My 240Z

lostsol · 07-25-2004, 02:22 PM

Silverstone Metallic off of a 350Z. Paint is decent, blotching in various areas.

Turbo_Rotary · 07-25-2004, 02:38 PM

Nice!!....Man that is such a sweet looking 240 Z. I'm hoping to get a 240 Z within a year or so for a second car. What do you have done to it? I don't know why but I got a thing for old school Japanese cars.

lostsol · 07-25-2004, 02:42 PM

All stock =( This Fall I hope to add a 280zx block and 5 speed tranny. Upgrade brakes and suspension, and of course a LSD if I can find one! Yeah, Old school cars rock. I love not having to smog my car.

Ghost of Duluth · 07-25-2004, 02:50 PM

Another Z man. Woot Woot. Rock on. Nice Z.

Minivan_Driver · 07-25-2004, 09:00 PM

nice Z i might be getting one soon, just wondering what front air damn or lip is that and where did you get it?

lostsol · 07-25-2004, 09:22 PM

I got the Lip from motorsport auto. their website is zcarparts.com model# 1401

Ghost of Duluth · 07-25-2004, 10:04 PM

Here's mine. I love that silver. Man, I love some old Z's.

lostsol · 07-25-2004, 10:06 PM

is that a v8 under the hood? looks mean

Tybalt · 07-25-2004, 10:37 PM

Big props on both the Z's showing. I love the silver paint job. Blotching or not that is a sick looking car.

Carl · 07-25-2004, 11:16 PM

very nice car. you should of been at Japanese Auto Extravaganza in england, the 240z stand was huge, lots and lots of mint 240z's that looked like they just come out of the factory.

05m0515 · 07-26-2004, 02:00 AM

More Z's Please.

FormulaDrifter · 07-26-2004, 04:12 PM

nice cars.....

Ghost of Duluth · 07-26-2004, 04:21 PM

Yea it's a 302, but it's gone. The 6 is going back in it.

I will have to get photos of my next door neighbors 240. The (I think) 257th Z to ever role off the line. The first 250 went somewhere and then they started going to the public is how I remember him telling me. But the VIN is like HSL00000257 or something. I'll get a photo of it. Looks like crap, got stuff piled all over it, then you open the hood and the engine bay is pristine. He's got that much done so far.

Thanks for the compliments, sory if I thread jacked you with my car photos. I love your car and I have the same wheels to go on mine. 92's with black centers. Making me itch thinking about it.

lostsol · 07-26-2004, 04:31 PM

haha dont worry about it, the more Zs the better. I think everybody else will agree. My brakes failed on me today. first my pedal became extremely stiff and the calipers would not disengage the pads from the rotors no matter what I did, then right before I got to the shop I guess they broke or somethin. How wide are your 92s?

Ghost of Duluth · 07-26-2004, 05:04 PM

2 are 7 inch and 2 are 7.5 is what the guy said. I traded for them and he is re-painting them and polishing the lip right now.

Turbo_Rotary · 07-26-2004, 06:48 PM

Hey Ghost, did you have any problems with fitment or getting the 302 in the 240Z? I've been thinking of going this route when I get a 240Z.

BooZTT · 07-26-2004, 06:52 PM

OMG no Justin!!! haha, why not just a high pwered SR? We just shot one, it was awesome! I'm going to use an L28 turbo motor...keep it in the family!!!! LOL!

Turbo_Rotary · 07-26-2004, 07:14 PM

Well, my mind isn't made up yet, but it's pretty tempting. For one, I drive a rotary, so I kinda have the desire for a car that has lots of torque. Second, whatever motor I build it's probably going to be in the 400-500 hp range. It'll be a lot easier to get that power out of a v8 than anything else. Third, it'll probably be cheaper to build a v8 than a stout turbo motor. Besides, I just love the sound of a well built V8. Anyways though, I don't even have the car yet so I'm getting way ahead of myself.

Pennyman · 07-26-2004, 09:01 PM

You all suck. I'm trying to make due with my '76 280Z, and it's doing alright I guess.
It's just because you guys have more money you know, hehe.

BTW, I want an LSD for my Z too. Goodluck finding one.

Bathurst R · 07-26-2004, 10:44 PM

very NICE Z lostsol... crazy Z u have there as well ghost
keep it up guyz!

Thai Juku · 07-26-2004, 11:39 PM

I might get a Z, a 300zx that is...

