Dr ZED

You're in southern California so I would think somebody would be happy to buy up the whole car with parts for a decent amount.

Actual footage of the Billitproof Washington cruise, 2016. FIRE!!!

280ZX brake swap does not apply to the S30. It only applies to other Datsuns like the 510 or 610. That is why the Toyota calipers are mentioned for a front brake upgrade. That is the common swap. Keep your 240Z struts and bolt on calipers.

There are two primary rear disc conversion options out there. 1) small 280ZX rear rotors using 280ZX or 2nd gen Maxima calipers. These also use the hard to find "bolt-on" type rear caliper brackets found on some (but not all) 1982-84 Maxima sedans. (not wagons) https://zcardepot.com/brakes/rear-brakes/rear-disc-brake-conversion-caliper-brackets-240z-260z-280z.html $69 braket if you can't find the Maxima bracket in a wrecking yard 2) slightly larger diameter Z31 rear rotors using much newer 240SX rear calipers. (easier to find calipers and pads for years to come) These use manufactured rear brackets. I think those brackets cost around $160 a pair. http://www.modern-motorsports.com/z-rear-disc-cnc-brake-brackets.html $165 for the rear brackets I'm going with option 2 but have not yet made any purchases.

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You'll be shifting through gears in no time!

...not until Bluelake in August. :blush:

I like it. I like it a-lot There are small size batteries that are still very powerful but they cost a bit. Think $120-150 ea, but brand new. Not something you'll get if you're limited to wrecking yard prices.

Too bad .... looks like it is a SUPRA and nobody bought it so they started parting it out. Row 24, 3.0L straight six engine

You can find the NA 300ZX around in self-pull yards still. Prices vary but I just got some Toyota 4-piston calipers for $13 ea (no core charge!?) to upgrade my Z Maybe they thought they were from a Z-car since I pulled other Z parts. Some yards charge more for a part if it is from a "truck" New seals (rebuild kit) are only $6 per caliper. I have also found info online about cross-drilled rotors ... stating it really doesn't help much with cooling but it looks good. hmmm ... ya, I also like the look regardless of what cooling it does or not. I buy them pre-drilled. I wouldn't do that myself. I also never go over 100mph so I think the cross-drilling is still more of a cosmetic thing. Having internally vented brake rotors is the biggest upgrade for cooling vs the original solid rotors. (280Z) I like the look of the Nissan calipers on your truck.

I was just saying this same thing about my wife. Stay alive out there!

You found that nice turbo car in Washington?!? wow Uhhh, I'm legally obligated to tell you, that aint a real 1983 Z. Looks more like 1981 Zed out!

are you replacing the clutch slave cylinder as well? If the slave is weak, it can blow out the seals soon with a brand new master cylinder.