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by merlin
Mon Sep 28, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: New Build - 73 240Z - RB25det
Replies: 193
Views: 155679

If you are after carbon flares look at the RHDjapan.com website. A huge range of parts for the z series. I have used them quite a bit this year and the customer service is the best. You can chose your shipping and prices are some of the best I have found
by merlin
Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: 240z - 280z alloy fuel cell
Replies: 8
Views: 4934

Next question: Anyone know where to get some stainless steel 3/8 fuel line from in New Zealand? Wanting to run hard-line from Fuel Pump to Fuel Reg but having no luck on the google. I assume Hydraulink would sell some and ill call them later but any other ideas Thanks I got my 3/8ths S/S line from ...
by merlin
Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rear deck matt
Replies: 1
Views: 1285

I have a spare if you wan to make a template. Just PM me for details
by merlin
Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 260z import
Replies: 5
Views: 2607

Come to think of it, it quite possibly is his. I asked who owned it and Tony said a guy with the surname of Lucas. The paint did not look that old so it must have ended up red
by merlin
Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 260z import
Replies: 5
Views: 2607

Sorry Mike wrong one. It is red with ZG flares, black bonnet and 16x9 Rota rkr wheels. I will try and get some photos next week if the guys are ok with it.
by merlin
Wed Aug 05, 2015 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 260z import
Replies: 5
Views: 2607

New 260z import

I was in at my engine builders today and on the way out he showed me a new import form OZ. It is a 260z and belongs to a 70yr old. It was fairly tidy but the best part if it was lurking under the hood. It was a BIG turboed V8. The pipe work was a work of art as was the dry sump pumps and the billet ...
by merlin
Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Top Head Work in NZ
Replies: 9
Views: 4029

Try talking to Gary at the cylinder head shop in Morrinsville (baker93, limezed and Ricky will have the contacts I would think)not far from you. I am getting my head done at Lyn Rogers in Auckland. if you want a good head be prepared to hand over some serious $$$. and Marsh Motorsport in East Tamaki...
by merlin
Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: WTB/Advice: S130 Tension Rod & Bushings
Replies: 5
Views: 3892

I have replace all rubber bushes, steering joints, couplings, rack mounts ETC with Superpro bushes in my car for the last 10 yrs. They don't squeak like nolathane ones and are reasonably pliable so not too harsh a ride. I have never had any of them give me trouble. Give George Stocks a ring in Auckl...
by merlin
Sun Jun 14, 2015 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need advice re L28 Build
Replies: 1
Views: 1344

I'm doing the same so I will let you know when it is finished. Block and head are at Lynn Rogers getting a bit of work done.
You should get around 175-190HP atw with good money spent on L28 mods. For a road car I'm going after torque not hp
by merlin
Sat May 23, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good news for 24OZZZ
Replies: 6
Views: 4452

Next time you should try to get a WOF where I go Glenn. The guy knows Zeds and loves 240s He did his apprenticeship as a mechanic at Nissan. He never revs the snot out of mine and if I have only done a few kms he just skims over it very quickly.
by merlin
Thu May 07, 2015 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mike and Kirsten take over our 240Z
Replies: 13
Views: 6100

I can highly recommend BAKER 93s car for a ride Brian. Went around Puke race track as a passenger a few months back. Most certainly the fastest Zed I have been in to date.
by merlin
Thu May 07, 2015 6:00 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 1971 DATSUN 240Z – SAMURI
Replies: 16
Views: 11886

A very fair asking price Mike. Anyone wanting a good 240Z should seriously look at this. If you think you can build one cheaper you are dreaming. I wish I had the space for it.
by merlin
Tue May 05, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Grant's LHD 1970 Datsun 240z
Replies: 59
Views: 84788

MSA shipping will not be cheap with bulky/heavy parts. You are better to source the springs and shocks through Stocks or the likes of
by merlin
Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Zeubin's 1972 Datsun 240Z
Replies: 34
Views: 20581

If you have all the brakes apart and recond use silicon fluid when you get them back. Front wheel bearings are easy but back ones can be a nightmare so I am told (never tried) Don't fix them if they are not broken. I have konis and lowered progressive king springs Great for the road and have no prob...
by merlin
Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Zeubin's 1972 Datsun 240Z
Replies: 34
Views: 20581

WHAT A BARGIAN!!! That looks so original and even the paint in the engine bay looks really good. Take out the motor and clean, polish and plate things and it will be perfect