Dimebox

On the track. http://mercphoto.exposuremanager.com/p/2010_05_08/20100508_3140_2_9

OK well it has been awhile since I was on the site. Been working my butt off after taking a part time job at the shop that works on my cars. So yes I have been busy prepping other folks rides. So here are some updated shots plus I changed my mind on the motor! Full Retard on the power plant.... And the paint will be House of Colors silver base strip in the middle...

Nice find. Love the green!

I am running an 83 turbo motor ordered from Japan new. My buddy heavyfoot found a used one and rebuilt it. You will be much happier with the turbo motor for sure.

Oh and i will throw in the straps......now that is cheap dorra round eye.

Are Datsun blocks blue?

BINGO !!!!!!!

Latest fun! Amazing how beer and pizza gets your friends over...Jason looking for the toy surprise inside. Found it !!! MILKSHAKE !!!

And Hollander is wrong. I have a 76 tank for you cheaP dorra round eye!!!!!

Project update. Here are some pics from the machine shop yesterday...cheers.

Great site. I am about to scan a factory manual from '78 so if you could use some of that I can send you the info. I got the catalog from my friend at the dealership and would not mind asking if he had anything you needed.

Thanks DTP and some action shots..... http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2498/168/109/693620807/n693620807_1898053_4130302.jpg

Why yes it is! Major improvement over the Starion I had on originally plus the larger CX Racing plumbing.

And some more.... http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2498/168/109/693620807/n693620807_1898053_4130302.jpg[/img

Call Dave Barnette at South Point Nissan Austin, Texas. He found the front and rear seals for me and is looking for the door seals. Tell 'em Rob from Capital Z of Texas sent you! 512-444-1400

The Bus!

Stock at first with a European cam then I am going to see if I can lop the ends off a L28 intake then put fuel injection and a turbo with three to four pounds of boost. I would also like to eventually do the 280zx rear end conversion.

Here is the first list..... Motor is at the machine shop as we speak Strip and paint engine bay New gaskets for front and rear glass ( on order ) Rewire sections of harness chewed by rats Recarpet interior Order seat covers from Motorsport (280 style) Yokahama AVS skins As much urethane underneath as possible Source dash cover repair cancer and paint 240 lime green ( note this is my wife's car and she picked the color ) Flat black rising sun on hood shave rear and front no bumpers sony cd player with JL subs and sony fronts ( on the shelf ) Hopefully get Tokiko shocks sand blast valve cover and paint crinkle finish black out tint all around on glass rebuild AC system Here are some more pics of the carnage!

Heat shield and some racing blue brake fluid. I did that to my z and yes it helped.

Well here she is..

Oh and I plan on using the European spec cam from Nissan if the current one tests out bad.

Great help Matt. Will the side drafts mate to the stock intake manifold. If so what is the part number if you have it? I just got my new tower today for home so I will post some pics tonight of my mess!

O.K. I guess that would mean blocking off all the smog ports on the manifold. I would like to put a turbo on the car eventually because I am trying to see if I can lop the ends off of a 280 z intake manifold and put fuel injection on after I get it running with a carb set up. I was told by a guy who raced the dimes in the seventies that 3 to 4 lbs of boost is reliable and safe. I was under the assumption that the stock manifold would be more constrictive but if you are saying the quality is not out there anymore it might be time for me to think about making my own. Also what carb do you recommend for the stock replacement? Sorry for all the questions but I have been working every night and sourcing by day. Ordered a Nissan windshield gasket and the rear gasket from Japan yesterday!