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Re: Weight
I'VE HEARD THAT NISSAN SWITCHED TO A THICKER GAUGE STEEL IN SOME OF THE CRITICAL OR STRUCTURAL AREAS. I THINK THIS IS WHY THE LATER 240Z'S ARE BETTER FOR V8 CONVERSIONS. I MYSELF AM ONLY FAMILIAR WITH THE SERIES 1 240Z, SO AM NOT CERTAIN IF THIS IS TRUE OR NOT. MAY BE SOME ONE ELSE CAN ADD THERE TWO CENTS. I THINK THE ONLY MAJOR DIFFERENCE IN WEIGHT WAS BETWEEN ACTUAL MODEL CHANGES IE.
240Z-EARLY260Z
LATE 260Z AND 280Z
Toronto Ontario
240Z-EARLY260Z
LATE 260Z AND 280Z
Toronto Ontario
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Re: Weight
Yeah I heard earlier 240Z's were lighter but not sure about that. I personally think it's rubbish I think the earlier Z's were quicker mainly because of the cylinder head which was the E31 which for those who don't know was higher compression and not restricted by emissions like the later E88 Head 73 240z's. I personally own a 73 and it might be true that the body was slightly stronger but not noticably in weight. And the little stowage area's wouldn't weigh 10lbs on there own.
Any corrections appreciated as I would like to know for sure,
Gav,
Gavin,
Melbourne
Australia
73' Datsun 240z
Any corrections appreciated as I would like to know for sure,
Gav,
Gavin,
Melbourne
Australia
73' Datsun 240z
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Re: Weight
My '73 240z was weighed in at exactly 2,427 lbs without the driver. Here are stats affecting the weight vs. stock:
-r200 rear diff that's about 20lbs heavier than r180
-toyota 4piston calipers and 300zx rotors + spacers, which weigh about 10-15lbs extra total.
-removed smog pump that weighed 10-12 lbs
no spare tire
-r200 rear diff that's about 20lbs heavier than r180
-toyota 4piston calipers and 300zx rotors + spacers, which weigh about 10-15lbs extra total.
-removed smog pump that weighed 10-12 lbs
no spare tire
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