Pete84

I've used the search function and it hasn't turned up much at all. . . so What sort of highway mileage do Z31's get? There are a good many for sale not to far away, the SF bay area - 3-4 hours away, and the prospect of getting a 5spd NA 2+2 and ending up with a turbo'ed engine seems quite reasonable after looking at a number of the how to's. With a boost controller, intake, exhaust, and possibly a FMIC how would a 9:1 turbo engine do on the highway? almost all my driving is there, and well, I do enough that it needs to be pretty good.

Wow, so cheaper, easier, and more powerful!

What is the advantage to a carbed LS2 ? Cheaper ? Easier ?

Does that LS1 come with the 4L60E transmission? The overdrive would help with the mileage a good deal.

Very nice bodykit! The front end looks very much like a G-nose, what kit is it?

The tuned port injection / TPI setups are designed for low end torque, and aftermarket runners aren't exactly cheap. http://www.thirdgen.org/ is a Camaro / Firebird site with some pretty good info on how to get more out of a TPI setup.

Never heard of such a LPG conversion, what are the benefits?

Looks a bit like a 930 Turbo, except better.

Well, I'm waay up in the sticks, outside Redding, which itself is ~3 hours north of Sac. No smog ever, and we have to abide by the laws . . . . grrr.

You're in California, and have a turbo'ed non-exempt 280Z, how did you manage that?

Wow, so they can issue a ticket that is kinda like a fix it but instead you have to get your car inspected? And they go by appearances to pull you over to issue them? Wow, that sounds truelly horrific.

Wow, very impressive. I wonder if they'll ever make a car as gorgeous as the FD.

They mentioned using a Supra transmission, is that a common thing to do? World Class T5's are expensive as sin it seems, and T56s command steep prices.

A turbo KA24 would give more torque than the SR20DET, and would probably be cheaper to do.

How often are 4x4 setups used for street / road course duty? I imagine the weight distribution would be pushed forward, but traction issues could be lessend, helping with the corners.

How much did it take to get the LT1 to run, a Megasquirt or the like?

I'm not claiming to be an expert, but the LT1 and T56 should pretty much net you a profit.

How much more difficult is a swap into a Z31 than a S30? The engine mounts and transmission crossmember are custom, but how much more work does it take? I ask as there are a good deal more Z31's that are in non-rusted condition up where I am.

Wow, it is a world of nickle and dime'ing to death. Need to look for a complete Z with a blown headgasket and / or transmission, looks like the only way I'd be able to afford it. Thanks, am waiting for the JTR book!

What all goes into the cost? I've thought of a few things that I'd missed the first time. -Suspension -Tires What else causes the price to get so high? I'd much rather have a running, but ruff, 350/thm350 with a bad ride rather than great parts . . . 3K I can do, 8K, is well, waay more than I can afford at the moment.

I'm just east of Redding, pretty far up there. I just didn't want to put down for the book if it would get too spendy. Looks like I get to order it anyhow, thanks!

I'm trying to figure out what all goes into a SBC swap into a '70-'75 Z [smog exempt in here in CA]. The Z JTR kit Complete Engine + tranny What else is there? I've used the search function like crazy but have not found an answer. Chevy small blocks and turbo 350/400s are pretty cheap up where I am, having something on the road is alot better than not, so I am willing to go the most basic way. Besides what I've listed, what else is there that I would need to buy? How much would it cost to have the engine mounts welded in, ballpark figure? Thanks for any help!