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from my understang the auto 280zx comes with r180. if it came with r200 i may decide to pay it.
seems kind of a waste to pay 750 and only get a motor(wich needs a turbo rebuild.) and cv's
The auto 280ZX Turbo's came with an R200 and not an R180. I know this because I pulled my R200 from an '82 280ZX turbo automatic that I bought off a guy on craigslist for $400.
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avoid the T04B compressors (s, v1/v2, h2 trims). You need a T04E. However, the T04E will require a 1/2 inch spacer and therefore longer studs to work with the stock manifolds.
Any justification as to why you say this? What is so bad about the T04B compressors that you should avoid them in favor of a T04E?
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You might want to check to see if your elbows and arms will clear when turning the wheel if you extend the steering shaft out any further.
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If someone wants to send me a Subaru STi 27 spline R180 diff and the CV shafts I'll draw up and have made side shafts that allow this diff to be bolted to the stock 240Z halfshafts. It may take a few months but you'll get your diff and CV shafts back along with a set of the new side axles.
I would prefer the mechanical LSDs from the 2004 through 2006 models.
How many months is a few months? I have a friend that has an STi diff and shafts...but they are spares for his rally car and may need them at any time.
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You could attempt to create something of your own with some bolts and some injected urethane. I am stiffening my stock Z engine mounts with 3M window-weld urethane by hollowing the rubber parts out and squeezing the urethane in.
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Hell, does anyone even do the LED taillight conversion anymore? I'd be willing to ship someone some taillights (thats done it before) and pay a reasonable amount to have them converted.
I know Pallnet used to and a guy from ClassicZcars.com used to also. I wish we could get a groupbuy for some LED taillights from some chinese knockoff company that sells them on ebay but there would probably be nowhere near enough demand.
EDIT: Just found this link: http://cincitydesigns.com/ - I'm going to contact him to ask a price.
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i think the calipers are supposed to go rearward arent they??? no body to get in the way of there. kinda like a 280zx setup. i dunno never payed that much attention
If you look at the first pic (the one off of MM's website) you can see that they are not rearward in that picture.
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I wish I had the cash to drop on something like this right now: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/932940121.html ...I have nothing to do with the seller, just saw it and thought some of you guys might be interested in seeing it or buying.
"1977 Datsun A10 w/ L20b engine Race Car" with about a 70% complete restoration and a fresh motor and spares according to the ad.
Is $2000 a good deal for what he is selling?
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You should be able to PICK your shocks and springs with that setup. Pick the wrong length or weight, and you'll have something that rides like crap. You can order direct from Ground Control too. If that place isn't giving you an option to pick, then I'd go to GC directly.
You can also order similar coilovers and choose your rates from Techno-Toy Tuning: http://www.technotoytuning.com/productdetail.php?p=582
I haven't personally used either but I think the upper hat design for the TTT coilovers is better than the GC upper hat. The TTT ones also use the same springs GC does. TTT also sells needle bearings if you use camber plates: http://www.technotoytuning.com/products/upper_hat.html.
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Nissan 350Z, stock engine, some suspension mods, aftermatket LSD...
Were you able to carry more speed into/through corners with the wider tires?
On my 350Z I noticed a big difference in the cars ability to accelerate out of a corner earlier when I switched from 235/45/17-FR - 245/45/17 RR to 245/40/18 FR - 255/40/18 RR. Both sets of tires were falken azenis. The 17"s were the '03 enthusiast wheels and the 18"s were the '03 rays track wheels.
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Motorsport Auto sells a short throw kit for the 280Z 5speed.
IMO, the Nissan transmissions shift better, and are more reliable than the T5 or T56 for that matter. Drive a T56 Camaro, and then drive a 350Z. Tell me what feels better.
Thats not a fair comparison at all. Saying that Nissan transmissions "shift better" is a pretty big generality. The 350Z tranny has nice shift action but they also munch 5th gear like its their job among many other issues...and I still prefer the shift feel that most Hondas have.
The problem with the Nissan T5, I have heard is the horrible shifter design. If you switch to a mustang short shifter (B&M/summit/etc.) then it loses its horrible feel and vagueness. This makes sense to me...I mean look at the poor design of the nissan shifter, its just a straight rod...even the Nissan Competition shifters for the "b" 5 speeds had an S curve to it.
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I would first use the search function.
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Step 5 on that sheet says at the beginning to use ARP Moly assembly lube or other good quality moly based lube, then later says SPECIFICALLY not to use any other brand moly lubricant.. Whats with that?
I don't know whats up with that but I do know that I was kinda annoyed to spend $150 on some bolts and get a photocopied instruction sheet that was cut out crooked. I think they could do a little bit better.
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I don't understand why you would want to mount these in your car rather than the factory seat belts. If you are going to get harnesses get some 5 or 6 points...otherwise I just don't understand the advantage or need for these Sparco belts. Where were you mounting the rear belt attachment to?
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You should probably think about having someone else work on it if this is a serious question. Yes you replace just the bulb...it is probably just corroded into its socket or maybe you haven't tried twisting?
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Anybody know how much it weighs?
I read it weights 95lbs less than an '03 enthusiast model which brings it in right at around 3100lbs.
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Just want to give you some props on one of the nicest looking S130's I've ever seen.
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I would switch to an electric fan anyway. Less drag on the engine and it is nowhere near as loud. They are also nice because you can have it on a seperate switch and run it after you've shut the car off.
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http://cheapturbo.stores.yahoo.net/ Has really nice turbos for a pretty good price. Just don't buy an ebay turbo thats made in china and only costs like $150...those are complete junk and you will regret wasting your money.
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Godspeed are not eBay intercoolers. Check out godspeedproject.com they work very well.
I ordered a generic "GTR" intercooler off of ebay for $89.99 and the one I received said Godspeed on it and seems to be pretty good quality (obviously you aren't going to get a Spearco for that price).
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Much better look (longer and sleeker) than the 350Z.
Its actually supposedly 7 inches shorter overall than the 350Z with shorter overhangs at the front & rear bumpers.
370Z wheelbase - 99 inches (approximate)
350Z wheelbase - 104.3 inches
300ZX wheelbase - 91.3 (Z31 coupe)
300ZX wheelbase - 96.5 (Z32 coupe)
280ZX wheelbase - 91.3 (coupe)
240Z wheelbase - 90.7 (same on all S30's except 2+2)
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http://jalopnik.com/5084319/2009-nissan-370z-design-dissected
Pretty decent write-up with good pictures comparing the 370 to the 350 and also to the Z we all love, the S30.
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These were taken in germany or something...so I'm sure in the US we won't get the rear foglight.
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Sorry I can't answer your question, but are the Brembo calipers much bigger than the regular ones? My brother's 350 only has the regular ones, but it still seems to stop pretty good.
The brembo's help with brake fade....let me tell you that the non-brembo brakes on a 350Z at the track have some scary fade after about 5-10 minutes.
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All of the surge tanks I've seen on ebay are from australia. Why is it that surge tanks are "common" knowledge or used more down there than here stateside?