jerryb

Hey Careless Ive been looking into this as well. But I cant seem to find out what the benefits of this are. Found Tilton has "universal" units that could be modified to work http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?form_prod_id=82,150_4026&action=product but it seems expensive when you consider the cost of a throw out bearing. $30 vs $300+. Potential benefits: Take out fork slop No Slave so direct and quicker input More space avaialble for exhaust or whatever clearance is required ???? ????? I just dont know................

HAHA! Im watching Fast and the Furious with my boys tonight .............................................

I Installed a RB20DET in my Z this year and believe its a great way to go. It cetrainly doesnt have the grunt potential of the RB25 but its very affordable and is utlimately capable of putting a lot more power to the road than the L24..... at a lower cost. And yes fuel consumption is pretty good, I cant tell you how much better as I dont really care but I know I can go further on a tank of gas. The comparison of a 2L to a 5L V8 is obvious. They are reliable and most part are available through your friendly neighbourhood NISSAN dealer or eBay...or many other vendors!. I cant say how quick ta stock RB20 is compared to a stock Mustang as mine is not stock but its plently fast.... It doesnt need power steering. as it steers just like a stock L24 car. As for the install.....pretty straight forward. You can buy engine mounts from various sources, fabricate your own tranny mount, buy an oil pan from NISSAN, build an exhaust, install an intercooler and wire it up. A bit simplified but pretty much on. and all the info is available right here on hybrdZ. The one thing I dont like is that it seems to revs a bit slow for my liking.???.....I think this may be due to the heavy flywheel. So Im fixing that right now with a lightened one. Overall I, happy with the build. Would I do it again or differently? Yes. I picked the RB20DET because it was 2L ( same as the 432Z), I wasnt looking for tons of HP, I wanted fuel economy, I wanted an easy car to drive and the RB20 cost less than all the other RBs. I would buy the RB25DET for the build paltform if I did it again. Do I regret my project?....not for an instant. Love it!

Damn first time out! And it takes me ages to get the basics done right! Well done.

Not my cup of tea!

MSR 17"x7" Honda pattern with spacers...Not expensive and they look like they belong on a 35 year old car

Buy a new door! Sorry couldnt resist..............

Famous last words...."Just Kidding:.............

The grease method has always worked for be. I doubted it the first time I tried but .....WOW......like magic it came out.

Why not a special section just on hybridz...there are way too many quality cars to pin it down to one...V8 V6, RB, rotary L28...whatever....just a solid representation of the creativity on this site!!

hey thats my buddies Z31...thanks for posting it ...he will be thrilled!!

Isnt this the same car! Whats going on, there is still over one day on this auction??? The interior pic has the bumper in he same spot.......... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-1971-DATSUN-240Z-PARTS-CAR-RESTORE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6187QQihZ008QQitemZ180178830744QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

keep spending!! looks like a good one! Congrats!

I actually fit a 1 DIN deck with a LCD screen into my 240Z....problem was that when the screen opened upward it hit the center dash (heater) console. Real bummer, I tried everything to make it open to position but it didnt look right nor did the deck have enough adjustment built into the screen Took it back to Best buy....so much for bling.

Either sly as a fox or dumber than a bag of hammers....I will admit to one thing...I saved his pictures for prosperity!

Perhaps if it rode R compound...

Now he's came up with intercooling the exhaust......its gotta be a joke!

Its pretty cool but unless you are prepared to do major suspension and brake mods I wouldnt be that eager to UP the horspower too much ....I dont think it would be "DEATH PROOF" But agian...it is very neat!

It will fit 1 DIN pefectly....but you may have to file the inside corners of the radio console opening....my Kenwood fit!

Yup this is a cool ..."rad" .....JDM. ....240Z. I always enjoy seeing different Zs, thanks for pointing it out.

wow....think of how much less exhaust piping this would require!!...and zero emisions. haha

Well...I just bought a roll. I have the Dynamat stuff on already and am not totaly pleased with the sounds deadening....perhaps I was expecting too much? Any further in car noise reduction will put a smile on my face! One roll should be plenty..right?

I dont know how good they are but they are......"different".....

I use one of those on Prairie Hondas!

I better print this thread and go read it a few times...its way over my head!