Nelsonian

Not to jack your thread as I too am interested in peoples opinions and answers to the question, but what about AEM brand offerings and again it's use on a daily basis after initial tuning?

I finally got a more accurate digital scale and weighed a few more parts as well as redid some. Reaction Research front subtle z fenders(with BMW lights) = 11Lbs 2oz Reaction Research rear subtle z panels = Drivers side 5Lbs 2oz, Passenger side 5Lbs 8oz Techno Toy Tuning front adj control arm = 6Lbs Techno Toy Tuning tc arm = 4Lbs 8oz Momo race air leather shift knob = 4.5oz Aeromotive a-1000 fuel pressure reg with Marshall gauge = 1Lbs Recaro Mitsubishi Lancer evo 9 seat (including the stock sliders and female seat belt receiver) = 36Lbs

In case you don't come across any xxr's, I have some very respectable 280zx six spokers with near new Bridgstone Potenza RE900's with the sidewall nipples still intact. These are far from perfect and have some minor curbing and what not but are definately very decent and come with lugs and center caps. I have some uhaul wardrobe boxes from previous car parts shipped to me. If interested shoot me a pm...

Stony, I am both happy and stoked for you getting to this point with progress and just a little envious in a good way. This just makes me want to work all the more harder at coming up with the funding for the next step. Congrats and keep the updates coming as they certainly help with motivation...

Here is what I am working with, as well as future plans: Stock l28et engine rebuilt/warrantied to stock specs by previous owner with only one thousand miles on it. APR head studs-rod bolts, HKS 1mm metal head gasket, Jim Wolf Tech turbo cam and springs, custom oil blow by catch can by hybridz member, Aeromotive a-1000 fuel pressure regulator, Pallnet finned fuel rail, RC 550 injectors, SDS ecu/coils (with 18psi boost map & dyno tuning already performed to a similar engine by previous owner and Hybridz member), port matched stock exhaust manifold-2000* powder coated with external Tial 38mm waist gate, Pallnet larger ex manifold mounting bolts, Turbonetics T3/To4b, 60-1 comp, .82 A/R, stage 5 turbine 2000* powder coated housing, Custom (240Hoke)3" downpipe with external waist gate pipe, Custom (240Hoke)intercooler piping with Tial bov and Treadstone same sided inlet outlet intercooler,K&N conical air filter, Stock non egr or webbed n42 intake manifold ported to match 240sx throttle body and completely ported, BHJ alluminum harmonic damper, Fidanza 10.5lb flywheel, MSA comp oil pan gasket, Arizona Z car alluminum oil pan, new turbo oil pump-water pump sourced from MSA, 1998 s14 5speed trans with only 38k on it, B&M short shifter. Lots of polished pieces currently getting zoop sealed, all of which should be good for 50 horsepower . Future plans as funds will allow for include: Head work by Braap, mandrel bent 3" stainless steel exhaust with oval can(Burns,Magnaflow,Borla,Vibrant???), Mckinney Motorsport engine mounts, ACT clutch, DEI titanium turbo wrap for ex mani, turbo and downpipe, ATL black box stock fuel tank combo as written up on here.

Whoops, sorry Zguy240, I meant to say I had yet to hear from reverendzed, my bad...

I never heard from z guy 240, so another member has snatched them up already.

Ray, Well documented and described. I went this route myself with the bad dog rails/sub connectors and new floors from Zedd findings. Man what a difference just climbing into the car. It feels so strong and rigid and barely gives under my weight. Thanks for posting your results...

I have my stock seatbelts from my 73' that I will no longer be using. They appear to be in pretty good shape for their age. I bought the Retro belts from MSA, so I won't be needing these anymore. How about $30 plus shipping.

Just watched that video as you mentioned, and the ending gong looks very much like a 240z hupcap...

Itzgoten, Any chance you could make a video clip of the exhaust sound? Curious as to how the vibrant system sounds....

1987 BUICK GRAND NATIONAL MOTOR 3.8 TURBO - $2500 http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/2435913888.html

USDM forged internal 2jzgte long block. Just came across this in San Diego cl. I do not know the seller nor have I seen the engine in person. I just wish that I had the funds to offer an obo price. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/2448725240.html

"I made a pass once. Once." Sorry Tony, I couldn't resist....

Hey Stony, Thanks for the update, and yeah that nasty green thing in the pic is a pool, or at the time a concrete pond brimming with lots of algae. Do you have a brand name for the panel glue you used. I have been researching some 3m two part adhesive, and am always open for suggestions, opinions, etc... Unfortunately for me the next step of my build (blast,primer,seam seal, undercoat, apply subtle z panels, paint), is a very costly one requiring some serious savings. I'll enjoy your progress and use it as motivation.

I would like to get $25 + shipping which could easily fit into a flat rate box. Shoot me a pm for more info....

Sorry for the over sized pics, not sure how to remove them now that I put them up.

I have a first gen Mitsu Eclipse bov that is uncrushed, with the hard pipe and mounting base. These are some pretty stout little stock bov's right from the factory.

While my car was in the shop having other major surgery, I decided to have the engine bay, front rails and shock towers stitched for rigidity. The shock towers were stitched from the inside of the wheel housing side.

Guess I'm on board bound for hell as well, as I have no sympathy or empathy for an idiot like that. Is the world really missing such a smart guy like that who has expired plates, endangers others while thinking he can outrun a helicopter( only Nicholas Cage in Elanor,Hah) then point a gun at cops. Justice served. Too bad it wasn't a carload of dipshi_s toting guns, to help thin the herd, that is so abundant in Socal.

I have a megasquirt that I won't be using, it's a v2.2....

I have a 3" pipe that is connected to an Apexi muffler that has a large split down the seam. I bought it awile ago from a member here or from another car forum,(long time ago,can't remember which)who had it on his 240z. It is not a true mandrel bent setup though as the bends neck down slightly, and it is aluminized steel instead of stainless. Don't know if that would be of any interest to you or not, just throwing it out there. As time has creeped on wth my build, I have decided to eventually have a stainless, mandrel bent piping made.

LoneStars30Z, Contact member Steveoen, I believe he has a type 2 he wants to get rid of...

Listing it like that for me(simpleton) helps a great deal, thanks....

Hate to read something like this. What a complete ****** bag(s). I'm a firm believer of what comes around goes around, and can only hope justice comes x ten.