New Guy with question(s).

[Jelloman457]

Hello all I am new to this site and was wondering if anyone could answer a couple questions. First of all I have a crush on 280z's for some time now. I was wondering if there was any sites out there that could explain the differences in all the models of datsun cars? I would like to learn more about all the series. also my last question is, what are some good websites for parts so I dont have to make anymore noobish posts asking . thanks in advance guys/gals.

[evildky]

Welcome to NICO!the 280Z was made from 75-78, it was the tail end of the s30 chassis which also included the 70-73 240Z, 74 260Z, the 280Z had 2.8 inline 6 (hence the 280Z designation), equipped with bosch L-Jetronic EFI, they came in 4 speed manual or automatic, and in 77 and 78 they also offered the overdrive 5 speed manual, also 77-78 got slightly improved rear brakes, and optional factor air, the earlier cars had smaller bumpers and weighed a bit less and the 75 had the non egr intake with the N42 cylinder head which would offer the best performance

performance aprts are available from your nissan dealer in the form of Nissan Motorsports carts, you'll have to get a catalog or find a dealer familar with the motorsports division, zcarparts.com offers replacment parts performance parts and some used parts, and they have great customer service, also check http://www.blackdragonauto.com/ for other replacement parts

when looking at a car rust is the number one issue, buy the best chassis you can find, the other parts are a lot less difficult to come by

stock numbers are in the neighborhood of 150hp, I've seen N/A's run will over 200 hp at the rear wheels! stroker setups have been known to reach the 300 range, and if you go turbo like myself, 400whp can be easily achieved

have a look around and be sure to look in out classic z section as well

[Boosted 70z]

S30's are the ****.

MSA is a great place for parts too.http://www.thezstore.com/store/merchant.mvc?

[Jelloman457]

awesome thanks for the reply. I have a pretty good hook up on Nissan parts cause I run a body shop and do a large amount of business with nissan. Well thank you all for the responses.

[Mr1der]

you've got a typo in your profile though, it says '01 240SX

welcome to the gang though....best of luck finding a Z. I'm sure if you've dealt with any of them you know the spots to check for rust.

[evildky]

S30=70-73 240Z, 74 260Z, 75-78 280ZS130=79-83 280ZXZ31=84-89 300ZXZ32=90-96 300ZXZ33=03-present 350Z

[Jelloman457]

you've got a typo in your profile though, it says '01 240SX

welcome to the gang though....best of luck finding a Z. I'm sure if you've dealt with any of them you know the spots to check for rust.

thanks I changed it.

[Jelloman457]

S30=70-73 240Z, 74 260Z, 75-78 280ZS130=79-83 280ZXZ31=84-89 300ZXZ32=90-96 300ZXZ33=03-present 350Z

This is what I was looking for. thank you very much guys.