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So to state the obvious, remove old engine. The turbo engine is a direct bolt in and requires no modification to your existing motor mounts. Next, after the engine is in I did my wiring. It is very scary for a lot of people, it was for me also. But I had tons of help from hybridz.org. So if you have a 75-79 Z that is fuel injected and you took your old FI hareness out, you will understand how to install the turbo FI hareness. If you are swapping into a 70-74 Z, you will have to cut a hole in the firewall to fit the FI and ignition harness through the engine bay to the passenger cabin. But before you do, you should know what the plugs and wires that you will be needing, and where they are located. Figure A Standard S130 zxt FI hareness If you have been looking at yours, your probably think, "What did I get myself into?" I did that... but after doing this swap in 3 cars, I laugh at myself now and what I had first thought. I will start with the ECU end and work my way out to the engine bay, starting on the drivers side and then work over to the passenger side. Figure B These plug right into your turbo ECU Figure C This is where the Ignition harness plugs into the ECU harness. We will be coming back to this plug and harness because it requires modification.

I had to break this up due to a image regulation?? But here is is. 81-83 S130 ZXT to 70-78 S30 Z Turbo Engine, FI and Ignition swap by Aaron Ferguson --------------------------------------------------------------------------- First off, this swap is very straight forward and does not require great modification to a S30 to install. But I suggest that you read this thoroughly before doing the wiring. You don't want to cut something you may need. To get started you are going to need these parts off a S130 zxt; Complete turbo engine (81-83) Turbo Turbo exhaust manifold Turbo ECU Turbo FI harness Turbo Ignition harness Most of the sensors 1. head temp sensor 2. knock sensor 3. water temp sensor 4. crank sensor (81 is mounted down by the crank, 82-83 mounted inside distributor) 5 ignitor (mounted to the coil bracket) 6 oil pressure sensor 7. If you need to run all the sensors and emissions then I suggest you get those also Coil bracket (has ignitor mounted on it) Downpipe Injectors Turbo clutch (if you are going with a manual) Turbo Airflow meter Turbo TPS (Throttle position sensor) FI relay DISCLAIMER: I DID NOT USE THE EMISSIONS SENSORS. SO I DO NOT HAVE THEM LISTED, OR PICTURES OF THEM, SO IF YOU NEED TO USE THEM, YOU WILL HAVE TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THEM ELSEWHERE. I AM JUST GIVING YOU THE BARE MINIMUM ON WHAT THE CAR NEEDS TO RUN. ALSO I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ERRORS. THIS IS ALSO A 81ZXT HARNESS THAT I AM USING, 82 AND 83ZXT HARNESSES MAY BE DIFFERENT.

I had to break this up due to a image regulation?? But here is is. 81-83 S130 ZXT to 70-78 S30 Z Turbo Engine, FI and Ignition swap by Aaron Ferguson --------------------------------------------------------------------------- First off, this swap is very straight forward and does not require great modification to a S30 to install. But I suggest that you read this thoroughly before doing the wiring. You don't want to cut something you may need. To get started you are going to need these parts off a S130 zxt; Complete turbo engine (81-83) Turbo Turbo exhaust manifold Turbo ECU Turbo FI harness Turbo Ignition harness Most of the sensors 1. head temp sensor 2. knock sensor 3. water temp sensor 4. crank sensor (81 is mounted down by the crank, 82-83 mounted inside distributor) 5 ignitor (mounted to the coil bracket) 6 oil pressure sensor 7. If you need to run all the sensors and emissions then I suggest you get those also Coil bracket (has ignitor mounted on it) Downpipe Injectors Turbo clutch (if you are going with a manual) Turbo Airflow meter Turbo TPS (Throttle position sensor) FI relay DISCLAIMER: I DID NOT USE THE EMISSIONS SENSORS. SO I DO NOT HAVE THEM LISTED, OR PICTURES OF THEM, SO IF YOU NEED TO USE THEM, YOU WILL HAVE TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THEM ELSEWHERE. I AM JUST GIVING YOU THE BARE MINIMUM ON WHAT THE CAR NEEDS TO RUN. ALSO I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ERRORS. THIS IS ALSO A 81ZXT HARNESS THAT I AM USING, 82 AND 83ZXT HARNESSES MAY BE DIFFERENT.

