/ddt/ DAILY DATSUN THREAD: Working Full Time Takes Your Life

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These flares still make my heart go pitter pat

>>15150731
usually not a fan of flares, but those look sick!

>>15151167
Same.
Bolt on flares remind me that every day in thousands of bedrooms across the world, children are getting raped as we speak. Damn flares.

Those metal flares though? They're just dang nice.

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hey cucks check this out

>>15151594
Awwww shit yes, this gonna be baller.

What you running for a turbo? Because with the right injectors, turbo and intercooler (and map, obviously) you can run a shit load of power through an RB20DET.

>>15151867
well, ive never driven a turbo'd car so im going to run the stock rb20 turbo. Then wen I can I'll buy the RB25 turbo and get some deatchworks 900cc injectors and attempt to run E85 if i can (but I'm sure 900 cc's is to small)

>>15152623
900cc is at least a massive upgrade over stock. Go for it.

Also, some inspiration for ya....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jir54ImO-cY

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>working full time takes your life away edition

Don't remind me. This Japan trip has been pretty much the worst shit so far with back to back 80 hour weeks.

On the bright side, I only have three days left before I get a week free to go hunt down some Fairlady Z's for you fags

>>15153567
>before I get a week free to go hunt down some Fairlady Z's for you fags
Go to the Nissan museum. Take detailed photos of 240Z police car. Have one of the docents open it up for you so you can take some interior shots as well.

DO IT. The internet severely lacks any kind of photos of that car. Very hard to replicate without any photos.

>>15158768
tfw u just learned about primadonna Z

>>15158906
so you're on DPAN too huh

>>15158906
>>15159111
DPAN finally has some usefulness...

But nah, the Primadonna Z was OG as FUCK. What I'd give to own one...

Oops I bought a 280z, guess I live here now.

>>15159846
Details, we need details! And photos. Can't forget those.

Do I go for the black bushings, or the red?

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/ens-7-18102g?seid=srese1&gclid=CPDOxNWegM0CFQdbfgod5PwKvQ

Can anyone tell me what I'd get for this car if I fixed it up even more? I'd check craigslist for restored examples of what I'm lookin for but there are none in my area

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/5593343056.html

I flip cars and I'd just paint this and replace whatever was left on it before selling.
Same with this one too actually

https://corpuschristi.craigslist.org/cto/5551990448.html

Thanks in advance

>>15164454
Rule number one: you don't make money flipping classic cars unless you get them for crazy deals and put little work into them.

I can pour $40,000 into a car and come put with a nice, NICE $15,000 car.

You NEVER get out what you put in.

Those 2+2's aren't worth much, and that's about what they're worth now.

>(You)
You guys are awesome !

http://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/5600149531.html
What do you guys think? Bad signs that frame rails need patched

>>15165514
Holy FUCK that is a rust bucket. The 240Z I'm cutting up has WAAAAAY less rust than that thing.

Run. Run away screaming.

>>15159187
>>15159111
yeah im on dpan, probably shouldn't post the picture of my car there so you guys don't know my legit name :/

>>15165422
Lol I'm not fully restoring it, I'm a 19 year old with a hobby. Basically what I do is buy cars that need little to no work and wash and clean them furiously. Then I put them back on Craigslist and sell them for a profit of about 1-3K. People pay a lot more for a clean car that has new tires and a wax because it looks like it was cared for. I've made about 15 grand this way and have only flipped 8 cars so it's going well for me.

I can paint pretty well so I was just asking if it would fetch significantly more if it had fresh paint and other components.

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260z resto guy here....

I finished my overhaul on the fuel system. It works amazingly. I ripped out the mechanical pump, the old fuel rails and I trimmed the hard lines. I added a fuse box and redid a bunch of wires to clean things up a tad and ran new 14g wire to a new fuel pump with a 30A automotive relay to control it.

The fuel stays nice and cool, the car has no issues with idling or restarting in hot weather at all!

Combined with all the other modifications I've made, I think she is finally ready to start seeing some track time, she's been pushed hard enough in the canyons where the only next level is a track day.

>>15166846
>Implying any of us give a fuck
With a little bit of work you could find me on there. I really don't care if you guys know my real name, you guys will eventually know anyway.

