Dat73z

Thanks, was just about to pull the gasket and thought to check this thread once more. Probably saved me from a headache a couple of miles down the road.

Thanks! So basically I need to pull the gasket and reverse it. Good to know and hopefully this will help others in the future. I've seen a lot of conflicting information about this out there.

Hi, Does anyone know the correct orientation for the intake / exhaust gasket with metal backing? I searched online and found some pictures which show this gasket installed with the metal backing either way. In speaking to some Z people it sounded like the metal backing needed to go towards the header so that is how I've currently installed it. My repair manual does not detail this and the MSA exhaust gasket looks a lot different than the one I'm using (Harada / Kameari). I've attached a picture detailing how I've put the gasket on for now. Check out the area by the header for the metal backing. Can anyone confirm if this is correct / incorrect? Thanks!

Maybe a double post but meant to say the bracketry for the heim joints. Sorry it's a bit late, haven't figured out how to edit posts, and was impressed by the setup!

Great information here. I used to run a lot of FEA a couple of years back (solidworks, catia, etc.). Just out of curiosity since it's hard to make out in the pics above with the white on white and exposure...but how are the joints mounted above? Are they welded on? Do you have any better pictures? I see the hood latch is gone. Thanks!

Hi all, Does anyone have a good source for replacement brake booster vacuum hose with similar or factory bends/routing? The car is a really late 73' 240z and so far as I can tell the booster looks to be the larger 260/280 unit. I've replaced all of the other hoses in my engine bay with OEM (newer non-fiber wrapped) and trying to find these last 2 lines between the manifold and check valve + check valve to booster is driving me inZane. Thanks in advance!

Agreed- for a dedicated track tool there are better options out there which would be better suited for increased torsional rigidity (ex: that awesome z above). For a truly bolt on option and bling factor though, it's hard to complain!

Can confirm T3 triangulation bar fit with Cusco bar- here is a picture I took yesterday of a fellow Z enthusiasts' engine bay. Looks great!