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Seen these OER 50's Peter ? http://www.importmonster.com.au/view?url=http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g130776785&thumb=http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/img297.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/6/1/5/3/ktspimcym31656421-thumb-1378444964846636.jpg&title=OER50

My understanding is that OER don't make 50's anymore. Biggest now is 47 new.. See here: http://lupinusflower.ocnk.net/product/9 The number relates to the size of the throttle plate, i.e a 45 is 45mm.

NZeder, What's "doing it right" as far as components and work is concerned? If building a motor, I would consider balancing, blading and nitriding the crank, a mildly worked head, port matching, lightened flywheel, decent ignition etc par for the course. Interested in your thoughts..

My plan is to have everything balanced and I'll probably go OEM spec or close to. The engine won't see huge, sustained revs and the only people I'll be racing might be at the traffic light dragstrip..

I'm going to be building an engine for my 240z and I've had a curveball thrown at me - the opportunity to buy an LD28 crank for about $400. Is that an OK price? The thing is, I'm going to have to buy new pistons and everything else anyway. I already have a P90 head, an F54 block (as well as a few N42 heads) and triple 45's ready to go. Given this, is the additional expense to build a stroker over an L28 limited to the additional $400 crank, or have I missed something? I know that head work is where the power is, but for an L28 vs a stroker, surely the head work is essentially the same. No? I don't need a monster engine with heaps of power, just something fun. However, given the opportunity to have extra useable torque I thought the extra $400 might be money well spent. Am I on the wrong track here???

Stewart Wilkins still has needles, or speak to ztherapy http://www.ztherapy.com/

My mate had a Z32. Great car, handled really well - I still remember going sideways into Chapel Street in it. The problem is when they let go. You're looking at BIG $$$$$ for engine work. It's basically the only reason he doesn't have one anymore - the ever-looming threat of a massive bill was just too much to bear! Wasn't there a particularly nice looking 280zx floating around in the "For Sale" ads a few weeks ago?

*Sold* - pending payment

Gav, MSA do repro vinyl. I don't know how close to original it is though.. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/classic08a02f

Front & rear spoiler for sale. These were professionally painted in 2-pac 240z 901 silver many years ago and have sat on a shelf ever since. A few minor scrapes from storage, but nothing serious. $250 the pair... not sure if that's the going rate or not... Pickup in the Western suburbs of Melbourne or in the city during the week. See photos

Apologies if it's already been posted. Article discusses weight, construction, code designation etc. http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/08/nissan-preparing-new-z-car-as-240z-spiritual-successor.html

Cozza Any news on how this played out? Do you have the diff in the car now? If so, what's it like? I'm keen to hear from anyone who has done this successfully, particularly if you used the Technoversions diff mount as well.

For those who are interested, I sometimes listen to the Carcast podcast by Adam Carolla. Whilst the 'cast can be spent with him crapping on a bit, he does own Peter Brock's 510 (which he races) and Paul Newman's 300zx (which he also races) and a Roadster - all of which he talks about a fair bit. In the last 'cast he has a long discussion with John Morton. Website here: http://www.adamcarolla.com/CarCastBlog

They're the ones!

Looking for some decent second hand or new 240z strut top bushes. Anyone? Bueller?

I have confirmed that it's E31.

Here's his list of bits for sale: Parts list – 1 rear aluminium brake drum – $10, 1 front compression rod sandblasted/painted – $10, 1 assembly link front transverse – $10, 1 assembly link rear transverse sandblasted/painted – $30, differential mount – $10, transverse link assembly member – $10, 2 X transverse link mounting brace – $10 pair, steering column, ignition lock & key – $10, RH stainless door frame – $30, 2 X front compression rods – $10, 1 front sway bar & connectors – $10, steering column shaft assembly – $10, heater unit in pieces, good cond not rusty – $20, early S1 240 high compression head, came off running car but needs reco – $30, 2 X pairs rear quarter windows – $20 pair, 2 X starters – $20 both, 1 alternator – $10, 1 sump – $10, 1 crank – (not sure cond but came out of running car) – $10, 2 X front alloy timing chain covers – $20 each. Total of $340. If anyone would like to pick up as a parts lot – $300 for everything. Email – alan.wil@bigpond.com

No, I meant are we going to organise another group buy? Might work well for some of the interested Melb people.

So are we gonna make this happen?

Can he do the strut top mounts as well?

Anyone know the diameter of a standard 240z front sway bar? I'm at work and can't measure mine (buying bushes ATM). Cheers

Ill take the head and the box.

There's a new one on Gumtree in WA. Body looks good and it has a 280 motor and 240 su's on it..

Header iPod dock? http://ixoost.it/eng/about.php

Interested in the driver's side. Not sure what they're worth though..