>>15167677
So you're me (19), but scummy by cleaning and claiming it's "better".

Nope, good luck with that. Those cars all have real rust problems abd painting over it would be bad. Real bad.

>>15168530
Yes, this sound exciting to see! Take some video for us all

>>15159187
lel yeah I know that, I made that reference because they were shitposting about fender flares last week. most people who post on there are kind of retarded but that goes with having almost 20k members in a group.

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>>15164454
>frame damage
Run dude, run.

>>15167677
You sound like you may have a good business angle, but trust us, a good cleaning and fresh paint wont do it for these cars. They rust. Bad. and if you don't fix it you could end up endangering someone or yourself.

These cars flip very poorly.

>>15170099
Ayyyyy you finally got a proxy! Yus.

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>>15170183
Nah, 4chan is just selective about letting me post. I can post about one or two days out of the week.

>>15168981

>scummy by cleaning and claiming it's "better".

oh boo hoo I'm selling cars that are clean I sure am a scum bag
Anyone can take a car to a mechanic for a look over, I'm not jewing anyone unless the car is a lemon, which I can't prevent

>>15170099

I'm from Texas and the last Z I saw, a friend's 1977 280z, had zero rust and it's not like its hard to look over a car for rust or check if its been in Texas its whole life

I'll trust yalls advice tho and will avoid the Z's since they aren't desirable for some reason. I thought people would love them since the body style is so great and its a drivers car etc etc
Thanks anyways

>>15161030
Gimme a week, I have to arrange transportation and make it clean.

>>15173926
Im thinking that I wont be able to use my hood with the ebay front facing plenum

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So what the hell is this supposed to be?

>>15174038
It's listed as a 75 280z, but can anyone shed some light to the mods?

I'm heading out this weekend to check it out but I just don't want to wait that long.

>>15174042
mods
>gay ass wing
>head light covers

done

>>15174038
Faggot wing, hood louvers, rear window louvers, and painted turbine wheels.

>>15174076
>>15176328
Don't forget the obligatory V8 swap.

>>15178579
Do you have the CL listing for that or something?

>>15168530
Are those camber plates fabbed in or is it some bolt on kit?

I personally don't see the benefit of running adjustable camber plates, or maybe its the fact of the fabbing work required. Lately I have taken interest into coilovers because they seem perfect for Zs

>>15179198
No, it's just stupidly common in my area.

Supposedly it's
>muh v8 hp
>muh cheap
>muh availability
>muh easy to work on

Which might be true, but I don't understand why you would rip out a perfectly good engine to stuff another that's not even from the same family or company.

>>15179232
those are technotoytuning camber plates. And the reason for running camber plates isn't for CAMBERGANG BRUH its for correcting your camber if its out of the adjustable range

>>15179360
I see, I don't know how to weld to any kind of fab work scares me. Even if I was to pick up a welder I would be afraid of fucking it up. So I'd just pay someone to do it for me

I want to run coilovers on a 280 in the future but I don't want to lose comfort over MUH TRACK suspension setups

>>15179507
you bolt them in

>>15179250
90 is not a desirable max speed

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I'm conflicted. Should I stick with my current air dam or should I get a type 1 w/brake vents in black (probably same black as current air dam)

>>15180092
get a full 240z front end convert

>>15180092
i personally really, really, really fucking hate that bumper. Switch it out and get a 240Z front bumper. If you decide to go the 240Z bumper you need 240z turn signals aswell

>>15180119
Yeah I was planning to get a 240 bumper if I got the type 1, I only ask because everyone I've talked to says that they really like my current air dam and I shouldn't switch it. I'm really 50/50 on it personally.

>>15180092
honestly that air dam looks great on a 2+2, with matching body color. I don't know how or why. the stock valence or that specific air dam, and rounded 280Z rear bumper just looks right on 2+2. on a regular Z the ducted/non ducted standard type 1 looks better.

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>>15180092
I think it looks ilfitting and tacky in my opinion. But the only air damn I personally like on 240/260/280 is this style.

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>>15180462
It's also the kind mine has on it.

