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Hey Greg- I alternate between 5 kg/mm and 6 kg/mm on my late '74 260 w/ SBC, which is used mainly for track events....probably on the low end for a track car, but most of the venues in my area are pretty smooth w/o much elevation change. I also like to drive it on the streets occasionally. I'm using Bilsteins in the front and Tokico adjustables in the rear -- they haven't blown up yet, but I'll probably switch to Koni yellows when they do. The car weighs roughly 2780 lbs, and is balanced pretty close to 50/50. IMHO, 200 - 250 lb/in should be a good starting point for you if most of your driving is on the streets. Road conditions and your personal preferences in ride comfort vs handling will be major factors in what setup works best for you. Good luck with it. r/John P.S. Forgot to mention that your Illuminas should be fine with 250 lb springs, as long as the shocks are still in good condition.

Has anybody tried these, or at least have some data on them? Seems like a new source for adjustable fronts, at a really cheap price. I hadn't seen these until recently, and figured I'd ask if anyone knew anything about them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-70-78-Control-Arm-Front-Aluminum-Adjustable-NEW-890-/322270157450?fits=Model%3A240Z&hash=item4b08cc5a8a:g:8oEAAOSwOdpX1bwb&vxp=mtr

This one seems popular: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WPW6BAE/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1472777344&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=obd+ii+scanner&dpPl=1&dpID=41cD405-HGL&ref=plSrch

I had fuel starvation with just the stock mechanical pump for track use. Maybe it was my particular pump, but problem solved permanently with the electric pump.

Ditto Miles comments. I'm using a similar fuel pump in my mild SBC 350 with no problems. Not sure what HP you're making, but any decent electric pump should meet your needs. Probably want to incorporate some kind of automatic cut-off switch in case of crash or accident -- a cheap inertial switch works fine. As an FYI, I have run my car on the street with just the stock mechanical pump....it seems to work fine for general street use, but is clearly lacking for any hard driving.

Likely no problem with your bar. Some easy solutions you can consider are flat spacers between the bushings and your frame rails or try playing with the length of your end links....either one might solve your clearance problems. Good luck with it.

Maybe I'm missing something here, but wouldn't the backspace be 5.0" with 0 offset on a 15x10? Not sure if you saw this discussion, but it may have some useful info for you: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/110251-custom-wheels-9wide-19mm-offset/?hl=%2Bwheel+%2Bwidth+%2Bbackspace&do=findComment&comment=1030715

Off-topic; but were you at Hyperfest last weekend, Cameron? Heard it went well, despite the crappy weather. Good luck with the repairs. r/John

Thx for sharing, Cygnus! Haven't heard much from you lately....been busy with other projects? Good choice on the Miata seats -- they are cheap, light and plentiful.

Admins- This "Steve B" does appear to be replying to many of our WTB ads, and his replies all appear to be a similar same scripted response. Perhaps someone can verify his credentials, and remove/ban him as a user if warranted? No sure what procedures, if any, we have in place for this type of situation. Thank you in advance.

Looks like you're off to a great start....good luck with it. P.S. I, too, really hate it when I see frame rails that are totally destroyed because some jackass thought they would make a great jacking point. Frustrating as hell.

Looks like a ST rear bar for 240, with some funky homemade mounting brackets. Even though it was originally designed for use on the 240, it's a very popular upgrade on the 260s and 280s, as it does not bind with the rear LCAs on lowered cars like the stock sway bar is prone to doing.

I have this one, if you're interested. (It has the "Datsun" insignia vs the shift pattern insignia.) Wood, metal insignia, and threads in good condition. $40 shipped anywhere in the U.S. PM me if interested. Thank you.

Ditto what clocker said....I had those model Prelude seats in my late '74 260 (with the catalytic hump in the trans tunnel) for a couple years and really liked them. Lightweight, supportive and comfortable.

Obviously you already understand that there's numerous variables at play here.....but the short answer is yes, you should be fine with the setup and usage you describe. I'm assuming your ZX has an R200?

If you don't get many responses, try "Ratsun.net" and "the510realm". Both are pretty good 510 forums.

If you decide to go with Hoosiers, I'd try buying used before springing for new tires. You'll save yourself a bundle, and you can try your fitment without spending a bunch of money on something that may not work in the long term for your application. I've bought from this guy many times, and have never been disappointed: http://stores.ebay.com/Race-Tires-USDRRT?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

The latest electric designs are pretty sophisticated and are getting good reviews. I think there are several threads in the Steering sub-forum on power steering conversions. Here's one OTS-type conversion, but I've seen others: http://zpowersteering.com/

Either there's a typo in the ad, or the seller has some high hopes. I would go look at it if it were closer to me. http://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/cto/5322955108.html

Sounds as though there's a short in your hot wire going from the switch (at the pedal) to the lights. You could try to track it down (which may take a while), or you could run a whole new wire. Not a very elegant solution, but certainly a quick one, if that's where the short is occurring. You should be able to test the leads at the switch with a multimeter. Check if you're getting 12+ volts at the fuse panel side; and check if there's continuity between either lead and a ground. That may help narrow things down a bit. Good luck with it.

Mike, you should be careful with that winch.....that cable could snap and cut you in half. I've seen it happen. That's really dangerous. Maybe you could lay a rug or something over the cable? It's under 2000 lbs of tension and could whip back cutting everything in its path in half. It's really dangerous. Sorry.....couldn't resist.

It just "happened".

Ha! I was a little confused by your comment as well, John....thx for clearing that up!

Beautiful workmanship....thx for sharing!

Not mine, but seems like a pretty good deal for a mostly original 240 that appears to be in excellent condition. http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/5241983001.html