Ghost of Duluth · 07-27-2004, 12:37 AM

Well, Turbo Rotary man, the fitment was actually a pain in the rumpus. The headers were cut up and fabbed together by my brother. The engine was mounted in by him too. They put mounts on top of the factory mounts. This normally would not cause that much of a problem, you would just put a cowl hood on it to cover the engine. But with mine, since the bodywork was sooooooo extensive, notice the hood line is moved back about a foot, I can't run the hood that came with it. SO, if I wanted to keep the 302, I would have to go get a hood, cut it down, mold the cowl on it and then go from there or keep the hood I have, mold the cowl on and then go. So the 302 is getting yanked. I would go with a universal crossmember though in the future. But i'm glad they didn't since the engine is coming out. Thank god for small wonders. That 302 was a pretty well built engine. Had Rousch heads, high comp pistons, steel crank, Holley 750, Edlebrock intake, electric water pump, all Lokar cables, MRP studs. It was nice and had never been started. Brand freaking new. So I gave it to my brother with the trans. I kept the 4 core radiator though. Thats not going anywhere. Here's an engine shot, I can get you some shots of the header fab and whatnot. But I would really suggest going Chevy since there are so many kits out there to do it and it's been done so many times.

Couple shots of the steel bodywork being made and the nosepiece. This guy went to some real pains, even rolling the under edge of the flares. Pretty first rate work. There's a few places that need attn but they aren't really noticable unless you are really anal retentive. Sometimes I am, sometimes i'm not. So they don't really bother me. He also added lift supports for the hood, sunroof (power slide back into the roof) made the front end one piece and a couple other things. I am going to fill in the gas door since I have a fuel cell, probably lop off the rain channels and clean some of the stuff up in the rear of the car. Was going to get rid of the seats and go back with recovered stock ones but I think I might keep those. Robbing the harnesses out of the dead FD and putting those in there. Who knows, I may even turbo 2.8 it later on. But the 6 going back in it is a Stroker engine so it's pretty stout.

Penneyman, I have a r200 diff that I may not be using. If I don't I will let you know.

craziazzmofo66 · 07-27-2004, 02:49 AM

ALRIGHT!!! Zs woohoo!!.....how bout a 510??

Ghost of Duluth · 07-27-2004, 02:55 PM

Guy in my stable just got one today. 1973, 60k miles, 4 speed, factory air (still working), perfect exterior and still has the freaking plastic on the seats man. 900 Buckaroos.

The horror. I wanted it.

lostsol · 07-27-2004, 03:50 PM

Ugly

07-25-2004, 02:22 PM	#1
lostsol Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 61	My 240Z Silverstone Metallic off of a 350Z. Paint is decent, blotching in various areas. Attached Images Last edited by lostsol; 07-25-2004 at 02:39 PM.

07-25-2004, 02:50 PM	#4
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Another Z man. Woot Woot. Rock on. Nice Z. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

07-25-2004, 10:04 PM	#7
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Here's mine. I love that silver. Man, I love some old Z's. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

07-26-2004, 04:21 PM	#13
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Yea it's a 302, but it's gone. The 6 is going back in it. I will have to get photos of my next door neighbors 240. The (I think) 257th Z to ever role off the line. The first 250 went somewhere and then they started going to the public is how I remember him telling me. But the VIN is like HSL00000257 or something. I'll get a photo of it. Looks like crap, got stuff piled all over it, then you open the hood and the engine bay is pristine. He's got that much done so far. Thanks for the compliments, sory if I thread jacked you with my car photos. I love your car and I have the same wheels to go on mine. 92's with black centers. Making me itch thinking about it. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

07-26-2004, 05:04 PM	#15
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	2 are 7 inch and 2 are 7.5 is what the guy said. I traded for them and he is re-painting them and polishing the lip right now. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

07-25-2004, 02:38 PM	#2
Turbo_Rotary Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 48	Nice!!....Man that is such a sweet looking 240 Z. I'm hoping to get a 240 Z within a year or so for a second car. What do you have done to it? I don't know why but I got a thing for old school Japanese cars.

07-25-2004, 02:42 PM	#3
lostsol Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 61	All stock =( This Fall I hope to add a 280zx block and 5 speed tranny. Upgrade brakes and suspension, and of course a LSD if I can find one! Yeah, Old school cars rock. I love not having to smog my car.

07-25-2004, 09:00 PM	#5
Minivan_Driver Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 34	nice Z i might be getting one soon, just wondering what front air damn or lip is that and where did you get it?

07-25-2004, 09:22 PM	#6
lostsol Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 61	I got the Lip from motorsport auto. their website is zcarparts.com model# 1401

07-25-2004, 10:06 PM	#8
lostsol Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 61	is that a v8 under the hood? looks mean

07-25-2004, 10:37 PM	#9
Tybalt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 265	Big props on both the Z's showing. I love the silver paint job. Blotching or not that is a sick looking car.

07-25-2004, 11:16 PM	#10
Carl Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: England Posts: 36	very nice car. you should of been at Japanese Auto Extravaganza in england, the 240z stand was huge, lots and lots of mint 240z's that looked like they just come out of the factory.

07-26-2004, 02:00 AM	#11
05m0515 Guest Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 171	More Z's Please.

