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by beeto
Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paint Code Help!!!! Blue 115
Replies: 5
Views: 3648

Re: Paint Code Help!!!! Blue 115

Thanks guys, damn near mission impossible at the moment. :lol:
by beeto
Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paint Code Help!!!! Blue 115
Replies: 5
Views: 3648

Paint Code Help!!!! Blue 115

Hi ZClub, i am getting to the pointy end of my restoration. I have got attached some pictures of my test sprays. What is everyones thoughts on what one is closest to 115 Blue?! The paint mix is a spies and hecker Blue 115 spray, with adjustments to the "Green" mixture content from 0% to 10...
by beeto
Tue May 19, 2020 12:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Triple Carb Manifold + Linkage - TWM - NEW
Replies: 0
Views: 1477

Triple Carb Manifold + Linkage - TWM - NEW

Hey, I have for sale a Brand new TWM Intake manifold for a L series (L24,26,28) engine, suitible for 40mm 3 x Side Draft carbs. The box has been opened for inspection, and manifold taken to be Hydro Blasted, so looks amazing. Currently going another direction, so no longer needed. After $850+shippin...
by beeto
Sun May 05, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For sale : L28 engine and other bits - Wellington
Replies: 4
Views: 2303

Re: For sale : L28 engine and other bits - Wellington

Also interested in what is left :)
by beeto
Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 15x8 watanabe Tires
Replies: 1
Views: 1961

15x8 watanabe Tires

Hey, I am ordering some 15x8 Watanabe, but am really struggling to find some decent road tires for them in 224/50R15. I have found proxies t1r (discontinued), proxes 4 (discontinued), Kumho Ecsta AST and alto of other tires are then semi-slicks. What do other run, and what are semi-slicks like r888'...
by beeto
Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 240z Clutch - L28 240mm flywheel
Replies: 0
Views: 2953

240z Clutch - L28 240mm flywheel

Hi Forum! So i have been ordering a few parts, and have done my homework on my clutch, and it looks like mine is a bit of a mix and match. Photos attached I have an L28 F54/P90a combo (turbo), so i have a 240mm Flywheel. I am trying to find a suitible clutch replacement, so need to get a 240mm clutc...
by beeto
Sun May 20, 2018 3:09 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: L28 compression - F54, P90a
Replies: 0
Views: 4208

L28 compression - F54, P90a

Hi all I have been doing a lot of research on the compression for my engine recondition. I am running a F54, 86.5flat tops, with p90a solid lifter head. I am aiming for about 9.5:1 compression. I see a lot of people do the 0.08 skin and shim, but want to avoid shimming. What can I achieve without ha...
by beeto
Sun Nov 05, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: L28 - Cam Shaft Profile
Replies: 7
Views: 2517

Awesome, thanks for the reply. Any info would be great. i have come to a similar conclusion after much googling :)
by beeto
Wed Nov 01, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: L28 - Cam Shaft Profile
Replies: 7
Views: 2517

L28 - Cam Shaft Profile

I have had my cam profiled and would love some help deciphering what some of the values mean. Its used with 3x40DCOE

http://www.iforce.co.nz/View.aspx?i=benk551n.igs.png

I understand some aspects of the profile, but would also like to know what characteristics this may have.

Cheers,
Jason
by beeto
Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: The Restoration Begins '72 240z
Replies: 7
Views: 6992

Im the lucky 13th Owner.

Before i brought it, it was last on the road in 1995.

Now all the fuel lines, brake lines, headlight buckets, hood hinges (anything that was yellow zinc) is getting re coated.

Will hopefully post more images soon :)
by beeto
Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: The Restoration Begins '72 240z
Replies: 7
Views: 6992

Mostly Stock. I have a few updrages like:
tokico illumina shocks
Ebaich Springs
new fuse block
headlight harness upgrades
New internally regulated alternator

Just a few things to bring it in to this century.
by beeto
Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 240z - Next Steps...
Replies: 7
Views: 2845

Awesome, cheers guys for all the info and advice. will keep in touch on how i progress
by beeto
Sat Sep 02, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 240z - Next Steps...
Replies: 7
Views: 2845

Cheers for the reply, My main concern isnt so much what i will find, but whether the sandblasting will do more damage. I hear some peoples opinion on sandblasting is quite low, and causes warping etc. But i spose its just finding someone who knows what they are doing. Definitely plan on keeping her ...
by beeto
Sat Sep 02, 2017 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 240z - Next Steps...
Replies: 7
Views: 2845

240z - Next Steps...

Hi All, Looking for advice on my next steps in the restoration. I have stripped alot of the interior, and have all the parts i want to replace when the time comes (shocks, springs, weatherstrip kits, electrical upgrades etc.). But i need to decide on what to do next with the body. I have thought of ...