jay28

wheel dimensions are Rear, 17x10 -19 offset Front, 17x9.5 -13 offset

to be honest I forget what sort of grey it was, K1 was the code I think

I sanded then etched primed the chrome, painted black with a matt clear coat.......I didn't like the chrome on the car at all, I wasn't too sure about what colour to go for at first, then saw this grey on a ford focus, and asked the owner if I could get the code from the car. Cheers, Jay

I just used the standard rear spoiler found on the 240 and 260.

Hi, Im using 255/40 /17 on the rear and 235/40/17 on the front.

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I have those exact same springs on my 2+2, they work great, car lowered by about 1 1/2". the ride is a little bumpy on the back roads where I live but in town its fine. http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh183/datsun-jay/?action=view&current=myz006-2.jpg http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh183/datsun-jay/?action=view&current=myz009.jpg

Yes I'll try get some bigger pics up over the weekend, I'll put them into photobucket but not sure how to go from there.......maybe I could e mail them to someone and they could stick them up? Cheers.

thanks for the comments, The wheels are 17x10 -19 offset with 255 rears 17x9.5 -13 offset with 235 fronts

Its a 1974 Austrailian import, f54 block p90a head shaved 2mm stage 4 cam triple dellorto's msa 6-1 header lowered on eibach springs zg flares all chrome painted black shaved rear end 17" image wheels thats about it really, just finished it yesterday, managed to get 15 miles on the engine before the rain came!!

Just finished work on my 2+2, has its first drive yesterday.

Well I for one dont have a N42 head.......anbd as there are only about 5 z cars in Ireland I dont have much chance of getting one either........I do however have a p90a head which is why im using that.. Does anyone know what compression ratio a f54 block with 86.1 flat top, p90 shaved 0.080" will give? Thanks, Jay

Hi I dont mean to take away from this thread but im in a very similar position......building an l28 motor (f54 block) and also using a p90a head with solid lifters.......Im going to use 86.1mm flat tops, shave the head 0.080" and use tower shims, also have a msa stage 4 cam, not sure what CR im going to have tho, I was lucky enough to get shims off a guy on the forum, Thanks

I paid 2500 Euro, thats with tyres and shipping from the UK to Ireland......A bit pricey but I think it will be worth it, Here's their website, all their wheels are made to order, you give them the dimensions you want and they will make it. www.imagewheels.co.uk

I just ordered there today, just have them in 4 weeks as they have to be made........rear 17x10.5 -19 offset front 17x10 -13 offset. Jay

Yeah I think im going to have to shave it 0.080" and use cam tower shims.........seems to be my only option now, know anywhere that sells shims for the l28?

Im building a l28 motor at the moment using f54 block, p90 head and flat top and want the smallest gasket I can get to help raise the compression........I seen the one that MSA are selling but thats way too dear for a head gasket....... Jay

cool, thanks for that, I'll go check them out now? Are their gaskets any good?, that seems very cheap Jay

Hi all, I'm having trouble finding somewhere that has a 1mm or 0.6mm head gasket in stock for a l28 motor (f54) block, Found one place "gasket world" that had one but when I gave my address as being in Ireland they never e mailed me back Iv'e been searching and heard alot about felpro but cant find their website. Can anyone help? Thanks, Jay

thats what I swas on about, Argon, especially pureshield argon is an asphyxiant.......which in my book is dangerous. Although I doubt anyone here would be welding for long periods of time or purging pipes, Its just something to keep in mind thats all, Jay

I have used all 3 and they all give the same quality, well I have noticed no difference anyway, either on carbon or stainless, Only difference I notice is when pulsing, the yellow tip tungsten cools quicker but thata a good thing, Also when tig welding have your gas flow as low as passible, the argon is as bad as the stainless and tungsten dust, Jay

Hi all, I have a 260z with a worn out l26 motor, I got my hands on a l28 motor (f54 block p90a head solid lifters) Im going to use an E88 head that I have instead of the p90a, I have the motor stripped down, The block doesn't need to be rebored just honed and would like to keep it that why if possible. I was wondering is it possible to get standard size 86mm flat top pistons to increase my CR. This is my first rebuild so if anyone has anyother sugestions please feel free to advise me, Thanks, Jay.

Granted stainless is not good for you but........when sharpening you tungsten, its the dust off that that is very carcinogenic. I weld stainless for a living and never use grey tipped tungsten's

its only the grey tipped tungston that is carcinogenic, the yellow tip ones are fine........ Jay