Rusty Bomb
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I'm trying to figure out what Wilwood brakes are on my car. I don't see a part number but its grabbing funny. Pulling right when i stop. I bought the car with out knowing much about it. The owner didn't know much either.
Can you guys post pictures and tell me what parts are on your car? I went to the site and I don't see what I have.
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funny thing. I took the battery out and took a chance at Oreilly . had the original buyers number on a sticker. I gave it to him and bam! FREE battery@!!!!!!
on the receipt it said $288 WTF!! what cheap Oreilly's battery cost that much? I have no Idea. Its like 1000 CCA and like 8** RA
I got the idea after reading a thread some where. Last month I took a Costco battery back and I had the guys name. Costco gave me a gift card for $75.
man you don't think about how much a battery cost till you have to replace one. I just replaced 2. and still got another car in need of one.
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I need to pick up a new battery. The stores are no help because they want the make and of car. I don't know what to tell them Because I was never told what motor was in the car. I can't see the stamping so I can look it up.
What's the minimum cold cranking amps needed to start the car and what's the smallest group battery size to put in it ?
What's the smallest group size and Lee Lewis cold cranking amps r
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Add shipping for hazardous material and it was cheaper locally for me.
I'm in Hawaii and sent waiting for some replies for shipping quotes to factor in.
Where are you located?
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So I was thinking about repainting some stuff and decided to just try ebay. some stuff popped up but with brands I did not know and some I did. Prices seem reasonable.
But over all I am asking if anyone ever bought paint off ebay? If so how would you rate it? things to look for and things to avoid?
I'm looking into base coat clear coat, and some urethane sealer.
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Here's a pic of my ZX, wish i could tell you the code, I'll have to talk to the P.O. but I'm going to re-spray it that same color after a little more work...
you ever find out the color for that paint code? thats nice!
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will you guys help me put together an idiots guide to what transmissions work with our engines?
please put stuff you know works first hand. not 3rd or 4,5,6 party information. no friend's friend's, uncle's, brother in law stories.
Please include what cars can be donor cars years models ect.
Also include if it will need computer or adapter plates ect needed.
Maybe est. cost of parts.
maybe what stamp numbers ect.
This list will help me and others pick the right transmission for our build or rebuild.
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Young dude with a Buick?
Oh. Sorry about your grandma.
lol
not funny guy doesn't know its an Oldsmobile?
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Ain't going to happen anytime soon especially if it takes fabrication. And I gotta find a place. Sad thing is I got the cars both run cherry.
Just want to know how possible. Easy/hard it is.
Thez z really has bad gearing the motor rinds fine Not rich Or lean, does have a over size Carb (dual pump)
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Ok. here is the scenario. I have a slightly built 350 in the Z right now. mated to a turbo 350 trans I am told. It sucks mucho gas!
(elderbrock intake and heads, some kind of lifters or rollers whatever!, cam, moroso oil pan, 4 core radiator. I don't know the true specs of the internal parts cause the guy i bought it from didn't know either.) I think its hooker shortie exhaust headers.
Also it developed a trans leak. right under the shifter area. and the engine needs to be cleaned and polished. Also needs a smaller carb. Other than that the engine is good, starts, and runs strong.
I'm wondering if it is possible to yank a 1983 Oldsmobile Delta88 motor and trans and swap it over to the Z. of course with out buying anything new. just swap. Thinking radiator and all. Also has a column shifter
Let me know if this is just a R&R motor mounts match and the exhaust headers.
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did you find out? it looks real nice.
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i was never a fan of orange. but seems to be growing on me ever since I seen tangerine orange candy sprayed over airbrush flames.
your car is very nice!! the hood up and sun hitting it like that is BAD A$$
to bad it looks like you broke down at the stop tho.
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what are the things i need to watch for when upgrading my 1988 truck engine thats in my z now to a newer 1999 or 2002 camarro engine?
although the car came with a 350 built with atleast top end and a 350tubo trans with slap shifter. It sucks alot of gas and was thinking of something just as powerful with better milage. I can care less if it has a stick or auto as this is a play car.
