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yeah looks like SU's it is.... Since I'm putting it in a EFI block (83 280zx.. should be P79 F54), How would I set up the fuel pump? Would I remove and bypass the original Electric fuel pump for EFI (waaay too high pressure for carbs) and install Lower pressure ones? I'm a complete fuel noob, what else in the fuel line would need to be removed or replaced?

Jesus, Pay attention... vert88 never said anything about going low... but hey vert. I don't know if all that mod will be street legal in Japan...　Its been a while since I've been with the Japanese rules but I remember the registration as complete nazis when it comes to modded cars...

Oh and I don't know who you are so I can't judge but being born in Japan, Zs (especially ZX) arn't that expensive in Japan for the like new condition its in FYI... and remember PPK did it to SLAM the S130 (closer to Z31 & S13) to the ground.... Not sure How it'll come up on performance S30's or whatever it is that your trying to build.

The only EFI That I ever loved the sound of was a 3.1L stroker with 400cc+ injectores, Custom Airbox, ECU and probably well over what I could ever make part-timing. The thing already has "new" muffler. to be exact something different than stock. But just being loud isn't what I'm looking for...Ultimately I want a smooth raspy Sound, not a muscle-like sound you get by combining stock with headers or glasspack and Honduh loud exaust.. Also to add on, I could care less about performance for now... And drilling holes would probably be the worst idea as 280zx EFI's are Notorious for running like shit when theres a vacuum leak. prly will run rich and sound like shit too, But you probably are right about 250 being too much. Lookse like I got a choice of Re-thinking about it since the Guy Is selling the whole engine this weekend and I don't have the cash ready. I know the structual difference between SIde and Down draft but Why is it that You'd prefer one over the other? Is it the way that it performs?

FIRST OFF... I know a lot of you guys are going to start a war as to "Stick with EFI" "Carbs can be good if tuned right" But I made this thread so I can get some Opinions facts and info for Carb specifically on Dual downdraft webers. OK... So I'm not very happy and starting to get bored with the sound of EFI in my 280zx. I am obviously out of budget for Triples,cams or high compression. But seen people re-convert EFI to SU's in and sound damn awsome without busting a wallet. So I was thinking Dual SU's until recently, there was a guy selling a dual downdraft weber with cannon intakes out of a parked Z for 250 obo. and its been sitting for 20years so it will deffinetly need rebuild. (Pic below is the condition its in.... ) However my question was, Cons and Pros of Down draft dual webers onto a stock L28 (1983 stock)? and what the cost of rebuilding a DGV might be. and things I need to replace to go carbs. ( Fuel pump? filters? keep the ECU? etc) Now I am broke, probably won't be able to spend much for everything and is NOT a very smart idea to go carbs in the first place. But I ask you guys understanding that. thanks. (oh and I have more than enough time on my hands as of now... But lacks power tools....If that helps.)

Eh, I never like anything Below 50's... Meaty tires need more love....

