Guest bojo68 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I bought one for 205$ a few months ago. got 29.82 mpg on the 175 mi trip home, and about 8 around town after that.(neanderthal marks on fuel system, car came with Nissan service manual.) Had a blown head gasket when I got it , I dumped in some sealer and been driving it every since, no problems aside from exploding a heater core. Trying to find out if it's a zxr, everything's right for it to be one. I'm thinking I like these things, kinda hate to tear apart a good running one, looking for s130 body in good shape with a hammered/exploded engine tranny for a v8 swap. Prefer something similar to my 79, no electric windows, no climate control, no led readouts, and preferably without the methadon weight reduction program.(rust) Needless to say, the one I'm looking for has to cost less than my running driving one did. Also looking for a Mark viii with shot suspension or wrecked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nismonic Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Here's mine... 81 Turbo. This was my brother's car that he gave to me. It was originally a Canadian car (so all the gauges are metric) that the original owner took to Florida and remained there until the late 90's. It made it's way back up to Upstate NY where it was driven year round for 2 years and then parked. My brother bought it 4 years ago... drove it for a summer and then gave it to me. It has been sitting for 3 years waiting for me to fix the rust on the body... and do a 5spd swap... it will get done eventually... I just have an s30, an FC, and an s13 to finish first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Monster Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 This is a car i have slaved over for hte last 2 years... its been my pride and joy. i have spent over USD25k on it and its a daily driver. i have engine shots but files are too big. i'll try to fit them in the next post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Z Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I'll add my two cents. My 83 280ZX(The bumpers are from an early model and were on the car when I got, but it is an 83.) Not much special about but I love it. It's got KYB struts and Eibach springs. 14"x 7" A.R.E's, custom 2.5" exhaust, Erebuni Air dam and a cheapo intake. That's about it for now, but it runs strong, the A/C works now, and It will be turbo eventually. And I just thought I would post some pics of the hottest 280ZX I have personally laid my eyes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spork Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Here's my 83 280zxt. I have some other pictures elsewhere, I'll see about posting them later. Major mods are: custom intake, forged internals, custom header, T-70 Turbo, SDS EM4-6F, and direct port alchy injection. Upcoming mods are: Powerglide trans w/ transbrake, larger turbo, nitrous, new header, aftermarket forged rods and crank (undecided on brand at this point), and some re-work of the head and intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 i bought my 280zx for 150 bucks id post pics but its in peices inthe garage ill post pics when its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrocious Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 well i finally managed to get pictures of my car so here it is. some really nice zeds looking up the page a bit. how hard is it to get a hold of those light covers in the US? down here they are as rare as rocking horse ♥♥♥♥. i've started getting new bits and peices, all i have left to do now is get a couple of interior peices and the new headlights and i'm happy, oh and we have new plates in out state that go #xxx-### so i'm trying to get 1dat-280 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Z Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 MSA and Black Dragon both sell the Headlight covers for around $50 U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickwon Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Man there are some nice S130 in this thread, awesome! Here's mine... This is some of the modification on my car: Intake: HKS Super Power Flow (modified) HKS SSQV (custom) Exhaust: HKS Sport Exhuast Random Tech Hi-Flow CAT Striaght adapted from '88 Nissan Cefiro Ignition: Crane Cams PS-91 coil 8.5mm MSD coil wire 8.5mm Magnacor spark plug wires NGK Iriduim plugs Hyper Ground Wiring Engine Electronics: Greddy turbo timer Autometer air/fuel meter Greddy 60mm boost meter Prosport EGT, oil pressure, and oil temp gauge Suspension: performance T/C rod kit coil-overs from Modern-Motorsports with Hyper Coil springs 200# front 225# rear Cusco rear and front strut bars Rubber: Bridgestone Potenza Pole-Position S-03 205/50ZR15 Brakes: MSA crossed-drilled/slotted rotors KVR semi-metallic pads stainless steel brake lines Cooling: JTR radiator 16" Procomp electric fan Sound System: Panasonic CQ-C7301C deck Kenwood 6x9" Kicker Comp VR4 10" Q-logic bandpass box Kenwood 300watt amp Legacy 400watt amp Engine enhancements: T3 turbo built by Majestic Turbo Black powdered coated valve cover Greddy oil catch tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTM-EXC Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Tickwon, your cars lookin good as always. Man do I wish I had those coilovers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie_zxT Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Bought this from a family friend bout 4 years ago for my first car.... started labouring as a job so it sat for a few years till i was talked in to doing an engine swap to a RB25det engine is complete so now its time to get it lookin hot... restoring interior and installing a wide body are next jobs on the list...looking to source a spares car in aussie some time soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickwon Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Tickwon, your cars lookin good as always. Man do I wish I had those coilovers! Thanks...I like yours too man, love the stance, and I want that wing. I know, I know, you want to trade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whiteboyZ Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Hello Everyone, I am selling a 1983 280ZX coupe. I am asking $3000 or best offer. If you know anyone that is interested please have them message me back. I will give further details when messaged. Thank you Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwdawg2 Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 i haven't signed on yet but there again i haven't been on here in a while because the machine shop and old man doing my head and block work still have my motor. anyways here are a few pics of where the car lies as of right now. here's what it looked like before i tore anything apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Monster Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 this is a bad night shot. custom steel bodykit, and powered by a RB25det with 300hp on the wheels. pls click on this link to view more pictures. http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/the-mr2-mrs-club/118837-mr2-gallery-aw-sw-zzw-8.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadytrixta1 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Ill post pics of mine when I get home...Although I think im selling out for an S30! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexus Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 i got an 81 n/a pic will follow, by the way nice rides everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadytrixta1 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Whorin it up real quick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadytrixta1 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 L28ET tubular exhaust manifold T3/T04e 3" Mandrel Downpipe Turbonetics Deltagate-External Wg N42 Intake manifold 240sx Throttle body JSK Billet Fuel Rail Supra 440's NPR FMIC SSQV ACT 4 Puck All I can think of for now...and awaiting a megsquirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrkopsho Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I'll add my two cents. My 83 280ZX(The bumpers are from an early model and were on the car when I got, but it is an 83.) Not much special about but I love it. It's got KYB struts and Eibach springs. 14"x 7" A.R.E's, custom 2.5" exhaust, Erebuni Air dam and a cheapo intake. That's about it for now, but it runs strong, the A/C works now, and It will be turbo eventually. And I just thought I would post some pics of the hottest 280ZX I have personally laid my eyes on. Sorry to quote the whole thing with pictures and all but I cant figure out how to do a (partial quote). Any help on that would be great! I was wondering if those are 300 zx fenders and older 280 z headlight buckets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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