ZedZilla

Hey, so we all have pretty much one thing in common, the Z car. Other then that we can positively say that, not since the factory let it out, one Z is not like another, any longer anway.

So what is your Z like, in looks, personality, attitude, etc. I refer to cosmetics, power train and mods Present ones or future ones. Having money to pour the extra love into the Z is a factor for most and for others its just a matter of making the right decisions.

I have plans for my Z, now that I have what I had originally wanted I want to do a lot to it, the basics are there and dont need to be re-stated...

I do want to do my turbo conversion soon, the rusty ZX turbo parts car is in my garage. Maybe hop it up a bit with a better turbo or maybe two?!!..

I want to get a better suspension set up, Tokicos likely, and poly urethane bushings etc..

I want the paint a certain way. I can promise that it will be one of a kind.
No body-kit for me, thank you, just a chin spolier and maybe a deck lid duck tail...I like it sparse and clean..

I want the Z to be as driveable as a daily driver. I want to show it off. My own unique Z for everyone on the street wherever I go, cause I know they are looking. So I want to go nice and slow untill I turn the jets on...(in case I need to get away from the SUV that apparently hounds Rod and his mailmen!)

I want to be selfish with it, to drive it, to enjoy it all for myself and to some degree...for some of the others like me out there. The rest can go and do what they will...

So....What do u want your Z to be?

NismoPick

I want my Z to be the fastest one in my neighborhood. I have very little competition... so I think I can do that.

snwbrderphat540

i want the fastest in IL..... ok at least the nicest 260 turbo swapped in IL.... which im sure has little to no competition. lol

ZedZilla

We all want our Z to be fast, That is a given. So let me clarify, what about your Z's engine, interior / exterior looks and any mods.

So what all makes a list for your Z? - as in - a wish list and any items "already checked off" it...

NismoPick

My Z is done...


oh, and maybe I'll paint it someday.

thxone

I want the only STC Nismo Tune 1979 280ZX...actually, I want a streetable 200hp daily driver that looks real nice too.....here is a short breakdown:

Appearance:

MSA Body kit 2
MSA Fiberglass Turbo Tail 2
Solid Gloss Paint of undetermined color
Black interior
Tinted glass
Light covers...Clear
17x7" MSA Flashback rims

Performance:

Arizona Z car 4bbl intake
Holley 390cfm 4bbl carb with electric choke and vacuum secondaries
Header
2 1/2" stainless steel exhaust
Flowmaster Hushpower II Muffler
Chrome tip (Tasteful 3")
MSA Cam Kit stage II
Ported, polished, flow benched and gasket matched head with 3 angle valve job
Fully balanced rotating assembly
Intake tube from a TB injected GM Truck (low profile and I can run it all the way up front to the K&N Cone filter)

This will be backed up by the factory '79 5-speed and R200
When all is said and done, it should be a very reliable car with some *****.
If possible, this will be done to my 1982 P79/F54 then transplanted....hey, a guys gotta drive while it's getting done.

snwbrderphat540

FINE!!!! lol

already done:
reinforced frame with custom cross bars connecting the sides
replace entire unerside with new panels in the process and undercoated like a ****!!
82 280zx NA engine swap with a full turbo conversion (yes full no shortcuts)
taylor hi-pro wires (blue)
NGK spark plugs NEWWWW lol.
boost guage
A/F guage.... ummm... idk, a few more resto stuff.

to come:
new paint job stock 260 metallic blue.
re-do my dizzy and oil pump setup to correct for my "modifications" to it and to make sure it is done right and will time properly.
megasquirt with coil pack setup.
t3/t4 hybrid turbo
custom exhaust straight piping maybe a muffler. 3"
cutom downpipe/O2 housing 3"
get piping for my FMIC made up and installed
BOV of my choice (prolly HKS)
boost controller (ok i got one already not installed though its manual)
better radiator with electric fan
im gonna re-do my wiring harness junk in the engine bay
LSD
new kicks (16X8 or 7.5 up front 16X9 to 10 in back)
aluminum driveshaft
rear disc brake conversion
re-do all my seals/body gaskets
all metal head gasket
port just aboot everything
N42 intake mani or anything thats equally as clean looking or better
polish some stuff up.... and yeah if i think of anyting else ill edit

EDIT: hahaha lmao at rod's response below, cnat help but feel bad for his Z though for the hate radiating towards it. lol.

RodMoyes

Question:

What do u want your Z to be?



Answer:

Crushed.





Rod.

SHADY280

i want mine to be a n/a monster, that looks like a racecar. oh wait it is. and my other z to be a real racecar. oh wait im building it. my z car dreams are well on there way to being complete. so maybe ill just help you with yours!!

ZedZilla

Uhhh! Ok then!....I'll PM you my address,...take the wheels off and send them my way. The rest....crush away!

Seriously though dude...you knew what you were getting into when you started, hopefully....Stop bashing your Z and start thinking of what you could be doing with it next...think baby steps...

I dunno if I am wording this accurately but, a quote from the script of the movie, 'Batman Begins' - "we fall so we can learn to get back up".

RodMoyes

Oh, don't get me wrong... I would certainly remove the wheels before I sent it to its doom.

They'll fit almost an Honda!!!!!



I don't hate S130's... just mine. I've done nothing but dump money into it, poor hours of hard work into it, and lavish it with praise and all it ever does in return is break down or jump out in front of moving objects!!!

My car is on a suicide mission and it has more determination than I do!


Rod.

duckyz

I've had mine for about 13 years...6 of those it was a driveway ornament.

It's bone stock.

I don't know if I want to keep it that way and do a frame up restoration, or mod it.

If I do mod it, I'm doing the 3.1 stroker and keeping it n/a. I'd also like to find a place to replicate my 6 spoke wheels in a 17" size. Tokiko suspension, urethane bushings...you know the deal.