true-bluecb7 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 This is the Z a friend and I got for free. The guy's had it for a long ass time and had it just sitting on the curb like that for 9 years. He just wants to get rid of it. His son's not a car person and doesn't like working on them, so the owner decided to give it to us. The price is to help fix the guy's son's brakes, then get this thing running. Clean title and everything. The best part: Guy has his living room corner filled with parts for this thing. Brand new/refurbished OEM. Stuff for engine, wiring, exterior pieces, etc. I took alot more pics, but Flickr can only let me upload so much a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 hell yeah dude!! i would say after you get it fixed and everything to sell it to me but i dont like 280's that much.. they look too long but thats cool as hell, a free 280z that is in what looks to be like GREAT condition.. what are the plans for it julian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true-bluecb7 Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 It's decent. Has rust here and there, but it's not bad and expected. Plans now is to just get it running. Afterwords, sleeper track car. Maybe swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo2dusk Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 do i smell a 2jz swap? w00t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelSolSweetie Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) ^ boo rb ftw oh and : +1 FOR NISSAN!!!! lets just change Hondaforums to forum with people who have hondas but love their nissans Edited August 23, 2009 by DelSolSweetie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 awesome Julian yay! Let me know what you find out is the problem that it doesn't run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 LS1 swap or go home. Plenty of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanebot90 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 so basically what you're saying is you're a lucky SOB that's giving me a car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 any free car is good. i say go rb26dett or 2jz single turbo....rb might be a little cheaper to make quick, both hold power like none other. if you do ls1 i think jake will come b!tch slap your ass lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanebot90 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 i'd do the ls1... or 302, they both would be fun. a 302 would probably be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 lets just change Hondaforums to forum with people who have hondas but love their nissans wrong.. i no has a nissan and dont think ill ever have one any free car is good. i say go rb26dett or 2jz single turbo....rb might be a little cheaper to make quick, both hold power like none other. if you do ls1 i think jake will come b!tch slap your ass lol rb26dett is a pain in the as$ and cost way to much to put in the old school z's.. rb25 or GTFH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedDemon Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 eh but the after result is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true-bluecb7 Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 As far as a swap is concerned, I wanna keep the car well balanced. It's not all about numbers in terms of horsepower with this car. If I do swap it, I wanna make sure that the motor isn't too big. A VG30, F20C (S2K motor), 13B, 20B, boxer motor, or SR20 seems something I'd swap in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) SR20DET FTW Edited August 24, 2009 by BrIaN EG2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) You're aware an LS1 weighs less than a 13B, yes? Do some digging, you'll be amazed at what you find. One of the main reasons a lot of people pick LS1's to go into RX7's rather than other rotary engines. It weighs less than the original 13b, and FAR less than the larger 20b. Edited August 24, 2009 by Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true-bluecb7 Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 You're aware an LS1 weighs less than a 13B, yes? Do some digging, you'll be amazed at what you find. One of the main reasons a lot of people pick LS1's to go into RX7's rather than other rotary engines. It weighs less than the original 13b, and FAR less than the larger 20b. Wow, seriously? I'll definitely look into that. What about the LS7? I just wanna make the motor sit as far back as possible behind the front wheels too... That's why I considered the rotaries, F20C, SR20... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 lets just change Hondaforums to forum with people who have hondas but love their nissans NEVAR!! :nono: LS1 swap or go home. Plenty of space. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tko Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 i'd do the ls1... or 302, they both would be fun. a 302 would probably be cheaper. 302's are pains in the ass to swap in because of their front mount dizzy's and sump configuration on the oil pan. SBC fit right in. BTW My swapped SBC Z car is for sale I highly suggest while everyone is getting Z cars someone buy mine! I guess Ive gotta make a thread on it now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pballer2005 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Wow, seriously? I'll definitely look into that. What about the LS7? I just wanna make the motor sit as far back as possible behind the front wheels too... That's why I considered the rotaries, F20C, SR20... ls7 is prolly way more expensive. v8 is shorter than the stock i6 isn't it? so having it sit further back shouldn't be too hard, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tko Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 ls7 is prolly way more expensive. v8 is shorter than the stock i6 isn't it? so having it sit further back shouldn't be too hard, right? Ls7 Is big money and honestly an ls1 is your best bang for the buck if you have to swap it. My SBC rests against the firewall and the front cylinders sit behind the front strut mounts. I have a giant amount of space between my radiator and motor. Once again I need to get a photobucket and upload some pics and show you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Ls7 Is big money and honestly an ls1 is your best bang for the buck if you have to swap it. My SBC rests against the firewall and the front cylinders sit behind the front strut mounts. I have a giant amount of space between my radiator and motor. Once again I need to get a photobucket and upload some pics and show you. Preeeeeeeeeeetty much. For being a V8, it's not physically huge.. unlike modular Ford motors. When they're in F-Bodies, they look massive; in other cars..not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 And a side note -- despite the fact even a Mazda Miata comes with a small four cylinder.. when equipped with a 302 or LS1 the weight balance doesn't go that far out of whack, it's almost spot on, actually. Also why swaps in those cars are becoming so popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 i feel like this conversation is going on in two places at the same time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Pretty much. GODDAMN YOU OLD ASS Z-OWNERS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 ^Z's are cool and awweeeesooommmmeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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