>>15172231
Yeah flipping them is very hard. They're desirable atm but not too crazy. The people who want them are in love with them and dump a bunch of money on them because they don't car about resale they love it. Like me. "Why are you putting so much money and time into your car, you're never going to see that money again when you sell it." The thing is, I don't plan to sell it.

>>15180060
>90
dude, even a stock '70 240Z could hit 125.
A '76 280z can hit 135.

Here, an old mid-90's VHS camcorder video of a 240Z going ham on the highway and hitting 125.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3ebGPz2ipQ

>>15180092
240Z fiberglass front bumper + 240Z front air dam with brake vents. That's the only tasteful look.

>>15180481
>>15180462
ah yes, the chin splitter. Not a bad look if you still have your front valance.

I have a quick question for you bros. I have a 280z Ive been daily driving for about 2 years now, and I really want to get some more power out of my stock L28 engine?

I'm sick of everyone at my work or people who approach me at the gas station saying I NEED to swap in an LS1 or throw in a turbo if I want real power. I want to show that the L28 is still a Damn good engine.

Here's just a rough idea I thought of in like 10 minutes (now please excuse me, I am not a mechanic and I don't wrench at all so if I say something that's just stupid, please correct me):

>Add a Header
>cold air intake
>conical air filter (?)
>a better Exhaust

Those are what I thought of after a quick Google search. Will those upgrades improve performance noticeably? are they worth it? Is there anything else you could recommend me?

Some other stuff I thought of but decided it wasn't cost effective for a street car (that I also may eventually try and race because that's a dream of mine). I thought about doing a carbon fiber/fiber glass hood, but that's just way to expensive and I feel like it wouldn't reduce enough weight for a noticeable difference. And a new ignition system, so spark plugs, spark plug wires, and ignition coils. This is probably smart to do, and I want to eventually but I'm thinking performance right now.

I also hear a lot of people say that the easiest way to improve performance is through wieght reduction. My car does feel really heavy when I drive so I think it's a good idea. Are there any ways to achieve this without going a full body carbon fiberr swap or some shit? Hopefully something that won't cost me an arm an a leg?

Thanks ahead of time for any advice or criticism given.

>>15180825
My best advice for you friend is this: replace dual purpose items. IE, something that will improve reliability AND power/reduce weight.

So replace the stock fan up front with some electric fans attached to the radiator; it's a good way to save about 3-5hp, because you're removing parasitic loss.

The cold air intake is... eh, they're not bad, but I truly doubt "mind boggling" differences.

Your biggest change on a budget is going to be better plugs and wires and a hotter ignition coil. This helps a LOT. Not like 10hp lot, like maybe 1-2hp. But the reliability increases and it's more efficient.

And your best bet for "big" power is a mild cam and new valve springs. This changes everything, and can net you 20-40hp depending how crazy you want to go. Add headers and a free flowing exhaust, maybe better injectors, and a clean intake system (clean the MAF, new O2 sensor, new vacuum lines, etc), and you could maybe net 200-210hp at the flywheel, more than enough to be fun.

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First time doing bodywork and painting, I'd say I did pretty okay. A few low spots but not really noticeable.

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I can't handle this lads, amazing roads out here and all I have is a prius

>>15181157
wet sand and polish it, then show us again.

>>15181394
maaaaaaaan, that view.....

>>15181157
do what >>15181395 said, he speaks the truth. Very good job so far though!

>>15181157
Looks nice, better start cutting it asap though going to be a bitch with that heavy orangepeel if you let it set up for a few weeks

>>15181157
was it humid when you painted?
anyway, yeah looks fine. sanding and buffing can literally fix anything as long as you spray it thick enough. sanding and buffing can make a maaco job look like a show car as long as there's no stripes/drips/overspray to be quite honest family

>>15180895
Thanks for the reply my man.

So besides replacing the fan, what other dual purpose stuff could I replace?

Is there a recommended ignition coil, plugs, and wires I should definatly get?

I'll have to hold off on the cam and springs. Since i most likely won't be doing the work myself, having to pay someone to take out my engine and do work on it would be very costly. (I think?)

Thanks for the help my man! Sorry if I'm asking so many questions.

Is there anything else that you could recommend me to add to the "to do" list?

