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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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Thermostat Housing and base

I have a 1974 260Z, It has a 280Z engine, N36 intakes, 71 SU Carbs and balance tube. I am now to the point of working on the thermostat parts. What is the cleanest looking housing and base? Can I make it fit on the 280Z engine? If anyone has any pic's, email me please! mrm2277@msn.com I really want to clean up the engine compartment. I bought the European balancer kit from MSA and that has helped too.
Any other cool ideas or suggestions? Thanks for your time, I have come to love this site.
Mundy :rockon:
Old Oct 31, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by xtasZ
I have a 1974 260Z, It has a 280Z engine, N36 intakes, 71 SU Carbs and balance tube. I am now to the point of working on the thermostat parts. What is the cleanest looking housing and base? Can I make it fit on the 280Z engine? If anyone has any pic's, email me please! mrm2277@msn.com I really want to clean up the engine compartment. I bought the European balancer kit from MSA and that has helped too.
Any other cool ideas or suggestions? Thanks for your time, I have come to love this site.
Mundy :rockon:
just take a thermostat housing from a 240 simple.
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:42 AM
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All the L-series housings look pretty much the same. There are three bolt and two bolt versions of each, but the 3-bolts seal better. None of them are a different size or look more "clean"
Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Thank You

I have read all of your post, and looked at wonderful pictures. I do appreciate your input on this. I got a few ideas from you all. I hope to one day have nice pictures for you all to see. Thanks again,
Mundy :bow:
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