I'm back! Here is my new car - - - 1983 Z
09-15-2008, 11:50 AM
#52
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I could care less if the auto is faster. Really the only reason the auto is faster is because of the shift thrown in. With the manual you get the extra gears, the better ratios for acceleration, and not to mention overdrive on the highway. It sucks turning 3500+ RPM when doing 70mph. I manage to get about 21 close to 22mpg out of an auto at around 70. I have to wonder what I could pull out of a 5-speed. Oh and then you could always throw in a 3.7 rear.
10-21-2008, 01:59 PM
#53
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I ordered another BOV from eBay. about $50. The last one I had worked great.
This one isn't listed as a Greddy, but the box shows a Greddy BOV clearly in the pictures and it says Greddy on the top of the BOV. The bar on the side is flat where a genuine Greddy would have their logo. hmmm....
And I got a steel mounting flange this time.
Update: really sad news. When I open the door with the lights on, I heard a bell ding. That means this car did not even come with the talking lady.
poop
This one isn't listed as a Greddy, but the box shows a Greddy BOV clearly in the pictures and it says Greddy on the top of the BOV. The bar on the side is flat where a genuine Greddy would have their logo. hmmm....
And I got a steel mounting flange this time.
Update: really sad news. When I open the door with the lights on, I heard a bell ding. That means this car did not even come with the talking lady.
poop
Last edited by Bleach; 10-21-2008 at 02:03 PM.
10-21-2008, 05:00 PM
#57
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yuck! i hate the type II BOV from greddy, just a DSM OEM knock off that sounds like crap. also they use greddy castings but inferior internal parts like the rubber seals and stuff for the e-gay BOV's. shoulda just bought used than knock off. oh well!
10-21-2008, 06:57 PM
#58
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. . .Nice ZX Bleach. My 81 had the door bell and the talking lady and both worked. I hated the door bell so i disconnected it and just left the box. Though after the turbo swap she didnt talk anymore
10-22-2008, 07:14 AM
#61
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bleach dont ya got to be driving over a speed for the lady to talk with the door open or the e-brake on? i spose you could leave the headlights on, and turn the key off, open the door, then she should talk.
10-23-2008, 03:29 PM
#62
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heres something i found interesting for $500
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/885362984.html
or mabe its $400 i cant tell but where ever the f uck shelton is it could be a bulider while you DD this
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/885362984.html
or mabe its $400 i cant tell but where ever the f uck shelton is it could be a bulider while you DD this
10-23-2008, 03:36 PM
#63
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$500 for the L28 engine
$400 for the Transmission only!
lol
good luck to the seller. I sold a running 280ZX turbo with T5 for $500. he wants $900 just for the drivetrain. In fact, there have recently been a few running and driving 280ZX turbos in Washington for $800-1000.
also, do I need a 'builder' ? This car is my project. I have a truck to drive daily.
$400 for the Transmission only!
lol
good luck to the seller. I sold a running 280ZX turbo with T5 for $500. he wants $900 just for the drivetrain. In fact, there have recently been a few running and driving 280ZX turbos in Washington for $800-1000.
also, do I need a 'builder' ? This car is my project. I have a truck to drive daily.
10-23-2008, 03:48 PM
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oh i thought it was for both
theres some werid sh it up here in washington.
i mean this?
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/883991679.html
i could see that being hella cheap, would be easy to start with a pair or scissors too, assuming it really starts
theres some werid sh it up here in washington.
i mean this?
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/883991679.html
i could see that being hella cheap, would be easy to start with a pair or scissors too, assuming it really starts
Last edited by Niku-Sama; 10-23-2008 at 03:52 PM.
10-23-2008, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bleach
It is a turbo! I didn't see that ad before. That's the same year and color of the turbo parts car I used to donate parts to my 280ZX 2+2 a couple years ago.
I don't need a parts car now though... but I bet it would be cheap. Snohomish is pretty remote.
No mention of 280ZX or Datsun in the ad. No wonder I didnt' see it before.
I don't need a parts car now though...
but I bet it would be cheap. Snohomish is pretty remote.No mention of 280ZX or Datsun in the ad. No wonder I didnt' see it before.
since its abondoned does any one know how to hot wire one of these or should i just use scissors?
i know the tumblers get old and you can get away with using a similar key but mines from a '79 and the side grooves are different
Last edited by Niku-Sama; 10-23-2008 at 09:16 PM.
10-23-2008, 11:30 PM
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i'm up in arlington right now, checkin out the jobs and schooling up here
if things go well then i would drive it down but i am not expecting any miracles
if things go well then i would drive it down but i am not expecting any miracles
Last edited by Niku-Sama; 10-23-2008 at 11:33 PM.
10-27-2008, 10:35 PM
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01-28-2009, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
OMG not da talkins lady!!!! how the hell can you drive that thing without here.... SICK GROSS just scrap it now..... BLEH!
01-28-2009, 09:41 PM
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I was going to say, my 83' Turbo will ding with the door open and key in and it has the talking lady. Well I actually have to push down a little on the key to get it to ding as the ignition barrel isn't set properly or something.
01-29-2009, 11:03 AM
#73
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Originally Posted by SHADY280
guess you dont need my box anymore? good to hear it was just the box
