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07-18-2004, 09:58 AM

doof

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240-280z info

Im trying to find out a bit more about these Z cars, things such as power of the various engines and performance times (0-60 etc). Would anyone care to fill me in on these?

Also, were any RHD Z cars produced?

Thanks,

Lewis.

07-18-2004, 02:29 PM

texasz

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Originally Posted by doof

Check out www.zhome.com

07-18-2004, 03:33 PM

doof

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Only 130 bhp from the 260z engine? seems very low from a 2.6 but i suppose the design must be 40 years old...

Theres alot of information on that site so i'll have to spend quite a while reading up. Looks like theres quite a following for the Z cars!

07-18-2004, 11:11 PM

auxilary

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260z received net hp rating, while 240z received gross hp rating.

gross = true engine at crank power, no accessories, smog, pulleys, etc. net = all accessories attached, along w/ exhaust

07-19-2004, 01:38 AM

doof

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Ahh right, what outputs did the 3 engines give then?

Also, something i cant find on that site, probably due to it being so simple. Do the 240,260 and 280Z all share the same body?

Thanks.

07-19-2004, 11:55 AM

Bleach

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Gross hp for the engines:
L24 - 151hp
L26 - 160hp
L28 - 170hp
L28 (2) - 181hp

The 2.6 had the worst of the fuel systems with heavily smogged carbs. From 1975 on fuel injection was used. In 1981 the L28 changed to flat top pistons and a new head design which raised the compression slightly and gave a small increase in horsepower and torque. The turbo L28 had about 180 net horsepower. Which is maybe 215 gross.

The 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z did share the same body. The bumper design and front and rear lights changed slightly for different years.

07-19-2004, 12:19 PM

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and yes, the fairlady z's (from japan, etc) were RHD

07-20-2004, 10:34 AM

doof

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I've seen a couple for sale on ebay and im so tempted to buy one, i dont know what it is about a 30 year old car that is so cool. Realistically i'll have to wait til after my degree but hopefully one day in the not too distant future i'll be a Z driver!