the driveshaft is 28.5" and roughly just over 25" from the tail to the start of the collar where the rear of the transmission seals onto it. Rob