81-280zxnt

ok my cars currently in storage, but i figured it be somewhat wise to get some goodies for it and do some reaserching while its not in use due to winter...

here's my list of things id like to look into....

- dash refurbishing
- new speakers, and radio ---(whats popular?)
- secondary cigarette lighter (how would i be able to get power from original?)
- nicer, brighter headlights ---(whats popular?)
- door weatherstripping ---(mainly driver side)
- windsheild trim ---(chrome piece that runs along top)


any information of where i could acquire such things would be greatly appreciated...thank you.

NismoPick

MSA / BDA sells dash caps.
Check out Crutchfield for a wide selection...
Check out my cardomain pics. I have 2 cig lighters for 2 accessories. Just cut & spice the 2 wires from one to the other.
MSA sells headlight upgrades... or you can stop by your local parts store.
MSA / BDA
MSA / BDA / local junk yard.

81-280zxnt

i got a 81 280zxnt in storage and im dying to take a crack at it with giving it some needed parts and some other accesories...

heres what i got in mind, just would like to know whats good to get and where...


- stainless steel, braided brake lines
- aggressive clutch, but good for everyday driving.
- brake pads, all around.

also thinking about a posi differential....

what are your opinions on this,...any information would be excellent, as i know....well not all that much.

81-280zxnt

this may seem like a dumb question but,....what is msa/bda exactly? haha

NismoPick

Merged threads...

MSA = MotorSport Auto
BDA = Black Dragon Auto
(the two most popular Z parts suppliers

Click: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/240z-280zxt-s30-s130-tech-tips-275/where-buy-parts-your-280zx-18264/

NismoPick

MSA / BDA
MSA / BDA
Your local parts store.

As for your "posi" aka "LSD or Limited Slip Diff" can be found in an 87-89 Z31T.

81-280zxnt

whats your opinion on making both wheels spin? is it hard to do?...im pretty much a backyard mechanic and dont do a whole bunch on cars, with modifications anyway...but i figured that it would be more fun as far as like fooling around in parkinglots and such...

as for the part itself how much will it run me? and will i need to get other stuff to compensate for this single modification?

p.s. thanks for your help thus far, every bit of info helps me on this website hence noone else can help me since they know nothing about datsuns.

NismoPick

Unless you are pushing 200hp+ LSD is not worth your time or money. A stock 120hp non-turbo motor just isn't going to put enough power down to make any difference w/ LSD.

To answer your question, as previously stated: an 87-89 clutch LSD is the easiest & for the most part cheapest way to obtain a LSD. If you're lucky enough to find one in a junk yard (which you won't), you can score it for about $50-$100. Anywhere online expect to pay $500+. You can also buy a Nismo 1.5-way LSD carrier for about $800, then about $200 for a pro to install it. You can also get a Quaife LSD for about $1600-$1800 + $200 install.

bojo68

Clutch- OS gicken
posi?? My recommendation?? 2000 Cobra r.....gerotor...

audiofreak97

Before you go to MSA or wherever for the brake lines you should check out your local hose specialty places. I had a custom length SS brake line made for my truck (Tacoma) after I did a lift for pretty cheap and it was done in 15 minutes rather then having to wait a week or two to have them made and shipped.

Clutch? If its not going out why replace it? But if you are, you might as well do a SS clutch line while your under there

Put the money towards replacing the suspension after the brakes, if you haven't done so yet.