Devils Advocate Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 That is all the more reason to go with a different powerplant and drivetrain. You know the lsx, do you know the 2jz? Jackson 2jz, No shit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Sam a site to go to for swap z cars is HybridZ.com there you will find most engine swaps and a lot of information. Also you either have to be good at body work or find a clean shell. There getting harder to find now. 240z 72and up is the year yo get. EDIT: here is the link http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 He has friends that know the 2JZ... But I personally would put an LS1 in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 RB26DETT. I know where one is right now for sale with a built L28T in it. Full cage, suspension, painless wiring, everything basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 MURDERED OUT SON!! HAHAHAHA, driving a murdered out Pinto with chrome hubcaps... damn that was funny. I say go LSx, You said so yourself its the powerplant you know and you know how to work with why not stick with it. Your already going to be doing alot of Fab work as is why add in a new motor that you've never worked on before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotrodmama024 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Looks good Sam! Can i get the first chick ride? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dirty bastard Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I love those cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunissan28 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Sam a site to go to for swap z cars is HybridZ.com there you will find most engine swaps and a lot of information. Also you either have to be good at body work or find a clean shell. There getting harder to find now. 240z 72and up is the year yo get. EDIT: here is the link http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php very good site, pm Grenade300 on there for his write-up for an LS1 with a t-56, its pretty detailed and covers about all you need for the swap into an S30. Here's another good site for partshttp://www.jagsthatrun.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I am goin to beat JP's price tag of 5500$. I think I can do all of this for less with some help of some sponsors... We will see what happens though. Im in for free labor, well mabe a case of beer while/after working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 dark blue paint, with black fender flairs held on by aluminum pop rivets with chrome deep dish rims is the sexiest configuration for that car ever and there is a ridiculously clean z on route 72 between rt 41 and cedarville for sale, i'll see if i can get pics and info on it a little later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 dark blue paint, with black fender flairs held on by aluminum pop rivets with chrome deep dish rims is the sexiest configuration for that car ever and there is a ridiculously clean z on route 72 between rt 41 and cedarville for sale, i'll see if i can get pics and info on it a little later on That would be awesome, let me know, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tshensley Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I vote 2jz, but even if you did go LSX, it will still be a badass ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mob Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 i think i have a video of that car..its got a big block blown chevy something inside Its got a built RB26 in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vander Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 I would like to suggest the 1UZ-FE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 I was thinking..... The 2jz weighs 399lbs and an ls1 is 458lbs, so the weight difference isnt really a factor. I know you know LS1's, but I'm thinking the 2jz will be less of a PITA. Which one responds better to a blower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trbmiata Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Sam you might want to get ahold of launchin1st(screen name), last I heard he bought about 10 old z'z from a guy in Kentucky. If he dosent have any Im sure he can point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 I was thinking..... The 2jz weighs 399lbs and an ls1 is 458lbs, so the weight difference isnt really a factor. I know you know LS1's, but I'm thinking the 2jz will be less of a PITA. Which one responds better to a blower? I don't think those #s are right, but I will have to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Not to rain on your parade but on paper I agree it sounds bad ass but having performed an engine swap myself before, the realities I would presume are much less pleasant. What about buying one already done, letting the previous innovator take the huge hit in depreciation and not being able to recover what he has in it and then make it yours. if it is a mild chevy v8 swap it for an lsx, if another motor add a turbo, etc. Does a 240 Z really handle that well? Are you good at body work/rust repair? willing to drive to Nevada or Arizona for a rust free shell? I know it has been surmised that 240z transaxle can withstand the torque of a v8 but are we talking a 283 v8 that doesnt put 200 to the wheels or a monster lsx that puts 500 to the wheels... I would plan on t-bird 8.8 IRS swap down the road I find it hard to believe that a car that was built to be lightweight that they would overdesign the drivetrain that much. If you get that done and driving like that car in the picture for 5500.00 I would be thoroughly speechless and impressed. That car has that much alone probably more in just the paint and wheel/tires- If you go lsx or whatever the other engine was or comes from, I would without a doubt ditch the fuel injection and go carburetted- so much easier and inexpensive. And if you decide you absolutely need fuel injection you can add it back on AFTER you have a running car and see if it is worth the hassle. We put a fuel injected 4.3L Vortec V6 in a 1977 Porsche 924 and it was unbelievable what we got into. It only made 235 hp at the engine, and without any sort of limited slip it was worthless- if it had hooked I am sure it would have twisted the wimpy subframe and halfshafts and transaxle/torque tube like a pretzel. If you want something that looks sharp and handles/performs fantastic what about a used 944 turbo and boost it up? reliability is another story- used to work in a porsche/bmw/vw/mercedes garage. All that said buddy- if you decide to go with it I will gladly help ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Another vote for the 1UZ. It is a fairly indestructible motor, and parts for it are everywhere....and they at least sound like Chevy's..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3DlpSE1jsE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DqfNAGFCVU easily one of the baddest Z-cars ...this is professional stunt rider Darius's Z car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Sam you might want to get ahold of launchin1st(screen name), last I heard he bought about 10 old z'z from a guy in Kentucky. If he dosent have any Im sure he can point you in the right direction. speaking of him... http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41146 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SPLN SUX Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 I would like to suggest the 1UZ-FE. Yes. I know a guy out in Nabraska that knows EVERYTHING about that engine. Literally. Oh and you need ITBs http://videos.streetfire.net/video/7b692cb1-db71-418e-b4d6-3b5fb0148d73.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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