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Still working on her

Hi, I went through the same situation a couple weeks ago. I have a 1973 240z with a chevy 355 cu. in engine using 2000 vortec heads and JTR conversion plates. I went to Auto-Zone and bought the Edelbrock 14" Pro-Flo air filter part # 1221. This filter fits perfectly without any clearance issues. It has a drop base and the paper hope this helps filter is 3" tall,

Good Luck. I did my interview last December. Glad that it is over.

Man, you caught me

Just beautiful

Good going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My stock engine idles at 19.5 inch of vacuum.

19.5 inch @ idle, stock .

Hello, I am thinking of putting a 1981 280zx turbo auto tranny in my 240z(203hp and 262 tq.) I have all the parts already. Is there a problem with the cross member that holds up the tranny in the 240z. What mods do I have to do to get this tranny install? Thanks, Kenny

HI, I enjoy reading all of your post. I just dynoed my 73 240zt for the first time and got 203hp and 262 tq. My boost level falls just like what you have experienced. What was your fix????? I have a very similar setup like yours ie, stock engine ,14psi,supra ic, diy mbc, stock f.pump, injectors,300zxt ecu and maf. I do not have a rrfpr. Thanks for any help,Kenny(L.A)

I own a 1985 GSLSE RX7 with 135,000 miles, all original engine etc. Reving to 7000 rpm with no problems, if the engine is not overheated or over revved and has a clean supply of oil, it will last a long time. My two favorite engines are the free reving ROTARY and the sweet straight six. Kenny

Thank you all, I own a 72 240z. I will exchange my spring - slave cylinder from this car and try it on my 73 240z. Hope this helds. thanks again, Kenny

One more thing, there is no free play of the throw out lever and the slave cylinder rod.Is this nornal? kenny

Hi Terry, The throw out lever does have a retaining spring and yes it is inserted properly. The thing is , if I allow more play by adjusting the rod on the master cylinder, the gears does not engage.Also the lever is on the pivot. Any ideas ? Kenny

Hello all, I just installed a new clutch kit (p/p, disc,release bearing and collar) on my 73 240zt running 10psi ,I.C and 3" exh. This is my setup: '81 280zxt motor '83 turbo flywheel(resurfaced) After market turbo Pressure Plateand and disc Turbo release bearing and collar 280zx Turbo release fork. 82 282zx tranny.(NA) 82 new slave cylinder All of the gears engage and disengage pretty easy. When I release the clutch pedal, engagement is about 1 to 2 inches from the floor. The clutch and break pedal is about the same height. Clutch pedal is about 8'' form the floor. My major concern is that the release bearing is still making contact with the p/p fingers. I adjusted the master cylinder rod (near clutch pedal) so that there is a freeplay(Appox. 1/8 to 1/4 inch) and still it touches. If I continue to back off further, the clutch would not engage. With the car jacked up, I can see the RB. ever so lightly, touching the clutch fingers. With the car idling in neutral, and the slave cylinder removed, the RB is still touching the fingers ( slightly). Now if I push the release fork with my hand in a forward direction, only then does the bearing moves away from the fingers. As soon as I let it go, it touches the fingers again. My concern is that no matter how I adjust the clutch pedal height or the clutch rod( their are no other adjustment to make) the release bearing still touches the fingers. Would I be able to solve this problem by using the shorter collar (240z)collar instead of the longer turbo collar? Any advise would be appreciated, ( as you know, a one man tranny drop is a real pain. . Thanks, Gentlemen Kenny Daily Driver- 1973 240z with a 1981 280zx turbo motor, 1982 5-speed ,3.9 diff. Supra I.C and running 10 psi of boost. (8.823 sec.@ 82.19 mph 1/8 mile)

Thanks, I will look into it, Kenny

Any taughts about using a fuel pump form a 1985 gsl-se rx7 on a 280zx turbo motor? I am running 10 psi with an IC. I believe the rx7 F.P has a feed capacity of 1700cc/min and an output of 50-71 psi. I believe the idle pressure is 37 psi.( according to the Haynes Manual) I am looking for a reasonable price fuel pump upgrade for my 73' 240zt. Thanks ,Kenny