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Wesley

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  1. Yeah i'll end up racing the car (I stayed NA Rebello built 3.0 with Megasquirt and more port and Polish than I thought possible I figure for now just upgrade to the vented in the front seeing as how I have a solid rotor right now. How does your proportioning workout running the 240sx brakes in the rear coupled with those S12+8's? Later on I'll get the 4 corners Wilwood setup. Is there a better place to buy the brake kit rather than from ArizonaZcar where its is almost $1700? Would running ducting from your lower valance to the brakes help some? Was planning on doing that myself with a square angled vacuum hose and some sort of putty for that functional look.
  2. "These rotors look just like the Z's except that the "hat" section where the hub bolts to, is shorter, therefore you will need a spacer to go in between the hub and the rotor." http://www.zcsd.org/tech-articles/vented-rotor-conv.php Found my own question. I still would like to know what kind of pad options I have for these calipers. Thank You
  3. I am currently looking for the most reasonably priced vented brake upgrade. (Due to smoking the brakes and losing all pedal coming down a nice twisty road.) I currently have the 15/16 Master with front S12 Toyota Calipers with a solid rotor cross drilled and slotted and the stock rear drums. For those who wish to try and say I do not need vented. I will be pushing over 300horsepower in my build and I want to know that I have extra cooling capabilities under hard braking conditions. I have looked through all of the FAQ and understand what my options are. I have chosen to go with the S12+8 Vented option as the proportioning should be better due to the smaller piston diameter and I have a set of calipers just sitting around. My question is a spacer required for the S12+8 vented and why? I bolted up the S12+8 vented caliper onto my current solid rotor and it fits perfectly under my 15x7 rims. What is the difference between the 84 300zx Vented rotor and the solid rotor to require a spacer? What is the vented rotor changing? If there is an alternative vented rotor that works without a spacer? (But I am sure if someone had found a rotor like that it would be in the FAQ) I know that the S12W Caliper is wider than the S12+8 Vented so due to wheel clearance a spacer is required...but the S12+8 non vented is only a hair smaller than the S12+8 Vented. Anyone who has chosen the S12+8 vented over the S12W and done the swap would be helpful. As I would also love to know what pads I should be running as I am having trouble finding anything decent for the S12+8 vented. Thank You
  4. Thank You I guess I didn't look hard enough.
  5. I am going to upgrade to vented rotor 4x4 toyota calipers. I have a 1978 280z. When I bought the car it already had the normal solid toyota upgrade on it. I have 15x7 0 offset Enkei 92's on the car currently. I was wondering if the spacers are required for 14inch rims only? or do I need them for my 15's or if there is a way around this by shaving metal? I looked around and found what you need but not specific dimensions of everything. SO basically has anyone done the 4x4 Vented caliper conversion without the spacer on a 15inch rim? I don't like spacers...I do not feel like spending a bunch of money on 4 spacers(as they are just as expensive as a brand new set of rims) I feel like if I only got 2 spacers in the front they would oddly stick out. Just looking for some feedback from someone who has done this conversion...pictures would be most helpful as well and much appreciated. Thank You.
  6. I am in need of a 3.7 R200 and a 5 Speed out of a 280zx from 81-83. I will be rebuilding the 5 speed so don't really care about the condition as long as it shifted prior. I am only looking to drop 200$ at most. The R200 should be direct bolt up to my 280z so I believe I can only use a long nose. Again I will be rebuilding as long as the gears aren't hammered let me know about it. I live in the Bay Area and only want to do Local pickup. If you have both I would love to do a package deal. Cash on Hand! Thank You.
  7. Very handy Calculator! Thank You.
  8. You answered my question thank you! How would I go about identifying the 280zx transmission?
  9. Hi there. I am currently doing a rebuild on my 1978 Datsun 280z. I am most likely going to be putting down roughly 260HP at the high end to the fly wheel so nothing too extreme. ( But it will be more like 225HP) Here is the deal. I have the stock 5 speed and R200 that came with the car. I am dropping the transmission and will be rebuilding it no matter what. My question is since I can pick up a T5 or any kind of transmission that came on the L series for no real cost. Should I bother swapping transmissions?(Since I will be rebuilding the transmission that goes into the car regardless) What kind of modifications would I be looking at?(I assume there is a post about how to do this already I just don't know what transmission yet) Or should I just rebuild my transmission?(I feel like 3rd gear drops off but this is also with a stock setup i.e. 110HP maybe) Thank You.
  10. If anyone knows if you can buy it new that would be great too I can't seem to find the turbo one anywhere just the N/A one.
  11. I am in need of the turbo Distributor shaft as well.
  12. I have purchased a TB I only now need a Distributor mind you this is the Turbo Distributor. I will get back to you zguy as it is too late to call. Thank You
  13. I am looking for an 82-83 280zx Distributor. I am also looking for a 240sx 60mm TB with an automatic TPS with the potentiometer. I would prefer in person cash on hand of course but if you have what I need shipping etc can be arranged. I live in Walnut Creek, California.
  14. I was extremely new to the Z cars when I first started out building my motor so I made some big mistakes building up my motor so I was half way into a N/A build without realizing it. Besides I like the N/A sound so its a win anyways.
  15. Thank you You cleared a lot of things up for me. I still do not understand how to wire the entire setup? For the Injectors I have found that I need 14mm O ring type flowing at roughly 32lb. I would think Low Impedance injectors would be preferable. Any suggestions? I can only seem to find High Impedance Injectors.
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