Those are called "Works fender" in japan. If I'm Correct, Arita speed still sells them ... I think. (but these guys custom fabbed themself FYI look below) Here I'll translate all the japanese details the shop gave just for fun. If you guys have anything else in Japanese you wat me to translate, PM me n let me know. I'm from Japan lol. ★L28改3.2SPLエンジン(ASW)86㎜フルカウンター 79SPLカムトリプルスプリングãªã©â€¦ (L28 3.2litre stroker, 86mm full counter, 79 cam, triple springs etc) ★ソレックス50φ(ASWジェットブロック) (Solex 50 pie ASW jet block) ★48Φ等長タコ足 (48pie equal-length performance headers) ★OSツインクラッム(OS Giken twin clutch) ★マロリー製デスビ(固定35度) (Mallory distributor 35 degree) ★80Φストレートマフラー(出å£ãƒã‚¿ãƒ³ã‚¿ã‚¤ã‚³) (80 pie straight pipe w/ titanium "taiko" (drum) tip) ★R200LSD(ファイナル4.1) (RS200 limited slip diff' final (ratio?) 4.1) ★オリジナルアンダーカãƒãƒ¼ (Custom under cover) ★オリジナルFタワーãƒãƒ¼(トライアングル) (custom front three point strut bars) ★牽引フック (tow hook) <- lol ★輸出用グリル (Export model grille) ★レイブリックライト(ã‚«ãƒãƒ¼ä»˜ã) (Raybrick lights with cover) ★FRPボンãƒãƒƒãƒˆ(輸出用ダクト付ã) (FRP hood w/ export model ducts) ★FRPフロントフェンダー&ドア (FRP front fender & door) ★ワンオフオーãƒãƒ¼ãƒ•ã‚§ãƒ³ãƒ€ãƒ¼ (Custom "one-of" over fender) ★GTウイング(3Dワンオフãƒã‚¤ãƒžã‚¦ãƒ³ãƒˆ) (Custom "one-of" GT wing, 3D style high mount) ★ワンオフリアディフューザーå–り付㑠(Custom "one-of" Rear defuser equiped) ★10点å¼ãƒ­ãƒ¼ãƒ«ãƒãƒ¼(溶接止ã‚) (10 point rollbar welded) ★亀有3速クロスミッションA (Kameari 3 speed cross mission A) ★F&R FD3Sブレーキキャリパー(PFCパッド) (Front and rear FD3s (thats the 3rd gen RX7, mazda speed ver) brake calipers w/ PFC pad) ★4輪車高調(ワンオフ) F:10K R:6K (Custom "one-off" coilovers all around Front 10k springs and rear 6k) ★ステンメッシュブレーキホース (stainless mesh brake hose) ★F/Rピロロアアーム(Front and rear pilow (Pivot?) lower arm) ★F:GS30用スタビライザー (Front stabilizer for GS30) ★R:ARCパイプスタビ (Rear ARC pipe stabilizer) ★亀有オールアルミラジエター (Kameari Full aluminium radiator) ★セトラブ特大オイルクーラー ((Setorab?) Extra large oil cooler) ★Rタワーãƒãƒ¼(ãƒ¯ãƒ³ã‚ªãƒ•åŠ å·¥) (Rear Tower Bar "one-of" custom) ★タカタ3インãƒã‚·ãƒ¼ãƒˆãƒ™ãƒ«ãƒˆ (Takata 3 in seatbelt/harness) ★16インãƒTE37VAW(9J+10.5J)+A050 215/50-16(Sタイヤ) (16inch TE3.......... Sport tires) ★BRIDフルãƒã‚±ãƒƒãƒˆã‚·ãƒ¼ãƒˆ (Bride full bucket seat) ★水温ã€æ²¹æ¸©ã€æ²¹åœ§ã€ç‡ƒåœ§è¨ˆã€ã‚¿ã‚³ãƒ¡ãƒ¼ã‚¿ãƒ¼(Defi) (water temp, oil temp, oil pressure,fuel pressure, tacho, meters by Defi) ★フューエルクーラー(ATクーラーæµç”¨) (Fuel cooler (Auto tranny cooler used) ★燃料é…管8㎜×2æœ¬è¿½åŠ (fuel lines 8mm x2 added) ★ASW燃料ãƒãƒ³ãƒ—+大容é‡ãƒ•ãƒ¥ãƒ¼ã‚¨ãƒ«ãƒãƒ³ãƒ—+FJãƒãƒ³ãƒ— (ASW fuel pump + high cap Fuel pump + FJ pump) ★ホーリー燃料レギュレター (Holley fuel reg.) ※2011å¹´11月20æ—¥ 鈴鹿サーキット 2'27.165 (Sタイヤ)æ–°å“ (11/20/11 suzuka circuit 2'27.165 (w/ New Sport Tire) ※2013å¹´1月7æ—¥ オートãƒãƒªã‚¹ãƒ™ã‚¹ãƒˆã‚¿ã‚¤ãƒ 2'4.970 (Sタイヤ+ラジアル)ä¸­å¤ (1/7/2013 Autopolis best time 2'4.970 (w/ used sport tires and radial) ※2012å¹´5月24æ—¥ 筑波サーキット TC2000 1'03.878 (Sタイヤ+ラジアル)ä¸­å¤ (5/24/12 Tsukuba Circuit TC2000 1'03.878 (w/ used sport tires and radial)

stretched on a 225/60/15 Falken ZE-512 all around. 55 would have been perfect but modern makes doesnt make weirdo sizes anymore.

thanks! looks like type 1 it is... and say, is the ginormus lip you used to have the MSA classic?

*Caution sarcasm and bitter words* I live in texas.. DD a 280zx... I'd say... Unless your obsessed with ZX and insanely twisted ( Like me) or find one thats in perfect condition which you could... 5k is MORE than enough for almost perfect zx. I wouldn't daily a 280zx... or 280z in texas.... period(s) But if you still want to hang on to the idea of Z/ZX Maybe 280zx 2+2 hard top might be the "one" for you. I mean.. there are people that daily these cars.. though saying 80's car is "safe" is probably the last thing I will say before I crash my ZX at 6mph and die. But if your looking for a classic, good mpg, safe, reliable... you should consider Hondas... maybe EF-Civic wagons. those things are really cool imo. <- this, no sarcasm

yeah thats the Type1... But I was looking for better pics.. So far all I found was this. *Photo cred to PounceZ

MSA sells the as " ZG Works style airdam" I think And yes, they used to be on Japanese Works (factory racing teams back then were called works in japan) 240zg race-cars. Its also the origin for IMSA 3 piece I believe

thats xenon.... I like how its urethane and all but It really doesnt flow without side skirts imo. Nice zx though.

Does anyone have good pictures of MSA Classic and/or Type 1 airdam? I've been wondering around the interwebz and searches but can't seem to come across good ones... Also it doesnt necessary have to be MSA ones, as long as the airdam can flow with the body on its own without side skirts and still in production. thanks.

TE37V Replicas... aka Rota Grid V (or Classic in EU) 15x9 -15 on 225/60/15. Stock spring and old kyb gas I think

lol wut? Monster trucks ftw (ratsun is starting to bore me... time to get active on hybrid z rofl)

http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/12/building-the-ultimate-grip-n-drift-datsun/ Go down to middle of the page or so.

Very Nice! about time someone did this.

Very Nice! about time someone did this.

yeah, I figured... 300zx tail lights are much bigger than 280zx's

YES!! Love IT! (is it photoshopped?)

Oh and by the way Here's my Drawing. If I ever do get a S130 and spare money that^ is what I will be aiming for... lol...

Very nice. and thanks for the link

Has anyone ever seen, or made S130 with Z31 (early) tail lights / bumpers? I'm not a big fan of the 280zx rear bumpers.. searched up some bumperless zx, Front looks great but rear bumper-less looks terrible and thought the taillight design might be the problem. Currently I don't have a S130, so I can't do anything. But was wondering if anyone have ever done it.