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So, I voted for a gun metal grey but lost to my finance who wanted orange. This was taken about 10hrs after 5 coats of clear was laid. I did all the body work and painting myself. This makes a total of 2 cars I've painted in about 8 yrs so im far from pro. Paint was nason base covered with zolatone clear. Cheap stuff since I know I will be in a constant rust battle and figured $1000 in paint was stupid for something that will be repainted in 2yrs or so. Sprayed with a cheap $50 gun in a buddies paint booth.
Sorry about link
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I've seen the double hump connections and have them on my 12v diesel. Just not sure if the humps with clear the fan in that particular spot. I guess I could try and move the connection more towards the fender and away from the fan, just more fitting and welding lol. I was hoping that the engine wouldn't move much and I wouldn't have to worry about it but sounds like i'll need some more flex.
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I have this 3" piping carefully placed behind the rad fan and in front of head etc. I want to weld the pipe together rather than deal with a coupler/clamps so close to the fan. I'm concerned about the engine rocking on the mounts and whether I have enough give in the 2 90's (one on turbo and one on I/C)
Thoughts/ opinions would be awesome!
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Did you use that standard expansion valve to replace the canister style in my 78 280? I braze a/c lines and such but that looks like a total pain.
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So has anyone here cleaned out their expansion valve only to end up with a leaking O-ring? I'm a mechanic and work on hydraulics on a daily basis. I must have spent 2hrs trying to re-assemble the valve with a new o-ring with zero success. The fit is tight and there is no taper to allow the o-ring a smooth transition into the housing. I greased, picked, prayed, cried, danced, etc. Does anyone have any information that could aid in getting this assembled without leaking? I have a spare core but it has been sitting for years taped up and defeats the original purpose of taking the valve apart to clean it.
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Yes sir, I don't even think the cable was taunt in the pic but it clears fine.
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I was going to run this as a firewall mounted setup but just didn't have that fuzzy feeling about it for some reason (although I know it would work). This is a stock l28et Manifold that I've shaved etc. I tig'd a 1/4" aluminum plate to the manifold and then drilled/tapped the plate to mount the xj4.0 IACV. I though about putting it on the bottom but need the room for my wastegate/turbo junk.
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I'm running a GM-4 turbo from a GM diesel. t3/t4 setup. The diesel actuated the wastegate from the vacuum pump and therefor there is no spring in the actuator.
I will make a new removable canister end to support the rod and the spring. I'm guessing I'll be somewhere between 15 and 20 psi MS2/EDIS/440cc. I would like MS to control the boost through a boost solenoid but I need to know what base spring rate/pressure I need!
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Thank you. I was searching under fuel tank reservoir since that was the label in the FSM which is more than likely why I didn't find any posts about it.
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What does it do and do I still need it? I have a L28et with a shaved manifold etc. No plans to run vapor line. Can I vent the tank through the cap? 78 280z
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I made a thread in Vendors forum here: http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/96988-factory-t3-turbo-output-flanges/
If you have any questions, or would like me to make any other parts just let me know.
I have a 4'x4' CNC plasma table. I can cut up to 3/8" reliably. I usually have 1/8 3/16 and 3/8 mild steel on hand. Also have 1/8 aluminum.
Thanks!
Adam
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OMG I want one.
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I had a chance to meet up with Derek and purchase on of his kits at a local (gainesville, Fl) car show. Great, honest guy to do business with !
I haven't had a chance to install it yet as my car is in epoxy primer/ bondo state of mind.
I can promise you tho that his product is solid and if you are thinking about EDIS, these kits are a no-brainer. Quality workmanship and I get to keep my AC which might not be important for those of you in mild climates, but here in FL it's a MUST with me
Later,
Adam
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Looks good Adam. I guess you won't be driving it over to Bill's on Saturday!
Derek
I might need a helping hand or those of an army to pull that off
Are you going to have some EDIS stuff with you at the show?
Adam
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Can't wait till mine looks like that - i've got a lot of metal to replace first tho.
I was in your boat until i escaped a couple days ago !!
Good luck to ya! Taking the time and doing it right is always worth the extra effort!
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I only made a run on the door in one place. Not bad IMO for having not sprayed in 5-6 years. Even then I only painted my CRX
Nason epoxy primer over "au natural"
No on to the bondo fest
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how much should I "activate" to spray a 280 with jambs, but not the hatch or front valence?
If I activate some, then spray, and need more, do I just mix some more?
Or do I need to activate more than I'll need the first time?
Thanks
Adam
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sounds like some mixed reviews. I live in fl so rain is certainly a factor. The car is stripped and now is the time to do it if i'm going too. Already shaved marker lights, keeping side vents tho!
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I think i've convinced my self to start cutting tomorrow. Anyone regret it after chopping them off?
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nice! I'm in the process of replacing the bushings around the spindle pin. I have completely destroyed the pin on my press and it hasn't budged. I might have to make something like your setup! In the meantime I will probably end up sawzalling the pin on either side of the cast section so i can get the swing arm off. That way I can put the cast piece in the press and it is either going to move or something it going to break
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If you don't have the bolts I'm sure I could dig some up from my collection of bolt buckets.
I don't have experience with upper intake studs but I'd trust BRAAAAAAP and MAG's advice.
Ok, sounds good. I have studs and I have bolts !! Bolts sound like a good idea!
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I don't know what to think of it... maybe it's the lighting in the pic, but it almost looks like the original 240z orange, except... faded?
I like the black trim as well. Definitely black hood vents and perhaps black air dam, etc
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This is going on a turbo manifold setup so maybe i'll have more room than a carb setup? Ive never owned a vehicle with carbs
There are 4 larger diameter studs and 11 smaller studs so i'm assuming the larger ones are for the intake !
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Do some searching, did ya?
http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?p=1033728
(11) Exhaust/Lower Intake studs/bolts
(4) Upper Intake bolts - different ID and length [Two short two longer]
There should be 21 holes on an L28 head - the other holes are pre-drilled for carbs.
Apparently I suck at searching!
Guess it's easier to find something if you've posted in the thread
Thanks a lot !!! I was worried as the zip-lock with the studs had a hole, and I found a loose stud in the box. Normally that would be fine except for the hole USPS put in the box !!! luckily the one loose one didn't fall out !
just painted z. newb painter here
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Thanks for the support. It is definitly Orange!