I think I will post a "fixed" guide on here tomorrow so then I can get some more "constructive criticism" and then it will be easier to edit and fix things. This is the first forum I have posted it in, I think because of the type of site, you guys would be the most knowledgeable.

Yeah I noticed the TPS plug also, I dont know why I out that one as the TPS, I have the right plug for it in another picture. And Yes, this is a 81zxt harness, I guess I will specify that. Also, I wasnt sure what yrs. had the CAS on the crank or the dizzy. I just knew the 83's were in the dizzy, and 81's were on the crank. And as for that ground wire I drew attention to, the only reason I said that is becase I have ripped that wire off while driving once and the car ran really crappy and eventualy died. I will fix these errors.

Yeah I noticed the TPS plug also, I dont know why I out that one as the TPS, I have the right plug for it in another picture. And Yes, this is a 81zxt harness, I guess I will specify that. Also, I wasnt sure what yrs. had the CAS on the crank or the dizzy. I just knew the 83's were in the dizzy, and 81's were on the crank. And as for that ground wire I drew attention to, the only reason I said that is becase I have ripped that wire off while driving once and the car ran really crappy and eventualy died. I will fix these errors.

So tell me if you find this helpful. I tried to simplify it as much as possible. Basically this is a guide through the wiring of the FI harness and ignition harness without the confusing color code talk. I have put in pictures of the harness and its plugs, along with the wires and what needs to go where. **UPDATED 12-2-2013** I have sold my Z in Jan of 2012. I am still willing to help answer questions. Please email me at zul8er@gmail.com for help. I am so grateful to this forum and the MODS for keeping this up as a sticky. Thank You Hybridz. The write up is near the bottom of this first page. The old site where it was hosted was taken down. Here is the link to the posts where the correct write up begins. http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/34469-a-quick-fi-and-ignition-280zxt-to-s30-turbo-swap-guide/?do=findComment&comment=272789 Agian, any questions would be answered quicker to my email. Still looking for this too... Now I would like to include the 82 and 83 harnesses in here also. Anybody willing?

So tell me if you find this helpfull. I tried to simplify it as much as possible. Basically this is a guide through the wiring of the FI harness and ignition harness without the confusing color code talk. I have put in pictures of the harness and its plugs, along with the wires and what needs to go where. **THE YOUDAMNFOOL.COM LINK IS OLD AND HAS ERRORS. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THIS FORUM PAGE TO THE UPDATED SWAP GUIDE** http://www.yadamnfool.com/turbo_z_conversion/s130_zxt_to_s30_z.htm Now I would like to include the 82 and 83 harnesses in here also. Anybody willing?

I had the same problem with my turbo swap when i first did it. My problem was that the crank sensor was corroded... i put it on, and nothing.. turns out it wasn't reading cuz it wasnt close enough.

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Anybody know where I can find one for under 100 bux with a 360 degree thrust bearing other than ebay??

thats a awesome IC. Looks like the 944 IC. I have one one those in my 240.

did you have to modify the sump at all?? or just weld it in? I found it in my summit magazine.. $62 bux isnt bad. I think im going to do that.. i need it any way.

I have just converted my 73 240 to turbo. I was swapping the tank out to learn that teh extra tank i have is for a zx. that put me out $100. so i was wanting to use the stock 240 tank. But i saw somewhere on here before that someone put a sump on the bottom of the tank. i was just wondering how it was working?? and is it pretty easy to do?

im not running a dampener... mine ran fine.

what is the difference between a 70's 280z gas tank and a 80's 280zx gas tank?? anybody have pictures of the tops of them that would help alot

i have recently just learned that there is a difference between the 75-76 and 77-78 fuel tanks. what is the difference, and what one do i want to use on my 240 turbo swap?

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i wouldnt use a starion ic... there a bit restrictive if you want to start running high hp.

is it possible??? i want to do this so i can tell exactly what my engine is doing instead of going by fuel pressures, and a a/f guage. anybody done this?? this is on a 81zxt ecu

i am living proof that stock z pump dont like 18 pounds of boost!! burnt out 2 at 18# and one at 16#... all well... i have a upgraded one coming

i have a old aftermarket fuel pump that has a prefilter, it is for carbs, but if i take that pre filter off, do you think it will work..

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