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  1. Heya, Thanks for the explanation. I kinda thought the Bad Dog piece was a "sub frame connector" but it was always described as a "frame rail". Just a problem with lexicon I suppose. Thanks again for clearing it up. I'll try to ask more interesting questions
  2. Okay, I've done a whole lot of searching today and I can't seem to get a straight answer to this that makes sense. It looks like bad dog makes replacement/strengthened frame rails, and even an extension which connects the front frame to the rear. But this is not a "subframe connector" is it? As far as I can tell, a subframe connector is basically boxing the framerail that's beneath the floor with some material on top of the floor. As far as I can tell there isn't anyone who "sells" this, it looks more like you just get some appropriately sized U steel channel and weld it in inside the car on top of the floor. Kinda like the below image from this thread. Am I right? Does anyone "sell" subframe connectors, or is it more of a one off deal? Sorry if this is discussed somewhere, I simply could not find it.
  3. Cool. I had contacted you a big back via email (qwikrex@gmail.com). I presume the car is still available?

     

    I'm getting much closer to having space to put it in, and I've gotten my insurance money. I'd love to come look at it and possibly take it off your hands in the next couple weeks.

     

    Have you had much/any interest?

     

    Thanks!

    -Ryan J. Geyer-

  4. Excellent writeup Z8driver, will no doubt be infinitely valueable to me as I start my project. I did have a quick question. I've heard mention of the "universal" transdapt ford small block crossmember being used, and I was wondering why you didn't go that route. Forgive me if it's mentioned somewhere, I did some searching in this thread and on your site and didn't find mention of it. Obviously your piece looks much stouter but I may not have the tools/resources available to me to build one like that. So I'm considering other options which might be a bit more pedestrian and easily available. Again, excellent writeup, and beautiful car!
  5. Also, if we're talking about fitting it into a z, besides the weight, the things are enormous. I considered putting a CRD Cummins in my Explorer, and even that is too small unless I modify the firewall, and possibly framerails. It's been proven that these motors can perform though, and there are certainly transmissions which will shift plenty fast. Banks Engineering built the "Sidewinder" Dodge Dakota and proved this with impressive 1/4 mile times and a land speed record in a diesel powered pickup truck. It's all in the components you choose. But, I maintain that the "big three" motors are too big to fit in a z comfortably, which is why I pretty much ruled them out.
  6. I'll have to admit I haven't looked into these much. I'd really prefer to find and use something that was actually used on the road here in the US, that way I can (hopefully) find parts, and experienced mechanics. I feel confident that I could do the swap, and keep it running, but there is nothing more frustrating than having a question, or needing a part, and not having the resources at hand to handle it.
  7. Hey all, Sorry for the long silence, and thanks for all the feedback! With the exception of the Nissan LD, I'd considered just about every other swap! I think ultimately what I'm going to do, is drop a Isuzu 5.2L 4Cyl into my daily driver (1999 Ford Explorer), and use the Ford smallblock that comes out in the Z. Maybe down the road, if I really get the itch for a diesel Z, I'll put another Isuzu diesel into it as well. The Isuzu diesels are just about exactly the size of a smallblock chevy, and the highest powered "stock" one makes 195 HP and 440 TQ. They're also available connected to either a 4spd auto, or a 6spd manual. I'd be concerned about putting one of these in a Z without seriously beefing up the rear differential though.
  8. I've always wanted to paint a sport compact with Honda's "Super Sonic Blue Pearl" available on a 1999 integra. Paint code is B-90P. I couldn't really find a good picture of it though. There's an add on craigs list. http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/236798682.html And somebody's post on MP3car.com, though this looks more like one of their normal blue colors than the color I'm thinking of. http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=73358 That color, with twin black racing stripes. I think it'd look great on a z.
  9. Yeah, I'm not trying to build a drag monster. Just a quick, daily driveable car that I can have fun with in the twisties.
  10. I'm considering it for a z swap. I realize the VW's with a TDI are pretty competent performers, but I'm thinking about putting one in the z, and upping the HP as much as is reasonable.
  11. You know, this seems like a pretty sound idea. We know that the bottom ends are good for plenty of power, assuming that the diesel is build similarly to the non diesel, which I think is a safe assumption. Curious about what kind of power you can squeeze out of an LD28 turbo. I can't seem to find much information out there.
  12. I've been craving building SOMETHING with a diesel in it, with some resonable performance for some time now. I've noticed a few threads about diesel motors, and most people seem to abandon the idea pretty quickly. It seems like a Volkswagen (VW) TDI motor, or a semi-modern Mercedes Benz (MBZ) would probably fit best. I've more-or-less dismissed the idea of a heavy duty truck engine, simply because of the weight involved, though they would be excellent power houses. For the TDI's they're available in 1.6, 1.9, and 2.0 sizes. The 1.6 and 1.9 are identical for purposes of mounting, and transmission choices. As for the 2.0 it seems to be a different animal, though I can't get more information to verify that. I'd prefer the 2.0L as it comes with 134 HP and 247 ft/lbs! I imagine that motor, would be probably every bit as quick as a stock 240 motor in a 240. Maybe a bit quicker. The 1.9 only makes 100HP and 177 ft/lbs. The 1.6 and 1.9 have adapters that will attach them to either a suzuki samurai or toyota pickup 5speed trans. There are also several MBZ diesels, though probably the oldest I'd like to install is the 3.0L turbo diesel usually found in the E300D's. These make 174HP and 244 ft/lbs. I know of no manual transmission that would mount to it, and a manual is my preference. None of these are really super performance motors. I'd love to see over 200HP and 300 ft/lbs. However, the great thing about diesel, is the power is available nearly instantly, and you could run the beasties on biodiesel, and get FAR better fuel economy than a gasoline motor. So, this is just my little brain storming session. Anyone else considered using a light duty diesel engine that produces reasonable power? Anyone have any other suggestions for this list?
  13. Heya Chelle, Absolutely beautiful car and swap! I noticed that your oil filters are mounted upside down. Seems it would be AWFULLY messy to remove and replace those. How do you do it? Seems that, since the mounting location was custom to begin with, it would have been better to mount them facing downward. Any particular reason you mounted them this way? Once again though, the car is wonderful, has me drooling for sure!
  14. Wow guys, thanks for all the feedback. Sounds like I'll have no problem fitting. I figured space would be a bit tight with a helmet, but I'm willing to deal with that. Now just to actually buy one, and figure out what motor I wanna put in it!
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