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  1. johnc
    Assuming a 5" threaded collar I usually put the welded on ring 6" down from the top of the strut tube - that's for 10" springs in the 300 lb. in. range. You only lost about 2" from the removal of the 280Z insulator. The camber plate puts the upper spring perch about 1" down from the top of the strut tower.
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    RTV high temp is fine. I've only seen this cover on the back of 510s. Not sure if it will clear the curved transverse link brace.
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    Wow! In 52 years I've never heard that joke...
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    If the fabricator shortened the 280Z rear strut tube to about the numbers listed for the 240Z strut tube in the Sectioning FAQ then he removed 3" of tube length. The inside length of the rear 280Z strut tube is 18". I suggest you remove 1" from the 280Z rear strut tube and add an appropriate length spacer under the shock.
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    Modded L28?

    johnc replied to monk3y's topic in Nissan L6 Forum

    Agreed. Looks like a basic stock bottom end with 1mm oversize pistons. Nothing special and with the damage shown I would probably just toss it and find another bottom end to build from.
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    They moved their ship to Orange, CA. 622 W. Angus Ave. Orance, CA 92868 Alex's e-mail is: alex at vildinimotorsport dot com.
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    We're getting closer... are these 240Z strut tubes?
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    Very common problem. You probably overheated the pads and/or fluid. There is air in the lines, you just need to bleed a lot more. And read up in the Brakes FAQ before spending any more money on brake parts. I can't think of a situation where you would need a 1" MC on any of these cars.
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    Is this installed on a 240Z or a 280Z? If its on a 280Z, then the rear strut tube lengths listed in the Strut Sectioning FAQ doesn't apply. The 280Z strut tubes are longer and the strut tower mounting point in the 280Z body is higher up in the chassis. For the 280Z rear struts you just cut out the same amount that's cut out of the front tubes. Also, you lost 2" in ride height just by swapping out the 280Z insulator with the GC camber plate.
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    Won't be a sealing issue if you use any kind of silicone sealer. That type of casting porosity is common with those aftermarket covers. You can source the fill plugs locally. And the return policy is normal for products here in the USA.
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    The rear strut is cut too short. If the rear struts are cut to the correct length there should be a spacer underneath the shock 1 3/4" to 2" long (IIRC). If there is no spacer then your guy cut the strut tube too short.
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    Looks good Mike!
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    Firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4 and number 1 is between 7 and 8 o'clock on the cap. Wires are ordered counter-clockwise from there. That is the proper orientation. If your distributor is (was) not installed correctly the proper orientation may not work.
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    Its funny what otherwise intelligent and thoughtful people do when old cars are involved. Glad it worked out.
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    Shtop! Starker! This HybridZ! Ve don't group hug here.
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    They work great in turn 6. Probably suck in turns 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9.
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    What you have should be fine to run an impact gun in a home garage. Its not like you have 16 wheels to remove in the next 5 minutes.
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    Driveshaft bolts

    johnc replied to ckrell's topic in Drivetrain

    Should work just fine. I ran AN 5/16" driveshaft bolts in my race car without a problem.
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    Kinda make the headlights less effective.
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    Or just build a nice 3" exhaust out the back with a Borla XR-1. Lightest way to go and very little power difference.
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    Now we are seeing the benefits of a nice single exhaust even on a V8 S30...
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    Either swap the shoulder harnesses for the correct bar mount or properly weld two tabs to the harness bar and bolt the shoulder harnesses to that. Get this wrong and you die.
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    I think there is a proportioning valve in the 1977 brake light switch. If not, its on the firewall near the switch.
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    GoPro is good for the price but if you're serious, ChaseCam is fantastic.
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    What year is your Z?
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