>>15184147
NGK is good for plugs and wires, and Pertronix makes good coils.

Another good dual purpose item would be an internally regulated 60 amp alternator for a 280ZX; it doesn't have an external ballast to go wrong like the 240-280z, and they give you 20 extra amps.

After that, I'd have to say you could go with an electronic water pump, and even better yet, an electronic fuel pump. That's a must on these cars.

As for the cam, you could totally do it yourself. But id work up to it; it is a lot more involved than an oil change.

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Bump with a cool pic of muh datsun.

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>>15186015
It was a sweet Cars n' Coffee on sunday. I also was next to a series 1 240z during the event.

>>15185352
>>15184147
Don't forget great additions like a turbo 280zx oil pump upgrade. Not really a power upgrade but a great safety addition to keep your motor healthy.

>>15186015
>>15186036
Niiiiice!

>>15186076
Also a good idea; I've never seen or heard of many oiling issues with stock L-series oil pumps to be honest, but more oil can't hurt.

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Decided to take off my air intake grille because I noticed surface rust under it. And found alot. Anyways anyone know what that thing is in the center? My Haynes n Google arnt helping

>>15186966
that's easy surface rust: wire brush off (with a fine wire bristle brush), clean with acetone or denatured alcohol, and paint with acid etching primer. Let it dry for a few days, LIGHTLY sand with 800 grit, then paint with rattle can paint that as closely as possible matches your engine bay paint.

Oh, and that thing? Windshield pisser fluid tank I believe.

>>15187529
I was heavy grade steel wooling it but that will take a year. Just going to use my sander. Have a grinding wheel for my power drill but that broke and need to buy another one. And clean with acetone? All the surface rust things I've searched never mentioned it. I have alot laying around so that's good. And acid etching? What is the difference I just have plain rustoleum automotive primer

>>15187768
using a sander could work as well, just make sure to use the right grit sandpaper. I suggested using the wire brush because it can get into crevices that sandpaper can't. And the acetone or denatured alcohol was just there to degrease the surface before you paint it, dude.

Also acid etching is better in my opinion because it "grabs" the surface of the metal better (again, it literally etches it), and leaves you with a good surface to paint over. But like all primers, you need to cover them with paint, otherwise they'll rust.

>>15187819
sweet thanks for the advice. i figured it out. it was the wiper motor. also figured out why they dont work too. seriously hate who ever owned this car before me. every unnecessary electronics is cut. like the engine bay lamp.

>>15187853
Well dang, I did not know what was the wiper motor! Never dug into the thing to be honest....

good advice: change the wiper motor to Civic wiper motors. They're more powerful, quieter, more reliable and use less electricity. And they actually make a swipe faster than a turtle walks.


http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/wipermotor/index.htm

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Well, shit.

>>15191969
Yeaaaaaah fuck that.
Looks like it's time for a harbor freight bolt removal kit, and copius amounts of Liquid Wrench...

>>15191989
I know! Ahah So many broken bolt heads and rusty stripped screws.

>>15192222
I know, trying to pull the quarter panel glass has been a bitch: ALL the screws stripped.

YO guys long time no talk, I checked compression in that L-26 motor i picked up a few weeks back, we are looking at around 60% compression loss.
I also found out that i have a dash harness, and only the engine harness is the one that cut out, i need to find someone with an L-26 harness, ebay is blank, anyone have something sitting around in there garage?

I got my rotisserie back from my buddy, and got that all setup, just need to get the car to the warehouse and start doing work on it.

>>15193062
looks like it's time for a new head gasket (and maybe ARP head bolts while you're at it).

As for the engine harness, you should be able to wire it yourself with the proper gauge wire and connectors. Find a diagram, get cuttin'.

No go on the museum, sorry L24. The soonest open appointment date is about a week after I leave

>>15194475
Dangit, that sucks. Well, thanks for trying anyway.

Bumping this shit while at work (I work swings)

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>not sure if want
http://lawrence.craigslist.org/cto/5575533119.html

>>15199063

If it's close to you go look at it, I've seen better deals in our area

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>>15193876
i found one on craigslist for 40 bucks shipped with fuse box, the dude might have a 15/16" master cylinder too, my other friend has some 99 4-runner calipers he might pass my way, so it might all start coming together :D

I would have just done a custom one, but the issue is i dont know what type of 14 pin connectors are use on the fucking harness side. unless some1 knows?

