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Sent you an e-mail, let me know if you received it. Thanks!

The turbo L28 uses a 240mm clutch, if that helps.

Hey fellas, Right now, I'm scoping out my options and have decided on a Z31/Z32 transmission behind my 400hp L28ET. I know Mazworx has the adapter plates, but they are SO overpriced. I saw Austin Hoke makes them for a little over half of what Mazworx is asking, but he doesn't seem to be responding to emails. Does anyone know if he is still offering these plates, or am I stuck having to pay almost $700 for the Mazworx? Thanks!

Let me tell you right now, after pulling sound deadener off of two pairs of floors, DO NOT think for a second you don't have rust. I can almost guarantee you have rust on that passenger side. For example: Exhibit A: Exhibit B: This is a good example of pure idiocy. Someone decided to fix a small problem, but instead, created a very, very large problem.

He guys, Working out a budget and prospective parts list for my next build and would like to have some good rings as well as the titanium nitrate coating for hardness. Which rings would be good for a 400hp L28ET as a weekend/occasional track car? Also, where can I have them coated with the titanium nitrate? I've searched and surprisingly couldn't find much. Thanks!

I did call the CourtesyParts place and they did not have the bolt kit, but they did say they carry his stuff. Also, yes, I did send probably three total emails over the past couple months to the e-mail address listed on his site.

Hey guys, For my next rebuild, I would like to use a stainless steel engine bolt kit from Z Car Creations. Unfortunately, they do not answer emails and their eBay store no longer exists. I did, however, find this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSUN-L24-L26-L28-ENGINE-STAINLESS-STEEL-BOLT-KIT_W0QQitemZ230446921226QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_100?hash=item35a7b4f60a#ht_500wt_1182 I'm a little leery of this, though. I have no idea what company this is and their knowledge of this engine. Have any of you guys used this particular kit? Otherwise, does anyone know what happened to Z Car Creations? Thanks guys!!

Hey guys, I pulled my UNDAMAGED oil pan off my junkyard motor ('82 L28ET) and discovered this: What would cause this? My bearings and crank journals seem to show no serious sign of damage, thankfully.

Hey fellas, Does anyone have a torque plate they would be willing to lend out? I'm having the machine shop do the run-down on my engine and have heard using a torque plate is a preferred method when honing cylinders. Thanks!

Hey guys, Just cracked open my oil pan and discovered the mesh screen on my oil pick-up is trashed. I've looked for this part on MSA and rock auto, but can't seem to find it. Does anyone know where I can get my hands on one of these? Thanks!

Har har har! I only ask because I have never ever once heard of or even seen a flange welded to the exhaust turbine housing prior to this photograph.

Hey guys, Well I'm having an issue with the engine being choked out (I think) of fuel and stuttering at a certain RPM/kPa value, usually just lightly touching the throttle at about 65-70 mph in 4th gear. Unfortunately, I do not have a datalog for some stupid reason, but I do have a video. I believe it is a tuning issue, but I just want your guys' input on what I can change. There is no sharp increases/decreases in the VE table, and my brother and I tried to tune the spot with no success actively tuning the VE table. Thanks again guys! MSQ: http://www.mediafire.com/?zzd1jnjtiwd Video (@ 2:39):

Most likely because of the board format change. I'm sure once everyone gets used to it, there will be more activity. I absolutely LOVE the forum now!

I pulled the head because I also suspected a warped head surface, and I did take it to my machine shop and they indicated that it was not warped. I wanted to do it right, so I bought a genuine Nissan head gasket for this motor. I am not noticing any oil burning or smoke. There is nothing out of the ordinary, that I can tell, other than the visual evidence of oil on the block and crossmember. I will check to see if its the valve cover, that would be nice if it is. If not, I'm going to make sure that its not coming from the distributor hole, either. I read something on zcar.com that stated somebody ran their engine with a small leak like this for a good part of eight years with no problems, but its just disappointing because I made sure I did everything right so this exact thing would not happen. I hate my brand new engine having oil pissing down the side of it.

Hey guys, Well I have just installed a new head gasket from Nissan and wouldn't you know it, the damn thing is leaking on me. I had this problem before, but on a different spot, which is why I renewed the head gasket in the first place. The leak isn't awful (as far as I can tell), but I believe it happens only when it is running. The leak is in the area of the passenger side, cylinder #1 right below the spark plug hole. I noticed this becaue there is oil running down the side of the block and onto the crossmember. This leak was not present prior to the new head gasket. My deepest fear is that I'll have to pull the damn head off again after only 60 or so miles of driving the car. I am considering different options. They are: A) Should I simply wait it out and see if the leak dissipates after driving more? Perhaps the sealing effect hasn't taken place between the cylinder head and block for the head gasket to conform to the surfaces. B)Should I pull off the valve cover and re-torque the head bolts? I know I did everything right this time, for the very reason of not having to do this! C) Pull the head off and install head studs to ensure my head bolts are causing the issue and do EVERYTHING over again I'm kind of bummed about this, but if it comes down to it, I will pull the head. Perhaps you guys have a better solution to this problem. Thanks guys! Also: I will attach pictures tonight, so you guys can see what I am talking about. Thanks!!

Well, I guess I have a coil or the other car then. Let me start by saying my car is running absolutely amazing compared to what I was. My starter issue has been resolved by installing a new starter. I am no longer getting megasquirt resets. I am able to analyze graphs and have great results when accepting new tables. I would like this to be a troubleshooting guide for others that may have this problem as well. My next step is to figure out how to make autotune work and figure out a good AFR table. Thank you everyone who contributed to this thread, I cannot thank you enough.

Okay, that is what I needed, thanks!!!

I've heard that suggestion before. Will I be able to keep my box and PCB and just solder in the different processor?

I'm running MS1 MSnS Extra 029y4 V3.0 with Megatune 2.25. Is this not the most current config. for my setup?

Funny you mention that, Matt, because in my other post, I DID end up with a bad coil. This resulted in the fuel pump circuit staying powered after the key switch was turned off, then a blown 10 amp fuse inline with the coil positive.

Here is our flywheel: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fidanza-flywheel-Nissan-240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-Pickup_W0QQitemZ140270673971QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item20a8c8a033#ht_2800wt_948

Do the fidanza flywheels for our Cara come in either 240mm or 225mm? I thought they were all 240mm. I want a clutch that will hold 500hp with street/occasional track days. I'll look at those part numbers. I would like to get the whole kit of possible, one that includes the throw out bearing, pressure plate, and clutch.

Hey guys, I'm thinking about ordering this clutch kit: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350279376144&crlp=1_263602_263622&ff4=263602_263622&viewitem=&guid=e3440da51260a02652b2b2f2fff59be9&rvr_id=&ua=%3F*S%3F&itemid=350279376144#ht_3390wt_962 We are running an L28ET with stock rebuilt 73 4 speed. My question is: A) Do we need a different throw out bearing collar for this clutch (240mm)? How harsh is harsh? This will be a street/track car. C) Are there any other tequirements other than the collar (possibly)? We are using an aluminum fidanza flywheel. Thanks guys!