RonA Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Was looking for a less modified Z project for a while. Bought a little cleaner 1972 with a stock rear and SBC engine and trans. I've collected enough SBC stuff to build a fairly nice new motor, plus I have a good L33 and a 2JZGTE. I'm not a big fan of the SBC and may do some research on the 2JZ wiring just to have something less common. I have a new CD000A trans that could be used for any of the 3 so I guess I'll just have to pick a direction. Something quiet with around 350 to 400 hp would make a nice driver with a good sports car feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I think you're first question is, Do you want a naturally aspirated engine, or a turbo engine? After that, you've already figured out which engine you should use. Good luck on the build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonA Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Nothing against v8's, but driving a friends 240z with a patchwork motor from the Datsun Comp book(around 250 hp) was way more fun than my supercharged LQ4 straight line special. RonA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969honda Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) The other question to ask is how much chassis with do you want to do? The v8 will definitely create more torque and require additional chassis stiffening and reinforcement over the 2JZ. I love V8s, but a straight 6 turbo or NA with high rpms would definitely be fun. Just more food for thought. Edited June 8, 2017 by 1969honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonA Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Started getting more SBC stuff in. Another block ready to clean and put together(+.030 4bm 350) along with a new Crower crankshaft. The Crower is gorgeous, just too much stroke(3.75") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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