What kind of truck is a 1983 Nissan 280ZX?
It’s been many moons now since we first introduced you to Grandpa’s truck. Our customer’s Grandfather’s 1958 Ford Gray 1983 Nissan 280ZX Non-… Over the last 2 posts, we introduced this 1983 Nissan 280ZX and went over the background, engine, transmission, fu…
When did the Datsun 280Z convertible come out?
Our next project happens to be this 1983 Datsun / Nissan 280ZX. 1977 Datsun 280Z Convertibl… We have spent the last few posts going over transformation of a 1978 Datsun 280Z Convertible. What started o…
What kind of car is a Nissan Z?
1956 Mercedes 190SL Convert… While showcasing some of our restoration projects, in the background, you may have noticed a red convertible, spec… 1983 280ZX Turbo Restoratio… A few months ago, another 1983 280ZX came our way that looked very similar to the one we recently completed. Goodbye 2020 – A Year in Re…
Are there any parts for a 1983 Datsun Z?
1983 280ZX Turbo Restoratio… A few months ago, another 1983 280ZX came our way that looked very similar to the one we recently completed. Goodbye 2020 – A Year in Re… With the new year giving us all a fresh start, we wanted to take a moment to ponder the crazy year we all know as Introducing, The Gold Medal…
It’s been many moons now since we first introduced you to Grandpa’s truck. Our customer’s Grandfather’s 1958 Ford Gray 1983 Nissan 280ZX Non-… Over the last 2 posts, we introduced this 1983 Nissan 280ZX and went over the background, engine, transmission, fu…
Where is the choke on an outboard motor?
Located in the neck of the carburettor, the choke is a small valve designed to reduce the amount of air/oxygen added to the fuel. If your motor is stuttering and won’t seem to start, you can engage the choke to give it a boost of fuel, which is oftentimes enough to make it turn.
Our next project happens to be this 1983 Datsun / Nissan 280ZX. 1977 Datsun 280Z Convertibl… We have spent the last few posts going over transformation of a 1978 Datsun 280Z Convertible. What started o…
Why does my car not run with the choke on?
Dwight Coleman there are usually only a few possibilities if it only runs with the choke. One cause could be an air leak on the carb, head gasket, crankshaft seal. The other could be a clogged low speed and idle circuit.
What was the problem with the Datsun 280ZX?
The litany of the Datsun 280ZX’s apparent crimes against humanity and the sports-car community at large have long been writ. The largest of these was that it went soft, losing the war on the waistline spread, and thus the purity of its sporting intent was tainted.
What was the year of the Michael Grassi 280ZX?
Cue the cries of selling out. Answering this question is why we sought out Michael Grassi’s 1983 280ZX.
What kind of car was the Datsun ZX?
To be fair, Datsun was quite up front about the ZX’s new mission as more of a GT car than the pure sports machine that the original Z was.
How long does a Datsun 240zx go to 60?
The 240Z launched to 60 in eight seconds flat; the naturally aspirated ZX did it in a tick over nine seconds, despite weighing some 600 pounds more. Fingers are also pointed at the Bosch fuel injection, insofar as it doesn’t take to modification in the same way that the carbureted Zs did.
Is the Datsun 280ZX still in good condition?
280ZX ONLY 16k Mile TIME CAPSULE!!! – ONLY 16k mile TIME CAPSULE 1983 Datsun 280ZX. It is in excellent condition and drives just like it did in 1983. Loaded with great features like automatic trans…
How many ZXs did Nissan sell in a year?
There’s only one problem with this scenario, however: Per annum, Nissan sold more of these than they did the original Z cars. Worldwide, Nissan sold 421,922 ZXs in five seasons (average 84,000 per year sales), compared to 531,601 Zs over eight years (average 66,000 per year sales).