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Dug out my Haynes manual.... It the voltage regulator (duh) but still not sure if I can ditch or not. Any takers?

dropping tank and Datsun lines this weekend..... also still working on cleaning up the engine bay. Can I ditch the huge (solenoid????) that was connected to the Datsun alternator? It's wired into the harness on the passenger frame rail which I need to keep for chassis electrics but I don't know it's function or if its necessary in an LS swap. Thanks Guys, Jim

I forgot you had a 280 with prior fuel injection..... No cruise control or AC for me. I plan to weld in a sump to my stock 240 tank with a vette filter regulator and external pump. My motor is basically stock although supposedly with a hot cam (need to verify but it may be the C5 cam).... and I have no plans for monster power. I'm told the 98 motor has a different fuel rail set up that sounds like I wont need a return line except the one off the filter (correct?). Thanks so much for your input, you are a wealth of great info for me to avoid frustrating and costly do-overs. Jim

Never mind the MC... It's all wrong (forgive me newbe ignorance) A salvage punch list would still be great.

Phantom, I read on one of your post that you kept the stock fuel lines and tank? I was under the impression stock line didn't allow enough flow and stock tank fittings would hold the efi pressure requirements. Can you elaborate? Thanks. Jim

I read that I can use the clutch MC out of the Camaro?? Can anyone confirm this. Since I have a complete and running 98 LS1 T 56 car I would like to use as much off of it as I can..... Is there a "salvage this" punch list somewhere I can access?

I got a call from CXR.... Headers are on back order and will arrive 10 days late. While I had them on the phone I asked about installing the motor with headers on and according to them it was a no-go.. Can't hurt to try so ill let you know when I get there. I thought I may be able to at least drop the motor with pass side on since it seems the bigger hassle with starter. Thanks Jim

3" exhaust pipe... The cx kit comes with a 3" single off a 3" y..... It's a nice looking complete stainless kit but the muffler is unknown/ generic and fixed so it can't be rotated etc for the the best fit. The complete exhaust package adds about $425 to the "compete kit".... maybe im being a tight wad but i beleive i can do it cheaper??? With a little tighter spec on clearance . I plan to use 3" with a relatively stock Z route with existing hanger locations but up tighter/close to the chassis for better clearance. I have not decided on muffler yet but it will be free flowing and compact to fit the stock Z location space. Love to hear your thoughts on this crapforum as you have the complete kit in hand and first hand perspective. Thanks again guys. Jim Ps I like the TTT strut braces too. They seem to keep coming up with new way to spend my $$$$$ lol

Zg flares. 200 tread wear or less tires, most likely ttt as they are close/ more local to me and use fully adjustable , bolt in camber plates, stock Gauges until I can afford complete change/upgrade ..... I went with cx kit based on a gut choice really..... I like the header to y pipe set up (doing my own exhaust back from there to tuck up a little tighter and better choice of muffler) I like the trans mount (seems super stout and supported) and the motor mounts are an easy install that allow for retention of low mount alternator. I just made a choice and pulled the trigger. Thanks for all the advice and keep it coming.

Perfect timing on your post.... I started cleaning up the engine bay and was wondering about that brake line for header clearance. I was planning on heat wrapping all my brake line to reduce the chance of boil at the track.... I assume I can remove all old fuel lines??? And also the old vacuum line running from the drivers side across the firewall and down into the tranny tunnel. It's all unbolted from the bay but I haven't traced it out from the tunnel yet....... Soccer practice tonight cut that short. I want to remove all unnecessary hardware from the engine bay, prep/detail/paint before I proceed.. Any advice and pointers as to what must go and stay is very welcome. Thanks.

Found my Sparco seat pics.... and another past project car (03 350Z, full race suspension with remote mount turbo at 12lbs) I scattered the 350 motor at Thunderhill and lost the mojo for that car, which lead to the FFR, which gave way to soft finances and $2200 Z.... In the end, I will have less into the 240 (cough cough, yea right), and I hope it will out perform them both. I must say it will be a tall order to make the Z as cool as the FFR. Dang I miss that car!

I hear you Richard but memories like these (father-daughter project Z) will last a life time... Just for grins and giggles, I pulled up my old FFR cobra to remind me of why I do this and keep my eye on prize... Hope to be cleaning up the engine bay on the Z this week.

As budget allows in no particular order... Coil overs, 17 rota stagger with 245s front and 275 rears, bad dog frame supports, flares, victory spoiler, front and rear LCAs, stock gauges for now, weld in sump to stock tank with external pump and vette reg/filter strut tower supports (I like the new stuff from ttt) champion 3 or 4 row radiator, wiring specialties plug and play, brake upgrade, for starters ........ The list just never quits. My goal is a clean swap with what I've got.. The LS is cammed but I don't know specs , with a really solid runner as she sits with 225 50 16 on 16x8 rotas and current suspension. I've got sparco seats in already with harness and I've been repairing the door panels. One she is on the road and sorted I will add go fast and handling parts as budget allows. Body and paint last, they must go before they show in my garage. Thanks for the encouragement. Jim

In the beginning.... 72 rust free (for a Datsun) California Z Bits and pieces along the way (new struts, springs, air dam, wheels and tires, LSD R200 with AZC bar, bushings etc Ran the 240 with stock motor and an MSA header and exhaust in my local AutoX (11 y/o daughter ran her kart) and we both won our classes for the year.... Picked up the little gem (98 LS1 T56 with 108K on the odo), to AutoX while the Z is getting prepped.... And the games begin.. CXracing Kit ordered and on its way. Updates and a thousand questions to ask the Hybrid community as the build progresses.

Ok thanks. No chance I doing the metal 98 tank then. Fuel cell may be a little more work and possibly cost but I will be done well the first time and avoid do-overs. Pulled my motor and trans today and have enough cash for a healthy start on my swap...... As of today, I am going to run the CX Racing kit.... Hope to order on Monday and start my own build log for the forum.