Looking forward to see how it turns out then.
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surreyseagull
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great post.it fires people like me up with enthisiasm to get working on there z s..
Drivetrains, well it depends on how far you want to go really. Try searching (I know the search facility can be awkward to use at the moment). Briefly:
A 280ZX flywheel will allow you to use a larger (240mm) clutch, but be careful to get the matching Pressure plate (6 or 9 hole) and release bearing collar.
A 'fairly' straightforward upgrade is to change the gearbox for a 200SX box. Some machining needed on your bellhousing and also modifications to your gearbox crossmember and prop (shortened).
The diff can be upgraded to a larger (but heavier) type (R200 200mm crown wheel instead of the R180) from a later 260 or 280ZX. Be careful of ratios.
280Zx driveshafts are better (CV joint type).
However if you want to be more radical look at the 'Introducing Gajin' Thread. He's used a R34 rearend I think.
My advice - keep the drivetrain as standard as poss but with just good condition parts until you've used the car a bit. Concentrate on the body - looks like you'll have a decent car to base any mods on. Are you keeping the sunroof (sorry if you've mentioned this already)? Whilst you are doing the body I would replace the roof - yes drastic I know but a more important mod than the transmission at the moment.
A 280ZX flywheel will allow you to use a larger (240mm) clutch, but be careful to get the matching Pressure plate (6 or 9 hole) and release bearing collar.
A 'fairly' straightforward upgrade is to change the gearbox for a 200SX box. Some machining needed on your bellhousing and also modifications to your gearbox crossmember and prop (shortened).
The diff can be upgraded to a larger (but heavier) type (R200 200mm crown wheel instead of the R180) from a later 260 or 280ZX. Be careful of ratios.
280Zx driveshafts are better (CV joint type).
However if you want to be more radical look at the 'Introducing Gajin' Thread. He's used a R34 rearend I think.
My advice - keep the drivetrain as standard as poss but with just good condition parts until you've used the car a bit. Concentrate on the body - looks like you'll have a decent car to base any mods on. Are you keeping the sunroof (sorry if you've mentioned this already)? Whilst you are doing the body I would replace the roof - yes drastic I know but a more important mod than the transmission at the moment.
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mattbibbey
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To be honest alex, every time I see the pics of your project I wish the 240Z I drive around in was in as good shape!!
Lawrencegrubb
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go black i did (satin) no regrets.
cheers mate ill do some reading up. also brake wise is an issue.
yea ive already got a roof panel ready to go! just need to decide how to go about it, either cut pillars an weld it in or just remove skin. its already had some work on the passenger A pillar, used lead filler so will have to check strength.
ive read his thread for awhile now hes got jus abit more cash than me lol ive got 3 cars an 2 projects to fund haha.
it will be enjoyed on the road and track
haha but atleast you get to drive it! the furthest ive driven this is off the trailor!
black is a good option but i duno purple is soooo sexy!
samuri-240
Well-Known Forum User
Remove the skin, cutting the pillars is not good practice.
!00% agreed. Do NOT cut the pillars. Just drill out the spot welds on the skin and swap.