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OMFG!!!!! LOLOLOLOL..amazing,,,,Will you have enough exhaust gas to spin that ferris wheel.

8 on my first and a 4 right after. Cool challenge ........practice makes perfect. But I cant seem to find the glass of wine factor???

YUP..thanx guys...worked perfectly!!

Im afraid it doesnt do a thing for me.......no tingle at all! To be honest I feel its a bit ugly.

Hey ..I wouldnt have a problem spending $117 for the mount if it worked as intended. If you consider your time and material relatrive to 3 DAYS.....its not that much!

Is the project still alive? Has there been progress?? Im also looking at this possibility from http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,2915.0.html I hope somebody comes with a mechanical alternative before spring!!!

Im trying to understand why a plug would just stop working. My KA24e-T was running fine one night. The next evening it ran like crap with horrible idle and back firing. In an effort to find out why, I randomly pulled wire #4....with no difference. !No combustion in #4. So I followed with Automechanics 101...check for spark...check injectors and compression. All was fine. SOooooo on recommendation I threw in new plugs as the old one appeared a bit oily and wet ...no damage. The car purrs! Can someone explain to me why this happens...what stops a spark plug from sparkin:confused: If I understand why perhaps I can prevent it.

As you drive!....cool...but Id think tricky to do when you are driving like that. Keep it in auto!

I tried everything and couldnt get the DSM BOV to work on the KA. So I dug around in my spare parts and found an old jetson looking ARC unit. Installed it and it idles perfect now. Thanx!

NICE!!!! Vehicular Ballet! I would have destroyed everything! LOL What is DCCD Raf?

Its looks like the supercharger I misplaced! I will come by and pick it up, thanks for posting! Sorry ...its early and Im in one of those moods.

A stub axle? http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=100232&highlight=stub+axle http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=132063&highlight=stub+axle Or just place a WTB posting for a stub axle, Im sure you will get a few responses.

I agree. I used these connectors for my build and any where I wanted a but of extra assurance that everything will hold...I lightly soldered. I didnt have the correct crimping tool so I used small needle nose pliers and reading specs to help me see. Its amazing how tight the crimps were! But a dab of solder gave me a warm a fuzzy!

True enough Scott...cheaper than we have seen in a long time!!!! But still a tad more than our friends in the US. The problem is I go to the states a lot and keep getting it rubbed on my nose every time I pass a gas station.

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Fired it up late last week and it works perfectly! My buddy layed a few beads on SS and they looked perfect.....looked like he used that particular welder all his life. Then I tried.........Let's just put it this way...I need a lot more torch time! :cry2: :cry2: Im sure I will get the hang of it but its obvious that practice make perfect so I will probably go back to his scrap bin Saturday morning and practice some more more and more. It not as easy as he makes it appear! LOL:cry2:

I still prefer the current 350 convertible over either the 350 or 370 hard top. It has much more distinct and exclusive styling. I wonder what a ragtop 370 will look like????...or if its even in the stars? On the negative side....the current 350 ragtop has a bit more chassis flex than it should! edit........Just noticed this link from below...The 370 as shown in these shots is sharp! In particular I like the front facia...much better than the sucker face 350! (mind you not keen on the teeth) The subtle cues from the 240 also fit in ...as do the larger appearing fender flares. Interior seems too much the same, I hope the materials are improved. For instance.....The doors panels in my 350 are cheapo.

Here is one for DIY tunability... http://nistune.com/ I have not used it but am considering this upgrade for my 89 240SX KA24ET. I understand its very good. I dont believe they have a board for your 280Z but you may want to check in case an option is in the works. They have a forum. While on this topic...no hyjack intended..can anyone confirm if Tunerpro and Nistune is based on the same program? It sure looks like it from the screenshots. www.Tunerpro.net

More than its worth it. Just get the RB25... its built for more power output. Even the tranny is more robust. The RB25 will cost you less in the long run...for the same "higher" power output. And the RB25s have dropped price big time compared to when I picked up my RB20. If I had to do it again I would do the RB25.

I love my RB20 as it does everything I expected.....but go with the RB25 if its power potential you want. My RB20 puts out the power I want while being very smooth and drivable. I went RB20 for the same reason you did....I wanted to play with a turbo. And Im having a great time. But if you are comparing it to a SBC crate motor...its an easy win for the V8! More power, cheaper parts, more support...blablabla.....lots of advantages. For a high $ to HP ratio ..SBC is where its at. Oh ya....I dont think $2100 will be enough for a quality RB install. Maybe enough for a stock drop in for 215HP.

Start in the RB subforum...lots of good info there, a lot of it is for droping the RB20 into a 240 but it will more than get you on your way. If you have questions after searching through this area...feel free to ask. BTW...go the RB25. Your car is heavy and would benefit greatly from the extra cubes. Hey ...did you know that a JDM version of your car originaly came with a RB20? it was called the ZR200 ...hint.... http://forums.hybridz.org/forumdisplay.php?f=85

Thanks Jay Very helpful tip...cut copied and saved in my archives for future consideration.

Stock ECU....No worries I understand. Its a lapping car that will be running full out when on the track...Im not concerned. I run my RB20DET the same way. Mind you with a Power FC and MAF...not MAP. It runs like a dream on the street. As far as the RB BOV....I did crush the top and it did tighten the spring but that didnt help. I was about to give it one more whack when I thought Id try to blow into the vacuum nipple to see what would happen. I heard an air hiss, so I flipped it around to see where it was comming from and found a small hole..... 1/16" or less.....right beside the large one. Obviously the RB BOV is not designed to run atmospheric and has the small hole for balance or something?? Bottom line its a non stop leak when connected to run open. I put a small piece of electrical tape over this hole, bolted it up and started up the car...it idles perfectly. I will TIG weld this hole shut and start working on the next problem. FYI...I removed every single emission device from the KA....attached a Z31 turbo on a log manifold.... hot piped it to the intake ...with a stock ECU......and so far the only issue(s) was a dead battery and this BOV deal. And they said it couldnt be done....mind you it hasnt run under load yet. Thanx for your replies!

I just completed a turbo build on a stock KA24E. I had a heck of a time starting it up...wouldnt hold idle..... and tracked the problem down to the RB20/DSM style BOV. The BOV is vented to atmosphere and I discovered that if I cover up the vent/opening my RPMs go up and idles fine. In fact I can then reduce idle and it purrs. Im assuming the BOV is stuck open and drawing air. Is there anything I can due to the BOV to make it seal or is it trash and I just need to source a new "used" one? All comments appreciated....its an econo/cheapo build and Im doing my best to keep it that way! On that note.......Anyone have a spare kicking around ..if so please give me a shout. Thanx