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  1. Ben280
    Problem solved, mods please delete!
  2. Ben280
    Hi All! Looking for some wide tires for my 16" Gotti wheels that have just come back from powder coating. Ideally looking for something in the 255/45 - 265/45 range. Wider is better, not interested in anything below a 255. So long as they have tread and are in reasonable shape I am interested! No slicks or race tires please, I already have some of those! Please also be local to the Portland OR area or willing to ship! Thanks
  3. Ben280

    found one

    Ben280 replied to beaniam's topic in Parts Wanted

    Weird deal I know, but I've got the carrier and spider gears from a R200 3.54 rear end in my garage that should fit in a flat rate box, and I'd be more than willing to ship! There is no ring gear, but you could just take yours off and reuse your shims. Let me know if your interested and have fun with welding!
  4. Ben280
    I've been using Bassetts for a year and a half for so, some street driving and a lot of racing. Car feels super snappy and the weight is low. Wheel/offsets Fronts- 15x10 4.5" inch back spacing Rears- 15x11 5" inch back spacing With a wheel that wide in the front though, I should have spaced the front wheel out more as I BARELY clear the AZC shortened knuckles. Back wheel could be spaced in more as at my ride height I rub a teensy bit in hard corners. You can see photos of the car with the wheels on my build thread.
  5. Ben280
    Thanks for the followup O Thanks for the followup with results! Glad you fixed your problem, just in time for winter too!
  6. Ben280
    Thanks Jon!
  7. Ben280
    I'm aware of that, should have clarified, the bolts I'd like to use are those from the s13 rear end, and fit the OBX better than the 280z bolts. I've done some reading, and it sounds like the ring gear is pretty tough to drill, but anybody have any success?
  8. Ben280
    Awesome!! Saving that part number! It looks though like they don't make the left side? Very interesting! Thanks Socorob!
  9. Ben280
    So I am well aware of the fact that the Inner Tie rods for the 240/260/280 are NLA from almost all sources, but I am wondering if somebody has found a solution for a worn out inner tie rod! Seems crazy that either everyone has perfect tie rods, or is living with crap ones. I've had a couple of ideas, but none of them are easy/require lots of machining. Looking for a good solution!
  10. Ben280
    One thing you might check that is in a different direction is the U joints in your halfshafts. I've been dealing with a oscillating squeaking squealing noise for a while, sounded like it was coming from the rear strut towers, but my U joints were the culprit. Metal on metal action. Its easy to check, unbolt the halfshaft and if the mounting flange is loose or rattly replace the joint. Just a thought! Hope you find your squeak!
  11. Ben280
    Just a thought, has anyone tried drilling out and re tapping the ring gear to accept 12mm bolts? I have a set from a s13 diff that I would like to try and use. I can think of a couple issues that slow and methodical work would fix, but any major problems I should be aware of?
  12. Ben280
    DOOOOOOOD!!!! This is soooo sick! This was the FIRST Z car build that I found, and it was a huge inspiration to get my start in the Z car game. I'd checked back in a few time but with no updates and now I stumble across it again and I see these fantastic videos! Congrats on a super original swap and the excellent documentation. I tip my hat to you sir!
  13. Ben280
    Epic bump from the dead! Would love to know if there are any updates on this project! Looks incredible!
  14. Ben280
    Awesome info guys thanks!! Not sure if my fitment situation will allow me to pull them off, but a guy can dream right! Maybe when I switch to 16"s...
  15. Ben280
    This car has to be one of my favorite Z cars out there. Mizuno Works S30, and I was wondering if anybody out there knows if these are commercially available or if they are custom! Done some searching but no luck.
  16. Ben280
    I've got two! PM'd.
  17. Ben280
    Fair enough! Good luck getting it taken care of, I'm looking forward to seeing this in running condition! (so post photos!)
  18. Ben280
    Get a MAPP torch from Home Depot, and while your there, grab a small fire extinguisher! The real trick is quenching the nipple with cold water once you get it hot. Your right in thinking that the block will act as a huge heat sink, but with the surrounding metal hot, and then quenching the nipple, you should get some action. I totally understand your fear of the flammable, but any residual oil will burn off quickly. Just keep the flame away from gasoline! The fire extinguisher is always a useful piece of mind when dealing with open flames too. Alternatively, if you can easily weld a nut on there, that is a pro way to get it out! Good luck!
  19. Ben280
    Sadly, yes you do need to keep the fusible links (seeing as you posted this a few days ago, you may have already realized this!) The fusible links control headlights, ignition, alternator charging and on the '76 one of them is for ignition and the EFI system. I suspect however, people who go through the trouble of converting the EFI system to carbs take the time to convert the fusible links as per the link below: http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/fusiblelinks/index.html follow the instructions in that guide and you can turn that ugly fusible link array into a nice shiny new fuse box setup! a good audio shop should have everything you need.
  20. Ben280
    Cool! Sorry for the thread-jack AZGhost!
  21. Ben280
    Aeromotive makes some great stuff! Anybody have a Pro/Con on a "deadhead" setup for delivering fuel to the carbs? I.E. no return line?
  22. Ben280
    That should be about it. The EFI harness ties into the main harness with two "clips" hear the battery. This is the EFI power. That wraps around the engine bay then splits into the ECU output and that is about it! Should be able to pull it all out without any cutting at all! Still totally need the fusible links though, they power the ignition circuit and master power for the fuse block. Post some photos when you drop it in!
  23. Ben280
    You have a PM!
  24. Ben280
    I've got one in a block sitting in my backyard. If RB26powered74zcar didn't get back to you, let me know and I can pull it after work tomorrow! Looks like you'd expect, and if I can extract it neatly it will be in perfect shape!
  25. Ben280
    Did a quick search but couldn't find anything that was the same as my situation. My passenger side rear wheel makes a LOT of squeaky noise when I decelerate with the clutch out, usually in 2nd gear. Its an oscillating noise, sounds like it might be a halfshaft or a wheel bearing. Doesn't make noise when the car is in neutral, so I'm not quite sure what to make of it! Any ideas? Thanks!
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