randallwayne221

Hey Zers, My Dad passed a little over a year ago and in doing so, told me to take care of his old Z. its an 82 280zx n/a. well,i didn't no to much about cars at the time but i know he said to keep the engine that was in it (didn't have to be stock). so after much reading and tons of "old Mechanic" advice,iv since rebuilt the entire engine. here is what i have done "surprisingly my self" so far.... Head (work done by Rebello) - N42 head, bigger valves,port,polished,some work done to the galleys for coolant and oil. Valve Train - Custom cam 512 Lift, 300 Duration, Stiff springs, new Rocker Arms/Lash pads.new timing sprocket/chain. Block- 0.60 over,JE Flat Top Pistons,Lightened and balanced crankshaft,new Barrings. CR- just at or slightly under 11:1 on 93 Octane, Timing *19 Int and *38 Full at WOT. (No Ping!) 220-240 psi Ignition- Modified Distributor (New Dizzy and Dizzy shaft), Full MSD 6AL-2 Ignition with Blaster-2 Coil Intake- Triple 44 Mikuni Carburetors Exhaust- MSA 3-2-1 Headers into a 2.75 inch,no Cat,Dynojet Ultra flow muffler. Drive Train- Auto to N/A 1983 5 speed,Aluminum flywheel/Drive-shaft, R200 4.11 Differential from 200sx Other- Turbo oil pump,new alternator, new battery,New *Champion 4 core Aluminum Radiator, Tires- Rear : 245-60-14 fronts are 205-60-14 -- Well that's pretty much it.i gutted the dash,all A/C HVAC stuff,no spare tire,12lb race seats,11lb CF hood, Custom Aluminum bumpers (look stock),all digital oil,fuel.air ratio,volts gauges.Steel pillar louvers from 81' ZX as well as the 130mph speedo. I havent had it on a dyno yet for max tuning or ran the track but it takes my buddies mildly modified 86' FoxBody Stang all day until i hit 135-140 mph,then wind resistance goes to s**t..but i can max out my speed around 6,800 in 5th gear,7,000 with some tuning im sure. 0-60 times are crazy,1st hits 38mph like intantly and 2nd hits 58mph not much slower,3rd hits around 80 pretty fast,4th is like my OLD 3rd but tops around 110-115 (speedo isnt to accurate around 100 so) 5th pulls nice all the way to redline. Post comments and let me know what you think. Estamated HP? P.S- Going from my auto gear of 3.54 to the 200sx diffy of 4.11 was an incredibly large difference in acceleration,car sounds like a F*****g Indie car lol! also vary streetable with the big cam and lower geared diff. wasn't to fun on the street with the 3.54 and that cam profile.

Sorry, my carb is a holly 600 4 barrel.

I have a holly 520 4barrel on my Clifford manifold,f54 3.1L mn47 (maxed out) "$$$$". MSA 6-2-1 2.25In headers, mild 274/480 comp cam, 12lb flywheel, 3.90rear. 30° advance on 93oct pumpgas with no ping and great pull from 2000 - 6500rpm. not sure on my horsepower numbers.any guesses??

I have the MN47.pushing 10:1 CR on 93oct.no problem.mild cam and tripples.F54 block w/forged flat tops.its a dream with the new suspension upgrades i just finished.going for a spin in the morning.oh I'm running 25advanced with no ping.night Zer's

Hey there, So pertty much I'm replacing my auto tranz with a 5 speed.do i need a special starter or can i use the new regular starter for the car?

Its an 82 280zx.it is auto but i have a 5speed I'm putting in.I'm going tripple webbers.i think the radiator thing is a transmition cooler or something.my build is a mild street car.my engine has F54 block with closed chamber MN47 head that's been ported,polished,flowed etc... flat top pistons with 10:1 CR. Mild cam 280 durr 490lift.14lb flywheel with 5speed from turboz.MSA headers 2.25 ll the way back

Thanks AZGhost623, Great answer.

Hey Z'ers, I'm in the process of converting my Z to a 5 speed.do i still need the little radiator cooler in front of the car? Its hoses are in the way of my new radiator.also, since im going to caarbs do i need a dizzy off a older z? If so, which Z.

So i take it that no one knows a experienced answer for this without me getting a book or diagram?...

My engine consist of, F54 block 3.2L Flat top pistons w/molly rings Mild to high cam 280durr 490lift. head port and pollished. MN47 closed chamber head Tripple webbers 10:7:1 CR MSA headers with 2.25in free flow exhaust. 83' Turbo 5speed custom 11lb flywheel with aluminium drive shaft. not in car yet.still getting body pained.what would my horsepower be close to???

Lol that's a funny way to put it.guess ill just do thar.but what about the large fuse box next to batery? Anything major? Do i still need my ECU for the car to run?

I just want a straight answer..what stuff in the engine area can stay and or go? Wires etc...

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Hey Zers, I'm switching my 82 280zx to carbs.tripple webers.there are tons of wires in the engine area and I'm not sure what can go.there are fuse boxes etc..I'm not using power stearing or cruis control,AC ect... can i junk all the wires except for the lights?

When switching to carbs.what do i need to keep? The engine compartment has a lot of boxes and wires.id like to know what can go, what can stay.thanks guys.sorry if this is in the wrong forum..still new

Is it possible to use the T5 on my n/a 280zx as long as i have the bellhousing? I want to keep my diff and possibly my driveshaft..anythinng problematic i may run into?

With 2.25inch MSA coated headers.

What do you think of my build. 280z 1979. 82' F54 block 0.20 over bore flat top pistons with molly rings (N47 closed chamber head out of 810 maxima) head shaved,ported,honed, matched, flowed etc... 10.7:1 CR (93 pump gas and i have AVE 108 where i live aswell). Mild/high energy cam 280 .durr 490 lift. thripple 45mm webbers conversion. 5speed transmission 200sx 4:11 differential new suspension How am i looking horsepower wise???

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Hey guys, new to hybridZ iv got a 79' 280z.no rust if you can believe that! Well im in the prosses of having a nice l28 build.just waiting for my head to get back from rebello racing. Let me know your thoughts. 82' F54 block .20 bore Mild/high cam 280 durr.490 lift flat top pistons/molly rings N47 head closed chamber from 810 maxima. head port, polished,honed, the whole 9 yards lol. tripple webber conversion with Dyno tune. Running 10.7:1 CR on 93 pump gas.they also sell AVE 108 Gas here too. 5speed with 200sx 4:11 differential all new suspention what may i be looking at for HP? id be happy with 200whp.

Hey guys, new to hybridZ iv got a 79' 280z.no rust if you can believe that! Well im in the prosses of having a nice l28 build.just waiting for my head to get back from rebello racing. Let me know your thoughts.