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grannyknot

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  1. Some progress, I have started parting out the M6 and have the s38 engine and trans out of the car and on the shop floor. Now that it's out I can see that it's a bit wider and heavier then the L28 but I don't see that as a problem yet. It has a more pronounced lean to the to the passenger side as well but so far the only thing that looks like a possible problem is the shape of the oil pan, its quite different so may have to do some fabrication there or have a look at other oil pans that fit that block. I need to pull the L28 from the Z now and get the s38 in there to see if this is going to fly, so far I'm optimistic. Chris
  2. Well, I think I'm a step closer to my 240Z///M. I let the ad for the 87/M6 lapse, just can't deal with one more lowballer. The question now is do I sell my turn key Z that is finished and find another neglected Z to start over with or pull the L28 and tranny from this car and install the M goodies? The money from the sale of my current Z would allow me to do any kind of build I could think of, but then, I hate selling. Chris
  3. I'm pretty sure I'm going to install the M6 motor and trans in a Z but I started thinking about all the suspension parts and if it would be possible to use those as well. I've never done a suspension transplant before so this might just be a terrible idea but I thought I would ask, where would I start on this? I think I would have to keep the Z steering rack... I guess I would really have to place the entire front and rear suspension set up under the Z and see what metal needs removal and what needs to be added for support. Thanks, Chris
  4. And that same Kia door seal works perfectly on the rear hatch as well, this the 3rd year I have had Kia seals on both doors and hatch with no problems. Hard to beat $10 at the wreckers.
  5. Adam, if you want more selection in jets and don't want to drill and solder then you can simply buy Weber e-tubes and jets to replace the OER. OER e-tube on the left, Weber on the right,
  6. Try these guys, http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_catalog/manual_transmission_overhaul_kits/nissan_f5w71_overhaul_kit.html This was the only place I could find that carried the 5th syncro. Chris
  7. I noticed the same thing when I installed my Eibach springs, I had to install a 1/2" spacer at the top of the rear springs to level the car out.
  8. Tony, I do follow. The gas filter idea is brilliant, I'll try it and post the results, thanks so much. Leon, I think what I have is a Cannon clone, I remember checking when it was off the car and there was no internal balance tube in the supporting structure.
  9. Tony, that's interesting and could make thinks a lot easier. What form of restrictor would you recommend? Thanks, Chris
  10. I have a standard Cannon intake manifold with triple carbs on my L28 engine, I have also installed a 123Igniton programmable distributor and would like to use the vacuum advance feature. Would 4 vacuum take offs from the 4 inner intake runners be enough to even out the pulses or should I take vacuum from all 6 ? Thanks, Chris
  11. duragg, I'm rebuilding my 5spd at the moment and was told about this thread, just read it this morning, Fantastic. Thanks for taking it to the end and showing all the failures as well, that is where the learning is. I think someone at Drivetrain.com might be reading this thread, I just measured all of the key slots on my original, WORN 1983ZX syncro rings, .170". The same measurement on the new Drivetrain syncro rings is .155" . Now I don't have to file them!
  12. I will be building an L28 this winter, nothing radical. If I can end up with 170-80 RWHP I'll be very happy. I read somewhere in the archives that the flywheel from an L24 was considerably lighter and would work on an L28. Would like to know if this is true and if so are there any problems that should be looked out for? Thanks, Chris
  13. # 01955 here, 1970, just bought it about month ago. I bought it with a mind to modify then I started thinking maybe I shouldn't be so fast to "wreck" a low production number car. After all, there seems to be these guys out there that will pay silly sums of money for original stuff (I'm not one of them) I soon found out that it wasn't all that early and since the floors were rotted out, well...I might as well go ahead and do what I like. I love having the vertical defroster lines and the back vents but only as a talking point. OP, it's a Datsun, designed as a sports car for the average guy, it will never be a worth a lot. Grab one and have some fun.
  14. Thanks guys, I found the word that unleashes all of the good stuff from the archives "reinforcing".
  15. Sorry, I'll search harder next time, 300hp will be fine, no tracking just a great weekend car.
  16. Hi guys, I've read several times that the 280z is the better/stronger body to drop a V8 into but just came across Bad Dogs site http://baddogparts.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_8 If I were to weld in Bad dogs 240z rear rails or even his 280z rails, wouldn't I have enough strength in the frame to handle the torque of the V8? Thanks, Chris
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