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I was basically just saying that you won't have to wait for the turbo to spool -- the only turbo vehicles I've ridden in were lacking in low-end, but as soon as they spooled up, you'd better hold on!

Here's a post I devoted a few months ago to the s130 -- http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=94004 Another post with some 280zx pics: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=93720 If I recall correctly, I believe this guy is/was a member on this forum: But, I suppose if you're looking for the 'baddest' zx, this one is packing a 454 with huge slicks and a wheelie bar:

Pic 1: http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/721000-721999/721840_8_full.jpg Pic 2: http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/721000-721999/721840_11_full.jpg BTW, that is NOT my car -- I don't want to take credit for that guy's work -- especially his awesome fiberglassing skills (nothing against you Terry, I'll always consider you the best after I've seen what you can do with it )

Only thing is, once you go LS-1, you have to hunt down a tranny for it (unless it's included), it'll take a different setup than the turbo, and if I remember correctly for the LS-1, headers/exhaust kit for it is a PITA. I'd say, you already have a turbo engine that fits in there well, it should be plenty reliable (if you put it together right ), and it's very easy to do maintenance on it. However, since you already have the Hulk, I'd say it may be funner to throw in the LS-1 to experience something different (like low-end torque )

Perhaps these would interest you: I believe new wheels have been installed since then.

At one time, I was considering buying that G-nose from him, but seeing as how it's in the U.K., shipping was going to be way more than the G-nose itself. But, if you have money, go for it!

For the sake of your eyes, if you click on the link in search of more info, don't go to the next picture!!!

saweeet...any other car I would hate that color, but I actually like it on your Z. I've gotta swing by anc check out ol' blue some time. How much did the headers set you back?

I'm jealous...wish I had one. I used to think "eh, just another vette" when I saw one, but for some reason, the C5's REALLY grew on me. I don't really like the C6 (well, exterior anyways) but that C5 is just downright SEXY while looking aggressive and having the performance to back it up. Those cars have so much potential, it's unreal. Now stock, a C5 really isn't much to brag about IMO, but after some minor upgrades, those babies will really open up. Congrats

Ahhh, I was wondering how you could smoke 'em so easily Tim -- your tire size is only 145/45/16

Yeah, in my 1982 280zxt, everytime I hit a pothole, or any little bump on the road for that matter, it sounds like the back half of the car is going to fall off. That, and at about highway speeds I can hear squeaks coming from about 7 different places. Just kidding man, thanks for the offer though -- I'm sure plenty of people could use the help

ME ME ME!!! 1 please!

