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Reviving an old thread here... My calipers are 'S13W' - all good; but I note above there's S13W (A, B C)! - trying to work out which 'Hilux Surf' rebuild kit I need to order Confused.

Hi guys, Anyone got a spare lying around? Cheers, Mike M

Just saw this Richard, what's 1/3 quarter diameter? And yep, of interest. Will they bolt up to the HIF44s?

Good points. thanks guys

Sorry for the belated reply - been racing :-) Yeah longer the better! They'll be going on HIF44s I was looking at 65mm.

Hi guys, Anyone have SU air-horns they'll part with? Optimally with filters? Cheers, Mike M

As described. It's for a 2+2 but I don't think there's any difference. Cheers! Mike M

Hey guys, Reviving a thread from the dead as I couldn't find an answer in search. Primarily I wanted to know if the 280zx distributor cap varied year to year - Mine is a 12-80 (well that's what is stamped on the side). I couldn't find a cap using the Bosch site. But it would appear to be a GH613-C? I was also keen to know why welding up the vacuum advance is a bad idea if one doesn't care about efficiency. Kind Regards, Mike M

260Z 2+2, L28, 140 rwhp. Bridgestone RE003s Wakefield: 1:18.5

Hi guys, A quick wrap up - The car is awesome. I've attached a few pics from the day (How do you do this now) We did a 1:18 in practice which seemed pretty fast at the time until I read the times you guys are doing! On the August track day we had a master cylinder failure (no biggie); then in Sep we had fuel starvation (bigger issue). got the tank dipped (Riverstone radiators - bloody legends) and found the remainder of a fuel filling nozzle in the tank that was deteriorating! On top of the sludge we though we had found our issue. We started on the grid for lemons (that's another story), and off we went. Raced for about 2 hours...and started to lose power - (as detailed on a previous thread) the deets: - Most prominent turning right under load - fuel tank full!!! - Happens after an hr of racing - totally fine prior - Engine falters but once backed off comes good again What we did to diagnose Carbs tuned (SUs) Tank dipped and cleaned - pickup and return clean New filters Return and delivery checked (elec fuel pump at correct pressure for carbs) Engine fuel lines wrapped in foil Carb bowls not hot (heat shield between headers and bowls) Vapor lines all clear (run to atmosphere just to confirm!) - After some advice and closely studying other setups out there we think we'll put in a swirl pot at the pickup and bin the stock pin hole orifice and replace with a pressure regulator. Any other advice? Mike M

Revising a dead thread. I have a 76 2+2 and require a LHS sill. I was told by the panel beater that the 240z/260z coupe had the same length sills and only the dog leg was different... So. Can I use a 240z sill on a 260z 2+2. Cheers, Mike M

Very interesting - I note that the cutoff is still 1972 though!!! Noting that the original post was made in 2014 - I assume no change?

Hi guys, Reading through the group Sc rules and car eligibility - the only mention of Datsuns are coupes... what about bus racing? Anyone doing it? Haven't seen any... Cheers, Mike M

Legends thanks guys, I'll post on this thread after the test and tune on the 24th on progress! I'll let you know about Lemons also.

Gooood stuff Ahh that's annoying RE breather! Well I'll at least check the level then! Cheers

Awesome! Thanks for your response I'm starting with test and tune days, we may enter in the 24 hours of lemons (depending on whether we meet the criteria/get the team together). Aim would be group S in the future - I just need to get it on the track before I make grand plans. Did you do anything to prevent Oil pressure loss? - such as bypass the non return (I had heard that second hand) - to prevent it jamming up? Dry sump? If memory serves, the reason I ask about Diff ratios is that I bought your old locked diff! I still have the 260z rear brake setup sitting in the shed as the drums have been OK so far. The tyres are old Yoko semi slicks, but I was actually thinking of getting road tyres (Bridgestone RE003s) until I/we got better (any thoughts on this). I'll just fill the oil up a little higher I've bypassed the heater coil for the reasons you've stated above. Good info on the Penrite brake fluid, is this the stuff? http://penriteoil.com.au/products/racing-brake-fluid - On that note I was going to drop the diff and gearbox oil and replace with a Pentrite PRO gear oil (Synth) 80-140W. Any thoughts on this? Cheers, Mike M

Hi Guys, Long time no post. I was wondering what mods you have used to bullet proof your zed for long track days. I've gone through the car fairly thoroughly, however it is is bone stock (L28 with SUs, extractors etc, thermo fan, lightened flywheel, race pads, hilux callipers, 1" MC and a few suspension upgrades, elec fuel pump. Things I have been considering to reduce changes of failure: - Diff Cooler - Additional temp switches - Additional Oil pressure/oil temp gauges - Baffles in the sump Any thoughts? Things to add to the list? Additionally, what critical spares do you take to the track with you? Finally what ratio Diff do you use for a circuit like Wakefield? I'll be there for a test and tune on the 24th August if anyone is keen to join Cheers, Mike M

Compressors, bunch of bolts, old thermostat housing, front and left rotors (260 2+2) Will be sacrificed to the street if no pickup 04 two two 99 seven seven 44 Sydney Alexandria

Yeah no problems. $100. Come get it

N42 Head F54 block Crank Rods and pistons if you really want them Out of an auto 280ZX Have taken the bearing shells out and cylinders 2 and 3 look worn. Will require a complete rebuild. 95% of parts are ready to go and boxed up, the fuel injection setup off it is long gone. Had plugs out for a year and water was in the bores when I stripped the bad dog. Will require a hone at least. Crankshaft is in good condition. Location: Alexandria, Sydney. Call me 04 two two 99 seven seven 44, has to be gone by 4pm Sunday 10/8 Price: Highest offer by 6pm tonight - (when I get home)

Hahaaa, I did this two nights ago and bent the puller pictured by six shooter. Was a kent of a thing. Good luck.

Yo - Ben from Otomoto has quoted me on the manifold before from the catalogue. I imagine he can get the gasket also.

Make that free. Includes loom

Condition OK. Box looks good though spline on output has seen weather. The bell housing was bolted up to the engine up until today. Includes torque converter. Manifold was outside when retrieved, everything is there but will need all new hoses. PM me if interested... I'm in Sydney, pick up only. $30 each or go to the bar for a feed. Will post photos when it is light.

Sedan, r31