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Cool I have heard of that one before thanks for the info

For those not in the US - What is GRM? I know what Road&Track, Pop Mechanics etc (the one we get here in NZ also but I have never seen a GRM mag before)

I am not sure what type of gearbox the 240sx KA or SR are but here is link that shows the FS5W71C mated to the L Series bellhousing (in this case the box is from a R32 Skyline should be strong enough) pitroad modified gearbox

Guys, Here is one conversion that is very different - all of this thread is about installing a Skyline RB engine into the S30. Well I found this site the other day. L6 engine in a R32 Skyline? Different thought I would share the link. R32 4 door with L Series 3.1

And a bad photoshop of the Alfa at that too - just look at the wheels now that is just wrong - you think if this was a real GM Proto-type or concept they would have spent a bit more time on getting it to look right.

For the guys in Aussie and NZ. Yesterday I had new tires fitted to my BA Falcon and I was looking at the rear I.R.S setup. Now I don't know what the bearing/size/etc of the BA but I thought one of you guys in Oz might be able to look into it as an option. The falcon use the 5x114.3 PCD so I assume ford use the same setup on the BOSS and Turbo XR's so the hub/shortened halfshaft CV should be more than strong enough for a Zed (given the stock BA inline 6 put out 182kw and the BOSS put down 290kw and 520Nm). Some more research required?

Yea put the L20ET turbo stuff on the L28E and you get a L28ET - however the injectors of the L20ET and L28E are the same size so you will want to upgrade the injectors if you boost the L28E. I purchased a 83 Nissan Laurel Medalist with a L20ET so I can have the manifold, CAS dissy + the rods for a future engine build.

I assume whatever fits to the other Nissan VK engines with fit these as far as trans goes. Nissan VK56DE cool hybrid-Z

sweet thanks for that

Nice colour (yep that is the way we spell it down under). My Zed was green - going to keep it that way. I have a set of gold mags for her and I am thinking of green with a gold metallic. I just love the colour of yours any more info on the paint spec? 4 parts 1 part? PM if you like.

ZG-B replica flares are made by some companies in Japan still. Here is a link to one that I know of. Arita Speed Aero Catalog - Japanese or try this Arita Speed Aero Catalog - English Here is a pic of a car with their kit installed.

Wow. OMFG nice wheels now I see why the Steel VB Street Flares are no good. So one could assume that the VB Steel Street Flares when they say are 3" wider than stock they might be meaning in total ie 1.5" each side. Good luck with the custom flares - what style? ZG A or the ZG B? or somethink different again? Here is a pic of the ZG B flare.

From Down-under I have found Ross to be excellent to deal width and parts are always top quality. Always difficult when you are half the world away but Ross makes process as easy as dealing with someone only a town away.

Here is the pic RacerX was talking about from TODA. RacerX I used [ img ]http://location-of-pic[ /img ] without the space between the [ and ] on open and closing of the img command.

Thanks for the kind words - I let my panelbeater (my bro) know also good to get positive feedback. My car has a long way to go yet. RacerX - excellent pics. I love to see pics from your collection along with AlanT's and others just love to see Z racecars + ZG's. Anyone have pics of a ZG with a GT40 type twin stripe - save me the time in learning how to put one on a photo using photoshop or GIMP.

You can get g-nose hinges from baddogparts.com Headlight covers - just got a new set from Japan myself geniune Nissian units still in the boxes not cheap cost me $600 NZD = $400 USD today. Have never heard of glass headlight covers. When I purchased my G-Nose (the other day, 5 piece from a JDM 2+2 260z guy did not like the length so we did a deal, with urethan bumper etc) it had original headlight covers and they were plastic, however they were cracked and one of the chrome/stainless steel bands was missing so this is why I purchased a new set from Japan. I was told by the Japanese man that help me find and import these that there are now only 4 original set left in Japan (with me taken the 5th set). I am not 100% sure if this is true but they are NLA from Nissan so some guys might have these hidden away like the guy I got mine from. Here is something different with my G-Nose. As stated it is a 5 piece unit but the lower section is not made from glass but it is all steel - yes all steel, nice piece of work also - looks factory with all the pressed lip etc. If this was had mand by someone that have done an excellent job - does look to be factory made. Not Nissan Factory as they never made the G-Nose lower section is steel. Here are some pictures.

Not sure about the RPM but there is a R32 RWD only with this setup here in NZ that does 8.40 seconds @ 162MPH down the 1/4 and the car is street legal 8). Mike the RB30DET mod is something that is done often down under due to the supply of RB30E and RB30ET. I say go with the RB be it RB26DET, RB26DETT, RB30DET.

