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Just adding my two cents. Everyone seems to be going with a small block chevy engine. I've heard a hopped up mopar engine works wonders. But what do I know. A california man named darius has a 240Z with roughly 500-600, so I've heard and they say he has no troblems with the torque of the engine. Will good luck, and remeber you don't have to take my word for it. :eek: On another note, if you plan to good all out and want it to make it a ultra-high performace car I found a forum that you may be interested in. They are very helpful with a lot of techie information like how and what you need to mod the car out. Let me know if your interested. I could give you the web site.

As far as I know, you don't need any other parts for the transmission swap, but I am not too sure. I had a 72' 240z with a 5 speed and all I switched was the transmission. I worked fine, but the gear ratio might be off. Other than that I think a new transmission is all you need. But I had a friend who replaced the transmission, driveshaft, and rear differential. It was a 73 240z and it felt the same too me. Sorry if I couldn't help you. Hopefully some else can tell you what they have done. Good Luck on your project Z!

Hey, thanks ninja240z that sounds like a better idea. I'll look into that engine. Thanks for the advise. I hope I can find a 240Z soon. I am so impactient to get another one. I'll try to do some research my self, but if I need any help I will always turn to this site or your e-mail for advise. Thanks again ninja240z!!!

I had a Z before it was totaled and am still looking for anohter 1970 to 1973 240z. I wanted to know before I go ahead a buy another Z about swaping the engine out of it. I was wondering if an EFI engine would work in it, I don't want a small block v8 or a v6 in it. I want to go with 4 cyclinder, but one with a good amount of power. If I did, what thing would i have to do to it? I know i need something that could control the electronics without fully wiring up for the car, but I was also wondering if I used the engine out of a 1991-1995 MR2 turbo, how would I be able to get the transmission on the car to work properly. I was also wondering if the rear axle would have to be replaced. Please help with these questions and please give any other information you can. Thanks for the help

My car was just involved in a accident and both the front and rear bumpers were trashed. I want to replace them with urethane bumpers, the ones I'm interested in are in a catalog my friend gave me. I was wondering if there is anyone who has replaced their bumper with a urethane bumper and how you went about replacing them. I need to know if there are any special brackets or drilling I would need to know about, or can it be placed over the existing bumper. I thank you for any help you can provide.

Cool. Thanks for the help. I'll probably take it off, but still debating if I should keep it on for the hot summers. Thanks ninja240z, I appreciate the help.

I have a 72 240z. It has an air conditioning unit, and I was wondering is I removed it from my car will the removal of the A/C unit effect the car in any way, like performance, idle, or anything? Appreciate the help ------------------

I bought my 240z less about a year ago and recently joined as a member here. I was planing to replace the front fenders and the bumpers. My question is, Does anyone know of any inexpensive aftermarket parts? I'm a student on a tight budget and i don't want to sell it. I would prefer a metal fenders and plastic bumpers, but fiberglass would be okay too. I was also woundering, does anyone know if you can leave the stock metal rail bumper in and place a plastic or fiberglass bumper over it? I thank you in advance for you help and input. ------------------

I had the same problem with my 72' 240Z and one way I solved it was a new water pump and fan clutch. You may also have a intake manifold thermostat, if you do u should check that also. There are other reasons that it over heat, but other than that it sounds really good, just look for any rush spot because that where it will cost a lot to fix. It's well worth the time and effort if you plan to restore it, like I plan to do. Good Luck