jkelly Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Hey guys, I'm trying to make a list of potential modifications for my 240z that I might consider doing and would be beneficial to do while I have the car stripped to the shell instead of going back after I re-assemble it. Modifications can be personal preference, technology improvements, performance improvements, etc. I'm looking for any ideas from you guys. I'm also doing a L28 NA to turbo conversion. Are there any modifications associated with that specific conversion that would be easier to do now? For example here are some of the things I'm considering while I have the car torn apart: New dash gauges Aftermarket seats Seat heaters Blower motor upgrade Air conditioner upgrades Any modifications to accommodate a stereo system Double DIN stereo Any bracket fabrication for Megasquirt component mounting Car alarm Battery switch Keyless entry Putting wire mesh under the cowl so debris doesn't collect in cowl area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHoob2004 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I'm in almost the same state and I'm taking the opportunity to replace (and simplify) the electrical system. I wasn't going to go so far as to put mesh under the cowl (it'll interfere with the washer nozzles and I don't want it visible) but instead I was going to make a screen sock that I can put over the air inlet to do the same job. I may make a pair of magnetic screens to put over the fresh air inlets as well to keep the foliage out of the cabin. Another mod I'm planning is to remove the factory heater valve and replace it with a vintage air servo heater valve, then figure out some way to control that using the stock heater controls. https://www.jegs.com/i/Vintage-Air/960/461171/10002/-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Since your intercooler piping is gonna have to run through the core support, maybe get that sorted now, along with any modifications that need to be done. Double DIN stereo is gonna look goofy in the Z's classic interior IMO. Modern style stereos, seats, etc. look totally out of place in classic cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 100 amp alternator for all of those electrical upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Where to start? There is so many possibilities, I'm sure I can come up with a few for you but I'll start with this one, this is a mod I wish the factory would have done, there would have been a lot less rust in the rear of the Z's'. I just welded a 4" lip to the rain gutter on both sides, now instead of water pooling on the back deck lid it runs right off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I think I might have to steal that one, grannyknot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 All great ideas guys. I might start adding your ideas to the original post and link to each post. 20 hours ago, ZHoob2004 said: I'm in almost the same state and I'm taking the opportunity to replace (and simplify) the electrical system. Did you end up going with an aftermarket wiring harness? 15 hours ago, grannyknot said: Where to start? There is so many possibilities, I'm sure I can come up with a few for you but I'll start with this one, this is a mod I wish the factory would have done, there would have been a lot less rust in the rear of the Z's'. I just welded a 4" lip to the rain gutter on both sides, now instead of water pooling on the back deck lid it runs right off. Great idea! Does the original weatherstripping (or replacement) weatherstripping cover that extra 4" piece like picture or did you have to buy a different piece of weatherstripping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHoob2004 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 49 minutes ago, jkelly said: Did you end up going with an aftermarket wiring harness? I haven't decided yet. I kind of want to build my own (because I hate myself) but I'm having trouble finding a way to buy wire for less than the cost of a painless harness. Really I just don't like the painless fuse block and want to go with my own setup, but I would love their labeled circuits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 7 hours ago, jkelly said: Great idea! Does the original weatherstripping (or replacement) weatherstripping cover that extra 4" piece like picture or did you have to buy a different piece of weatherstripping? Not sure I remember, I think the replacement strip had extra length compared to the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 On 5/15/2018 at 8:03 AM, ZHoob2004 said: I haven't decided yet. I kind of want to build my own (because I hate myself) but I'm having trouble finding a way to buy wire for less than the cost of a painless harness. Really I just don't like the painless fuse block and want to go with my own setup, but I would love their labeled circuits... If you want build your own harness with labeled wire for less than the cost of a Painless kit, buy an EZWire kit and cut off the fuse block. EZ kit is good quality wire but less than half the cost of Painless. I think the whole EZ kit is nice, but I think the instructions blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHoob2004 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 9 hours ago, JoeK said: If you want build your own harness with labeled wire for less than the cost of a Painless kit, buy an EZWire kit and cut off the fuse block. EZ kit is good quality wire but less than half the cost of Painless. I think the whole EZ kit is nice, but I think the instructions blow. That looks extremely promising. And their mini fuse block doesn't look half bad either, so I may just go that way. Thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 On 5/26/2018 at 5:55 PM, ZHoob2004 said: That looks extremely promising. And their mini fuse block doesn't look half bad either, so I may just go that way. Thanks for the suggestion. I bought one from http://kwikwire.com/ it is a really nicely made harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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