angelmanuel Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 well, finally finished installing the 280zx struts on my B310. all i can say is holy big brakes batman! although the brake rotors are only 1/2 inch larger in diameter, they are much thicker because they are ventilated. also, the pads are more than twice as big and the caliper pistons are about 50% larger than the original equipment. as suggested by datsunfreak, i installed the left on the right and vice versa for caliper clearance, that is why the caliper is on the front side. next up, a ford 8.8 inch for the rear end!!! Quote Link to comment
vex210 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Nice work, are u put bump steer spacers on it? Well if have it lower your car, that help a lot it since have that set up. Quote Link to comment
angelmanuel Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 no bump spacers installed Quote Link to comment
CWhip Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 So what springs and inserts did you end up using? And did you use a bigger master? Got any pics of the upper part? I'm trying to do my research for this swap so any info is appreciated! Quote Link to comment
angelmanuel Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 i used new 280zx inserts, B310 upper and lower perches, the lower one was welded onto the 280zx strut tube. the springs came from a 280z, but you can use the B310 springs and cut them down. i haven't tested if i need a bigger master yet, i might need one in the future. Quote Link to comment
COOCHaDAMus Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 well, finally finished installing the 280zx struts on my B310. all i can say is holy big brakes batman! although the brake rotors are only 1/2 inch larger in diameter, they are much thicker because they are ventilated. also, the pads are more than twice as big and the caliper pistons are about 50% larger than the original equipment. as suggested by datsunfreak, i installed the left on the right and vice versa for caliper clearance, that is why the caliper is on the front side. next up, a ford 8.8 inch for the rear end!!! curious why do you install left on right & vice versa. caliper on the front side of rotor just seems weird. hit me back my man. Quote Link to comment
COOCHaDAMus Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 curious why do you install left on right & vice versa. caliper on the front side of rotor just seems weird. hit me back my man. never mind if i just read post that takes care of all ?'s Quote Link to comment
angelmanuel Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 looks weird, but it doesn't hit anything. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 never mind if i just read post that takes care of all ?'s Yes. B) When you put them on the other way, when the pads get worn down the calipers can hit the tie rod end. :sick: Quote Link to comment
jeremyd72 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 What years zx is it off of? I want to do this to my 80. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 What years zx is it off of? I want to do this to my 80. Any from '79-83. As long as it's a 280ZX. Rumors abound that the '81-83 models have a better spindle angle than the earlier struts. Quote Link to comment
angelmanuel Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I think mine came off a 82 Quote Link to comment
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