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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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Am looking for a T/B from a 240sx, to put in my 1979 280zx. I'm asking for help to see whitch one do i need. (like in what make,model you see what i mean) I live in elk grove CA if anyone knows someone selling one around here let me know.

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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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Feel free to use our search feature, as this has been discussed numerous times.

https://www.zdriver.com/forums/280zx-s130-forums-77/240sx-throttle-body-hook-up-29240/

And this guy was selling several 60mm TB's: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/fs-240z-260z-280z-280zx-70-83-242/60mm-240sx-throttle-bodies-%2425-32882/
Old Nov 3, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by fatman
Am looking for a T/B from a 240sx, to put in my 1979 280zx. I'm asking for help to see whitch one do i need. (like in what make,model you see what i mean) I live in elk grove CA if anyone knows someone selling one around here let me know.

thanks
.... and you know that putting in a 60mm TB won't do anything for your performance on stock plenum right?
Old Nov 4, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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yes i know, am just waiting for my carbs so why not mess with it befor i change it.
Old Nov 4, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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...because there are other things you can play with that will make a difference....

Carbs?
Old Nov 5, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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I'll save myself the typing...

https://www.zdriver.com/forums/280zx-performance-technical-79/280zx-4-barrel-conversion-18849/

Originally Posted by NismoPick
There is a reason cars don't have carbs on them anymore. Well... actually there are many reasons. Carberators are old technology, and much less efficient than EFI. Carbs are also less tune-able. You'd prolly spend more money (and time) converting to carb, than fixing your current EFI prob... and you wouldn't be super happy w/ carb results.

280zx EFI systems are fairly simple... and spare parts can still be found in junk yards. I say just fix & tune your EFI setup.




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