1971 240z - Should i get it? (pics)

[buZy]

I think T tops with a V8 kicking would be way cool! Do your sub bracing mods and you will have a bitchin' ride. If you re really pumped on the car get it.

[qwik240z]

If the Z had come earlier, there would be no Shelby (AC) Cobra but a Shelby Z with Ford power becuz the AC sports car was a poor poor choice had the Z been avaiable in the early 60's.

 

 

 

Now you're talking!

[cygnusx1]

Someone has stated this before somewhere but I will reiterate. How much torque does the V8 put into the chassis? maybe 300-400ftlbs. Take a corner at 0.9G's or hit a hard bump. That will put a Sh*tload more torque into your chassis than a motor will. It's not the motor torque you need to worry about, it's the suspension loads.

 

That said, a little careful reinforcement here and there, and the T-tops will make an awesome ride.

[Jolane]

Cygnusx1,

The torque put into the chassis should be equal to the engine torque multiplied by the first gear ratio. The question is, what engine torque should be used? The answer, as much as possible while the tires do not spin. It really is hard to estimate, but at worst case (maybe dumping the clutch with drag slicks or something) it will be the maximum engine torque * first gear. This assumes a maual car. Auto is another story...

 

Joshua

[Guest tony78_280z]

Can not a V8 be built for low torque and high horsepower, or mild torque and mile horsepower? Or even a stock SBC with stock cam and heads.

 

If the Ts don't leak and I didn't have the cash, I'd jump on it. Then I'd throw in a 2.8L with ported heads and Cam, an ArizonaZ holley carb manifold and a 390cfm Holley. It shouldn't have too much torque and It'd be a realy fun car!!