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I'm currently also trying to install my diff mount, and would appreciate this information. And if anyone knows the measurements/specifications (width, height, pitch of threading, part name or number if applicable) of the insulator-installation-nut which goes onto the differential-case-mounting-front-insulator, through the differential-case-mounting-front-member. I don't have that nut, and am having a hard time finding it. Without it, the nose of the differential slams onto the damper-plate each time I add or remove power to the drive-shaft.

i'm currently doing an R200 swap. missing the yoke flange bolts. anyone know the proper measurements, and type of metal, and strength of the bolts?

Actually my source says only 280zx 2+2 manuals came with R200's. The 280zx automatic's and non-2+2's came with R180's. http://www.zcarpartsindex.com/index.php?title=Differential_Listing Here's my source, it has more detail about all Z's differentials, and other parts. I think every Z owner interested in modifying their car should have this link.

the flares don't look like they'd even fit. and you'd need t drill holes into them. what are they, rubber? is it easy to drill through rubber? i'd just save up the extra however many dollars to buy legit fenders.

ya, for that sale, just take the engine, and part out anything else in the car. i don't know all the rules for getting a smog certification. mainly how an engine swap affects it. definitely needs the stock headers for the rb25, don't know if its got them...might need a few catalytic converters too. it'd be too much work to get this car registered, part it out if you buy it.

The emotional damages card got so over played when it was introduced, now the victim needs to show physical manifestations of the emotional damage. Proof from a doctor that it began after the incident, and could've been caused by the incident, and that it impairs the victims day-to-day activities. Not a fucki'n "fear of cars" BS, anyone can play a "fear-of-cars" symptom and rip the other driver off.

probably also makes finding parts easier too

this is very interesting. since i live in orange county, i'll definitely be paying them a visit. POWERED BY MAX: ステアリングの切れ角up Super Steering Angle Parts

Oh, NOW i get my avatar! Anyways, I'll agree with you. I'm nowhere near an engine swap. The RB25, is an appealing and difficult swap that I've been thinking about. Not a project for me to be taking in this early stage of my life. The earliest I think I could concieve doing this would probably be in the 3-4 year range after I do other mods and have money saved over. Just trying to understand the process of what needs to happen for a successful swap is currently mindboggling to me lol

oh ok, perfect! mines a 74 then! thanks skib

Well, 74-78, I don't know the exact year, but I can guess somewhere in those 4 years.

these swaps sounds like a headache, just the thought of "fabrication" is stressing me out

Been a while since you posted this up there, but I've got a 1981 L28ET, don't know if its short or long though. Turns by hand, asking $400. I'm not exactly local, but I'm in the same state if it helps. Orange County, almost 400 miles away. If you're interested email me draft.phunk.amd@gmail.com

I don't know if you're lack of bumps means you don't need an engine anymore, but I'll just go ahead and offer my engines. A 1981 L28ET, don't know if it runs, but it turns by hand, selling for $400. Also a 1978 L28, doesn't run because its locked up, needs to be rebuild to run, selling for $100. And I've got a 1976 280z 4 speed transmission, selling for $100. I'm a little new to cars so I don't know what a wire harness and ecu are, or if I have them. But if you've got that $1200, I'm sure it won't be too hard to get a hold of the rest of the parts you need with that money. I live in Fountain Valley, Email me if you're interested at draft.phunk.amd@gmail.com

If you're still looking for an L28ET, I've got one from 1981. Turns by hand, selling for about $400. I live by Huntington Beach, about 120 miles away from Palm Desert. If your interested, email me at draft.phunk.amd@gmail.com

I've got an L28 that needs a rebuild, selling for $100. also a turning L28ET for $400. I live in Orange County, if you're willing to deal with the distance. I'm still new to Z cars...and cars in general... so I don't know what a harness or an ECU is, and I don't know if I have it. Email me if you're interested draft.phunk.amd@gmail.com

I've got an L28ET for sale, but I live in SoCal

I've got an L28ET, turns over by hand, don't know if it runs, for $400. But I live about twice the distance you said you're willing to travel for it

I don't know if you still need an engine almost 2 months after your post, but I'm selling an L28 for $400. I've never tried running it, but it turns by hand, so it's not rusted at least. I live in Fountain Valley, CA (by Huntington Beach). Here's my e-mail draft.phunk.amd@gmail.com

I don't know if you went ahead and bought that other guy's engine, but I'm selling an L26 engine too, $250. Don't know the mileage or the year, but my mechanic told me it was in good condition. I live in Southern California. Email me if interested draft.phunk.amd@gmail.com

I only have the 81 L28ET engine It turns by hand, but I don't know if it runs, and comes with a never used clutch. But no exhaust, no intake, nadda. I do live in Southern California, so shippings not too much. If you're interested, its $400 let me know with an e-mail draft.phunk.amd@gmail.com

I just called the kevin today, the deal is still going on, but he's looking for 3 speeds only. bummer I have a 4 speed, and i live like 10 miles away from there...

