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   nooB to Nissan, need info on V8 swap

   May 6, 2004 by senate_9427

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   Alright i am gonna be buying a 240z hopefully soon. I have aways loved the way they look and was checking out prices and realized they are so cheap. I am in CA so i will get one that is pre smog so i can go the V8 route. My questions are, Where can i start when getting the mounts for the V8? I want to go with a manual tranny, so what would you guys recommend. I was kinda thinkin of an IROC camaro or something along that lines, or would an older 4 spd be better? And is a 350 the best one to use, i have the most experience with the chevys and that would be preferable, but if there is a better one i am open to other options what is a rough estimate of putting a motor and…

   

   Last reply by zed240au, June 3, 2004
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   vh45det powered 240z

   May 27, 2004 by zed240au

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   ok so i wanted to upgrade my old nissan v8 to the latter twin cam version looking for info i find this guys already done it and added a turbo or two check it out its an awsome zed http://www.zparts.com/showcase/engines/pages/q45v8z-testfit.html Mick

   

   Last reply by Zrush, May 27, 2004
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   240z v8

   May 22, 2004 by HKSZ

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   This is awesome http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=861328&page=1 and checkout those GT3 style quarters, intergrated with the doors tell me more tell me more

   

   Last reply by TomoHawk, May 22, 2004
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   mechanical clutch conversion for v8/t5

   April 1, 2004 by earlycanz

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   Anyone out there have a mechanical clutch setup in their v8 240z with a 5 speed. I have my 3rd hydraulic throwout bearing leaking with less than 300 miles on all 3 of them! I have given up and make a good old fashioned mechanical. Anyone help me with this process and what I will need.

   

   Last reply by mt 240350, May 8, 2004
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   300zx into 260z

   May 3, 2004 by surfsnake2

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   so what if i dropped a 300zx turbo engine into my 260z what kinda hp would i get and what kind of times would i be lookin at

   

   Last reply by Gav240z, May 3, 2004
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   Your performance upgrades

   April 29, 2004 by datto_240z

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   Hi all. I was just wondering what performance upgrades you have done to you L series engine, the price and power gain. I was just wondering because I can see me getting a Z fairly soon. Cheer'z' Chris

   

   Last reply by beandip, April 30, 2004
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   L28 turbo block in a 240Z

   March 4, 2004 by 240zrickinpa

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   Hi guys, I am thinking of putting an 83 turbo engine in my 72Z, but don't want to turbo it or fiddle with electrics. Can I simply replace the top end with a E31 head I have and use a pair of su's with this L28 turbo bottom end? Any significant advantage to the L28 Turbo block and bottom end(stock) vs the L28 non-turbo? I had a non-turbo stock block L28 with the E31 head setup in it before and the torque was great.

   

   Last reply by beandip, April 21, 2004
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   Plans

   April 7, 2004 by inmate

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   currently, i dont own a zcar...but i plan to.... i want a 260 or 280z 2 door....i want it set up for street....i want to be able to say my car could win the USCC. hell it would be cool to enter it....

   

   Last reply by gema, April 11, 2004
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    My new baby!

    April 7, 2004 by rverhalen

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    I am now the proud owner of a 1972 240Z with the following "stuff" on it... Description 1972 Datsun 240z 355 Chevy motor Scorpian intake 650 double pumper 700r4 tranny 2500 stall converter bm ratchet shifter with shift kit. 50s all around. 5 star center line wheels. headers. remote tranny cooler elec cooling fan. auto meter gauges tach etc. Car is from California, hugger orange. Spoilers front and rear. 26000 miles on motor louvered rear hatch. Floores solid . Very very fast. Not a kids car. 13s in quarter mile. History eats most street cars around Recent Competition History none Performance Data Class: street rod Weight: 2000 lbs 1/4 Mile Time: 13.2 sec T…

    

    Last reply by rverhalen, April 7, 2004
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    60mm TB

    March 30, 2004 by dat240z71

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    For those that have done the 60mm TB swap, what size cupler did you use to mate the TB/ to Intercooler piping. I have a 240zt that I want to do the swap on need some idea how to mate the TB my supra intercooler 2" piping. Thanks

    

    Last reply by ZmeFly, March 30, 2004
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    turbocharging

    March 4, 2004 by 83 280zx

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    I am turbocharging my 280zx. Iwas wondering if the exhaust manifold will bolt to my head and will injectors from a turbo engine fit and are they any larger than n/a injector to anybody who responds Thank you for your help.

    

    Last reply by gema, March 23, 2004
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    diff questions

    March 23, 2004 by TomsCoupe

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    Ok, i have done something that i never thought i would ever do...Im cheating of ford with a chevy. Well, i have decided to sell all my 302 stuff and go with the LS1 swap just because it is so light, and has so much more power than the 302. Now, i have some questions. 1)Is there a bolt up rearend that will hold 350-400hp? 2)How hard would it be to bolt up a corvette diff? 3)I want wider wheel wells, so i was thinking of maybe a minitub. Im guessing it would be easier to mount up that corvette rearend right? thanks. Sorry if this question has been posted to death, i just didnt find any useful info when i searched.

    

    Last reply by TomsCoupe, March 23, 2004