240Z-280ZXT S30-S130 Tech Tips

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280z, 280zx, cylinder, datsun, fluid, head, n42, power, rack, removal, specifications, steering, torque, turbo, type

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ZX Specifications

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jfairladyz on Oct 21, 2005

Aug 10, 2008 10:48 PM
by Niku-Sama

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Z31 setup w/ SAFC?

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lifegrddude on Mar 9, 2006

May 28, 2007 01:38 PM
by lifegrddude

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Where/what seats can I get for my Z?

lww on Sep 7, 2006

Aug 11, 2008 12:05 PM
by Niku-Sama

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Where to buy parts for your 280ZX

jfairladyz on May 7, 2006

Aug 8, 2008 10:12 AM
by Yogurt!

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Where to buy parts for 240, 260 & 280 Z's

Z Car Barbie on Sep 18, 2006

Feb 19, 2009 04:20 PM
by NismoPick

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Wheel Cleaning & Polishing

Z Car Barbie on Sep 19, 2006

Jun 13, 2008 12:32 PM
by nismo619

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What's up with the Turbo's on these cars...?

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lww on Oct 16, 2005

Aug 23, 2006 05:09 PM
by chevolucion280z

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Turbo Ignitor Swap / Upgrade - Chevy HEI

skittle on Jan 15, 2009

Jan 15, 2009 08:33 PM
by NismoPick

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The world's first Z31 na ECU swap

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jmmorriso on Dec 10, 2007

Feb 26, 2008 07:20 AM
by NismoPick

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The Turbo Swap....Ticking People Off Since 2003

jfairladyz on Aug 13, 2006

Oct 6, 2006 02:00 PM
by wreckedj30

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Steering column fix

jmmorriso on Nov 29, 2005

Jan 16, 2008 08:14 AM
by PooFlinginMonke

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Performance Modification Tips

Z Car Barbie on Sep 19, 2006

Sep 19, 2006 10:12 PM
by Z Car Barbie

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Microfiche (diagrams and part numbers)

Z Car Barbie on Sep 19, 2006

Nov 10, 2007 04:02 PM
by Ratfink

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MegaSquirt Your 280ZX Turbo

NewZMan on Oct 26, 2008

Nov 30, 2008 02:48 AM
by Heat Rave R

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J's "How to Rebuild your AFM"

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lww on Oct 14, 2005

Nov 4, 2007 10:40 PM
by vrocious

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Inspecting & Reconditioning Speedometer, Choke & Hood Cables

Z Car Barbie on Sep 19, 2006

Dec 10, 2007 09:44 PM
by Unknown898

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How to: overhaul your underbody

snwbrderphat540 on Jan 1, 2009

Jan 1, 2009 07:17 PM
by snwbrderphat540

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How to do your intake/exhaust gasket

SHADY280 on Jun 5, 2006

Nov 15, 2007 10:29 PM
by duowing

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Headers Explained - Part 1

lww on Apr 1, 2006

May 16, 2007 06:34 PM
by ZYAL8R

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Eliminate vacuum hoses and clean-up the intake manifold

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FubarI33t on Sep 8, 2006

Dec 6, 2008 12:10 PM
by straight hate

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Drum > Disc Brake Conversion

Z Car Barbie on Sep 19, 2006

Jun 21, 2007 11:09 AM
by redneckz

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Dim headlights? Not noh moh!

NismoPick on Mar 10, 2007

Oct 13, 2007 03:24 PM
by rxKaffee

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Custom Integrated Subwoofer Hatch Box for S130 2+2's. 56K Warning!

FubarI33t on Feb 25, 2009

Feb 25, 2009 07:49 PM
by FubarI33t

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comprehensive projector retrofit writeup

007max on Oct 30, 2005

Apr 9, 2008 05:54 PM
by mudtoy1986

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Check for and adjust L timing chain stretch (L24 L26 L28 L28E L28ET)

SHADY280 on Feb 2, 2010

Feb 2, 2010 07:12 PM
by SHADY280

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Carburetor Differences

Z Car Barbie on Sep 19, 2006

Jan 3, 2009 03:35 PM
by myxtaz

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Brake Drum Removal

Z Car Barbie on Sep 19, 2006

Sep 19, 2006 05:56 PM
by Z Car Barbie

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Aftermarket Cams + Cam Removal & Installation (Pics!)

thxone on Sep 8, 2006

Dec 31, 2008 03:10 PM
by duowing

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280ZX Common Problems / Checklist for Purchase Inspection

Bleach on Jan 6, 2006

Feb 15, 2012 08:36 AM
by Lesnocker

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280ZX Aftermarket Radio Install - WIRING DIAGRAM!

BlueKitsune on Jul 26, 2009

Jul 26, 2009 04:40 PM
by BlueKitsune

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280ZX - both power windows stopped working at the same time

Bleach on Jan 26, 2009

Jan 26, 2009 06:25 PM
by Bleach

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$150 interior refresh

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Niku-Sama on Jan 10, 2008

Dec 8, 2008 09:55 PM
by Niku-Sama

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Normal Threads

cas, distributor swap, dizzy swap, l28e, l28et, megasquirt, msns, swap, z31t

N/A and 81T to 82-83 Turbo Distributor Swap Guide

NismoPick on May 26, 2015

May 26, 2015 11:46 PM
by NismoPick

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MOWAHAHA 5 lug z31 conversion !!! No camber issues

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frank280zx on May 27, 2006

Jun 15, 2007 09:50 AM
by Bleach

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NismoPick on Jul 2, 2015

Jul 2, 2015 02:02 PM
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Honda Seat Install - 280ZX

Bleach on Apr 22, 2006

Sep 4, 2011 02:46 PM
by FricFrac

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Clutch Master Swap / Upgrade

skittle on Aug 3, 2010

Aug 3, 2010 06:08 PM
by skittle

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280Z Tachometer Repair

TedEZ on Aug 26, 2014

Aug 26, 2014 02:57 PM
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240sx 5 Speed Transmission Swap into a 280zx

83turbo280zx on May 24, 2015

May 24, 2015 04:01 PM
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