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11-01-2025. 260Z work. I got the engine compartment sanded down after the glaze and then cleaned up the crossmember and rack with cleaning solution "g@s" and a toothbrush, and then steel wool, etc. Then I vacuumed out the cowl and primed it with rustoleum rust primerand top coated it with gloss black paint, then painted the engine bay with filler primer. Once dry I will use some spot putty I picked up on the areas that need it, hand sand it smooth and filler primer over that. Once it is good, then I will progress to color and then clear. Busy day! Pics:

THANKS! Well, that is my intent. as it is hollow, I will fit a spacer inside for the grade 8 bolt to go through on both sides, so 4 total. I may have to get inventive as far as a strut tower brace, the 4200 doesn't leave room for that!I I am planning on making a thick aluminum plate that goes across the top of the entire radiator support and have it polished for looks.

Hey everyone, I’m working on converting my 1976 L28E into an L28ET and could use some guidance from those who’ve done it before. The engine is already torn down, and my goal is to build it back up as a turbo motor from the ground up. I’m planning to run around 8psi of boost—nothing crazy, just a solid street setup. I’ve searched through the forums and found bits and pieces, but I’m hoping someone can help me with a more complete list of what I’ll need. Specifically: What internal components should I upgrade or swap (e.g., pistons, head gasket, oil pump)? Which turbo setup works best for this kind of build? What ECU or fuel management options are reliable and relatively straightforward? Any tips on sourcing parts—junkyard compatibility, aftermarket suppliers, or trusted vendors? I’m not looking to cut corners, but I also want to be smart and cost efficient about sourcing parts. If you’ve done this swap or have solid info, I’d really appreciate your input. Thanks in advance!

Today I cleaned up the motor mounts and alternator bracket and gave them a coat of paint. I also drilled out the holes in the motor mount pads on the crossmember and painted the visible spots. Lastly the wheels came in....16x8 in the front, 16X9 -15 in the rear. Tires are 205/55R16 and 225/50R16. have to slot a couple holes ont he alternator bracket still and a couple holes on the motor mounts needs some time with a burr bit but almost ready to drop the engine into the Z.

11-04-2025. I did a little bit of spot putty work this morning, have a few spots a couple thick coats of filler primer then went ahead and painted the engine compartment and cleared it. Yep, the work isn't very good.......I did what I could. PICS.

Unfortunately I live in the Netherlands so I will probably never be able to attend SEMA and there aren’t a lot of S30 Z’s running around here let alone modified with Apex Engineered hardware. I do plan to change that over time as the suspension kits look really good not to mention the perfect timing of new Retro Mod line which retains the original differential setup. The wife isn’t happy with me spending money on the car but I really want my 280z back on the road this spring. I’ll wait till black Friday to see if there are any good deals and then contact for an order for at least the frame rails and rear suspension.

I'm currently running 15x10 wheels with a 5.25" backspace on all four corners. I use 23.0x10.5-15 Avon Slicks or Hoosier 275/35-15 tires on all four corners. I run a 1/4" spacer on the front and it just barely clears my coilovers. No spacer on rear, and I have at least a 1/2 clearance to the strut. I have a modified version of the SubtleZ body on my car which provides an extra 1.5 of clearance at all four corners. Below are some pictures with the 15x10s and SubtleZ kit.

thanks. God willing I will continue to. I got very lucky, buying a car looked over due to the rough paint, but clean....rails, doors everything clean no rust. 2 spots int he floors and a couple other spots, that's it. Still love my 240Z best, but this is a nice home for my ATLAS engine.

Yes. That's the set up I have now. But as I'm hearing from different folks in my Datsun world since I posted this, replacing the inlet/ring to something else is extremely pricey.