I've got an 81 L28ET I'm trying to sell, but I'm in Southern California...

Okay, I didn't know there was a blog where I could express my thoughts on my car. Now I will do so. So in about April of '09, I was looking through craigslist in my spare time. I found a blue 280z, little rust, no dents, and not running for $600. I was so amped up, I've been wanting an s30 since junior year of highschool, and all I needed, (the seller claimed) was a head gasket. So I picked it up. My co-worker was a laid off mechanic working with me at the local smoothie shop. He offered to fix it for half the price I was quoted. I just need for his schedule to open up, and his friends (they were going to work on it in his friends garage). Unfortunately, the previous owner had posted false tags, so a city official called it in to get towed, took a $250 fine, and paying back fees(fees previous owners accumulated, that the buerocracy believes I'm liable for) at the DMV $200. I found out I'd have to get it registered. Can't even get a PNO(planned non-operation) without a smog...can't get a smog without it running...can't park it in the street without it registered...so for the time being, I rented a parking spot in a storage facility for $100/month. After paying 1 month, I found a different mechanic on craigslist who quoted me $600 after an inspection, I agreed. He told me my L28 was locked up, unless it gets rebuilt, for hundreds more, it's not an option and I'd need a new engine. So I found an engine advertised as an L28...Looked like one, except for a big orange blower type thing on it. I bought it, took it to the mechanic, and it was an L26. So I still needed another engine, found another on CL a 280zxturbo. I asked my mechanic if this would work, he said "Wonferfully!". So I ask my friend for a favor, we drive 80 miles, out to San Bernardino, got it, and dropped it off at the mechanics house. He put the engine in, then started giving me the same excuses I used for turning my research papers in late at school. The old dead granny story. So he said he'd be too busy to work on it. I think he's just a dumbass who didn't know how to fix it in the first place and just decided to back out. He returned my money, except for $200 in parts, and brought a tow dolly to bring to its next destination. So now the engine's in, not the headers or the intake. I took it to a place called Doctor J in Huntington Beach, who advertises themselves as the "Doctor of Z's". When I brought it to them, they had 2 other Z's in the garage, so this gave me some confidence that I could trust their work. They look at it and tell me the L28ET wouldn't work. Because my manifold compression is at different rates, and the engine didn't come with the turbo so it's gonna lack power. So I need another engine I hop back onto CL, find an L28E for $500 with low miles. Ask another favor of another friend, I get it, and bring them it. They're amazed that I got it for only $500, they find them for $1000 at least. So it feels good I have the right engine finally, and I got a deal on it. Now it's just a waiting game until they get it running. In the mean time I'm trying to sell the L28(locked up), L26, and L28ET, not looking good so far. I get a call from Doctor J! I joyously pick up the phone, and they inform me the fuel lines we're poorly connected and there was gas spraying everywhere when they tried to start it. So they needed to order new lines, and install them. A week later, I get a call from Doctor J. I cautiosly answer the phone expecting another problem. It turned out to be some good news and bad news. My cars running, but it has no catalytic converter, and they suspect a leaky brake line. Both are estimated to be $600. I agreed, they told me tomorrow is when they expect it to be ready. Lets do some math here to figure out how much I'm spending Doctor J total estimate $2,800 Last Mechanic $200 DMV fees $450 + (future registration unknown) 2 engines I didn't need (hopefully I can sell them) $600 Car itself $600 (this was a steal) total = roughly $4,650...(potentially $4,050 If I sell both running engines for $300) I might have been better off getting a running one for about 2k-3k, but I would feel bad knowing that most "projects" go underfunded, and ignored, leaving the entire car years and years to accumulate rust, parts to degrade, and eventually become unsaveable in itself, and it's only use ends up as a parts car. So it's not too bad that I'm spending a little more into saving this 280z.

lol, theres so much rust on the cam shaft, and for over 11 years sitting. with air touching it with some moisture, i'd be amazed if it weren't locked up.