I have taste like that also - inline6 is the the S30 was designed for.

Mike - can't recall is the JDM Fairlady a S30 or S31 or GS30 or GS31? I have done some checking for a RHD dash - most are cracked also so I think it would be easier to get it recovered/repaired in the US. The other option is just to get a molded carpet cover in RHD (I have one and they can be purchased in Australia for low $USD) How about a Nissan Titan VK56DE 5.6 all alloy DOHC V8 repower? Cheers Mike

This might help. I just sold/swapped my set of Compomotive ML (minilite look alike made in the UK). They were 15x7 -6 and 15x8 -12 so that would be measured outter rim to outter rim 15x8 and 15x9 (or there abouts). The tires are 205/55/15 front and 225/50/15 on the rear. There were not wide enough for my car (custom flares). The car these are now fitted to is a 260z 2+2 with stock fenders. However for 100% clearance on the rear the lip should be rolled only in the top section. However there is more than enough room on the inside between the stock suspension and wheel/tire combo. Therefore I believe a 15x8" with 0 offset would fit with no modification to fender or suspension (I know these will work on the rear, the front might be close and may require mods to fit the 15x8") I took some measurements from these rims before I sold them here they are with some calculation. 15 x 7" offset -6 total rim = 8". Backspace = 3.75" (using calculated = 3.764"). So 8" - 3.75" = frontspace = 4.25". These clear stock fender and suspension 15 x 8" offset -12 total rim = 9". Backspace = 4" (calculated 4.028"). So 9" -4" = 5" of frontspace. These don't fit the front too wide. stick out by 3/4" but will fit rear of 2+2 with slight lip rolling to ensure not tire rub (the tire I had installed have quite a rounded side wall) So using this a 15x7" 0 offset will work on the fronts not a problem = 4" BS and FS. and 15x8" 0 offset will work on the rears with no mods = 4.5" BS and FS. But these might be 0.5" too wide for the fronts. Here is a link to a pic of a 240z with Compomotive ML in 15x7" and 15x8" both with 0 offset this car has stock fenders. Here are pic of my wheels fitted to a 240z with stock suspension and fenders with the - offsets they are a bit wide (these were for my car with flares but they just fit a stock 2+2, these appear to have a little more room in the rear, if the rear lip is rolled just a little to ensure no tire rub) Again these are 15x7" -6 and 15x8" -12. you can see from the shot of the rear shows that the -12 offset makes them a close fit on stock fenders with a 0 offset this will move the rim in closer to the spring by 12mm (or almost 0.5" ) there is enough room to allow this (but not much more with stock spring diameter) Compare this to the photo of Dans Z above (blue car) with the 0 offsets and you see they fit much better. Hope all this helps. Also this will help also. Years ago I purchase a set of performance superlites for my 240z race car in the following spec. 15x8 -2. I had 245/50 slicks fitted and the just fitted the rear of a 2+2 (they did not fit my racecar with stock fenders, it was a 240z, but they worked fine once I rolled the lip) with a smaller tire this should work but it will be very close depends on the car and the tire combo. They were too wide for the fronts but another Z club member purchased them from me and run them on his 260z 2+2 for a number of seasons (he had to roll the lips on the front, he also did the rears to ensure they were never going to be any issues, however this was not required)

Excellent - the PDA will fit into the glove box unlike most laptops (unless you have an OQO (see http://www.oqo.com cool little PC wish I had one).

Yea 16" to suit ZG flares then that would make me happy - still saving for the RS Watanabes in 16" to suit ZG flares.......

I assume your talking ECU here - I would try and pickup a L28ET from ebay etc to be on the save side (I don't know that answer just guessing) Have not heard this before - I don't think Nissan would do such a thing why manufacture a new gearbox chasing because you angle the engine differently when you have lots of L Series gearbox and engine in different models that are the same. Here is my thought on this one. The L28E from the 280zx fits a 240/260z. The L28E from a Laurel fits a 240/260/280z and 280zx (has the same sump). The L20E from a fairlady and the laurel are interchangeable. The R30 L20E will fit into a Zed with a different sump and oil pickup (front sump on these cars) so why would Nissan make a completely different gearbox for the L20ET/L28ET? Just does not make any manufacturing sense also Nissan quickly replaced the L20e/et in the skylines and laurels for the RB engine = this is the time for the change. Just my 2c worth.