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Sounds like a great idea. Count me in!

You're better off buying a stock 2002 exhaust manifold from an earlier model and chucking the thermal reactor all together. I removed mine and got a normal manifold from someone on the FAQ for about $40. I even felt alittle increase in power over the thermal reactor. Those air injecting tubes look difficult to remove and weld closed. Someone should have an exhaust manifold here for cheap. Good luck.

Your car looks INSANE with those Equip's!!!!

There's one in Wilmington. Thats the only one I know of. I always go to the one in Sun Valley.

http://www.pickapart.com/losangeles.html

This is what I used. It did a very good job cleaning and sealing my tank. Good luck!

http://www.kbs-coatings.com/Tank-Sealers_c_7-1-0.html

Go to your local autoparts store and grab a Metric nut, bolt and washer box. I bought one at my local Kragen for $10 and it has saved me many times when I lose washers or nuts in my 02's filthy engine bay. Its also good to have some extra nuts and bolts lying around. It looks like this one........

http://store.eldoradotoolsales.com/ptw-w5334.html

P.S. I think its an M6 bolt??

One of the problems I have in my 02 is the length between the pedals. I'm 6'5' and wear size 14 shoes. Sometimes when I hit the clutch I also hit the brake pedal by accident. It happens more times then I would like. Ive also tried to "heel and toe" but I think my foot is too big. Does anyone have any advise on how to deal with this?

Ryan, I love the look of your 02! What kind of mirrors are those and where did you get them. Ive been looking for those for some time. Thanks!

NICE!!

I usually give my cars names from the land of their manufacture. I named my 02 Diana cause I remember reading somewhere that there was a special trim option for German 02's with that name. And I also like the name Diana. My 200SX is named Sayuki, which is a character in the Japanese anime Initial D. I also got the name Iketani from that series for my departed 240SX.

I will also be the proud owner of my Dad's old 1987 Nissan 300ZX soon. He doesn't drive her anymore so he's gonna let her go. She only has 100K original miles and is in great shape. Guess I better start thinking of another female Japanese name!

I think there is an allen keyway at the top of that bolt you are trying to tighten, which is actually the shaft of the shock. You hold it from spinning by putting the allen key there, then tighten the nut. Hope this helps.

Larry

Yup. You need to hold the top of the shock thread with an Allen key then turn the nut. Good luck!

Thanks, David.

I was reading through the Solo 2 web site and am confused about the Points Card. I now I can get a 1 day SCCA membership at the track, but do I need a points card? Also, the only safety equipment I need is a helmet, right? Sorry for the extra questions. Thanks!

Sorry for the noob questions, but Im really interested in attending. Ive never done anything like this and Im not a SCCA member. Do you guys have any info that I need to know before attending? Do I need to be in a certain class? I will be driving my stock '76 2002. Thanks!!

$43K!! WOW!!

WTF did they use, a sledge hammer.

Thats the first thing I thought. Looks like they bondo'd the shock towers! Be afraid. Be very afraid!!

NICE!! Congrats Hugh! Man, why can't I get free stuff like that!

I'm glad you're ok Delia, and hopefully Mae will drive again soon.

Your engine and drivetrain are whack! You don't need that stuff! I will trade you a good running 76 engine with super low compression that you'll just love!

But really, If I were you, I would add on a 32/36 or 38/38 Weber carb for the sake of simplicity. You'll be amazed what a properly jetted 2 barrel carb will do. The duel side drafts will probaly net you about 140-150hp. And the whole conversion will probably cost about $1200. But the 2 barrel is just way easier. Good luck.

Yes its illegal, but only if you get caught. I will be doing this soon because I cant smog my car anymore. It just wont pass here in CA. So I will be registering it as a 74, though in reallity it is a 76. If you own both vehicles and have both titles I dont see any problem with doing this. I plan to keep my 02 so I dont care. I you plan to sell the Tii to another party and dont disclose that the vin was swapped then you will be in a world of sh!t. Some here have done it Im sure. There are many good running 76 cars here in CA that have been saved this way. Good luck.

Damn, an F20 powered 2002 will be sick!! I would prefer an SR20DET, but then Im a Nissan junkie. Good luck, bro!

I replaced my brake fluid, which was as black as used motor oil, with new fluid and it made a big difference. I used Valvoline Synpower DOT 4. Good Stuff.

There is really no correct location for the lamps. Anywhere on the big bumpers is ok. I had those on my 76 and measured 2 inches from the bumper shock mounts to the inside. To me they look nicer closer to the center chrome kidney grill.

Welcome, Chan. A 2002 is a great choice as a daily driver, but it must be well sorted. When I purchased my 02 a few years ago, the woman I bought it from drove it around 80 miles round trip everyday. It was in decent shape but needed many things because it was 30 years old.

The first thing is the engine bay. Carburated 02s are easy to work on and you dont need to be a hardcore mechanic to perform basic duties like oil changes, spark plugs or brakes. If the car has points and a condenser in the distribitor, replace them with an electric ignition upgrade. Have your carb tuned by some one who knows what they are doing. I cant tell you how many times my car wouldnt start because I screwed with the carb. Get a mechanic to look at the engine if you dont know what to look for. The M10 engine is bullet proof if taken care of correctly. Adjust the valves every 12,000 miles and keep up with the oil changes and she should run for years. My 76 02 still has the original motor (I think its never been rebuilt). Yeah it burns some oil and smokes every now and then. But it starts up every time I take her for a spin. I drive her to work about 4 times a week.

Here is a list of all the things I did to my 02 when I purchased it. Hope this helps!

Replaced ignition points and condenser with Pertronix electronic ignition

Changed the oil

Changed the spark plugs

Replaced the stock air cleaner with a K&N air filter

Checked the brake calipers for leaks or sticking or frozen brake pistons

Check the suspension bushings for cracks, wear. Also the ball joints

Checked the fluid level in the transmission and rearend differential

Checked the engine and transmission mounts

Checked all the fuses

Check to see if all the instruments are in working order

Make sure the wipers, turnsignals and high beams are working correctly

Checked the blower fan, heat and cold settings

Checked the heater valve to see if was leaking. This is the valve under the hood, on the passenger side, below the windsheid. It adjusts the hot and cold setting on your windsheild defroster. It can leak and, from what Ive heard, is a bitch to change out.

Checked the axle boots for wear

Checked the Guibo or Flex disk. Its a rubber "donut" that attaches the driveshaft to the transmission output shaft.

Checked the center driveshaft bearing

Drained the old coolant and put in fresh coolant

I recently replaced most of my coolant hoses with new ones. Cheap insurance.

Changed the fuel filter. Always carry an extra filter in your trunk with some extra fuel line and clamps.

Changed all the rubber fuel hoses under the hood. Most of them were cracking!

Got a fire extinguisher in my trunk. Please do this!

Ok, I think Im done. I should tell you that I checked most of this stuff after I purchased the car and it was sitting in my driveway. I bought the car for $1500 so I wasnt looking for a prestine example. Just a little project that would keep me happy and keep my wallet empty. Good Luck!

Its pictures like that one that make me glad I have an 02 with big bumpers!

They look like the Volvo 240 Girling calipers, pads and '77 320i hubs I had on my 02.

Oops. I guess I didnt read your post too well.