Leon

I use the nitrile gloves all the time and I don't mind feeling what I'm handling a little less. They definitely help with working in a cold garage, and cleanup is a lot easier

I assume by "natural supercharging" you mean achieving volumetric efficiency above 100% at a certain point(s) in the rev band. I would think that this phenomenon is a much stronger function of runner geometry than amount of cylinders, since this effect comes from pressure pulses caused by the resonance of the runners. As for the main topic, I would think that the V12 would be at a disadvantage in terms of the frictional losses already mentioned. At some point, having more cylinders will give diminishing returns.

Consider yourself very lucky for you and your dad to be able to accomplish this. It looks like it'll be a fun project. You'll learn A LOT by having to essentially build the car up and work on all the car's systems. Good luck! I wish my dad and I had the resources and time to be able to do something like this when I was younger.

That's the exact setup I've been contemplating for my '71. The more I see and hear the twice pipes, the more I like them. Big thanks for posting the video!

The one above looks like the Acura Integra's ugly little brother, hehe!

Awesome thread just read the whole thing! I was wondering if you've adjusted the valves at all. That might smooth out the running of your Z if everything else checks out OK.

That's one of the most beautiful Z's I've seen, and it's a 2+2. What has the world come to!!! Awesome car Jay! Here is my work in progress.