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It was the only fuel cell with a similar shape to the stock tank. I didnt want to cut the spare tire well and take away space for storage, I still cut the well but I kept the space. Its perfect for me being so low this tank is tucked up, I actually have about 2in of space to go up as well. http://www.rhodesracecars.com its a pro-series tank. Doesnt have baffling so brought fuel cell foam which was a pain but its a well built tank for cheap. The straps it comes with I didnt like, so made some from 2in flat bar. 17gal tank should be able to go on long trips no problem!

I brought his kit and I think I got the 700ft-lbs one because my goal for my build is around 400-450hp.

So clocked my turbo and used one of the turbo adapters. It sits way to high now, I have about 3 adapters. So im going to use this lower profile adapter and make it work, it needs to be drilled out and tapped for M10 bolts. Kind of a pain using t4 manifolds with a bottom mound turbo but its going to be worth it. Routed my fuel lines to the driver side and rerouted my brake lines. Front over the cross member and the rear had to make a new line and relocate the proportioning valve. Still in the process, its a huge pain making sure it doesnt hit anything. Got the clutch on. I destroyed the pilot bushing because my dumb self tried to get it flush (which it doesnt need to be) and mushroomed the bushing badly. Paid $75 for another one :/ But came in today and got the clutch and flywheel in easy. Friend welded my trans mount and probably wednesday going to drop the motor in for good with the trans.

good choice on the adapter kit! I just put my clutch on. I destroyed the pilot bushing because my dumb self tried to get it flush (which it doesnt need to be) and mushroomed the bushing badly. Paid $75 for another one :/

Haha its a big mother lover but she fits! Craigslist steal got it for $100 Yea right now working on the brake lines moving them out the way from where the down pipe and exhaust will be routed. Got my exhaust manifold in, turbo looks to fit but have to clock it about 90* and weld on a T3 adapter.

Its a race car its not gonna have A/C. power steering or heat lol. I plan to buy another z eventually and leave that one reasonable. I spent time today making the the exhaust side of the egr block off. Its very ugly but functional. Even welded a bolt to prevent any exhaust from creating turbulence. I'll look into the LS400 throttle body. I'll also look into your build thread!

I did not, im going to block it off. I kinda forgot about that, good catch dexter! I went with the ribbed pulley, all I had to do is grind the tensioner so the bearing can spin freely. Really simple I have the belt and pulley pics if its possible to piece it together cheaper than the kit. Looking at the throttle body I would like to go shorter. It also seems I need to angle it just a smidge downward. Know of a shorter throttle body with same bolt pattern? I saw china ebay 4in and the Q45 one.

Small update. Good friend came over and we started making the trans mount. He needs to finish tigging it up. Realized I routed the fuel lines on the pass side, when they should be on the driver side or on the top of trans tunnel. That poses an issue because of the exhaust being in that area. Also with the motor in, my clutch line will need to be relocated to the driver side. The 350z trans has the slave cylinder on the driver side, and the 2jz motor has the starter on the driver side. Brake lines may need to be rerouted to keep away from the turbo and exhaust. Will for sure be using heat reflective materials on the firewall and lines. Tons of little nick nacks left to order still.

So after about 4 years of collecting parts, im finally ready to do the swap! Been driving the car a few years as an L28 and it was really fun. Got to learn the car and really appreciate the L-series motor. Kinda wish I had more than one z so I could listen to the L28 roar on the highway. So in December pulled the motor and right around April-May I started working on the car full force daily. So some details: 2jzge from a 94 supra, head had burnt up valves and got the whole motor and wiring harness for $500 NA-T swap is very simple Twin turbo head gasket oem is perfect, ARP head studs and drill hole in oil pan for turbo return as well as get oil feed from the oil filter union bolt. Simple enough really. I have other threads about the swap and some basic info. So using a 350z trans, Collins adapters for clutch, OEM TT headgasket, ebay china turbo manifold, front facing manifold I got from a local, ARP headstuds, custom front mount intercool from a local, tial wastegate and BOV, Holset HE351cw turbo, 1000cc injector dynamics injectors,custom mounts that use the stock motor mounts, wiring specialties harness, AEM V1 ecu, and 17gallon fuel cell with -6an feed and return lines. Had to get rid of the log manifold just didnt work with my turbo it was hitting the strut tower. Much more progress needed. Like fitting the new ebay mani once its in. installing trans mount and welding it up . plus test fitting it again. Waiting for my injectors, fuel rail, some gaskets, and it should be going together within the next few weeks.

