[Turbo z gas tank]

PM you....will take you up on that ring!

 

Thanx!!

 

let me know on the ring...

[What is a plastic MAF made of?]

Anytime Chris. I will try it on the spare MAF I demo'd. If it works it will be on the Z next spring.

 

I promise not to glue my fingers together!

 

Thanx man!

 

Pssst, Jerry, The MAF is made of, are you ready for this? It's...it's plastic.

 

Seriously though I have some glue that is a CA based glue (Cyanoacrylic) that seems to glue anything to anything, including youself to..umm yourself.

 

How soon do you need/want this to be done? I can bring the glue with me when I come your way next, just not sure when exactly that will be.

[Turbo z gas tank]

Thanx 1 tuff z...very helpful.

 

Sounds like I can .....

 

Weld in a baffle...how tall?

build 2 black boxes (4x4x4") and attach to the baffle..one on each end

dual pickups, one into each BB

Hard line to AN fittings

Return line into one BB

 

May be overkill but while Im in there ....what the heck.....

 

All comments appreciated...I want to do this once and correctly... considering it will be sealed tight.

[Turbo z gas tank]

Never mind....

[Modern style taillight panel]

I guess its OK but I prefer the stock look. In my eyes its not enough of a difference. Im also not a big fan of the reverse lights on each side of the plate

 

Thanx for posting the pics.

[Turbo z gas tank]

I plan on baffling my tank this winter and was thinking of making one using the ATL trap doors. I dont plan on doing "too" much track time with the Z..........(I have a track SX to thrash:wink:) so keep in mind its not for hard core lapping sessions. I have the following questions....

 

Can I get away without using the secondary pump? Use the tank to baffle slosh....I also want to avoid using a top hatch and just weld the hole back up.

 

Why did you use flexible line for the pickup and not a solid line? Did you use their pickup?...if so do you have any comments to share?

[What is a plastic MAF made of?]

thanx...Im beginning to think thats the best option....Its not ABS...I tried on a spare. Anything else looks sloppy so Unless I discover the majic adhesive...I willl follow your sugestion.

[Powdercoated J-Pipe]

Excellent..I like to keep mine clean as well.

[Fuel tank/ pump Questions]

I beleve any FI fuel pump will work. Instead of buying one from the scrap bin and having to deal with the unkown just buy a Walboro or other "less costly" aftermarket unit. In the long run this may be a easier and less costly approach. Cheak your local NAPA to see what they carry.

 

Im afraid that I find "a good fuel pump from a junkyard" counter intuitive:confused:

 

Good luck.

 

 

At this time I am on a low budget and I need to get my 76 EFI 280Z running.

 

I plan on going to a junkyard and finding a good fuel pump. I know I can choose (besides an S30 fuel pump) a 280ZX '79-'83 fuel pump but are there any other cars I can pull an external Electric fuel pump out of that will work on my Z.

 

In the future I would like to change the fuel tank to an internal fuel pump setup. Is there any setups from other vehicles that will fit without too much modifications? I did search on here but yielded no results on this so if anyone can give me some helpful advice I would certainly appreciate it.

 

thanks!

[Modern style taillight panel]

Show us a pick with the lenses...it hard to picture the final look.

 

Thanx!!

[Powdercoated J-Pipe]

WOW that is one narly textured paint. It will trap grease and grime like a magnet...will be hard to keep clean.

[Still unsure about which engine swap to go]

Hello....$$$$$$$$$$!!

 

If you know old FI engines you know new FI engines.

 

And you still havent put a dollar figure to your "budget" Unless you do so this thread is pointless.

[Still unsure about which engine swap to go]

If you want lean stay with a L6 in the form of a ZX turbo...just like six-shooter did. I dont want to speak for him but ... I would say he hasnt spent too much money and the performance is pretty damn good!

 

All your other options are not lean!

[Do cars have souls?]

Nope...my Z car never gave me a reason to believe it has a soul. But the brake system may be possesed ..... but now that I know what a reaction disk looks like....an exorcism will take place!

[Still unsure about which engine swap to go]

Do a search...sorry but this topic has been beaten to death.

 

Im partial to the RB...its a NISSAN. The V8 are not much heavier.

[Bought my first Z]

you will have a great time with that track monster!..

[What is a plastic MAF made of?]

Does anyne know if a plastic NISSAN MAF is made of ABS? I want to modify the flange at one end by cutting it off and glueing a new section in its place. If its ABS I will use pipe glue to join the pieces.

 

Im trying to remove the end with the 4 bolt holes and replace it with a piece that will slip into a silicone coupler....just like the opposite end. My setup is blow through and the flat coupling plate is ugly but more importantly in the way.

 

Any ideas?

[Reaction Disk pictures and walkthrough]

Now I SEE what Im missing!!!!:lmao:Are new reaction disks available?

 

Thanx for your pictorial!!

[Not your typical 280zx... check it out, quite different & unique]

I agree...that red interior is a bore and hard to look at! Cool paint job but Id get tired of it..... guess its perfect for the show circuit. Nicely integrated Skyline taillights!

 

Overall, I like it, but I think the interior needs some work to be brought up to par with the rest of the car

[Craigslist laugh of the day]

:lmao:

['73 240Z Canvas sunroof?]

its hard to see!

 

I personaly wouldnt own a Z with any kind of sunroof. But if the car is in great shape you can always pick it up and reskin the roof. THere is a a great thread on that topic...do a search......that includes good pics.

['73 240Z Canvas sunroof?]

Wow.... never seen one! Please fire a few pics our way!

 

Hi guys I'm a new member and I'm looking at buying a 1973 240Z. It does seem to have a bit of rust and the right rockers a bit busted up, but other than that it doesn't seem all too bad to me. It has a canvas sunroof on it which I've searched for and can't seem to find anything about? Is this aftermarket? Was wondering if anyone had any experiences with things like this good or bad? Thanks.

[I think I've been hit by a Datsun infection...]

Sparks280zt pic says it all..........................

[Electrical Power Steering]

I not so sure he is offering this unit...cant find it on his website???

 

 

One of our vendors is offering the latter style... http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=130027

 

P.S. Black text is easier to read

[Installed MSA II Bodykit (pics) watta difference]

Those kits are one of the best designs for the early Z cars. Gives the S30s a modern look.

 

Cant wait to see it painted!