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Old 06-07-2009 | 03:31 PM
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Where is your sweet spot?
I have a 1982, 280ZX, na. I get the best pick-up/performance between 2500 and 3500 RPM's. What year and model do you have and where is you sweet spot?
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Old 06-07-2009 | 04:19 PM
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4k-5.5k.... pulls like a mother (when it runs right).
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Old 06-07-2009 | 04:24 PM
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73 240z anything 1.5K-7.5k RPM
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Old 06-07-2009 | 04:41 PM
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I dont think V8s count, hoov

80 280ZX 2+2 N/A 2.5K - 4.5K
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Old 06-07-2009 | 05:14 PM
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My 240Z- with a stock L24- is more of a revver, best power probably starts around 3500-4000 rpm. The TreeFiddys has more low-end torque.

The Duc? TONS of torque EVERYWHERE.....
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Old 06-07-2009 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueKitsune
I dont think V8s count, hoov

80 280ZX 2+2 N/A 2.5K - 4.5K
2007 yamaha R1 anywhere from 7-12k RPM (do I4's count?) in the first five gears.
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Old 06-07-2009 | 06:04 PM
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lol ok sense everyone is talking about other cars. sure it counts.

my 89 Camaro tho? All low end, its pathetic.
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Old 06-07-2009 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by hoov100
2007 yamaha R1 anywhere from 7-12k RPM (do I4's count?) in the first five gears.

My '04 R1 didn't really get to the serious power until about 9K! They must have improved the midrange since then.
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Old 06-07-2009 | 07:18 PM
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idk, the torque band seems so smooth i cant tell :P id say 3.5k for me
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Old 06-08-2009 | 12:33 AM
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Well, I gotta 260Z with an 81 L28ET, 5o trim T3/T4, ported head and manifolds.
When the factory ECM works right and gets enough fuel to the engine, I pull like a raped ape from about 2500-redline. lol.
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Old 06-08-2009 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 280zx2by2
idk, the torque band seems so smooth i cant tell :P id say 3.5k for me
its so smooth because it doesnt make any!
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Old 06-08-2009 | 02:58 PM
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10k-16k on the kawi. for hp, around 8-13k for torque as for the dsm... not sure, only have one mile on the rebuild.
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Old 06-08-2009 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
10k-16k on the kawi. for hp, around 8-13k for torque as for the dsm... not sure, only have one mile on the rebuild.
What are the #'s on your Z?
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Old 06-08-2009 | 06:53 PM
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I just went to fill up my Z and when I pulled out I wasnt paying attention and I pulled out in second gear w/o noticing it till I went to shift. I think they power band is lower then what I said before lol
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Old 06-08-2009 | 06:59 PM
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I have a chrome platedpower band.
Only 12k miles on it. I will sell it for $300.

tonsoffun?
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Old 06-08-2009 | 09:46 PM
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just like everyone else for the most part, mine runs pretty decent around 2800 to 3500 on up.
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Old 06-08-2009 | 10:38 PM
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i gots a z.
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Old 06-09-2009 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
i gots a z.
What happened to the other two wheels?
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Old 06-10-2009 | 04:10 PM
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i got the kawi Z and a 73 240Z. where have you been? under a rock?
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Old 06-10-2009 | 07:38 PM
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I got a 82 280zx Turbo, and mine takes off like a rocket between 3k - and 4.5k....I love that car !
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Old 06-11-2009 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
i got the kawi Z and a 73 240Z. where have you been? under a rock?
I just got out from under my rock and I'm want pic's
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Old 06-11-2009 | 05:30 PM
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my z around 10-15 RPM depends how fast I can turn the ratchet on the end of the crank
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Old 06-11-2009 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ZBRICK
I just got out from under my rock and I'm want pic's
search skank... sheesh

https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...highlight=240Z


like i said. under a rock. lol
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Old 06-14-2009 | 03:55 PM
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^ Cool snow, anxious to see what you decide to do
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Old 06-15-2009 | 01:43 AM
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Mine's on my belly
I mean around 2500-4000
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