07-26-2004, 04:12 PM	#12
FormulaDrifter Corolla needs a swap! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: redlands, ca. Posts: 607	nice cars.....

07-26-2004, 04:31 PM	#14
lostsol Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 61	haha dont worry about it, the more Zs the better. I think everybody else will agree. My brakes failed on me today. first my pedal became extremely stiff and the calipers would not disengage the pads from the rotors no matter what I did, then right before I got to the shop I guess they broke or somethin. How wide are your 92s?

07-26-2004, 06:48 PM	#16
Turbo_Rotary Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 48	Hey Ghost, did you have any problems with fitment or getting the 302 in the 240Z? I've been thinking of going this route when I get a 240Z.

07-26-2004, 06:52 PM	#17
BooZTT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: that place Posts: 174	OMG no Justin!!! haha, why not just a high pwered SR? We just shot one, it was awesome! I'm going to use an L28 turbo motor...keep it in the family!!!! LOL!

07-26-2004, 07:14 PM	#18
Turbo_Rotary Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 48	Well, my mind isn't made up yet, but it's pretty tempting. For one, I drive a rotary, so I kinda have the desire for a car that has lots of torque. Second, whatever motor I build it's probably going to be in the 400-500 hp range. It'll be a lot easier to get that power out of a v8 than anything else. Third, it'll probably be cheaper to build a v8 than a stout turbo motor. Besides, I just love the sound of a well built V8. Anyways though, I don't even have the car yet so I'm getting way ahead of myself.

07-26-2004, 09:01 PM	#19
Pennyman A ring a ding ding... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 380	You all suck. I'm trying to make due with my '76 280Z, and it's doing alright I guess. It's just because you guys have more money you know, hehe. BTW, I want an LSD for my Z too. Goodluck finding one. Attached Images Last edited by Pennyman; 07-26-2004 at 09:03 PM.

07-26-2004, 10:44 PM	#20
Bathurst R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 777 Posts: 114	very NICE Z lostsol... crazy Z u have there as well ghost keep it up guyz!

07-26-2004, 11:39 PM	#21
Thai Juku Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 523	I might get a Z, a 300zx that is...

07-27-2004, 12:37 AM	#22
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Well, Turbo Rotary man, the fitment was actually a pain in the rumpus. The headers were cut up and fabbed together by my brother. The engine was mounted in by him too. They put mounts on top of the factory mounts. This normally would not cause that much of a problem, you would just put a cowl hood on it to cover the engine. But with mine, since the bodywork was sooooooo extensive, notice the hood line is moved back about a foot, I can't run the hood that came with it. SO, if I wanted to keep the 302, I would have to go get a hood, cut it down, mold the cowl on it and then go from there or keep the hood I have, mold the cowl on and then go. So the 302 is getting yanked. I would go with a universal crossmember though in the future. But i'm glad they didn't since the engine is coming out. Thank god for small wonders. That 302 was a pretty well built engine. Had Rousch heads, high comp pistons, steel crank, Holley 750, Edlebrock intake, electric water pump, all Lokar cables, MRP studs. It was nice and had never been started. Brand freaking new. So I gave it to my brother with the trans. I kept the 4 core radiator though. Thats not going anywhere. Here's an engine shot, I can get you some shots of the header fab and whatnot. But I would really suggest going Chevy since there are so many kits out there to do it and it's been done so many times. Couple shots of the steel bodywork being made and the nosepiece. This guy went to some real pains, even rolling the under edge of the flares. Pretty first rate work. There's a few places that need attn but they aren't really noticable unless you are really anal retentive. Sometimes I am, sometimes i'm not. So they don't really bother me. He also added lift supports for the hood, sunroof (power slide back into the roof) made the front end one piece and a couple other things. I am going to fill in the gas door since I have a fuel cell, probably lop off the rain channels and clean some of the stuff up in the rear of the car. Was going to get rid of the seats and go back with recovered stock ones but I think I might keep those. Robbing the harnesses out of the dead FD and putting those in there. Who knows, I may even turbo 2.8 it later on. But the 6 going back in it is a Stroker engine so it's pretty stout. Penneyman, I have a r200 diff that I may not be using. If I don't I will let you know. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats. Last edited by Ghost of Duluth; 07-27-2004 at 12:51 AM.

07-27-2004, 02:49 AM	#23
craziazzmofo66 too poor to drift Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: overland park, KS Posts: 253	ALRIGHT!!! Zs woohoo!!.....how bout a 510??

07-27-2004, 02:55 PM	#24
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Guy in my stable just got one today. 1973, 60k miles, 4 speed, factory air (still working), perfect exterior and still has the freaking plastic on the seats man. 900 Buckaroos. The horror. I wanted it. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

07-27-2004, 03:50 PM	#25
lostsol Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 61	Before Pics Ugly Attached Images

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