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Author:  Frank T [ Sun Jan 28, 2024 12:47 am ]
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I'm hoping spring brings us:

1. A dynomometer test at the rear wheels;
2. A best-of-three 1/4 mile time ticket from your local drag strip;
3. An in-car audio/video tape of a hard trip around The Glen with hot tires;
4. A safe and official East Coast Timing Assn top speed ticket from an abandoned airstrip.
Author:  ZCARNUT [ Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project 530Z
Sorted out, on the road and ready to rip! Due to the very unusual 60 degree February weather here in western NY I was able to take it out for a short test drive and it did not disappoint. I was afraid that with the big V8 engine up front the car wouldn’t handle “Z Like” anymore. But being that the LS is only 55lbs heavier than the L28, and the huge and heavy crash bumpers are gone, the car handled extremely well. With a TON more torque that you absolutely feel. Back into the garage until April, at least, for some last detailing.

What a ride it’s been!

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Author:  ZCARNUT [ Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:18 pm ]
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And soon to be christened with a new name, and custom plates:

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Author:  Frank T [ Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:12 pm ]
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Love that name!!! :lol:

Did you attract any attention on the road?

OK, so now you can officially upgrade your personal signature here to include the beast.
Author:  ZCARNUT [ Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Project 530Z
MONZTER Z update:

Yes, the car has been officially christened “MONZTER Z”! Added a subtle clue as to what makes this Z a monster!
The little bits left to be sorted out were done by the great guys at Redi Imports in Victor and she’s up and running. Took a ten mile shakedown cruise yesterday in the rare sunshine and 55 degree weather. A couple of takeaways: third gear and 3500 rpm is the sweet spot, pulls like a train / hard cornering right has the beefy BF Goodrich TAs rubbing a little on the front inner fender liners, I’ll probably have to remove them, no problem in the rear / there seems to be an occasional misfire on one of the left side cylinders, I suspect a coil, will sort that out on the spring.

What a ride it’s been! Thanks to all of my pals who pitched in with help and advice over the last 4.5 years. I certainly learned a lot and accomplished things I never imagined I could do. Now can’t wait for Spring to rip some roads!

PS: I will be taking the car to the Import Nationals at Carlisle PA on May 9-12 and participating in the East Coast Z Nationals. If anyone wants to join me, let me know!

PeaZe!

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Author:  Frank T [ Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:55 pm ]
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Outstanding :thumbs_up: :mrgreen: :thumbs_up:

The r/f tire rub on hard right turns was familiar to mine, too, until I changed tire siZes.

*(Webmaster Jim, can you please confirm that this thread has THREE MILLION views? thanks).

Frank T
Author:  johnnyZ [ Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:49 am ]
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Great work JT! :thumbs_up: This is one mean lookin' Z! :twisted:
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