A&Q about 350Z
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So today I:
Payed off my Datsun with some new-found money.
Took out another loan.
...and bought a 1974 Corvette Stingray.
This car has a 350, Automatic Transmission, T-Tops, new tires, and it has 78,000 original miles. There are a couple cracks on the spoiler (which is going to take a hike for something a little smaller) and on the nose. The actual fiberglass body is crackless and the frame isn't rusty. Really all it needs is a paint job.
Is it safe to use 87 octane gasoline with an 8.5:1 Compression Ratio?
Anyone know where the fuse box is? How about how to raise the headlights?
Some pics:
Inspecting the T-Tops
Here it is!
Look, the Z has a friend to play with!
Ass ends, coming through!
Have a gander at that powerplant!
...not bad for $6500.00.
1976 280Z
Draw-Through Turbo, 10 PSI, 4 Bbl Holley, E88, L28 (Flat), 10:1 CR, 5 Spd
1974 Corvette Stingray:
350, 400 Automatic, T-Tops, 8.5:1 CR, 78,000 Miles
1994 Acura Integra:
1.8L, 5 Spd, 189,000 and Counting!
A:
yeah there is a knob under the dash on the left of the steering wheel. If I remember right you have to have the car runnin..then use that switch....if that doesnt work you got some bad actuators or vacuum problems etc.
You might look up underneath the dash on the drivers side for the fuses...it's been a long time..
1976 280z 2+2 - Risen from the dead - garaged since 1988. Pallnet Fuel Rail and guage - ES rack and front bushings - 260Z 4Speed - Arizona Z Car Clutch - H4 Lights - Lots more to come...
Post Edited (May 25, 7:32pm)
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Oh alright, thanks.
1976 280Z
Draw-Through Turbo, 10 PSI, 4 Bbl Holley, E88, L28 (Flat), 10:1 CR, 5 Spd
1974 Corvette Stingray:
350, 400 Automatic, T-Tops, 8.5:1 CR, 78,000 Miles
1994 Acura Integra:
1.8L, 5 Spd, 189,000 and Counting!
A:
You're going to have fun with that engine compartment. And finding pneumatic pressure to raise the headlights without fiddling with knobs under the dash ...
There are tons of parts sources and how-to books out there.
I hope the interior is usable.
Good luck.
A:
I love C3s. My uncle had a really nice dark red '74 Corvette with a 4-speed and a 454. That thing was awesome and it had some tasteful mods done to it as well. Too bad he sold it to buy an old Challenger. :(
They're terrible cars, of course. The suspension is primitive and harsh, the engines are wheezy, and it has a tiny interior but a huge exterior. Good thing there's an extensive aftermarket for it!
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1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2:
-'81 L28ET with 1984 Z31 ECCS
-'81 Turbo snowflakes
-205/60/15 BFG G-Force Sports
-Tokico springs and HP shocks
A:
i've always thought those vettes looked kinda neat. My dad used to have one, he said it was a big pile of crap! hehe.
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I don't own the Z, the Z owns me.
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my dad hjas one too i call it the boat .. haha .. however man those cars are an engenering nightmare !!
Nice car though!!!
haha i guess my money would hav ebeen sunk in to upgrading.. imagine 6500 for parts !! i say shopping frenzy !!
You can sleep in your car, but cant drive in your house
if you are fully in control, you are not driving fast enough!
79 ZXR 46K!
81 ZXT EURO 2+2
83 ZXT
All fine Fastback winnabego's
Post Edited (May 26, 12:40am)
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Would it be fair to say the S30's have better suspension then the C3?
Nice 'vette.
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Yes. Not mine though, my suspension in my Z is pretty ragged.
1976 280Z
Draw-Through Turbo, 10 PSI, 4 Bbl Holley, E88, L28 (Flat), 10:1 CR, 5 Spd
1974 Corvette Stingray:
350, 400 Automatic, T-Tops, 8.5:1 CR, 78,000 Miles
1994 Acura Integra:
1.8L, 5 Spd, 189,000 and Counting!
A:
NICE rides buddy, lookin' good! Congratulations and thanks for sharing pictures!
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1982 280zx
A:
Save up for some gold chains to wear with it...and grow a mullet.
Rusty but running.
Polish cell phone and two tubes of Aluma-seal.
And, now we are historic.
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There are some "big-simple" vacuum hoses that raise the headlights! Maybe they have a crack? Just responding to another post... Norm K
Norman Krell
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...but don't drive over 60. The tops fly off. LOL
ZCAR forum motto:
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:22
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Haha, i'd have to be in a C6 for that to happen ;)
1976 280Z
Draw-Through Turbo, 10 PSI, 4 Bbl Holley, E88, L28 (Flat), 10:1 CR, 5 Spd
1974 Corvette Stingray:
350, 400 Automatic, T-Tops, 8.5:1 CR, 78,000 Miles
1994 Acura Integra:
1.8L, 5 Spd, 189,000 and Counting!
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85 octane is no problem for 8.5:1
1973 240Z 4 screw SU's, Tokico HP's, Toyota Calipers
1946 Willys-Overland CJ-2A (restoration in progress)
2006 Ural Gear-Up
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thanks
1976 280Z
Draw-Through Turbo, 10 PSI, 4 Bbl Holley, E88, L28 (Flat), 10:1 CR, 5 Spd
1974 Corvette Stingray:
350, 400 Automatic, T-Tops, 8.5:1 CR, 78,000 Miles
1994 Acura Integra:
1.8L, 5 Spd, 189,000 and Counting!
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Ummm thats not a powerplant under the hood as commented above. Its a low compression very low horspower 350. It would run just fine with 80 octane gas...LOL
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It is a powerplant compared to all of the other chevrolets I have driven.
LOL
1976 280Z
Draw-Through Turbo, 10 PSI, 4 Bbl Holley, E88, L28 (Flat), 10:1 CR, 5 Spd
1974 Corvette Stingray:
350, 400 Automatic, T-Tops, 8.5:1 CR, 78,000 Miles
1994 Acura Integra:
1.8L, 5 Spd, 189,000 and Counting!
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Good lookin' plastic Chevy. Ah, it takes me back!
JR in Tulsa (4EVER Z)
73 240Z - L28, Triple Miks, 5 speed, 3.9.
83 stock 280ZX
Chaos, panic, and disorder---my work here is done!