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Thanks Jon I didn't know that. Does that mean Mikunis don't have idle jets or pump jets? Does mikunis only have one type of emulsion tube as well?

Chino(is vancity = Vancouver?), there are only 3 things you can do right now : 1. buy a book recommended, like "How to Modify..." book jmortensen mentioned which is a better idea because it gives you a range of settings that is suitable for the L-series engine. In my opinion, the How to Modify Your Datsun.... book is not enough because it only tells how to set up the carb but not how to diagnose/rebuild/fix it. 2. Pay a chunk of money to have someone tune it for you because Weber/Dellorto/Mikuni sidedrafts are the most complicated carburetor system, EVER. It is impossible to solve a problem on these carbs by talking to someone over the internet, especially when you don't know enough about these carbs or when you don't have a reference book to look at. 3. Switch to SU or EFI, sell the carb setup for a good chunk of change. I am going to do a swap from EFI to triple carbs soon. I bought my Weber books before I bought a set of Weber carbs. Now I almost finished reading the book but the carbs are not even delivered yet. If your car is running rich like hell ALL THE TIME then this could be happening -The fuel pressure is too high. Again you need 3~3.5 psi -The float setting is too high -The choke is on (I don't know if there's a choke on your carb, ppl may or may not install it) -The jettings are rich also check accelerator pump, this setting can waste a lot of gas if not setup properly. To repeat myself again : These carbs are the most prestigious but also the most complicated. You need to study a book or two. Don't be afraid of carbs, the float system of a carb actually works like the water refill system of a toilet.

Matt, Since I don't have a zxt engine, I am not sure if the 280zxt engine has an oxygen sensor. If it does, you might want to see if the oxygen sensor needs replacing. A bad OS is one of the things that makes a car run bad. I also heard the 81zxt engine has a crank angle sensor that malfunctions easily. You might want to do a search on that. Most people replace it with later versions, like the one on a 83zxt As a last resort, you can always pay a good mechanic to diagnose your car. Troubleshooting a car problem is a systematic process. Most of the time such process requires tool and knowledge that we don't have. It's better to let the professionals handle it than to do random things here and there which can damage your car.

Somehow it reminds me of the slide I had in kindergarten.

Link works for me. More naughty stuff this time. Good video

Let's see how many times this page gets viewed in 3 days.

5500 rpm max, then it should work well just like a 350SBC. How is the aftermarket for this engine? I know the LS1 market is blooming well according to LS1 advocates. If the Titan engine is going to be used stock then the main advantage over SBC/LT1 is the weight saving from the aluminium block. How much does this engine weight?

build it, test it, make it and turn it into a business selling it

IIRC the motor you mentioned only run low rpms?

what kind of foam filter? You might have plugged it.

mmmm, informative.

Nice snow drift

That's cool, thanks for the link.

The owner of your sentimental Z offers a buy back... for the same price he paid you... car has been repainted and well kept... your wife, YOUR WIFE SAYS "GET IT" and you are asking US what to do?!?! If you won't buy that car, we'll beat you up strip the car and split up the parts. I call triple carb manifold and headers, I called first!!!

Not just a hatch swap, the emblem behind the quarter window says "240z" instead of the common (Z) in a circle.

Good find. I've only seen those twice in person so far.

"How to modify your Nissan&Datsun OHC Engine" book says a crossflow 2-valve head will only give 4-6% more power than a non-crossflow 2-valve head. It's not much but if the head is really cheap as you said then why not the extra 4~6% of power?

Dude, it's right here. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=102661 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=91359 I think most of the supra engine swap threads are in the 6-cylinder forum.

Hmmm, next time I go to a dealership I'll bring my SKS too.

Running 10.96 on the 1/4 is quite cool, but what really got my attention is how this car does a burnout. It has a special drivetrain setup. http://videos.streetfire.net/Player.aspx?fileid=1E68B53D-62FF-46AC-9F40-A49F5E262015&p=3

April 1970 Road&Track Road Test Datsun 240Z -----General(I only list relevant info)----- Curb weight,lb.....2355 Test weight........2769 -----Brake type----- 10.7" disc front. 9.0"x1.6" drum rear, vacuum assisted Swept area, sq inch.....310 Wheels.....steel disc 14x4-1/2J Tires.....Bridgestone 175 SR-14 radials -----Panic stop from 80mph----- Max deceleration rate, % g....84 Stopping distance, ft..........287 Control......................excellent -----Fade Test : percentage increase in pedal effort to maintain 50%g deceleration rate in 6 stops from 60mph.........10 -----Parking : Hold 30% grade?.....yes Overall brake rating.....very good

Thanks, what time?

I think it's either 10th or 11th? Can't be sure but I want to go watch, so can someone tell me when and where? Thanks

(referring to the pic) That's what I call a "love-hate relationship."

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