Project Z

I haven't thought of that but it's a good idea. My engine builder actually had the same custom manifold for several years with no issues of cracking or such. I am installing an engine damper to limit engine movement on hard throttle.

That won't be done until I route my fuel lines. My agenda next weekend is to replace all my bushings, install my billet diff mount and R200. That's if I actually have time to work on the car next weekend. I will post pics as the project progresses.

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Oh it's no awesome builds compared to monkeyt88's, phlebmaster's or everyone else's (only if I had the budget and skills I will be up there with you guys!) for that matter but it's a learning process for me. This is the first time that I am building a car that has rust or this old but I enjoy it very much. Thank you for the praises guys. giorgio61 - I will post all my parts for sale once it's out of the car.

I'm just tired of hearing the public call most of the products coming from China as crap when 95% of the stuff they own and use everyday is from China. Back to the subject, I think Autopal's factories are both in Japan and Germany but their Distribution Center is in China. Most of our products are made everywhere else but our Distribution Centers are in the US. Both have to be called out on the product.

By all means. back to the topic though, I have gauges if you still need them after checking all the wiring.

I second that. This falls under the Fair Packaging & Labeling Act 16 CFR 500 which states that the following information should be legibly marked: Distributor's name, trademark or other means of identification of the manufacturer or packer. Product Identification Net quanitity of the contents in terms of weight, measure or numerical count (Metric & US Standard) or a combination so as to give accurate information and facilitate value comparison by the consumer. Also Country of Origin Marking 19 CFR 134 which states: That product shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. I also agree with Fric Frac that calling out Chinese made items as "crap" to be highly offensive and unfair. I work in the Retail Industry and most of my suppliers are in China. I have seen and tested products that are made from China, Germany, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, US, Canada, Brazil and India and no matter where it came from, they were either good or bad. Bad because some manufacturers cut corners on material and process or hire poor help which in term produces very poorly made items. China has great products. It's the manufacturers that decide to cut so much on cost that are to blame. And if you were Chinese, wouldn't you take offense that products made from your country being called "cheap and unreliable"? I'm not Chinese by the way, just expressing my opinion on the matter.

Aww man I hope you lowballed the guy. I was the guy on the Lexus. We bailed because the car had so many issues and not worth what he was asking. I'd tell you but you might take offense in it.

I don't have exactly what you're looking for but I have a passenger side Headlight shroud with a fiberglass Headlight cover as an attachment. Not very pretty but you can sand it and repaint it.

Check your wires first like everyone says but if you still need the gauges, I have three whole sets all working and I'm in San Diego too. Wait, did you just buy your 260 this weekend up in Alpine?

So I had some time to check the car last night. I removed my wheels and checked the springs. The ones installed on the rears are longer than the ones in the front so I don't understand why it sits higher on the front. While I had the wheels off and the car on the stands, I decided to check the under carriage and guess what I found? All my bushings are rotted. Project for next Sunday: New Polyurethane bushings. I am also changing my plans for the injectors. I currently have 450 cc injectors on the stock barbed fuel rail. I won't be using them since my friend gave me a set of low impedence 550cc top feed injectors. More power!!!!

I'd take the second one. The first one can be had for cheap but you need to work more on it, pay the back fees and swap in a manual tranny. 4 spd beats auto =)

Yes it does. Look at all my pictures. I'm wondering how different the drop be after switching them. I'll probably do this two weekends from now.

Since I haven't obtained all the parts that I need before I can drop the engine in, I decided to mount my ZG flares for now. Next project is to switch the ST springs from front to rear. I think the rears are supposed to be the fronts and vice versa. I still need several parts before I will drop the engine in. Hopefully I can get her running by early December if not earlier. Stay tuned...

Ok L28TT represent! Where are you guys?

Ok take one Turbo off and give me a head start lol!

Dammit John, now I really can't beat you.. Detune that thing so my L28ET can have a fighting chance. lol!

how do you change gears without the shifter? lol! Possibilities are near endless for the S30 as far as engine swaps are concerned. You should use the search function as this will be your best friend. We have a large engine bay so it depends on your choice and budget.

Derek, there's probably nothing I can say that everyone hasn't said yet. This is a very amazing build. Not that I have the ability or the funds to build a custom manifold for my Z but it definitely makes me miss my ITB set up on my AW11. Great job man!

thought of that before but then you'd have to charge the cell phone every few days. What if the car gets taken while the cell phone is at home being charged?

Just got the throttle body and boost gauge. Several more parts and I can start putting the engine in!

I have 3. I'll check all of them for shaft play and take pics of the good ones for you.

Thank you guys. I'm still sourcing out some more parts. Several more and I can drop the motor in.

try having a family

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