Just got 280ZX need help
06-07-2007, 01:40 PM
#28
Originally Posted by jochichuperman
how do i know if my 280zx is fuel injected or carborated?
and can someone tell me the diffrence please? manuel doesnt seem to know
and can someone tell me the diffrence please? manuel doesnt seem to know
06-07-2007, 01:43 PM
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oooo boy son, you got some learning to do.... google every question or go to howstuffworks.com and put in motor engine fuel injection carbueration, (etc.) and learn what makes a motor run.... you need it badly
06-07-2007, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jochichuperman
how do i know if my 280zx is fuel injected or carborated?
and can someone tell me the diffrence please? manuel doesnt seem to know
and can someone tell me the diffrence please? manuel doesnt seem to know
You will see at the top of the intake, 6 long things in the engine. And with plugs on each one. Those are fuel injectors, sorry I can't describe things too well sometimes. lol
But hopefully this helps you out.
06-07-2007, 02:23 PM
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Check out MSA for a 2 1/2 inch exhaust. Pretty cheap for their basic kit, and if you want more noise you can swap the muffler for whatever you want. Anyway, just remember, generally you can have 2 of the following 3:
-Cheap
-Fast
-Reliable
-Cheap
-Fast
-Reliable
06-07-2007, 03:55 PM
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All i can say for you jo is to read, read, read, read, read, read and then read some more. Hit up howstuffworks.com as was mentioned above for a basic rundown on how pretty much anything works. Get yourself familiar with automotive systems then put start wrenchin' on your car. You dont want to end up abondoning the project because you dove into it to quickly. I can tell you're seeking the knowledge because you're asking a lot of questions here. Another good reason to learn as much as you can about the mechanics of these cars is that they're pretty old and you're likely to be doing little things here and there and will be troubleshooting problems with some frequency. They're great cars though and worth the extra effort.
EDIT: and i'm not sure if you have one or not, but get yourself a Haynes manual from your local auto parts store. Depending on your area they may have to order it. It will pay for itself many times over (especially considering they're only like $15.00).
EDIT: and i'm not sure if you have one or not, but get yourself a Haynes manual from your local auto parts store. Depending on your area they may have to order it. It will pay for itself many times over (especially considering they're only like $15.00).
06-08-2007, 01:51 PM
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oohh cool
i got my filter from Autozone so ill go back there
anyways u guys gotta check this out
http://videos.streetfire.net/hottest...67014d6311.htm
thats the url
i got my filter from Autozone so ill go back there
anyways u guys gotta check this out
http://videos.streetfire.net/hottest...67014d6311.htm
thats the url
06-08-2007, 02:05 PM
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Here is what I did, it is 3" PVC from Home Depot...plumbing department and it was less than $10 for all of the piping. It is a 90 degree pipe but you can get creative. The only problem I had was coupling the PVC to the rubber intake hose to the Throttle Body. I would definitely make a bracket to hold the air cleaner in place....not 16awg speaker wire like I did 
This is now on my Turbo car and I modified it to fit better...see pic.
The CAI on the Turbo
This is now on my Turbo car and I modified it to fit better...see pic. The CAI on the Turbo
06-08-2007, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
cams from thezstore.com are VERY cheap, 179 and they are good cams, only thing that makes them expensive is if (and you should0 you get the cam kit which has new springs lash pads etc...
If its just a stock cam then you can reuse most of the valve train except for the rockers. But with a performance cam you then need to use new lash pads and possibly springs depending on the new cam specs.
06-08-2007, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
i know j i know, thats why got my parenthesis side not there. lol, and PVC..... mmmmmm..... yeah...... lol, uprade to something better lol it just seems so out of place.