Just got this in an e-mail -- I remember Darwin awards being posted on this site, but from what I recall they were the 2003's. If these have already been posted, I apologize. I think I remember snopes.com revealing some 2003 awards as phonies, but I don't know if the same holds true for all or just some. Nevertheless, it's still a good read: Once again, it's time for the Darwin Award Nominees. The Darwin's are awarded every year to the idiots who died in the most stupid manner, thereby removing themselves from the gene pool (thank God). Note: no politicians and only 1 lawyer made the finals this year! This year's nine nominees are: Nominee #1 [san Jose Mercury News]: An unidentified man, using a shotgun like a club to break a former girlfriend's windshield, accidentally shot himself to death when the gun discharged, blowing a hole in his gut. Nominee #2 [Kalamazoo Gazette]: James Burns, 34, a mechanic from Alamo, MI, was killed in March as he was trying to repair what the police describe as a "farm-type truck." Burns got a friend to drive the truck on a highway while Burns hung underneath, so that he could ascertain the source of a troubling noise. Burns' clothes caught on something, however, and the other man found Burns "wrapped in the drive shaft." Nominee #3 [Hickory Daily Record]: Ken Charles Barger, 47, accidentally shot himself to death in December in Newton, NC. Awakening to the sound of a ringing teephone beside his bed, he reached for the phone but grabbed instead a Smith & Wesson 38 Special, which discharged when he drew it to his ear. Nominee #4 [uPI, Toronto]: Police said a lawyer, demonstrating the safety of windows in a downtown Toronto skyscraper, crashed through a pane with his shoulder and plunged 24 floors to his death. A police spokesman said Garry Hoy, 39, fell into the courtyard of the Toronto Dominion Bank Tower early Friday evening as he was explaining the strength of the building's windows to visiting law students. According to police, Hoy had previously conducted similar demonstrations of window strength. Peter Lawson, managing partner of the firm, told the Toronto Sun newspaper that Hoy was "one of the best and brightest" members of the 200-man association. Nominee #5 [The News of the Weird]: Michael Anderson Godwin had spent several years awaiting South Carolina's electric chair on a murder conviction, before having his sentence reduced to life. After being moved from death row, while sitting on a metal toilet in his cell, attempting to fix his small TV set, he bit into a wire and was electrocuted. (South Carolina entrants are always perennial favorites) Nominee #6 [The Indianapolis Star]: A cigarette lighter may have triggered a fatal explosion in Dunkirk, IN. A Jay County man, using a cigarette lighter to check the barrel of a muzzle loader was killed Monday night when the weapon discharged in his face. Sheriff's investigators said Gregory David Pryor, 19, died in his parents' rural Dunkirk home at about 11:30 PM. Pryor was cleaning a 54-caliber muzzle-loader that had not been firing properly. He was using the lighter to look into the barrel when the gunpowder ignited. Nominee #7 [Reuters, Mississauga, Ontario]: A man cleaning a bird feeder on the balcony of his condominium apartment in this Toronto suburb slipped and fell 23 stories to his death. Stefan Macko, 55, was standing on a wheeled chair when the accident occurred. "It appears that the chair moved, and he went over the balcony," said Inspector D'Arcy Honer of the Peel Regional Police. Finally, THE WINNER!!! [Arkansas Democrat Gazette]: Two local men were injured when their pickup truck left the road and struck a tree near Cotton Patch on State Highway 38 early Monday. Woodruff County Deputy Dovey Snyder reported the accident shortly after midnight Monday. Thurston Poole,33, of Des Arc, and Billy Ray Wallis, 38, of Little Rock, were returning to Des Arc after a frog gigging trip on an overcast Sunday night when Poole's pickup truck headlights malfunctioned. The two men concluded that the headlight fuse on the older-model truck had burned out. As a replacement fuse was not available, Wallis noticed that the .22 caliber bullet from his pistol fit perfectly into the fuse box next to the steering column. Upon inserting the bullet, the headlights began to operate, and the two men proceeded eastbound toward the White River Bridge. After traveling about 20 miles, and just before crossing the river, the bullet apparently overheated, discharged and struck Poole in the testicles. The vehicle swerved sharply right, exiting the pavement, and striking a tree. Poole suffered only minor cuts and abrasions from the accident but will require extensive surgery to repair the damage to his testicles, which will never operate as intended. Wallis sustained a broken clavicle and was treated and released. "Thank God we weren't on that bridge when Thurston shot his balls off, or we might both be dead," stated Wallis. "I've been a trooper for 10 years in this part of the world, but this is a first for me. I can't believe that those two would admit how the accident happened," said Deputy Snyder. Upon being notified of the wreck, Lavinia (Poole's wife) asked how many frogs the boys had caught and did anyone get them from the truck? Though Poole and Wallis did not die as a result of their misadventure, as normally required by Darwin Award Official Rules, it can be argued that Poole DID, in fact, effectively remove himself from the gene pool. Edit: I already found the lawyer incident on snopes.com -- It said that the story is true, but it happened in 1999 :-/ So, I apologize if the rest are old news.

Yup, same thing happened to my crankshaft -- I too broke two harmonic balancer installer tools (though they were a crappy design) and ruined the threads inside the crankshaft attempting to instal the damper with the bolt. I took it to my machinist and had him put an insert in it, and then the INSERT CAME OUT when I torqued the bolt to about 35 ft/lbs. So, I took it back to him, and he double-inserted it, and was successfully able to torque it to 65 ft/lbs (I think that's how much). But, I would just suggest to drill out the ruined threads and re-tap the crank for a larger bolt. Good luck

I'm in for a sticker and a shirt.

