Datsv8r Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I would really like to buy a kit with everything in it. What is the best kit. Or should I just piece it together? I have been reading the posts about the good and bad aspects of the most popular kits. What do you guys think? I am starting to really clean up my 77' and getting ready for the v8 swap. This summer will be busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjack300zx Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I would like to know the same. I'm replacing everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 That all depends on how much you want to spend. From what I have read Vintage Rubber has the best fitting kit but it will set you back around $1,400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I used the Precision kit and found it to be very complete. Some of the little door pieces were not in the kit but it included all the major weatherstrip for the whole car. I think you can find it for arround $250. http://precisionrestorationparts.com/catalog.html According to their web site the kit contains: Windshield Weatherstrip Seal - WCR 241 Cowl Panel Weatherstrip Seal - 66321 E4100 Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Seal, Right Hand - 76801 N4600 Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Seal, Left Hand - 76802 N4600 Outer Quarter Window Weatherstrip Seal Right or Left Hand - 76834 E4101 x 2 Inner Quarter Window Weatherstrip Seal Right or Left Hand - 76836 E8200 x 2 Hatch Outer Upper Weatherstrip Seal - 76910 N3000 Hatch Outer Side Weatherstrip Seal Right or Left Hand x 2 - 76911 N3000 Hatch Inner Weatherstrip Seal - 76912 N4500 Upper Door Weatherstrip Seal Right Hand - 80810 N4520 Upper Door Weatherstrip Seal Left Hand - 80811 N4520 Door To Fender Seal, Right Hand - 80931 N4501 Door To Fender Seal, Left Hand - 80932 N4501 Lower Door Weatherstrip Seal Right or Left Hand - 80935 E4101 Rear Window Weatherstrip Seal - 90305 E4100 Their old kit had problems with the door weatherstrip being to thick so you had to slam the door but I think that is now corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Both Precision kits I've used had the 1977-1978 weatherstrip...very thick...too thick for the earlier cars. I used the Mcmaster-carr weatherstripping after trying five different types locally and for the first time in three years, it's poured rain all day and all night last night and not a drop of water in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjack300zx Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Has anyone used the kits from black dragon, MSA and Datsun-partsllc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 They're Precision weatherstripping kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsv8r Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks guys. I will probably order th BD kit. I am working with a very tight budget. Seems the least expensive. I wonder if we could get a list of all the jy parts some are using in their rides. All the info in one place, sort of. I am putting most of my budget into the motor so I am trying to be frugal, not cheap, about the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I understand what you mean, nothing wrong with being frugal. Things can get really expensive depending on how far you are willing to go on a build. One thing I have found out when buying parts for S30's is you get what you pay for. If something is cheap price wise then most likely the quality is just not there. I have bought and used the Black Dragon Weatherstrip kit, it does work however exhaust fumes still come in to the cabin therefore it does not seal properly. If you are buliding a racer then who cares about fumes. I'm bulding a street/show car with A/C therefore fumes in the cabin is a major no no for me. That's why I opted for the vintage rubber kit. I have not installed it yet so I don't know how much better it is but I have seen it used on high end restorations and they claim it fits just like factory parts. I do agree with you, I would put most of my money on the motor as well, that's defenetely a place not to cut corners. Good luck on you build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 You can get the BD kit then buy a separate Vintage rubber for the hatch if it leaks fumes in after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I have the vintage rubber door seals and they have the same problem where you have to slam the door to shut it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loy Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 For doors use the Kia sportage door seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfg Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 +1 for kia sportage seals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) ^^^^ damn!! .....I wish I knew that before I installed the vintage seals !!....are the Kia seals a perfect fit or what ? Edited May 22, 2014 by theatriks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az240z Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 They are larger in length so they have to be cut. But they are cheap at the jy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) What year Sportage? Any body have pics of the install? Edited June 2, 2014 by dsommer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I think it was around 2000, but a lot of cars in that model year range had the same weatherstrip, just different shapes and lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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