[280zx Seat upgrade]

I've got some Mazda Miata ones and was going to make an adapter as well... Thinking about going with cipher auto model 1001. Well priced and come in a tan color, not sure about the quality but they have brackets too.

[question for anyone running a larger turbo...]

Thanks... Yeah there isn't much extra length on them.  How did you go about removing them?  I assume they are threaded in and a vice grip might work.

[question for anyone running a larger turbo...]

Can someone please let me know if I should be worrying about how close the compressor side of the turbo is to the exhaust manifold??  Its nearly touching and there is no way to fit the original heat sheild without modifications.  I was thinking to fit a spacer but the bolts are integrated to the manifold.  Any suggestions or what others have done would be appreciated, or should I not worry about it?  Also, it is a turbonetics t3/04.

[What are these wires on my Washer Fluid Reservoir?]

Do you know if there is a need for male prostitutes?...  

 

There is a need for everything... doesn't mean the clientele will be desirable...

[My Black and Gold water cooled 280zx turbo]

Hey guys, I picked up my 280zx turbo last may as a 30th birthday present...  I wanted to introduce the car now, there is still lots of work to be done but I've been working on it quite a bit so there is at least a little bit to show for it now...  Also, I am currently an automotive student and have 3 classes left to graduate this spring so the car has been great for learning a large deal as well.

 

When driving it back from purchasing it i noticed almost immediately there was an overheating issue, turned out the condenser was all sorts of clogged up with oil and dirt, I think the thermostat may have been stuck as well.  The heater control valve was also leaking into the passenger foot well area... I had to take the whole dash apart to replace it.  When in there I noticed all the weather seals on the ducting was turning to dust so that was all replaced as well.

 

I've started working towards making upgrades now, as the issues the car had are now fixed... I think a goal of somewhere around 350 to 400hp is reasonable with what I have planned.  Upgrades so far:

 

Champion Radiator.

Water to Air Intercooler setup with an icebox.

Relocated the battery to the back with an aluminum Taylor box.

All electric Fans for the radiator and the smaller front mounted.

Mahogany steering wheel and Shifter.

Replacement floor mats with the 280zx turbo stitching.

Replaced the leaky Water Pump.

Relocated the ignition coil for the intercooler to fit.

Removed the factory air box and put in an aftermarket air filter.

 

Parts yet to be installed but purchased...

440cc injectors.

Pallnet fuel rail.

Mallory fuel regulator.

Turbosmart recirculating BOV.

New timing chain kit, bunch of gaskets/ seals.

 

Need to get/ do...

Larger fuel pump, and fittings/hoses.

Larger turbo, with exhaust.

Megasquirt ECU.

 

Once I get the chance to move the car to a garage where I can pull the engine I will probably do a complete overhaul.  Also will completely clean out the engine bay, repaint/ restore parts etc...

 

And now on to the pictures, if you are still reading up to this point...

 

 

And of course, one shot of the daily driver, a 2007 Cadillac STS-V...

 

Hopefully I'll be able to get some more work done, right now my goal is to finish a good tune with all the upgrades installed and see what kind of time I can get on an official 1/4 mile run... Otherwise, I will try to keep the post updated with some good pics and of course if anyone has any comments or questions please feel free!!

 

-Evan

 

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I picked up my Z back in May of '12, it is in very good condition, the previous owner was also the original owner who took extraordinary care for it. Here are a couple pics, there will be some more when I finish some of the work I am doing now...

 

 

 

Oh yeah... Forgot to mention it is a 1982 Turbo... It was picked over other options such as Porsche 928 or Chevy Corvette (I was only looking at '82 model year).

[280zx]

On mine you need to hold open the exterior door handle as you close the door and it will stay locked. If the door is just swung shut it will unlock... hope this helps.