SuperDan

WOW! Found this topic and read thru it. Was I that out of touch? Yes! Anyone remember this? Dan

Well, looks like we will be doing it again! Hopefully we can get it setup in time so that you can get your order back before the West Coast Nationals! Scott_D, any update? Dan

Im working on it.... and a lot of other things

Ok, let me ask this question. Thanks to Scott_D ( our resident graphic artist) we can do this real easy with no overhead and offer a lot more items such as team jackets, coffie mugs etc. What kind of items are you folks interested in? Dan

If we did another run of HybridZ shirts and hats, would you buy one?

Yup, it's turned off because it eats CPU like crazy. So does the "Search all forums" feature, so it's turned off as well. Folks we are hitting the limit (number of users and posts) of what the UBB software can do for us, I am looking into new forum software to replace UBB. So far PhPBB looks to be the best. http://www.phpbb.com Stay tuned Dan

It's there

Finally got moved into the new house. What a PITA! Anyways, I have been without internet or email since the 1st of July and looks like I lost a lot of email so if anyone was trying to email me, you need to resend it

Well, after almost 3 ½ years I finally have my Z in a condition that I feel comfortable with driving anywhere. I decided to take her on a mini endurance run to weed out any final bugs that may still remain. Here is what I found out after 140 miles of freeway driving through east county San Diego, going up and down hills, elevation ranging from 500ft to 4000ft. T-56 + 26inch tires + 3.54 = 6th gear useless under 75 mph. Resonance from the exhaust is still there even after using dynomat all over the rear hatch area. Im going to put a small race muffler in the trans tunnel to quiet it down some more or more dynomat. I had a 72 240 many years ago that I drove on the same freeway a couple of times a month and compared to my new Z there is no comparison. Car tracks straight, almost no wandering at all. Very stable at 85 mph (that’s all I got her up to) the g-nose must be helping out here, the car felt like it was planted on the road! Steering was precise with real good feedback. The coil over springs Mike (scca) sent me is perfect for my application, a little firm but on the freeway the car road smooth. Had some issues with the power in certain rpm ranges, after reviewing 2 hours of data logging I confirmed that I still have a few areas on the fuel map that are too lean. When I got back into town the car felt different, not so tight and creaky sounding, maybe some of the poly bushing broke in a little? Stopped at the gas station by my house, went back to start it up and no go, starter heat soak again, had to wait until she cooled down before I could get her started again, anyone got a fix for this im running a remote solenoid and still have this happen once in a while. Dan

Busted! I work best on someone elses engine with a nice wine buzz

Davy, Don't worry, ill have the (his) parts here in a few days. Just send me your mailing address. Also, any body interested in a used SBC 350? I got a spare laying around here that some guy forgot to pay storage on.

Well, from what iv'e been able to find out, the water cooling is to keep the temps down in a cramped engine bay so as not to cause a fire because of limited airflow around the engine. Also, found out there should be no problem running them with out the water cooling hooked up quote Yeah, thought of that, would work and be pretty easy to modify, one problem, with it turned upside down the spark plug holes are covered From what I understand this is not a problem with a SBF. Going to start calling around to some boat supply places, what I have heard is that most people replace the manifolds about every 3-4 years because of salt water. I want to try and find a set of used one like the log style in the top picture.

Mercruiser or any SBC inboard exhaust manifold. Lot's of different types to choose from and pretty cheap, well not too cheap but under $300 for a set. My concern is they are water cooled, would running them without the water be a bad thing? Feedback please. Dan

Please welcome your new moderator for the Carb forum. DavyZ Please give him a nice round of applause for helping out! And if he gets outta hand --->

Lone, Sorta like this ? http://members.tripod.com/~Red_Header/LTH2index.html

Scottie-GNZ, BLKMGK, 240Z Turbo, etc. Now you guys have me hooked, im doomed. Iv'e wanted to do a turbo for along time now. WOW, a twin turbo V8 in a Z.... mmmmmm...... So, I got a couple of turbos from the pick-n-pull the other day and started thinking. Hmm, manifold, allways seems to be the hang up with the SBC, hmmm guess ill have to fab up some my self, damn! Talked to my neighbor tonight, going to help him restore his Cuda convertiable, very cool car BTW. Also going to help Racin Jason with his Z. Come to find out my neighbor knows Doug Thorley very well, like they are best bud's. WoooHooo!!!!!! Im going to have to take the car up to Corna and leave it for a while, but it's well worth it to have the man fab some headers for me So, BLKMGK that answers your question Hmmm, can I get it done by May, come to the MSA show and find out. I am so doomed now, but I love it. Just kidding about the "suck" part, you guys are great, thanks! Dan

Again, please welcome your new moderator for the Trouble Shooting forum. Mike KZ. Please give him a nice round of applause for helping out!

Please welcome your new moderators for the EFI forum. BLKMGK and Locutus. Please give them a nice round of applause for helping out! Dan

I found 2 used Garrett T03 turbos complete with wastgates from 84 - 87 Chrysler 2.2L's. They are rebuilable and the dude want's $150 for both. Good price ? Id like to go pick them up this friday. Thanks Dan

Ok, here is my pic If you want to see a more recent pic then you will have to go to the MSA show in May Dan

So far im really loving the Commander 950. Iv'e got my car dialed in now and it runs great. I spent a few days with the datalogger and it's damn near perfect now. Pete, if you come up with a mount for your portable id like to see a pic or some drawings, I need to make one for myself. Dan

I think Compomotive (sp?) makes those.

Ive noticed somthing similar. Without the rear anti-roll bar attached, I get a nice 2 track burnout. With it attached, im the one wheel smoling wonder....hmmmm guess it does make a differnce. Dan (had to many beers when typing this) Porter

quote Im useing the one that JTR recommends in their TPI swappers manual, it's the stock 280Z pump. I think it's good to ~350hp. The really nice thing about it is if you can get one with the stock isolator it's super quiet, I cannot hear it running at all quote I have a 87, yup it's a MAF system. The Holley setup converts it to a MAP sensor and includes the MAP sensor and a new 3 wire O2 sensor. You use your own OEM TPS, IAC, MAT, ECT etc sensors and it's basicly a plug in deal. Also on mine, it eliminated the oil presure switch, cold start injector and sensor. Fire away if you have anymore questions Dan [ September 19, 2001: Message edited by: SuperDan ]