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hey blueovalz, something along the concept Dodge Charger 3

It's been a long while since I've posted. I'm working on a 260Z with a 283 and 2 speed powerglide. Well mechanically every thing is done, motor and trans are mounted, driveshaft fitted, and all that good stuff. The only thing remaining is the electrical side of things. I know alot of people opted for a Painless kit, but for me it isn't an option. Seriously, the 283 only had like 4 wires to the whole engine. What do I do with the transistor ignition module, and ballast resistor that I don't need any more? I suppose I'll have to send the Tach off to John's for recalibration, but where will it wire in with the new engine? What will I need to make the Chevy temp sensor and oil pressure sensor work? I've got more question than I have space for, thanks in advance for responding.

Hey Y'all, After 7 years I've finall started on my Z-V8 conversion. I'm putting a 283 w/2speed powerglide in a 260Z. After mistakenly buying some of the kit from zcars.com I've found a few better places to look for info and parts. I know almost everyone here praises the Jags That Run book but I was wondering if any one has tried http://www.johnscars.com/zcar.htm The site is a bit hard to navigate but I don't know about the kit, which sells for $695.00 and they also sell a book. Alot of the prices on John's and Jags are the same. http://www.johnscars.com/zcar/zcar.htm The only real problem I have with the Jags kit is the transmission mount, which looks kind of mickey mouse, although nowhere near as bad as the Motorsport mount, as for John's I've never seen it. I'm not worried about the motor mounts, I plan on taking a plasma cutter and cutting the Datsun mounts off the crossmember and fabricating new ones.