From the pic the 350z trans is 39in-40in long stock. After cutting the shaft its at 31in. Accorrding to the transmission dimension thread Nissan Type A 4 Speed Weight: 70 lbs. Length (bellhousing to end of tailshaft housing): 31" Shifter position (bellhousing to center pivot): 31" Nissan Type B 4 Speed Weight: 72 lbs. Length (bellhousing to end of tailshaft housing): 31" Shifter position (bellhousing to center pivot): 29" G-Force T5 5 speed Weight: 101 lbs. Length (bellhousing to end of tailshaft housing): 31.5" Shifter position (bellhousing to center pivot): 29" - aftermarket Long shifter So in theory the 5sp 280z trans is only 1-2in off. So it should still fit without cutting. At the same time also depends on how far back the motor sits. But thats up to how its mounted. It seems like it will fit no issues. Soon ill be bolting it up to the motor and finding out within a week or two.

That's my set up. Takes out a solid 4-5in which makes it much closer to where it would be comfortable to use the shifter.

Have you considered Austin Hoke's setup? He swapped a VQ35 in his z and works on LS1 swaps. His work is incredible. I have his short shifter relocation kit for the 350z trans its beautifully made, all you have to do is cut the shaft and shorten it which took me 5min. http://hokeperformance.squarespace.com/vq240z-build-blog/shifter-relocation

Im pretty sure someone else did it on here? I know me and a local here have the 350z trans. Hes been running his over a year, 10k miles no issues. Best trans option for the price. Yea thats why I opted to use the beta motorsports, the CX Racing mounts should just be a base for making better mounts. What kind of numbers are you expecting out of the turbo? Im going with a Holset HE351CW hoping it hits hard and low.

Very nice build! I gotta start recording my progress on my NA to T build. Ive been driving the car for years while collecting parts. Its good to drive it stock then swap it to feel and appreciate the difference. I have the cx racing mounts also but using the old beta motorsports mount instead. Cant wait to see it done! Keep it up.

^ Lol!

Here are the pics. Luckily I saved them

Wow this is one awesome build! Where in upstate ny? I wouldnt mind taking a ride to check this build out! Keep it up ive never seen an electric z before.

Basically 15x9.5 -20 on all 4 corners will be flush with regular zg flares. I run 17in same size and offset and im flush with my flares with 235 toyo r1r. There is plenty of info on this sight and others as to what sizes you can go with. To avoid adapters and spacers you need negative offset.

nice progress!

Honestly I compared the two and its the same. The 'only' benefit to mav is that you can use any 350z clutch which is cool, but costs more than collins. However Collins no longer needs machining. After awhile he started sending kits that dont need to be machined. I think that started after last year.

I went with treadstone log style mani. That china mani will crack on you so if you can just put a free reinforcement bars and youll be fine. Lol! Ive been collecting parts for 3 years and ive wanted to do the swap for about 5 years. So I feel your pain! My friend did a budget 2j in his 240z it is possible. What people get caught up on is the "while im here might as well upgrade this" bug. Something I spent the money on and didnt care was wiring specialties definitely worth the money in my eyes. Time is money and the one mistake my friend made was doing the wiring himself which took forever. Wiring specialties is the best! They called me several times asking about my setup since it was na-t to get the wiring perfect for my set up. Also if you want to go coil pack mojo performance has a great kit that you can look at and piece together using ls2/lq9 coil packs. Im sticking to the dizzy for now but I feel the coil packs will be a better solution down the road eventually. Especially since the dizzy limits turbo sizes. I got lucky on craigslist and found a 2jzge front facing manifold out of aluminum for $100!! craigslist has great deals at times

Very nice! na to t is the way to go.

Yea late 260z and 280z you can massage the tunnel. The 350 you dont need a dual clutch? A guy sells the kit I think his one kit can do 800hp? Collins and the other kit from maverick. I believe the 350z trans is a great option, its cheap at junk yards and brand new its $1700 plus shipping. Clutch selection isnt bad either, they have been known to hold decent power.

I havent installed it but my friend has the same set up and has ran for 15k miles no problems. Im going to run 6sp CD009 from 350z, R200, Wolf Creek axles, and aluminum drive shaft. My friend has upgraded to rear adjustable suspension not sure if that helped. He did shred his stock r200 mustache bar. He upgraded to R230 rear end from q45 and the techno toy tuning mustache bar which I have as well. That rear end is pretty stout, I love my wolf creek axles. He is running around 600hp and has ran fine no drive train issues after the mustache bar fix.

Womp thats a bummer, but a v8 turbo is cool Can you pm me what parts you'll sell I may be interested in some parts depending on price.