>>15200264
these guys would know.

http://vintageconnections.com/

>>15199063
yeah no, that thing is gonna be rusty as hell, and the trans rebuild kit is NOT $209; that's the price for the four speed kit. That's a five speed, and the five speed syncro is a bitch to find and costs like an extra $80. Worth it, but it costs more than he says.

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Now I want a 280ZX.... (but maybe not as low)

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Friend's beautiful and tasteful Z31

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>>15205434
that is a very nice Z31, me likey

>>15201711
That guy is based outta my little town, bastard won't let me go to his place and pickup parts.

>>15206129
No shit, if you're not licensed to have a store front you can have your ass reamed by the IRS.

Fingers are in splints, great. There goes installing bushings....

>>15211048

that front meat tho

What is the cheapest datsun I could go for

>>15211070
Datsun B210 or B310.

Bampity bamp

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Haven't browsed /o/ since I bought my 240z, anyway the panel that the arrows are pointing to in the pic is most likely fucked soooo does anyone make replaceable panels for that bit? and if not... where the hell would I start looking on how to make it from scratch? I've already bought a new rocker panel and dogleg/rocker end

>>15213320
That looks like you're gonna have to fab it

I'd start watching the Project Binky series actually, they have lots of good info on how to fab custom patch panels with compound curves, etc.

>>15213320
>get good at fab
>get good and sanding and bondo
Pick one.

>>15213320
240. Fab pls no bondo.

>>15213737
I think I'd give up my left nut for a reproduction set of those wheels

>>15217488

http://www.japanorder.com/2012/01/06/nissan-mag-rally-replica-wheels-s30z-as3001/

These are the closest I've been able to find

>>15217704
wow, and those aren't even close....

dangit.

>>15180092
this bumper really messes with the look of the car, i think its the boxxyness of it..

>>15206518
>Another good dual purpose item would be an internally regulated 60 amp alternator for a 280ZX; it doesn't have an external ballast to go wrong like the 240-280z, and they give you 20 extra amps.
>>15206518
I think the dude just does it out of his garage.... there's a news article about him volunteering time to remove graffiti in the area.

Picked up a leak down tester from my buddy today.
Got the head work finished on the motorcycle, time to assemble and not be a little bitch about it.
Found a guy down south parting out a 260z, about to get a shipment up with most of the stuff i need to get it running.

Anyone here make interior pieces, i dont have any right now? Considering getting sound insulation / thermal insulation from the trans...
>>15215274
im about to start watching this shit in my spare time. holy crap i should take notes on this. im gonna work on a classic mini next....

>>15219004

Sorry lad but I've done plenty of digging and that's the best I've got. If you're lucky you can catch an auction with the real thing from time to time, but they're very pricey.

>>15219575
well thanks anyway, there's no way in hell I would have been able to find those on my own. My .jp searching skills are severely lacking.

Hey this thread popped up again

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PliBBVsVAV0
First necessary mod in check for muh Z31.
I sorta went the extra mile and bought a 4 channel kicker amp and 4 kicker elite speakers, only because of my Kicker VIP membership I got at work. 65% OFF, BAABBYYY.
It was a PITA to get the wires through the doors until I sprayed silicone lube and the wire slid through, I wasted time before that. The grommet for the AC was conveniently out of place so I fed the power cable through there, I'll get around to sealing it another day.

Its unfortunate though, I've always wanted this car and I thought when I bought it my troubles would go away and wrenching would get my mind off things. Doesn't seem to work that way just yet, its frustrating and overwhelming, not therapeutic as I imagined.

>>15221968
>its frustrating and overwhelming, not therapeutic as I imagined.
Normally they're like that if they're your only form of transportation, because they HAVE to work.

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SOMEONE HAS FINALLY MADE MY DREAM REALITY: TURBOS IN THE HEADLIGHT BUCKETS

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On my flight back home lads

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Last bump before I lose wifi

>>15227571
is that an RX3 next to the 240Z?