Sorry to hijack the thread, but... About the engine break-in, I'm trying to follow Grumpy's procedure, although I'm a little confused about one part. I'm going to vary RPMs between 1500-4000 for 15 min., drive it around for approx. 60 min., then change oil and filter. Here's where I'm not sure about: In this thread, Grumpyvette first says to not do any steady, continuous driving until after 500 miles. But, after that, he says that by using mineral oil, the rings will be seated by 100 miles and you can drive the dog out of it, so I'm not quite sure about that. Thank you, however, for chiming in -- I guess it's a sign that I should just take my truck instead and give the hybrid some city driving before I go on a road trip.

Checkin' in from Victoria -- hopefully this weekend, if I can get the hybrid going today or tomorrow, I'll be taking a trip from here to Nacogdoches and back as a little "motor break-in" drive.

Why don't you keep the z32 as a daily driver, and save up money for the 280zx v8 conversion? It's been a couple of years since I've put in a 355 in my 280zx, and I've had to pull it back out, twice. It will be going back in this weekend (hopefully :-/ ) I don't know what I would've done if I didn't have my second driver (4 banger Ranger). Then again, it really all depends on how you build the engine up -- I originally half-assed mine, and swapped in a block that I saw run great, but it was in terrible shape, and I failed to do even simple tests that would've strayed me away from it. Anyways, unless you don't have to drive anywhere, I'd suggest keeping the z32 (since it looks like you're attached to that climate control so much) or at least buy a cheap daily driver, unless you already have one. Since you're inexperienced with swaps, I really doubt you'll be able to complete it shortly. Good luck

I would buy some SEM upholstery paint / dye and at least change the interior color to one single color -- I would think black should be pretty easy. This paint isn't really expensive, either. Like the others said, clean A LOT. Go all out -- clean the engine bay, perhaps repaint the air filter housing, put some of that spray-n-shine crap on the tires, etc. An air freshner would be great. If you're good with the body work, try and repair that rear dent. But then again, it looks like you're really not expecting much out of it, so I wouldn't worry about investing a bit more in it. I'd say your best bet would be just to give it a good clean / detail. Good one about the $20,

http://www.corvettesbyrickdaniel.com/C6Z06INFO.html As much as I love the C5 Vettes, I can't overlook the performance of the C6. Drool...(where are those damn emoticons when you need them) Pic of the interior: http://www.structuredchaos.net/images/Z06/seat.jpg Those seats would look great in a Z

What is the name of that junkyard? I'm going to be hunting around soon for an L28 and half-off doesn't sound to bad Thanks

Thanks for the feedback -- I am buying, so RPM it is

That's odd, I always thought that the Performer RPM and 300-36 were about the same, with very little difference. I have the Holley Systemax heads and cam, but not the intake, which calls for the 300-36. I was always thinking that if I get the Performer RPM, I'd need to get the cam kit with it to make sure all the numbers match up. How much of a power difference are we talking about?

I mean, it's been through so many name changes, but were there ever any modifications to it each time they changed the name, or did they just do it for marketing purposes? Reason why I ask is that I've been wanting the street dominator, and I'm looking at buying the Holley Contender for a bit cheaper, which are both part #300-36. I'm just checking to see if there's any difference between the old 300-36 and the new 300-36. I wouldn't think so, because a) they probably would've changed part numbers, and from what I remember, it's based on an old z-28 manifold, so it's probably been the same this whole time. But anyways, just figured I'd check before I bought it. Thanks in advance.

I wonder what happened to that guy -- I remember a while back he was gauging interest on lambo door kits over at zcar.com, and I was under the impression he was going to put them into production, but I haven't heard from him in a long time. I'm pretty sure I saw that 280zx go on eBay, too, so I suppose he lost interest.