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EvilC

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  1. So the weather is finally starting to come around here in the northeast, it isn't like we had a real winter anyway.

     

    Here is the updated look of the Z with the 5 ways adjustables and lowring springs installed:

     

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    Next this weekend is to install the poly busings to the steering rack and steering coupler to remove the play in the steering wheel. I also finished the alternator swap a few days ago. I bought an external voltage regulator from rock auto and it seemed not to work. Could not get the 75 60amp alternator to recharge the alternator at all. So I got a zxt 70amp internal regulator from Cygnusx1 and everything is working great.

     

    Here is my quick write up. For my early 260z model my voltage regulator controls one of the relays for the gas pump and interlock for the seat belt. I didn't "wire" around those two features yet and plan to do so once I do the turbo swap. Ok so moving on to pictures.

     

    Left is the 280zxt 70amp vs 75 280z 60amp alternator:

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    Then I cut the connector off from the external voltage reg from the 260z:

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    Be sure to pick up this part (diode) from Radio Shack:

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    So the male connector only has 6 wires. The white and black wires are not used and can be cut back and taped. After the yellow and white/red wire can be connected. Then the white/blue and white/black wires can be connected. Be sure to have the silved band end of the diode connected to the right wire (white/black) wire to keep the current flowing in the correct direction. If not, once you turn the car off with the key it will continue to run due to the loop system. The is fixed with the plug MSA sells for the 240z but the 260z has a round connector. See pics below and be sure to test out my connections on your system before you finalize it all. You can tie the wires together on the other side of the plug (female) or jumper across in the plug but be sure to check color of wires as they are not the same on both sides of the plug.

     

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    Done with that part and will swap to a voltage reg once I do the turbo swap.

     

     

    New MOMO wheel came in the mail and waiting on the hub to get this part installed.....it looks and feels great!

     

    Still working on getting the music and power windows done within the next 2 months but as track days approach we shall see.

  2. Mike when you say zero clutch travel, you mean the pedal makes full travel but the clutch does not release? Just starting from the top, double checked the rod and clevis for the clutch master? I had one where the threads actually got stripped and I couldnt tell it was binding under the dash. Clutch master in good shape? Last would be to check the slave. I can't see if there isn't any physical damage to the pressure plate and the what I call fingers are still stiff why that would need to be changed out.

  3. I just bought a wheel yesterday - MOMO and 350mm too. I like the feel of that wheel and steering effort isn't much. Sucks that the hub is like half the ocst of the wheel though. On my LS1 car, I run a 320mm wheel because I like the feel of more effort out of me which in return the car talks back to me during track days.

     

    I think you will like the wheel you posted.

  4. Aplyemind - I just spoke to him a few days ago because he is local to me. He can't find the Z to fit what he needs plus in the price range he wants to buy....he made an offer on a different type of car, hopefully for him he gets it and he shares with us what it is.

     

    Why would I want to kick someone out of our own local Z club? :wink:

  5. Craig thanks!

     

    I would of loved to stop by with the gf. Maybe the next track day we will stop by. I am going to get her on WGI.

     

    Anyway back to tanks, looks like the only way to have the center exhaust would be to mount a fuel cell. Craig can you just snap a pic of the top side (from the hatch area) so I can get an idea of space there is to maybe go forward with the f body tank. I am sure it is tight and would make sense to try to wrap around the tank.

     

    J - looks like I have to start drawing the new exhaust on paper. Not in a rush because I have to save for a new set of heads to go with the cam, intake and now exhaust! lol

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