Need to go faster!

nissan_280zx · Jan 12th, 2004, 10:10 PM

I need to make my 280zx N/A faster on the straight and through the twisty bits, while retaining stock bottom end. I am going for overall performance, not an all out power car that can't be drivern on a road

I am thinking about the following mods so far:
-MSA Performance Camshaft, Stage II, 70-83 Z/ZX Non Turbo.
-Performance rocker arms, valve springs and lash pads.
-60mm throtle body.
-K&N pod filter + cold air induction.
-HPC coated MSA 3-2-1 headers
-full 2.5'' exhaust with high flow cat
-MSD or Crane Cams ignition
-upgraded fuel system
-5 puck brass button clutch + heavy duty pressure plate
-removal of AC
-Tokico Springs + shocks
-MSA sway bar set (1" front 7/8" rear)
-17x7" wheels with 225/40/17 yokohama A539's

Is this a good combination for a car that is going to be daily driven but driven hard, my car has the 5spd man and r200 diff (3.7:1).

I would just like your thoughts on this setup and if you have any suggestions, please let me know.

Thanks

NotAnotherHonda · Jan 12th, 2004, 11:20 PM

i wouldnt put 17's on it...get some lightweight volk 15's maybe

Gsolo · Jan 13th, 2004, 12:24 AM

I would suggest keeping the a/c on the car....trust me you'll kick yourself later if you take it off. if its still gonna be a daily driver then keep at least a few amenities.

second....start with the simple easy things and go from there. Intake, exhaust, spark. Then work on fuel system and then go to camshaft etc. Anything that enhances the suspension work is a plus but is expensive, you have to plan out what you're gonna do and what you want and when you want it.

nissan_280zx · Jan 13th, 2004, 03:05 AM

For the wheels:
The ones i was looking at are lightwieght alloy hi grade racing spec ones.

As for the rest, i was going to remove the air con because the car is a targa/top and most of the time the panels would be off, if not remove it maybe i should atleast get underdrive pullys?
The suspention is high on the list because i live on the top of a winding mountain road and want to take the corners with ease, also drifting is on the agenda later along with circuit racing.

halfshaft · Jan 13th, 2004, 08:46 AM

That sounds like a hell of a clutch for a street car. And don't get Tokico suspension components. The quality is pretty bad. Koni and Eibach work wonders, if they make them for your car.

nissan_280zx · Jan 13th, 2004, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfshaft

That sounds like a hell of a clutch for a street car. And don't get Tokico suspension components. The quality is pretty bad. Koni and Eibach work wonders, if they make them for your car.

Yeah, the clutch is probably an over kill, might just stay with organic for now.
koni don't make them and Eibach discontinued their line for my car.