Z-Dreamer

zgeezer, try logging onto www.shotimes.com/SHO4othertrans.html it's an acticle on how to mate a SHO motor to a T-5. You will need 87 Aerostar 3.0 5 speed bellhousing. Mark

Thanks Kevin, I am humbled by your vast knowledge and wisdom. Many thanks, GrassHopper

Ok, can someone explain to me what is the formula conversion to convert millimeters to CFM in regards to throttle bodies and carbs? Example, what would be the CFM rating on a TB that is say 60mm? Only correct answer will be appreciated. Mark

Ratfink, Eagle makes a 6.25 rod for the SBC and they are way stronger than the Inline Ford. Eagle also has a complete Forged rotating assemblies using that rod. Mark

HotRod Magazine did a 240Z with a Supercharged SBC and narrowed 9inch in May, June, July of 1985. I'm not sure if it was a four-link setup though? Mark

Xenon's web site is www.teamxenon.com They are a wholesale manufacturer of Air dams, spoilers and side skirts all in urethane. Pep Boys and Kragens sells their products. Mark

So Lone, when do I get a ride? I'm waiting... Mark P.S. Have you upgraded to a R200 yet? E-Mail me and I'll give you me phone number

Yes sir, found one at a local U-Pull-it and after about an hour of busted knuckles and a few choice words it was mine for a whopping $45!!! Life is good! Now what do I need to put this puppy in my 72 240Z? P.S. I also found two 81 Maxima's that have the correct caliper brackets. If interested call me with an offer and I'll pull them for you. Mark

Well according to IZCC 84-89 R200's used a 12mm bolt. Anything before that used 10mm. Mark

Hey Scottie, I want a set to go with the R200 I picked up resently. I believe it's a 3.36 rearend. Let me know when you want the money, ok? Thanks Mark

Blowers are nice, but if you would like to build great HP/Torque for less, checkout: www.airflowresearch.com/ford_dyno.htm They make some of the sweetest Aluminum heads on the planet. Mark

There's a sprint car dirt track in Chico. About two hours north of Sacramento. Lots of action at that track. I love watching the OutLaw Series cars 410ci SBC's on alcohol making over 800hp! Mark [ June 08, 2001: Message edited by: Z-Dreamer ]

Yes, Chico is about two hours north of Sacramento. The owner of the polishing shop doesn't do any chroming or polishing of chrome. Thats not to say he can't make aluminum look like chrome My job requires me to go to Chico at least once a week, so I can ask him if anyone is interested. Mark [ June 07, 2001: Message edited by: Z-Dreamer ]

I see that MSA offers a four piston caliper kit for $499. Kit includes two front calipers, semi-metalic pads and hoses. Is this a good price? If so, anyone know who makes these? I'm staying four lug so this would seem to be a good way to go. Mark

Polished makes more sense to me. I know a shop in Chico, CA that does nothing but polishing. The owner can polish damn near anything. I saw a set of aluminum rims he did and at first I thought they were chrome He apparently has a good reputation in the show car community and his prices are reasonable about $70 a rim. So if you're interested let me know. Mark

While I was out making sales calls I stopped at one of my local wrecking yards and talked with the owner for sometime. Come to find out he has a 90 Mustang GT that he claims has fairly low miles (60-80k) It is a 5.0 with WCT5 he told me that I could have the complete engine/trans with computer and wiring harness for $1000. Is this a good price? Didn't the 90 Mustang GT's have Forged pistons? Mark [ June 07, 2001: Message edited by: Z-Dreamer ]

Fast Frog, why not get the LS1 engine kit from GM Performance? $5659.95 gets you a NEW LS1 rated at 320hp/345Ft/Ibs, comes with injectors, manifolds, flexplate, ECM, wiring harness and warranty! There is alot of HP stuff now available for the LS1. Food for thought. Checkout www.paceparts.com/ under crate engines. Mark

Hey Lone, how about treating a future V8Zer to a ride in your Z? I live Sac town you know. Mark

What about the kit that MSA offers? In their latest catalog they claim that theirs mounts the engine closest to the firewall, there is an overhead picture showing engine placement. I see that they also sell full length 1 3/4 headers. Any idea if these headers can be used with JTR engine mounts or MSA only?

The stock axles are made by Spicer which should be strong enough for most applications. Lug spacing is 5 on 5 1/2 which is old Ford/Dodge Truck I believe. Anyway there is plenty of room to drill and tap whatever wheel spacing you prefer. I got this rear end for free, so I would consider it a viable alternative cost wise. Isn't the Ford LSD carriage that holds the LSD too wide and heavy for the Z? Will the half shafts hold up? Mark

Scottie, yes the Dana 44 is narrower than a Z IRS by about six inches. This rear end can be found in the "old" mail carrier jeeps that were leaf spring. But since you're a drag racer, going to a 4-link would be relatively easy using a kit from a company like Alston's Chassisworks here in Sacramento(four miles from my house).Check them out at www.cachassisworks.com My plan is to use the existing strut/spring to tower assembly and fab a bracket for them to the axle housing and then use two upper control arms and and two lower control arms. This setup should retain good road handling characteristics, I hope. Mark [ May 13, 2001: Message edited by: Z-Dreamer ]

Scottie, I was trying to say that it is 51 inches WIDEfrom hub to hub. And it is far stronger in its stock condition than any R200 period. Just thought you might be interested.

Hey Scottie, I lucked into(for free)a Dana 44 out of a old mail jeep. It is 51" hub to hub and has a posi with 3.73 gears. Billet axles and disc brakes are available in kit form for this rear end from 4X4 suppliers. I have been told that properly setup a Dana 44 can handle between 600-700 HP. Mark

Yes it is a solid axle. I decided on a solid for several reasons, first, my 72z has a R180 and while a could have purchased an R200 fairly cheap, I would have still needed an LSD, CV's and five lug conversion! Properly set-up a solid axle will perform just fine and be much stronger and easier to upgrade. I'am looking at using an upper and lower control arm suspension with coil springs and shocks or coilovers and a rear sway bar. Mark

Picked up a Dana 44 out of an old mail jeep this past weekend from one of my accounts. It measures just under 51" from hub to hub and comes with a posi and 3.73 gears And the best part is I got it for FREE It has drum brakes but was told that there is a disk brake conversion kit available. Also, it has 5 on 5 1/2 lugs(Ford truck I believe) but can be changed to whatever. If anyone has any questions, just ask. Mark