[Another Z Painted]

Nice job! Feels good to do it yourself!

[Another Z Painted]

Nice job! Feels good to do it yourself!

[I'm buying the AZC big brake kits for the front and rears!]

Hello,

 

I have search the forum for a diagram and explanation of were and how the line lock should be placed on a Z setup. I have replaced the master cylinder with a 280zx (11/15") and replace the stock 240z proportioning valve with the 280zx one. Now I want to add a line lock and adjustable proportioning valvue (APV).

 

1) I see most people replacing the stock proportioning valuve with the adjustable one. Is that the best way to do it or should the adjustable valve go between the back brakes and the stock proportioning valve?

 

2) Line lock, should that go between the master cyclinder and the brake sendor valve (before the proportioning valve) on the Front line?

 

3) What line lock system are people using? Is B&M 46076 Line Lock Launch Control Solenoid Kit worth getting?

 

Thanks for your help.

[LS1 Car Club! Post yours!]

In progress (LS2 engine swap)

1973 240z

2005 GTO LS2 (4044 miles)

T56 Six speed transmission

B&M Short Shifter

JCI's Engine & Transmission Kit

JCI's Sandersons short hugger headers

R200 diff

3.9 gears with Torsen Gleason limited slip

280z Stub axles,

Modern Motorsports CV adapters,

CV Joints with 280z Half Shafts

Front Suspension shortened 1.5", powder coated red

Koni adjustable shocks

8" coil overs with 250 lb springs

Toyota 4x4 calipers, 300zx vented rotors

Adjustable lower control arms

Adjustable Tie Rods

AZ Front Camber plates

7/8" Front sway bar

Rear Suspension shortened 2", powder coated red

Tokico illumina 5 2ay shocks

8" coil overs with 225 lb springs

Modern Motorsports disk brake adapters

240 sx rear calipers, 280 zx rotors

Modern Motorsports Adjustable rear control arms

3/4" rear sway bar

Wheels Enki 16x7.5" -20 offset

225x45x16 Yokohama V710 tires

 

Replaced frame rails with 2x3" boxed steel, extended the frame rails from the front to the rear suspension.

 

Still need to add rear camber plates, finish painting the engine bay. I have already dry fitted in the LS2 and transmission. Hope to have it on the road this summer!

 

I love reading everyone's builds and love the creative ideas people come up with, some of thes I hope to implement on my car.

 

I call him Frank short for Frankenstein.

[LS1 won't start.. need help]

When you say the injectors are dead, are the connections corroded or can the injectors be cleaned, then reused? My engine has been sitting for a few years as well.

[making new frame rails]

I used the same 2x3 .125 wall as that was the thinest I could find. But I noticed that you brought them flush with the floor pans. I had mine up about 3/4" in the floor. I like your idea better.

 

Nice work ...

[What's everyone doing for the memorial day weekend?]

Spending two weeks in Disney world. This long weekend looking for a car show with some Z's in or around Orlando, any suggestions?

[Replacing grease cap on 300zx half shaft?]

Dragonfly,

 

It seems like the cap is a little wider than the whole and if I tap on the cap, will I not bend the sides while trying to tap it in?

 

Thank you, will give it a try.

[Replacing grease cap on 300zx half shaft?]

Hello,

 

I need to install a new grease cap (not sure what it is called) on one of my 300zx half shafts. (see pics below)

 

I'm assuming you need to press the cap and then lightly tap it in. Similar to how you install pistons into an engine block. Does anyone have instructions or suggestions on how to do this correctly? Also, what tool(s) do you recommend to install this cap?

 

Thanks,

[Why Bother With The Lsx Swaps....]

EvilC,

 

Thanks, I sure hope the LS2 will perform. I've always loved the 240z, but it just didn't have the power like a muscel car, so I'm hoping this engine will solve that problem. And from what I have read on this site, everyone is very happy with the performance of the LSx engines. I can't wait to find out.

[Why Bother With The Lsx Swaps....]

EvilC,

 

Thanks for the post, it's comforting to know others are taking longer than expected on their projects. My hats off to all those who stuck with it and completed thier engine swaps or restoration.

 

Anyone can purchase a new car, but not everyone can create a classic sports car that rivals most new cars in performance and handling.

 

Thanks for the inspiration, I can wait until my car is finished!

[Front diff crossmember no longer necessary]

Jon,

 

If you do not use the crossmember how are you attaching the rear control arms?

 

Kim

[V8 swap in a super clean 72?]

Keep it stock, get another Z to modify. One stock and one modified can't have it any better than that.

 

Kim

[Add one to the list of running LS1 swaps]

Congrats! You've done a lot of work to get to this stage, well done!

 

Kim

[Z projects web site]

Griz,

 

We can only dream of your Z collection, well done! They are all beautify looking cars. Very classy web site, but need more pictures.

[Z car photo-shoot, post your Z…]

I have had my car for ~27 years, here are some pictures of its life with me. From when I first purchased it to its current state.

[Roll Call S30]

I have a 73 240z, just sold my 76 280z for a 68 Mustang (wife need something to haul the kids around in). I have had my 240z since Nov 1980! It's been with me when I graduated, a number of girlfriends, two wife's and 4 kids later. You would say it was family!

[Auto meter Gauge swap]

Smoorenc,

 

What guages are you putting in? I seem to think that I need more guages than the dash can hold, i.e. in the stock places. I have been looking for guages that have both Oil Pressure/Oil Temp in one guage and then something like Water Temp, Battery Charge in another guage and still be able to get the clock, Tack and Speedo.

 

Has anyone been able to do this?

[240Z traction problems]

Maxtor,

 

Check out this web link for diff ratio's and what car to look for at the auto wreckers. Then do a search on Quaife or KAAZ or LSD to find out what you need for a posi. Welding the diff will not work on the road or should I say, is not recommended for the road.

 

http://www.geocities.com/inlinestroker/ratio.html

 

Kim

[Anyone from portland]

Hey, Kim are you going to be at the Canby show this year?

 

I remember talking to you last year.

 

Brian

 

 

Brian,

 

As you can see my car is not ready to go to Canby this year. If I can catch a ride down with someone then I will be there, but it doesn't look good right now. Will definitly be there in 2008. Looking forward to some pictures.

 

Kim

[Anyone from portland]

Maybe you should all meet at the Canby Car show on June 9th and 10th at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby Oregon. See the web site for more details:

 

www.datsunsNW.org click on the events tab and select Canby07 or go right to it from this link: http://www.datsunsnw.org/canby07/index.htm

 

Lots of very nice 510 and Z's with all kinds of engines.

[LS2 in a box]

Can you explain how your using the surge tank works? i.e. are you pumping gas from your gas tank to this surge tank, then pumping the gas to the engine? Why 3 lines?

 

Thank for any clarification, pics would be nice as well.

[1 QUICK Z Big Tire Z Video]

Awesome car! Love the way it takes off ....

[Tilton 15/16" clutch master cylinder]

EvilC, which one did you get. Checked out Baker performance and they varied from $55 to $76 depending on what size you want. Jegs sells them for $69.

 

https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productitem_10001_10002_759070_-1_225722

[Adding some "Bling" to the JCI kit]

I'm assuming you had to take off the black paint before they were zinced? Very nice!