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Seems like a good idea. Is it going to fit?

I'd go for the 78 280. Seems to be in the best shape for the price. You seem to like it best and with (hopefully) minimal work you get it running and driving and enjoy it for a bit before you do the sbc swap. Lee

That's some great info. Especially the front crossmember, never thought of that. I'm not in a real big hurry to get rid of the s130, but the missus is. But like you say, I will try to keep it till the 240 is complete. Thanks again. Lee If others have even more tips, bring them on......I'm always up for learning from others.

Recently bought two S130 parts cars. One has a turbo engine in it. I am wanting to put that engine into my 73 240Z. I have read several good threads on swapping the L28et into my S30. Are there other parts I should keep and use from the 280ZX cars? Some that would give better handling, etc. Like brakes, struts, diff, etc? I did try searching for this info, but had little luck. I learned some from just reading other posts, but no real concrete data. Seems like a popular swap and a lot of people buy complete cars to get their engines from. My 240Z will be a 2nd car, a fun driver. It will see some track time. Lee East Texas 73 240Z 5 speed L24

Daeron write: ) but there is no fuel pressure regulator either.. I know this is a little old post but ..... What controls the flow back thru the return line? Seems like there would need to be some type of pressure regulator to maintain the 3 psi to the carbs. I am thinking of changing to an electric only fuel pump as both mech and electric is bad on my project. Or could I just run the aftermarket electric pump and not worry about the pressure. i think it has 6-7 psi. Would the return line handle the extra pressure? Lee