JoeinCA

Well, i read up on the JTR site... Apparently no matter what i do i can't use the 327 i have ... Maybe if i get a new aluminum 327 block i have been hearing about... it may not have the same markings, and would be lighter... maybe by the time i have to get my car smogged i will be able to get a 240Z...

Hey, i was talking to a guy whom works at a local auto parts store... he is in the process of doing a v8 swap, (350 engine) into his 77 280z... he told me that the JTR manual explains how to pass smog with the v8, is this true?

i'll just go with the 327... i already have it, it has been bored and rebuilt, ( a long time ago) and that way all i have to buy is the tranny and the neccessary stuff for the conversion.

i was told that the JTR actually explains how to pass smog on later year cars today from a guy whom works at a local auto parts store and is in the process of doing the mod himself, into the same year cas as i am too... (77) I was just wondering because i dotn want to battle with these damned tree huggin hippeis in Cali. life sucks, wear a helmet.

Hey, i was wondering if the v-8 conversion is reversible... I have a 327 engine, but i would like to know, if i have to go back to an l-28 engine, for any unforseen circumstances, is it possible to reverse the conversion?

eh, well... it looks like i wont be done until next weekend. i decide to rebuild the engines before i put one of them back into the car. quick ponderment. are the pistons in a 77 engine dished? if i put them into the 81 engine.... and grabbed a p-90 head, could i turbocharge the engine safely then?

well, going into day 3... not much fun, but i am really looking forward to the end results... i have a plan MWAHAHAHA. exuent.

hey guys... I started the removal process of the engine out of my 77 280z at about 11 am yesterday... heh, with certain problems i still havent gotten it pulled... And i still have to pull the engine from an 81 zx, which then is going to go into my 77... ( i'm using the intake and such from the 77 on the 81 engine to avoid problems.) anyways...Just letting everyone know so far, that this is a real big pain in the ass, the whole engine removal thing. do youguys think i could get the engine mounts from autozone? just in case... also, just to confirm... there should be no problem, as in, i should have a straight forward bolt in with the 5 speed tranny on the 81 zx to the 77 z. correct? anyways. i am just kinda taking a break, i didnt work all night, but i woke at sunrise to get started again, cherry picker rental isnt cheap.

whole car, minus engine? heh, i will take it.. do you think there is any way we could arrange to have it shipped? then i wouldnt have to wait untilmy next vacation to try to go and get it.

Well, the engines are most definetly not for sale... I guess i will have to part out my 83 and take the parts and sell them... then buy a 73 Z... sell my 77 for a small profit, and do the swap, or i could just save more cash and get a newer v8.. but do they really have the same power and torque?

well.... hmm, california sucks, doesnt it though? i want all that beautiful torque from the older engines... i guess i will have to hold off until i can aquire a 70-73 240. [ August 29, 2001: Message edited by: joeinCA ]

hey. I recently picked up a stock 77 280z... the engien is not too bad, i think a ring just went south but... aside from that i want more power. I have a 67 327 engine sitting on a stand in my garage, and i have another 68 327 that is really nice sitting in an imoveable 57 bel air... so i want to use one of these engines... the problem for me is, of course, living in california. do you guys think i could pass smog with the v 8 in there? also, what smog equipment would need to be installed? thanks for your time...