Drax240z

Hey Gabe, what injectors are you using?

One of my all time favorites. I'd love to see the same colour scheme in a 2 seater. I might just have to do that myself!

NICE! I've got the same turbo, and didn't expect to see those numbers out of it. My targets (325-350rwhp) should be a cakewalk...

Nigel echo'd my thoughts on it as well.

I've got the vented/4runner setup with stock rear drums, and the bias is pretty decent right out of the box. Definitely suitable for spirited street use. I wouldn't bother with the 280zx master... my brakes feel great with the stock master.

Just a word of advice, buy your car seat first and test fit them. These things are huge, barely fit in my E39 5 series... I doubt you'll fit one in either of those cars very well...

It was definitely the story from the salesman. Actually thinking back on this situation now, I'll bet it was to cut costs on the hardware side, as well as keeping things the same/simple. I've used plenty of windows based data logging equipment since I wrote this, and they can sample rather quickly.

I've got an "A" cam with no lugs on it in my car.

Hehe, flying over and driving back? Road trip! Looked at those too before I bought my E39 5-speed wagon... hard to find anything like that with a manual in it!

I'd be more interested in a fiberglass version at a reduced price, if that's an option.

A few years ago my car, a 72 240z with a turbo motor in it running stock boost levels (other mods probably gave it 10-15% power over stock) did 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, and G-tech'd the 1/4 mile in 13.9seconds IIRC.

AC is a must. Among the many projects in my future are aluminum railings, truck racks, etc.

Mine runs! It's got no interior, no heater, no insurance, no tread pattern, and no ground clearance... but it runs.

Yeah John, I really like the inverter machines as well. A buddy of mine has the 200dx and is very happy with it. Though after talking to him, it's a lot of machine for what I will do with it. (not to mention at least 50% more than I have to spend) Agreed with the Miller vs. Lincoln. However, I've read a bit about this model vs. that model and there are certainly differences between similar machines that may put one ahead of the other for me. Feature based, not brand based. I'm curious to know how something along the lines of the 180SD or 200SD would compare with a similarly powered inverter setup... Diversion 165 is interesting as well, might see if I can find one to try out...

One of the better Z video's I've seen, good job on it cutting out the chaff, and putting a soundtrack in that didn't interfere with the cars sound and still left a common theme throughout. 27mpg and 11's are a fantastic combination! Austin... your car sounds pretty darn cool.

Well, not sure if I am 100% there yet, but I've been looking at TIG's lately. I've done a bunch of welding including TIG in the past, but never had my own machine. For a while I was working as an industrial maintenance tech. and that particular position involved a lot of SS TIG welding... so I've done a lot, but with that said I'm still not an expert. I am looking for something with AC/DC, enough power to weld aluminum, though I don't expect to be welding heads or anything that large. Think plenums, brackets, SS exhaust, charge cooler pipes, etc. I already have a lincoln MIG, so that side of things is covered. Price range is up to about $2500 or so. I've got 3 options in front of me: 1) Used Lincoln PT185 - $2100 compete with torch, pedal, kart, etc. 2) New Miller Diversion 165 - $1825 after taxes 3) Used Miller synchrowave 180SD - $2000 with accessories I'm leaning towards option 1. I think the millers are in general slightly better machines, but I like the added features of the PT185. I know that none of these machines are super heavy duty production machines, but they are for personal/hobby use with a few side jobs as well. Comments from those with any of the above machines, or the experienced welders are greatly appreciated.

I've got these for sale: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=146967 Wide, correct bolt pattern and offset for a stock Z with coils. Definitely less than you'll pay for custom...

As far as I can tell, they are identical to the recaro's I have in my car. Similar to this: I think mine are VW GTI seats from the 80's...

Great stuff, glad to hear you are enjoying it. How's the performance compared with what you took out?

Reviving from the dead, any dyno updates with the new manifold fitted?

A couple of comments... 1) If you take out 50-75% of the photos out of this post I think you'll get your point across more concisely. There are a lot of blurry and redundant photos in this thread. 2) Some pictures of the final installation would be appreciated, but only AFTER step 1 is complete. 3) Awesome that your daughter is wrenching with you!

Not to mention totally unnecessary... Someone will just post up the answer afterward again, saving searching through the original post.

Wow, nice times! And good times!

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