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    S30 Electric Power Steering (EPS) Install How To Video

    in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z

    Posted

    On 3/25/2023 at 9:54 PM, fusion said:

    @Redline280Z, any comments on my questions above?

    I believe I can help with that (sorry guys, I'm nearly a year late on my reply!)

    We address the various methods for determining assist level here:  https://zpowersteering.com/?page_id=63

     

    Bottom line, a hydraulic PS system is demand-based, so we've replicated that with our torque-sensing system and ECU.  Speed, RPM, and time of day are utterly irrelevant to power assist delivery.  Measuring torque differential via two inputs costs more, but it's simply the only way to accurately replicate the feel of a hydraulic setup. 

    Thanks for all the positive comments!  

    Greg (zpowersteering.com) 

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    Zpower Steering

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    On 12/18/2017 at 7:15 PM, gdv350ss said:

    Matt,

     

    Check out this site - they have a power steering setup that looks to be the same and at a better price.  They also sell many other quality Z upgrade parts and have a good reputation.

     

    http://www.silverminemotors.com/datsun/datsun-280z/power-steering-kit-electric

     

    Doug

    Hi Doug - Far from the same.  That motor is not even intended for automotive applications.  We've addressed this here:   http://zpowersteering.com/beware-cheap-imitations/

     

    I'm sure they do a fine job with reselling and dropshipping for the Z community, but there's no comparison in the electric power steering realm.  I know how much R&D we put into this.  :) 

    240Z Chassis prep / reinforcements

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    Enjoying this thread immensely.  I've got an RB-powered Z that's complete, and after all that work, she's "creaky."  

     

    When I started the build, my intention was to do a full stock restoration... but now that she has power and handling and braking, I really want the chassis to be as well-done as the rest of the car.

     

    Almost thinking I'd like to find a clean rust-free shell, media blast it, incorporate ALL of the aforementioned efforts, and THEN swap everything over from my completed Z.

     

    Just what I need.... another project.  :)

    Weber DCOE butterflies won't close while engine is running

    in Fuel Delivery

    Posted

    Bringing back an old thread...

     

    I'm running into the same issue with my DCOE 42's on a built L20b.  When I pulled the carbs to check the "gaskets" (I'm running the anti-vibration isolators), I held the carb up and looked down the bores - There was a sliver of light coming past the throttle plates on one side. 

     

    Seems the throttle shafts were adjusted too far to one side or the other, which leads me to believe I may be missing something in the tightening of the outer nuts on the throttle shaft, causing the whole internal assembly to pull slightly to one side of the bore or the other.

     

    Once I got them adjusted, it ran fine for a while - However, after a few sessions of hard throttle open/close, the problem has returned.  No vac leaks anywhere - I've checked over and over and over.

     

    Anyone else run into problems with this, and how can I fix it permanently?

    Aardvark, my VQ35DE-engined track car with S13 suspension and custom widebody

    in Nissan V6 Forum

    Posted

    Nino, as a guy who's restored a Z, done a crazy engine swap, written countless articles, and has been running a forum for 10 years, I have to say this:

     

    This is one of the best threads, and best builds, I've ever read about. You're a talented writer, the car is amazing, and I hope to see this car doing its thing in the US at some point.

     

    Congrats to you for setting the bar for hybrid Z's MUCH higher. :)

    Subaru R160 LSD into 240Z

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    Ok, here's where I'm at on this car (finally):

     

    Got the fat open diff out and am ready to install the R160 (3.70 LSD from a Scooby)... The R160 has bolt-in stub axles, while the original has clip-ins.

     

    stubs.jpg

     

    What stub axles do I need to get to make this diff mate up to my halfshafts?

     

    Thanks all!

    Subaru R160 LSD into 240Z

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    OK, I'm sure this has a simple answer, and I promise I searched....

     

    I have a 3.7 LSD R160 from an 80's Subaru. It looks like the input flange will mate to the driveshaft, but I'm not finding any information on whether it'll play nice with the stock Z axles or Z31 turbo CV axles.

     

    Can anyone help?

     

    Sorry for the n00b question, and thanks in advance!

    Really dumb S30 suspension question

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    Why doesn't the aftermarket bar fit?

     

    It looks like the same shape as the original bar, just thicker.

     

    The thinner one was taken off the front of my Z, and replaced with the Motorsport bar.

     

    The fatter one is the other one from Motorsport.

     

    I'm wondering now if I have my F & R bars mixed up or something?

     

    Or perhaps, as Pete says, those are rear bars for a later Z with the body mounting points?

    Really dumb S30 suspension question

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    These two bars are rear sway bars, correct?

     

    bars.jpg

     

    Here's why I ask: My S30 has the rear bar that mounts to the subframe (not the body) and the LCA's. My buddy's 73 has a rear bar that faces the other way and mounts to the body and the LCA's.

     

    I ordered the Motorsports kit (F & R bars). Installed the front one with no problems, but the rear one (I assume) as shown above (dark grey) doesn't fit my car.

     

    I suppose I could drill the holes in the body and install mine like my buddy's 73, but I have a functional bar now and would prefer not to drill if I don't have to.

     

    Thanks in advance - Hope all that makes sense!

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