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If you have any pictures you could post, I would love to see them. Thanks,

What are your plans for the rear end? Please keep us posted as I am very interested in your progress, any more pics? Was there much modification to the Datsun cross member to fit up the SC a arm?

This is exactely what I am looking at doing right now, Front and rear suspension, rear end 5 speed and 7M from a MKIII Supra. Still getting measurments from it to see if it will work and if I will have to cut the subs. I got flamed for it when i suggested it, however from this post I am inspired to go for it.

Thank you Phar for your response. I was going to bail on this thread but after reviewing it I think I will try again. I do apologize for being harsh, i guess I was just turned off by JC's response to my first posting here. Let me add this, I can get the complete car(Supra)for about $1000. It is a low mileage car and my understanding is that the R154 5 speed is a very good transmission, the rear end being an lsd as apposed to the vlsd in the q45 is a better option and can handle gobs of power. The 7m for me is a cheap may to get a modern fi,twin cam,turbo motor. My understanding is that they have very stout bottom ends and can handle major power upgrades. The head gasket issues are an easy fix and they have good aftermarket support as opposed to the vh45. I would love to do an RB motor swap however the intial cost and parts availability limit that option. So with that in mind I felt that the addition of the front and rear sub frames from the supra would give me a modern and strong supension, being designed in the mid 80's as opposed the late 60's. it is generally held that a double wishbone is better than a macpherson system, I understand this will be a point of debate however that is the general concensu. The use of this supension in my mind was to get the 5 bolt lugs (free upgrade) to have access to a better selection of rims, and potentially better supension upgrades in the future. The brakes and steering rack should be better designed and easier to replace. I understand all these options are avilable for the S30 however the cost difference between and parts avilablilty should favour the Supra. Although I am not certain of that fact. I understand that some major problems will creep up, like the width of the suspension to the car and will the suspension fit or even work in the Z. This was the kind of info I was looking for. Preliminary measurments say I am about 10 mmm to wide with the Supra stuff. but this is just a rough guess so far. As I am not independtally wealthy, I plan to complete my car in stages, but I want to get the foundation right the first time. Oh and I'm not an idiot I know there is no "frame" in the Z, but when you connect both sub's like I plan to do and replace most of the sub frame with new metal, then it is almost a "framed" car. Now does this make anymore sense, or am I still way off base?

What advice did he give, he insinuated that I was too stupid to acomplish the project without knowing anything about me. Therefore he is a wanker. I thought this was hybrid Z, is everyone afraid of a little hard work, or is it because it is a Toyota. I didn't ask for anyones 2 cents. I asked if it had been done, or if there is a legitmate reason why it can't be done. I don't care if you don't think it is a good idea. The 7m's are fine, I have read about them. Again I didn't ask for your opinion about my motor choice. Forget it delete this post.

wow JC aren't you king **** of the universe. I never asked if the 240 could handle the power, I said I am beefing up the frame, personal choice. I am looking at the Supra parts because it does alot of things for little investment: Modern suspension, lsd rear end, steering rack, 5 bolt lugs etc... Let me decide what I can and can't do, nice attitude, wanker. I realize the Supra stuff will be wider however I am fairly certain flares will compensate for that. I was looking for any info if anyone had actually done it, I saw some posts about interest in it but nothing further.

Hello all, been lurking for a while and finally getting at it. I have a 71 240 that I have gutted and would like to make a nice street machine with the possibility of some track days. Thinking around the 300-400hp mark, I plan to beef up the frame significantly to handle the extra hp. I have the opportunity to pick up an 87 turbo Supra with the 7mgte cheap, and was thinking about also using the front and rear suspension from the Supra. I figure I can graft on the sub frames for the front and rear Supra suspenion to the 240. It is a double wishbone suspension with 5 bolt lugs and sway bars front and rear. Just wondering if anyone has done this already (the suspension not the motor) and if anyone can think of a reason why it is a bad idea? I would appreciate any input. Thanks,