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How does the weatherstripping look? I could really use T tops and door seals
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Nothing new mate?
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Anyluck with T Top seals and Door seals yet?
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Photos Coming Soon
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Sorry for the hiatus. Let's try to catch you, ladies and gentlemen, up. Since we last spoke:
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3 lights on dash and car died on the road
- new Stock Alternator and New Battery
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Replaced the Head Gasket
- 'shop saw minor leaks'
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Innovate LC1 and Autotimer
- Finally can tune this thing!
- New Stock Power Steering Rack
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Suspension overhaul
- New ball joints
- MSA Polyurethane bushings kit (w/o Control Arm Bushing)
- Tokico HPK255 Set
- ST Suspensions Swaybars 52105
- Techno Toy Tuning Outer tie rod
- Techno Toy Tuning Front LC Arm Kit
- Techno Toy Tuning Steering Coupler
I also have a build log of what has been done to the WZRD, what I plan to do, and other random notes HERE
So, I had a local shop that builds drag and tuner cars do the majority of the work on my car. I think the AFR gauge may be wired incorrectly. It only reads a consistent 10.7 under warm up, idle, cruise, acceleration, boost, etc. Any ideas there?
The same shop replaced the head gasket, checked all the vacuum lines, and tried tuning the car to get it running better. But the car just isn't snappy anymore, it's running rich and smells under heavy load, and there is a squirting noise around 4k rpm. I know weird...
The next area to address is the transmission. I have a guy who can rebuild the transmission in Arizona. I found a Nissan T5 tranny going for one thousand. I asked about the condition and for photos. Would anyone know what a reasonable price for a rebuild and worn T5 would be? Here is the GUIDE I am following for the transmission. It suggests a standard strength clutch. Will this Exedy kit I have installed work with the T5? I have the Nissan close ratio in my ZX now. For a T5 swap, what else would I need? In terms of crossmember, differential, and driveshaft?
Also, a tire shop said there was play on the axel shafts. I plan to have the shafts replaced with the transmission. Should I just get stock 280zx shafts or upgrade to 300zx shafts with the 300zx differential? I read somewhere it was possible.
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3 lights on dash and car died on the road
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This is interesting. Lets get more pics of the engine
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K i adjusted the fuel levels and we are grand now. Everything is running smooth and strong. I went down to smog. We are high on HC and CO on idle. Also at 2500rpm we are high on CO only.
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K well I went ahead and rewired the pump using this method. http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/86361-wiring-a-walbro-fuel-pump/ It feels a ton smoother and more responsive. Unfortunately it still bogs just before boost. Any ideas?
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Thanks, I think I have figured out my issues with the fuel. The pump currently is wired into the stock wiring. I heard about some Z drivers using a headlight relay to get a solid 12v to the pump. How exactly does one wire this up?
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I had the aeromotive fpr installed. We created bypass where the original fpr was and mounted the new fpr next to the fuel filter. I have the fpr set to around 35psi at idle with brand new stock injectors and a new walbro 255 pump. Everything seems good except just as boost comes on at lower rpms below 2500. When accelerating with these conditions, the car feels groggy. Like you give it gas, but it just doesn't want to go until I hit just around 2500. Any ideas?
Complete MS parts list. I am still looking for an intercooler (either NPR or etc) and a ka24 throttle body.
Megasquirt II v3.57 $435
Relay Board $99
Relay Cable $85
Wiring Bundle $46
IAT Sensor $23
CLT Sensor $18
Trigger Wheel $28
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Its not a matter how much horsepower. Its how efficient the ecu runs and works. Which is why I would say go MS. Plus there's a lot of expand ability on the MS. You can tune Nistune although it requires modifications.
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Im looking for any intercooler bits too for 280zx l28
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No, I will be replacing it with a GM closed element. I want fresh sensors for the fresh ecu. I just ordered an Aeromotive a1000 too
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I forgot to mention I am still currently looking for a 240sx throttle body in junkyards and I have a Lc-1 going into the car as well. Is there somewhere I can find info on the install using no relay board? I am working closely with a shop to get the install down and tuned, but I want the know how to help with the install and work on it myself.
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I will be doing an ms2 v3 install in my 1983 280zx Turbo Coupe. Its completely stock minus 3 inch exhaust, and walbro 255 fuel pump. I have read tons on megasquirt and the 280zx specific install. I just want to make sure I have everything covered in terms of parts.
I will be using stock ignition for now. I will upgrade the trigger wheel to the DIYautotune one. Anyway here's my list so far.
IAT Sensor x1
Anything I am missing or you suggest?
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After talking with Phil at DIYautotune, I have added the upgraded trigger wheel to my distributor when I go MS2. http://www.diyautotune.com/tech_articles/using_diyautotune_nissan_trigger_discs.htm
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I will be going megasquirt pretty soon here. I will be getting megasquirt 2 and their relay setup. I was hoping some people on hybridz had some for sale. I am also looking for a 240sx throttle body, pallnet fuel rail barbed, shaved intake, or any items you may suggest.
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A few updates for you guys. A new set of stock injectors and injector connectors were installed. This really cleaned how it ran. I decided to swap the walboro pump in as well. Everything seems to working well. I am now moving on to the megasquirt install. The stock distributor will be used for now. I have read a ridiculous amount on MS now. I believe I have everything figured out. Here is my list for the MS install. I just want to make sure I got everything covered and I'm not missing anything. If there's are any suggestions you may have, lett me know.
Megasquirt II v3 $435
Relay Board $99
Relay Cable $85
Wiring Bundle $46
IAT Sensor $23
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Well its solved. Finally. The starter ground was running through a remote starter that was integrated into the alarm system. This was bypassed for now until a quality alarm is installed. Simple swap of the wiring and the right ignition switch solved it.
Again I am still looking for stock turbo injectors. Let me know if you have a set.
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The push to start was removed and a new starter and ignition switch was installed. Still getting no crank. I have a buddy who is going to get the wiring tomorrow. Any other ideas?
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I'm looking for a set of stock good injectors for 280zx turbo. Or if you know of a place to get some, let me know.
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K well I have been hunting for new stock injectors. I believe these beck/arnley 1580165 are correct for a stock turbo l28et. Anyone know of a good place to get them cheap. I was told I need to get these flow tested and port matched or something like that? What do you guys suggest.
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I just recently went thru this topic of Seats for my Zx. most of the no name knock off's copies of recaro type seats sold on ebay, Claiming to be leather are Not! they might look good from a distance but after closer inspection they are junk. just look at the prices and that should tell you something, ie.. 230 .00 for a pair of new seats? hummm......low quality is what youre getting. I did have a great experience from an ebay seller in Thailand, that was very honest and sells tons of real recaro's on ebay, and very affordable too! I purchased a pair of real Recaro's in mint condition for 450.00 plus 170.00 shipping. that's basically less than 700.00 including shipping for an excellent sport seat. and it even arrived 2 weeks ahead of his estimated 8 weeks for delivery... I would really recommend this guy....here's a pic of my seats.....Rob
Link to ebay? Or name?
'83 ZX 5 speed transmission
in Parts for Sale
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Is this the Nissan Borg-Warner T5 or the Nissan close ratio? a picture would reveal