sooo i made a wish list for my 280zx, im not a veteran to working on cars but i feel like i might get some good power out of what i plan on doing, maybe you guys can help me out, what kind of power do you think i would get with all of these things, i made a list, mostly from MSA but any help would be good. im not looking for like 300 horsepower but just enough to get her running good and strong for miles to come. and another thing, one of my cylinders isnt moving, any ideas??



Kameari Fully Adjustable Performance Cam Pulley, 70-83 Z/ZX
234.95
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/PEM11

Performance Cam Kit, 70-83 Z/ZX Non Turbo
799.95
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PEM01/10-2000

SALE! MSA 3-2 TBC Coated Header, With Smog Fittings, 81-83 280ZX
299
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PEC03/15-6017CH

SALE! MSA Aluminum Driveshaft, 79-83 280ZX Coupe Non Turbo
399.95
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PRC02F/22-1036

Oil Cooler Kit
115.98
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PCLC03B/17-8051

SALE! PerTronix Coil, Black, 70-83 Z/ZX
35.95
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PEIC03/12-4061

Centerforce One Clutch, 75-83 280Z-280ZX Non Turbo Coupe
245.95
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PCC01/21-2002



and just for fun

SALE! Carbon Fiber Valve Cover Cap, "POWERED BY DATSUN" Red, 70-83 Z/ZX

184.00
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/CFP/10-2064R


let me know what you guys think, thanks agian

 

No One?

 

i wouldnt bother getting a cam unless you plan on upgrading the ecu. the stock ecu really cant handle changes like that and you wont see a lick of power increase from it. for example my friend and i both had 280zx's. mine was fully bored out and had a decent cam and headers and big exhaust, and headwork. all his had was a p79 decked .080". he could nearly keep up with me. i made it my goal to get an aftermarket ecu after that point. the driveshaft is a waste of money, go for a lightweight flywheel if you really want to spend the money. youll also need the dual friction centerforce then. dont just stick with msa for your items, try the interwebz and do some research itll save you some coin

 

I'm almost certain that won't get you anywhere close to 300hp. You'll need a 240sx throttle body, bore out your manifold, z31 or megasquirt ecu, high compression engine.

 

I would suggest figuring out your misfire before you go and spend 2200 bucks on stuff you don't need...

 

well i do plan on figuring out why its misfiring, thats the first plan, already have new injectors on the way, i was trying to find a fuel rail online and i really couldnt, any help for a good one?

 

Click: http://www.freewebs.com/pallnet/index.htm

 

rossmachining sells blank rails, if you know how to use a tap its uber cheap.

 

i know about cars very well but i dont know about working on them, like i have in the past but im doing it on my own now as i go along, kinda a hobby to get me outta my daily grind bulls**T. and do you guys have any ideas on why a cylinder wouldnt be firing,

 

Stuck / clogged injector, worn spark plug / spark plug wire, burnt / bent valve.

 

well i ran into another problem, it wont start, it started the other day when i jumped it but now it wont, and all i hear is a buzzing sound that comes from the fuse box, when i go to start it my voltage drops to nothing, and then all i hear is ticking and sparking of some sort, cant really tell what it is....heeeeellllllppppp!!!!

 

A dead battery... or corroded / loose battery terminals.

 

i checked all that, its all in order new bat and everything

 

possibly check the started...or maybe since you said one of the pistons wont move is the engine siezed? make sure all your grounds are connected and start checking fuses...or links. The fuseable link box next to the battery was the cause of my z not starting some years ago. I had 2 bad "burnt" links.

 

hmm ima check that out today, thanks for the advice