>>15229225
That roof line is so odd but so appealing.

Here in Japan town, San Francisco. Gonna try to find some Datsun stuff.

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Just scored this: a Nissan/Datsun/L-series special. Loads of cool stuff.

>>15227581

In the museum? I don't remember actually, I was more focused on the 432 and the 2000gt

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Dat ZG doe....

>>15233263
imma see if I can scan this thing later, loads of articles. All in moon runes, though.

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260z restoguy here...

Took the Z out to high plains raceway and I couldn't be more proud of her. No oil consumption, no brake fade or even getting remotely hot and it was 92F at the track.

I passed a bunch of cars; a few Audi s4s, some BMWs, a Chevy Camaro to name a few. Pulled a reasonable lap time of 2:35!

Now I have some goals to work for such as better seats, roll cage and a 5 point harness. Maybe 25lb heavier springs for the front and rear.

>>15240163
Fucking nice, if youre going to go roll cage are you going to ditch the bolt on joint pieces you bought?

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>>15240163
Also put those hankook rs3s through their paces!

>>15240184
I believe the roll cage would be independent of the rear strut tower bar but I'll have to look into how they are integrated.

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What is this

>>15241013
That is an engine ground, and very important for the electrical system. Keep it clean and keep it connected at all costs!

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Aaaaaand I'm working a 10 hour shift.

Fugg.

Aaaaand just got off work

>>15242481

Is that supposed to be a z432r? I bed those scans

>>15243726

Need*

Hours and 300 miles later I catch my mistake

>>15243726
>>15244947
yessir, but I only got some photos. I'll upload them later (away from my phone at the moment)

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Junkyard score of the day: FIAMM Serie 2000 Tipo TA/O twin trumpet air horns, pulled from a '72 Fiat 124 Spyder.

Paid: $6.50
Value: $400-$450

Refurbished and put on the 240Z?

Priceless.

Here's how it sounds (skip to 1:00)

Damn things are 120db

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JvZuFBT2SA

>>15247397
HOLY FUCK THIS THING IS LOUD AS SHIT

I just oiled the compressor and hooked the contacts to the battery, and my ears are still ringing.

https://reading.craigslist.org/cto/5630435217.html

Should I check it out? Only problem is the "loud valve train" I have no idea what that is about.

>>15250589
bump. Would really like some advice on this one.

>>15251769
valve noise can be misadjusted valve lash, and a load of other stuff.

But a perfectly running junkyard L28 is like $300, and I'd highly suggest you just swap that shitty L26 out anyway.

>>15252416
>shitty L26
Only the first half

>>15252416

Got my running L28 for $80 :^)

You get those scans yet?

>>15252416
How much would I be looking at for floor pan + fixing that hole near the trunk + other rust prevention?

>>15253040
If you do it yourself? Raw materials/tools+time.

Getting it done bay a shop depends on extent of damage+time to fix.

>>15253040
do it yourself. Grab some scrap steel, a habor freight wire welder off craigslist, and a spool of 0.35 flux core wire and practice. Then weld up the holes with patch panels you cut from a sheet of 18 gauge steel, wire brush, prime, and paint.

>>15253872
Hey L24, would mig be too hot for 18 gauge? I need a mig welder cause reasons and I don't want to have two welders.

And how about a lower gauge of steel for replacing panels? 18 gauge is floppy as fuck.

>>15253957
it can weld 18 gauge if you do tiny "zap" spot welds at the seam. I've welded 20 gauge that way (it's a bit crazy hard to do with 20 gauge though). It's all in the setting: run low low heat, and low wire speed. Run small wire, and keep your stick out pretty close.

And you could go with 16 gauge if you want, it'll weigh a bit more though. Also, your rigidity comes from shapes and curves in the metal more so than the metal itself.

And you could even do it with flux core, it's not magic. But I'd find a MIG/flux core combo on CL for like $100-$150. Totally worth it.

>>15254018
Will do friendo, thanks for the advice. About to come into some money so hopefully I'll be able to make some progress.

Anyone have information regarding deleting emissions setup on a L26? Is it as simple as, just delete everything, and plug up all the holes? I guess i need to find a performance header, shame there was a 6-1 MSA one on craigslist for like 160 bucks... Some dude gave me his old exhuast, 2.5" pipe with box for free, but apparently old headers are the limiting factor..

