Saw this on EBay and seeing how I need a new one was curious if anyone had done this before or if they knew whether or not it would work.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4540312086&category=6755

I wouldn't mind going with this as a cheaper option to buying a new/used motor out of a 280.

Thanks

There are a number of threads on www.hybrids.org regarding this. Supposedly, it will fit with minimal metal removal so the cage wil slide into the Z box. Others say it can be fitted with a small amount of effort and no metal trimming. The effect is the same..much higher vent velocities. I picked one up at a pick and pay for $13.50. Mine came from a 88 Honda Civic. It took a little effort because the fan box is located behind the glove box. It took a screwdriver and a 10mm socket to get the heater motor out.

It was here all the time.

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2780

Their referring to the fan motor from a Ford LTD. It might need a nip here or there, or a connector swap, but it should bolt-up and you get more airflow.

Their referring to the fan motor from a Ford LTD. It might need a nip here or there, or a connector swap, but it should bolt-up and you get more airflow.

WHO is talking about an LTD? I don't see anything about an LTD in this thread, the Title is Honda Blower Motor and all the posts talk to THAT part.

Thanks for the help, think I'm going to try to get this one off of EBay. At $100+ for a new one they must be fairly proud of them huh?

Is this a good swap for the 280Z also? Or is it about equivalent?

Somewhere in that thread, or a similiar one, someone mentioned using a Ford blower motor. No other info was provided as to year or model that I recall. The Honda motor is a known good swap. As for the 280Z, I've heard that was swapped into earlier Z's for more air flow but not compared to the Honda. That said, the Honda motor must swap into the 280Z too.

There are a number of threads on www.hybrids.org regarding this. Supposedly, it will fit with minimal metal removal so the cage wil slide into the Z box.

The heater fan swap on Hybridz.org is (or was) the more popular Ford LTD. I gave that note so Mr. lvmy240Z would have complete information to pick the best option for him. I don't know how many Ford LTDs you'll find in Japan tho.

I will make a note of the the Hnda fan swap.I might want to replace my heater fan after I get out to check it.

thx