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Building a frame? The bigest obstacle from my point of view would be to move the engine backwards to its original (240Z) position. It will require repositioning the front diff in the sump to keep the shafts in line with the hubs. Some 120mm towards the front of the engine... New engine mounts and space frame looks like walk in the park by comparision. m

I found this picture in my folder from '73 Tokyo Motor Show. Did Nissan put a HYBRID on their stand????? Never heard about rotary Nissans, except here. m

I hope my 240 will not look like this when I finish. m

This tread is definitely not about "Early 70s Japanese race car aero". I think I do have something to contribute to the above tread - period pictures of Z racing in South Africa - some of them before the cars were painted, revealing all the additional parts/spoilers on those cars. Than what is the point: the loudest of you know better. I belive that any works racing outfit has the reason and means to develop the technology to win, therefore it is worth to look back and study those efforts. Datman might have access to wind-tunel in England, that where Alan lives. Alan, please for the forum knowledge sake, contact Datman and just do it. I don't know much about wind-tunels but somehow don't belive the results from two different sites would be different. For those who do not mind your Z to look nothing like one, I have solution for you: Just stick Z emblem on whatever machine you fancy, providing it has drag coeficient of less than .3 and of you go: different engine, suspension, drivetrain, body that does not resemble Nissan at all. You realize what site it is right??? Than if you think that reading A book makes you an expert in aerodynamics, I will have to rest my case. Regards m

"For $500 I could probably create a single G-nose that could have much less drag and lift than any G-nose that came from Nissan or comparble aftermarket vendor." I like the "probably" above. PROBABLY Nissan had more substantial butget than $500, and tested more than one type of G-nose (as ilustrated by posts right on the begining). PROBABLY while at it, they have tried various configurations of: cooling ducts, vents, undertray plates, wheel arches, side sils and maybe EVEN rear spoilers. "No need for most of us to hamstring ourselves with 35 year old aero tech. Look at it, learn from it, but don't limit yourself to it if you don't have to." What has changed all those years in aerodynamics? Look at planes to get your answer. What can you change on your Z car to make it more slipery and still look like Z instead Pikes Peak Audi sport quattro? Not much. Also, what is a point of comparing - don't get me wrong, I think it is great idea in itself, if done right - stock car with g-nose car and than admiting of shortcoming of g-nose instalation? Maybe Alans G-nosed Z - which I belive is true replica of period racing Z, with the ducts and all - has to be wind-tunel tested and used as a benchmark for all subsequent comparisions. Looks like we are trying reinvent a wheel here, just can not agree if it should be square or more like a triangle. my 5 cents. m

This tread realy drifted away.... some more pictures of ducting on period race cars. m.

I has been three years since second last post. Has the comparision been done? Any results... I have most of the Nissan Sport/Sport Z and do not recal any articles. m

Subaru 22B - daily except fridays - get a WRX keep it stock and you will not complain. PGC10 2000 GT-R - fridays - to keep it lubricated 1971 240Z - would be my daily driver, but it is a project car... weekends: mamas taxi - a SUV to cart family around. South African 5c - make it less than 1c US m

vs Tomei 138 000 yen ... I guess the choice is in the discount one will get. There is never enough power, so forget about N1.

Sorry, I got it... 170 000 yen ...

I am looking at HKS Goods Master 2008 right now and can not find a oil pump. Is there HKS part no I can query?

Alan, that is quite correct. The 'locals' (Arnold Chatz & Geoff Mortimer) had G4 car - HS30-01820. The Japanese - Kenji Tohira & Kunimitsu Takahashi - used 'protorype' - hence G5? - HS30-10903, 260Z but running with L24 engine. Regarding the document, while I was scaning EvB photos & newspaper cutings I came across this page. I dont know who was responsible for the cars preparation from Japanese side. Ewold was runing the team while in South Africa, while Satoru Shinoda was 'chief mechanic'. Regards, Martin

On R32 & R33 - for some reason will cause damage on R34 - puling a fuse powering hydraulic pump to engage and disangage central diff - will in fact switch the FWD on/off.

How about fiting SR20 well behind front axle line, plus GT-R gearbox and stand alone front diff (F160). m

One of the cars taking part in Springbook series in South Africa during 1973 (RF100) had MK63 in the back as well. Those cars were to FIA spec. Martin

Hi there, are you still in SA? I could use hand in stripping BNCR33 or we could go for a spin in pgc10. m

that will suit me just fine, since I have boxes of spares. Hope the site will come back to your memory. I will be in Japan for Tokyo Motor Show. Maybe I will have some luck there.

The Dream of Ultimate Z continues...

Than, there is the 'proper' method: nissan engine stand. It will probably cost more than your engine.

Couple of pictures.

I would be in for the "single glass, single cloth" ones... without the speakers. Early in the tread there was talk about the entire doors, instead just skins. I hope, I am not pushing my luck?

Does anybody know anybody in Japan that is able and WILLING to source a S20 engine? I have tried myslef but did not receive single reply. I have one of these in my car PGC10. It used to run a supercharger, but now with its low number (chassis 29, engine 108...) I rather get second one to play with. M

so has anybody tried/planing the rd 26 awd in s30 route?