>>15255258
basically that's how you do it.

Also, consider this: port the stock exhaust manifold. They actually flow quite well when you do, to the point of performing as well as cheap headers, and it's cheap to do (plus you'd throw it away regardless, so why not?

>>15255750
alright, seems simple enough, there is this bar that attaches to each of the header paths, i think ill try to remove that, i think ill need to find special bits to do the port on it? its rusted pretty bad on the outside, tho the carbon should keep the inside clean
Hows the welding job?

>>15255767
desu I haven't seen an L26 intake manifold, so I'm not entirely sure how to delete emissions on that particular piece.

Job is great, I'm actually going to be setting myself up a Roth IRA next month so I can start saving money now and let it compound, so I can work on Datsuns when I'm 65.

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>>15255785
>work on Datsuns at 65
m8 don't you know ICE's are gonna be outlawed by then?

>>15255767
I've got some pics of my old one. I'll try to find the new ones for you, or take some more pictures.

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>>15255767
Also, that bar is called a balance tube. You'll need it so the fuel/air mixture is even across the intakes. If you remove it you'll likely suffer a performance loss. Pic related.

>>15255933
i have round top carbs currently for it, i think i have another intake from another set of round tops.

I was referring to the tube on the exhaust header side?

>>15255785
yeah my mother has some money she wanted me to manage for her, was thinking about setting up an IRA for her.

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Still waiting on those scans when you get the chance l24

>>15258542
My phone is bring a bastard. And unfortunately, they're photos. I didn't buy the book.

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>>15258542
There was a huge NO CAMERAS sign there, so I took quick, shitty photos. Sorry.

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>>15259281

>>15259281

Buy the book next time lad

Unless it was crazy expensive

>>15252416
I like my L26 you buttface.

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>>15259293

>>15259849

I wanna buy this and translate it

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>>15259334
$45 is crazy expensive to me when that can buy all new plugs and wires for my car.

>>15259727
But it's a long stroke, small bore engine (L28 crank and rods with L24 bore): literally the OPPOSITE of what you want for performance.

>>15259876
I can give you the contact information for the store in San Francisco that has it, they might ship it to you.

>>15259892

Do it, I'll scan and translate for future /ddt/ use

Anyone here own a maxima?

>>15260112
God's shit stained undies no

>>15259911
Kinkokuniya.com/us is the website for the store that had it. It was at their Japantowb San Francisco shop

>>15260436
Now now now, some of the early ones are cool, especially the one with the LD28 in it.

>>15151594
Neat.
>>15224626
>L24 posts a LS swap
Times be changin

>>15261553
Welcome back. How was your stay in the land of the dead?

>>15261553
I never said I liked the engine, only the location for the turbo.

And how you doing, he-man? Did ya sell your 280Z?

>>15263296
Peaceful.
>>15263765
260Z is long gone, I'm returning to the land of the Fiero.

>>15264010
>Sold 260Z for a Fiero

Always knew you were a shemale. Damn.

Pray for me bros, Im trying to go management at UPS for a datty

>>15264010
>Fiero
ytho

>>15240209
Cool let me know
Im considering picking some of those. But im hesitant thinking i could get the same effect or similar from a cage. Cages i feel look nice in a Z, real race car aesthetic

Also ive been looking everywhere but I havent been able to find a clear answer. Do louvers create drag, or negatively impact a Zs aerodynamics?

I know ducktails actually help

>>15265044
>>15265074
Building it up as a roof mounted twin turbo 3800 swapped lemons car.

>>15265054
Ayyyyy prayers inbound
Don't forget to get a retirement fund setup though

>>15265124
Good question. Sadly. I don't know.

>>15265687
Wait.... you mean you'll have the turbos mounted to the roof, or the engine?

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>>15267625
The turbos will be mounted above the roof line. Like this, except mirrored. And bigger.

>friend with z32 gets rear ended by a bmw
>Car is totaled
>Insurance kicks in and he gets 6k to buy another car (what he paid for the z32)
>Finds a 280z for $5500
>Test drove it, runs fine
>Buys it
>Drives it home
>Drives a few other places
>Car starts knocking, believe to be rod knock
Wakemeup.exe has stopped working.

