I got to drive my 280zx for the first time today, and I'm in love with the car! I wish I got the title four years ago when I got the car. It is so freakin awesome!! I'm stoked that I actually got to drive it finally. You guys made made me want to drive it more and more each day I read through this forum. This thing is in a league of it's own compared to my 300zx. I like it a ton better. about what does a stock 280zx non turbo, 5 speed, non turbo run in the 0-60 and the quarter mile? I didn't think this car was going to be that badass. Also does anyone have a 120 mph 280zx speedometer they want to sell? One more thing, if I switch the speedometer what all do i have to do for the swap?

 

the 0-60 isnt that good from a standing start, but go from a rolling start at about 20, then just floor it, scared the **** outa me when i first did it. as for the speedo, autometer makes one that goes to 160, plus i believer there is a electronic speedo cog.

 

i wanna see the 160 speedo ? why because i have a 280zxt and i know when the needle hits 85mph , i try to count the rpms and try to figure out how fast im going i think at 5,000 rpm u must be going about 125 to 140 ? i think 6,000 rpm must be 150 - 165 ? thats in my 5 speed 1982 280zx turbo

 

heres a ,echanical one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Autom...spagenameZWDVW

electric speedo
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Autom...spagenameZWDVW

 

If you switch to the 120MPH speedo, just plug it in, and your set...

 

Yeah I put the 120 speedo in. There were a couple things different on it but it was pretty much a direct swap on my 81. I think it was just a couple wires that hooked up different. Nothing that cant be figured out by just comparing the two.

 

My Speedo Goes To 230!!!


Kilometer Per Hour Though.

 

Cruse Control wires are diff, and it's calibrated for the 3.7:1 differential. Dats it!

 

I owned a Canada version 280zx once... Had trippy gauges! Sweet metric system!

 

Thats probably what it was. The speed sensor for the cruise control. Oh well, I didn't have cruise control anyways. It's been so long since I did it though. I just remember that it didn't just plug right in.

 

Anybody have some quarter mile times for a two seater non turbo? Mine is all stock right now except for the taylor 8mm silicone spark plug wires.

 

is your car a 5-speed or an automatic? The 1/4 miles times differ from time to time on the driveline you have. at least i think thats right???

 

Well bud, I have a 5 speed, but also remember...only about 50% of the ride is the car. The other 50% is the driver and his ability to handle the vehicle.

 

Check The Sticky J Made In The Performance Thingy I Think Its Named Z Specifactions, Its At The Top

 

It doesn't say anything about quarter mile times.

 

Oh yeah, I removed the 1/4 mile times due to too many conflicting times. On paper these cars are quite slow through the 1/4. Of course when you're actually out driving them it's another story. They feel a little quicker than they are. I think it has a lot to do with the rear end squat and what not From a rolling start they get up pretty quick. The turbo is a much better option if it's 1/4 mile times you're after. So if you want to BENCH race your ZX against another car than chances are it's going to lose it's fair share. 0-60 was crap too.

 

My Zed Is In The Low 14's, Heavy Mod Though N/A NO NITROUS, Im Going To The Track This Year For Real Good Times, Maybee 13's