My point is that even an L24 in a 2+2 will not achieve a great deal. I have a standard 240 and it''s not as quick as you might be hoping for. My 240 with 200bhp 2.8 is OK but not really quick.
To quantify what you want you really need to ride in a few different Zs or find an acceptable modern car that you can quantify for reference.
Just to add. I enjoy driving all my collection of zeds just because they are zeds. The power doesn't matter for cruising around and turning heads.
That's a good point. I do really enjoy driving my Z and it does sound wonderful especially with the windows down. I guess I should just be happy with what I have and leave well alone although the idea of the lightened flywheel appeals as it really is just a bit more acceleration off the mark that I am really looking for. I am not really looking for monster HP or some mega-top end cos you can't use it fully on the roads anyway and as said before, I am not interested in thrashing round a track.
I just wanted to gauge what is deemed important with these classic cars if I ever wanted or needed to sell on in the distant future. Keeping all the original parts if I did modify would satisfy both worlds to some degree & I appreciate the comments that planted the seed.
Still fancy getting hold of an L26 or L28 engine to rebuild although I think that i would want it a bit more complete than the one on e-bay. I'm not in any hurry so I will keep my eyes open for one.
Thanks again for all the positive feedback.
You could always drive something slower and less sporty Monday to Friday.
When my daily was a 350z, the 260z didn't feel that fast. Against the Pathfinder.....it does!
Giving you what you need without changing the blocketc.
I've helped with three engines here, all standard blocks and parts (revised for security) with head and cam changes gainging 25-30% whilst runing on twin SUs.
Hardly keeping it as it is though and the improvements are mostly (in the head) irreversible !
With respect, £1200 won't get very far touching the head and exhaust.
"Leave it alone " it is then!!! - at least for the time being.