My 260Z 2+2.

[C.A.R.]

I've decided to start a proper thread on my car, rather then adding to the 'bodywork' thread on the car.

 

Anyway, I bought the car as a unrego'd wreck about 7-8 years ago from a family man in Melton.

I then set about getting it to RWC then driving it as a daily for the next couple of years, & using in club sprints & hillclimbs.

I also took out the GCC 'Sports Car' class in 2002

 

18 months or so before DatNats '07 I decided the bodywork really needed some serious attention.

The thread detailed here is all about how I went about de-rusting it...: http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,670.0.html

 

The car specs are very mild:

L28 with a mild cam, 10.3:1CR, 240Z SU's & Headders.

Rebulilt 5-speed box.

3.9 R180 diff with a slip limiter fitted.

Lowered on King springs & re-oiled factory dampers.

Front Brakes: Hilux/4Runner S12W Iron 4-spot calipers & S13 Rotors. Std pads.

Rears Brakes: are 280ZX discs.

280ZX 15/16" (23mm) Master Cylinder.

 

 

Question & comments welcome

(This post will be updated when I CBF )

 

[Glen]

hmmmm turbo goodness, are you using factory ecu or a aftermarket one? Would be pretty straight forward if you have all the stock injectors, ecu, turbo, clutch etc etc

 

I turbeod a car but i went with a microtech, everything can get costly then.

[pauly_adams]

small question where did you get the turbo manifold ? and can i have it please lol just joking. i was thinking of turbo or supercharging down the track but im swaying more too using a sc14 supercharge due to cost. also did you get a turbo wireing loom and how much was the lot if you dont mind me asking

 

cheers pauly

[Add]

Hi,

 

Glad to see a 2+2 restoration in the projects thread. I dont feel so bad restoring a 2+2 now. 

 

Adam

[C.A.R.]

Cheers guys.

Nothing wrong with the 2+2's - I like em because I'm a tall bugger & they have more headroom

 

Lets just say the only parts that will be factory in the turbo conversion will be the manifolds...

 

(Pauly, I procured the Turbo Manifold ex Japan.

I wouldn't touch a SC14 if my life depended on it - even if I had a toight budget.

PM 'Thehelix112' about what he thought of his SC setup.)

[Zedman240®]

Out of curiosity, what inlet manifold are you going to use? If you can get your hands on a turbo inlet manifold that would be great! What about ECU? Should be a killer Zed when your done! looks brilliant! I'm about 6ft and the way I fit in my 240 is to have the seat mounted real low..... but my helmet just touches the roof dammit

[C.A.R.]

Dimitri, I'm going to use the 280ZX NA EFi Manifold. I got it for SFA.

I may modify the back of the plenum to remove the 'step' in it, but I'll have a look at it when the time comes.

ECU will be a one thing I won't be skimping on...

[Glen]

for someone else that wants to start a turbo project http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Datsun-280zx-Turbo-Exhaust-Manifold-240z-260z-L28_W0QQitemZ150226325551QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6763QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[620Z]

Nice write up Lurch. You know you have 2 years before the next Tassie trip. Ha If you are interested I might be upgrading my brakes in a years time. I will give you a yell at the time in case you might be interested.

Get the project going I know you must be hanging to get a little more go out of the Zed. Sounds like it will be a nice job.

Cheers

[C.A.R.]

I spose I better update this.

 

As most people have already seen, the rear disc brakes went on a few months ago:

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,2304.0.html

 

As well as the fitment of front strut tops in the rear to drop the arse of it some more:

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,2334.0.html

 

It's currently sitting idle atm (while I'm in WA) with a gearbox 'issue'.

I'm now saving up for a 'serious upgrade'

[C.A.R.]

This is going to be interesting...

[luvemfast]

This is going to be interesting...

Tis that the Hilux upgrade?

What size rotors you got?

 

I'm a tall bugger & they have more headroom

Your not that tall are ya? Just a bugger! 

I, like Dimitri, have had to lower the seat in my Z's. Helmet hits otherwise.

[C.A.R.]

Tis that the Hilux upgrade? Indeed it is.

What size rotors you got? 280mm S13 jobbies.

Your not that tall are ya? Just a bugger!    I'm 6'4 - it's a bugger being this tall sometimes

I, like Dimitri, have had to lower the seat in my Z's. Helmet hits otherwise.

[C.A.R.]

I finally got around to doing a job I was putting off - repainting the rear tail light panels.

I'm fairly pleased with the results! It's not perfect, but neither is the car...

The old paint was stuffed, & I hated the colour to boot!

 

I spent $55 on paint at Supercrap Auto consisting of:

Plastic surface primer (it's clear, not like normal undercoat).

'Gunmetal' topcoat.

Clear coat.

 

I then sanded down the surface (trying to get rid of the cracks, chips & flaking paint etc) with 240 grit paper.

Then wiped it all down a couple of times with some prepsol/thinners.

Applied a couple of coats of primer, then colour.

Next day I hit it with the clear coat.

 

Before I installed the lights back in the surrounds, I polished up the chromed sections with 'Autosol'.

I thought the chromed plastic was stuffed, but it turned out to just be really badly tarnished

 

(And yes, the Bus needs a wash).

 

[luvemfast]

Simple things can make a difference.

No, I'm not calling Lurch simple.

[C.A.R.]

I'm actually quite complicated - like George.

[C.A.R.]

I've also just fitted a 15/16" 280ZX M/C I just reco'd.

I found the pedal to be a bit long in travel after I fitted the S1 280ZX rear calipers & rotors.

MASSIVE difference now - no more long pedal or squishy feeling. I'm stoked!

[Zedman240®]

Good to heat that! So should I order those Porsche calipers for you now?

[C.A.R.]

Haha - don't tempt me mate!

I'll be going the Porsche calipers on the 2 seater though...

 

I'm currently waiting for Rob C to finished my S13 rotors, so I can complete the upgrade on the Bus.

[C.A.R.]

Quick update.

I completed the front brake upgrade just befor Christmas '08:

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,3498.0.html

Big difference - stops much more progressively now.

[C.A.R.]

SOLD!

Enjoy it Dave (Nedloh312)