Is it an easy R&R type job since it already has a v8 in it?
( I bought the car built and ready to drive. the guy never knew about the car so i have no idea what is in it now. The motor in there now has elderbrock top end stuff. yet i don't know the HP or 1/4 times. Does amost 3k at 60mph tho. )
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Good. I see some low spots anyway. Sounds. Like you put alot of time & effort into painting. You should get the body work best you can. Good luck!
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Humm my setup sounds similar. I'm about 2700 rpm at 55-60 mph.
Crazy gas mileage for sure. And I do hit 3rd gear.
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Its interesting you say move it out , away from the body. I will try that next too. Also my weather strip won't stay put. I'll try all your ideas thanks.
them bolts are 10MM FYI and I think the screws are size 1. Not sure if there are nuts in the back.
I was under the impression that the frame was twisted. Oh well it continues....
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^^^ super guy to work with. As long as you dont try anything fancy like flake or pearl then single stage will work great for you. You can always toss on a coat of high quality clear just for better UV protection.
I'm not a painter but in your shoes. Never painted before, researching, tight budget, ect. So far this is what I figured.
You are only looking for a 4-5 year paint job. You are keeping the car in the garage. Most of the gloss will come from a clear coat. And yes you may pay less for a paint but in the end pay more cause it covers less. One thing painters tell me is that cheap paint is harder to blend if needed. Not sure why but even the paint counter told me so.
For a $1100 dollar paint job I wouldn't stress the paint if the painter is buying it. If he knows what your goal is he should know what to put into it.
All that said. It came out very nice!!
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Aftersourcing parts for my car. Any thing is worth it at the right price. Things are expensive on our cars. Get the glass. Get thefenders. The blinker and steering wheel. The trim.
I don’t know when I lookat my car all the things I need cost lots of money. Get what you can.
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great thread!! Love the Search!
I have the same turn signal problem. Plus My car is not wired for HORN! ahhh!!!
Where is this guy David?
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First thanks for getting this out of the tool shed.
I'll answer a few questions.
First Z cars are not very common on craigslist so when this came and I had the money I jumped on it. The V-8 didn't really impress me and in fact I was turned off by the rust. Well I hope to find more about the car and fix it up summer time.
Its hard for me to work on my car where I'm at so I was thinking of renting a paint booth and just giving it a quick spray. Kind of like a face lift. I don't have a house to work on the car so was going to rent space on base.
I decided to hold on to the money and maybe paint another car I got that requires less body work. I have zero body shop skill but I got most tools except a body hammer, pneumatic d/a, and welder. I could go at it by hand but really panels should be replaced proper and that is beyond my skill level.
If you can help me with anything, name of parts or whatever that be great. In the mean time enjoy.
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Wow steering wheel on the left too. Its supper nice.
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So the 240z I just bought has a broken out side driver door handle. Its cracked on the inside. And the previous owner has filled in the door locks. Worst is there are no power locks or alarm to unlock it. I have to open it from the passenger side.
Any way I recalled this modification on TV and I have and looked at my 1990 300zx and think this will work. Take a look at the video and tell me what you guys think of using the 300zx for this mod.
what do you guys think?
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So I picked up this Z from a flipper and I have no idea what it has on it. I'm trying to figure out things from top to bottom. I think its a Xenon front air dam.
Can someone confirm or tell me what it is?
4. Can anyone identify the name if this Center Line rim?
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Lets say you have $200 a rusty car in need of paint and body repair.
What would you spend it on?
Cheap paint and a booth rental and just paint it so it looks good from far
buy a welder and patch a couple panels
Buy a can of bondo fill the holes and spray paint the car
Go buy some fiberglass and carbon fiber and go try and make a cf hood
Your Wilwood brake set up?
in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z
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Guess I have to do it the hard way. Thanks for the great suggestions guys. At least I'm not losing fluid.