dladow Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Well, it was a big week-end for the 73 Z – it’s off the jack stands! Yeah! I finished the suspension refurbishing – springs, struts and bushings, new brakes, cleaned and painted the parts. I actually got to drive the car for the first time in two months. Wow, what a difference. I drove it down to Mt Rainier on back roads – what a blast. No body roll, no squeaks, rattles, groans or clunks. And I got it up to 80 mph without scaring myself. Right now I still have the L24 with rebuilt round top SU’s and a free flowing exhaust. From what I’ve read, I’m guessing it’s about 120hp to the wheels. Pretty spanky in that light car, and that is a really smooth revving engine. And the turbo muffler gives it a nice growl. Still, I can’t wait to get the V8 in it. Even a mild SBC build up will be one hell of an adrenalin rush. But first, I have to put the interior back in, fix the dash and heater core, seats, etc. Then enjoy it for the rest of the summer, maybe take it to the test and tune just to see what 1/4 mile times I can do, and build and swap in the V8 this winter – just in time for April’s Hybrid Z meet. Seattle to SF’s not THAT far, is it? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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