T-Roy

Anything ever happen to this

Wow, I thought phoenix Engine had a nice deal. Has anybody heard neg stuff about www.enginefactory.com, or Proformanceunlimited.com? They're expensive and way over my budget but incase Christmas comes early. I know this is a headache already, I'm almost tempted to walk away. I made so many phone calls, talked, had meetings, sat in hot garages, muscle car operations with big quotes. So far......nothing. Now I see why people just look for a car that's for sale. Sorry to vent. Now this is a challenge, more than a project. Can I do it, am I up for it? Hmmm, We will see. T-roy

I'm doing a swap to a V8 so my L28 and tranny will become available. I will get my V8 in about a month. Problem is I'm in Northern California. You would have to make arrangements.

Z2go: You must have been reading my mail. This started out as buying a car and maybe an upholtery and paint. Then maybe rebuilding the L28 or maybe headers and new radiator. Then I said that's it, lets do it for real, V8. Pyro: Good advice as well, I'm leaning on Phoenix Engines performance rebuild Chevy 350-350. Cost is the same ast the crate, I'm even thinking of going to 410hp. But I'm not trying to kill myself. I've already crossed over to the $10k but not by much. The total restore is way above my right now budget but little by little. Funny thing is I could have bought a used Lotus by now but hey its fun.

Yeah I called Z car garage. He wanted to look over my whole car deal, but didn't have the time to do it. So I'm talkeing to East Bay Muscle Car in Brentwood. They are primary Mustangs, Challenger, GTO etc. But knew exactly what to do about the Z from a Chevy V8 point of view.

I guess a bunch of people get on here and say they're going to do a swap knowing it's only a dream. Well I'm serious and here's my baby. It will be a full restore modification from front to back. I will start with the engine,exhuast and gas tank. I believe there is a leak somewhere. When I put gas in it the smell of gas is on my clothes when I get out the car. When in the garage the smell of gas is all through my house. Dangerous!! A 71 Z only a mother (this case father) can love.

Im new here. I'm 2 inches away from pulling the trigger on Chevy crate engine 350/290 going into my 1971 240z. Done with all the fixins, New Radiator, Water Pump, Fuel line, everything that would make this swap turn key. Sorry I don't speak mechanic yet. This is a new hobby for me. Cost around $10,000 to $11,000.00. Thats everything new under the hood. Nope, I can;t do it myself. Is there any question I should ask the shop? I'm in the San Francisco bay area. Oh and one more thing. I don't mind driving a stick but I dont do it often. Would it be totally cheesy going automatic, this also effects the price? Its a restore job, maybe sunday driving, no racing, unless with my brothers or other family members but nothing serious. Looking for reliability and fun more than anything. Thanks T-roy