>>15269579
>you will never own a mint condition Toyota Soarer

>>15267898
Time to find a sub $500 L28 on Craigslist. I just got one for $180, complete. The deals are out there.

Bumping dis bisch

All this mindless fevor from the sheeple in this nation may have me buying a few more firearms before I can truly go balls deep in the 240Z financially. Damn fools wanting to ban everything good....

>>15272006

Ez, buy the guns cheap, sell high, fund z

>>15272025
I only have a few set in stone rules I've made for myself, but none is this: never sell guns. Ever.

>>15272634

Missing out on some easy panic bux

>>15272736
I hate the panic, I'd hate to perpetuate it myself to be honest

BAMP

Are the front sway bars on the 240z the same as the 280z? I want to order some bushings but don't know if they are interchangeable

>>15277590
Probably a better question for Google to be quite honest, someone on hybrid Z has probably figured it out already.

>>15273854
>>15272736
>>15272025
>>15272006
Fugg, I just bought 1,500 rounds of ammo (1,000 of 9mm and 500 shells of 12 gauge)

There goes my strut and spring money this month....

>>15278340

Top rip

>>15277590
i wanna say they different because the struts are not the same

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>>15278435
wat

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>>15269661
sheeeit ill let him know, hes looking for a new motor, says he wants to rb swap eventually. pic unrelated
>tfw no 200zr

>>15279922
well he should do an RB20 swap now then. They bolt right in with a new oil pan that a guy on hybridz makes (they're like $200). You'll have $1,500 in the swap. Means the L28 is cheaper, but why waste $500? Get the RB, swap it, then rebuild the L28 with new bearings and rings and learn a little.

>>15279922
cool delorean bro it's just like the one in initial dee

>>15269661
Where you located? I've only seen one in my area good looking engine but 500 and the only option. Still need to start poking around pick and pulls

>>15280101
I'm in northern California, but I didn't go to a pick n pull or wrecking yard, I found some guy on a Facebook group selling one he pulled from a 280ZX. Find facebook groups for Datsuns, they truly are the cheapest placs to purchase any parts anymore

>>15281359
I'm Florida here

>>15282030
Eh, there should be a decent amount of Datsuns there. Check your local CL and look up L24 or L26 or L28, and maybe you could find a cheap ass 280ZX parts car you could pull the engine out of and have the rest taken to pick n pull

>>15283523
WHY
IS
THERE
NOTHING
GOOD
IN
MIAMI

>>15283542
YOU
MIGHT
HAVE
TO
DRIVE

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>>15255958
>>15255785
>>15255767

For the L26, you can get rid of emission garbage such as the charcoal canister, the smog pump and other bizarre crap on the exhaust manifold.

The charcoal canister is a simple plug the lines and remove type delete. One of the lines that runs near your fuel rails is the vent from the gas tank. Do not plug that, just route it somewhere out of the way.

The smog pumg, EGR valve and throttle valve can simply be removed, most of this probably doesn't even work now. Plug the vacuum lines in the balance tube. You will need a block off plate for the EGR valve. Unless you wana spend some bucks and pick up a EU-smooth style balance tube for a 240z.

The emission lines from the headers are actually a part of the headers themselves. I just upgraded to a MSA 6-3-2-1 header and just got rid of all of that.

The smog pump is also a simple unbolt and remove. There will be a check valve you can plug that use to run to that pump from the center of the intake manifold and from the air intake.

After you remove all that crap and make sure your SU carbs are tuned well, you will have a pretty happy motor. Yes yes, its still a L26 but its still pretty peppy with out all that weight and emission garbage bogging it down.

>>15284326
And 260 resto guy saves the day, yet again. Thanks dude!

>That brace

Still makes me hard as diamonds

And headed to work for OT so I can afford some sweet Z shit.

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doll hairs appropriated for the Z

want to get these tail lights... How much should I offer?

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/oshawa-durham-region/datsun-240z-parts-sale/1175213658?null

>>15291000
Depends on condition. His photos are shit; I'd offer $140 USD