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DavyZ

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  1. The compression is on the high end of streetability--you will haveto run premium gas (no biggie) and there is an outside chance that you will possibly have to use an octane booster. If your engine was built properly with adequate heads, this might not be an issue. You will want to have a good solid ignition system too. The engine sounds like its a winner and a VERY good deal. I have a little less $$ in my engine, but have over 150 hp less (groan). Think about it! Sounds like a deal to me.

     

    If you don't purchase it, can we beat you with a rubber hose?

     

    [This message has been edited by DavyZ (edited February 22, 2001).]

  2. Yeah, I've been thinking about the 377 motor after thinking loooong and hard about the 383. I know I'll run into some flak here, but the 377 just seems to make more sense in a light Z car. The only difficult thing is to find a premium 400 block--not only are they getting harder to find, but many have issues by design. But still, man what a combo!

  3. Welcome to the site! Even though yours seems to be a "finished" car, there is always more to be done!! Most of us have ongoing projects, but some of us are lucky enough to actually drive our cars. Glad yours is that way! Stick around and have some fun with us...

     

    David

  4. Hey Sharkman, Arizona Z won't do squat in returning my messages so I'll ask you--is the kit as nice as the limited view front end picture we see on their website? Was it worth it? Could you possibly get some pics, even preliminary ones, on a paint & body thread? I really wonder about that kit, but all I see is front end only. Please help us out if you can. Thanks, man.

     

    David

  5. Locutus, I think most of us would agree that the JTR conversion does not apply to the 280ZX. The 280ZX seems to be as cheap, or in many cases cheaper than the Z in this part of the country, even though they are newer. I think the ZX is a more comfortable car by far and more "refined" in it's driving demeanor. A 383 conversion in a ZX would be an excellent driver and I really think I could get into one. However, I'm in love with the raw simplicity, lok, and weight of the 240Z. And as Lone said, the cars don't have smog issues at the moment...

     

    David

  6. I have read that if the urethane is impregnated with graphite it will be quiet. And, get this, if you use lube it screws up everything and it will squeak!(?) If I have it in writing from a company that this is true, I'm willing to take everything apart and replace the rubber and then put it all back together assuming it will work. If it squeaks, I'm fit to be tied! The urethane bushings on my Volvo squeak regardless of whether there is lube on them or not. They are not silent and have never been silent. I'm wondering if the graphite laden bushings are better? If so, I'll get some for the Z.

  7. I wouldn't worry about the cost, Lone, that sounds about right for out here. I'm just trying to get an idea of how empty my wallet will be when I go out there...

     

    Sometimes it helps if they have a "holiday 50% off special," but who really wants to be there on a holiday when...ok, me...you could be BBQing steaks with the family and friends? JMO

     

    David

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