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  1. Wow, An absolute ton of information to get me started. Thanks to everyone contributing to help me get this project started on the right foot. Wes, reading your thread through gives me real hope that I can see this through, and if I can get the results you seem to be I will be thrilled. Thanks for the books suggestions as well, I ordered each of them from Amazon last night. After all of your suggestions, I am going to commit to a 383 build for the engine. As Miles suggested, I am putting together a spreadsheet to cover the build in systems. Thanks to Kamikaze for the list of areas that I probably wouldn't have thought about ahead of time, I've added these to the spreadsheet. After rsicard pointed me towards summit, I'm holding off on purchasing the engine for a couple days while I finish out comparing what I would spend re-building the engine vs buying parts from summit. It's actually a lot closer in total price than I had thought. Again, thanks a bunch for taking the time to give me the head start on this build. Josh
  2. Well... after much trolling, googleing, and Craigslist shopping here we go! I'm about to begin my first major car rebuild, and at the same time going for the 350 swap into a z.... so the one thing I'm sure of is that I'm about to add a lot to my plate. That being said, I'm extremely excited to finally have the time and a little extra coin to start something that has been a dream for many years. I have a million questions, and while I've been searching for answers, I don't want to bother anyone with something that simply could have been researched through the right link, right book, etc so if there's another thread I didn't find, book to read, or a site I should read please let me know. I just ordered the JTR v8 swap book, which was obviously the first step, and my next day off I'm hitting the used book store for a couple 350 books (suggestions appreciated). My questions for all of you who have been through this before (and some of you many times) is regarding my strategy for getting this going. From all of my searches through the forums, I understand that my budget and what I'm envisioning for the Z will have a lot to do with what is recommended. First and foremost I want to do as much of the work myself as possible. I understand this WILL be more expensive and time consuming than other options, but as much as I want the finished product, I want the project and the experience (including my screw ups along the way). I don't have the cash set aside to drop 3 or 4k at a time, but depending on my commission check I do have an extra 5-600 bucks a month. The car will need to be capable of daily driving duties, and live life on the street. I want something that can light 'em up if I felt like it, and wouldn't hit the strip except just to see what it could do. So in that light, 350/350lb would probably be fine given the weight of a z, and leaving options open for further craziness down the road. My plans and questions at each step: -I'm going engine first, only because I have access to what I feel are a couple great deals currently. I can pick up a 350 2bolt short block for under $200 or a friend has offered an LT1 longblock for $600. I'm leaning towards the 350 simply because I'm not sure of how or what I would need to change out of a stock Z to move to fuel injection (opinions please!) -Finding the car.... while I'm rebuilding the engine I'll be keeping my eye out for a good deal on a tax exempt Z. Not too concerned over 240z light weight vs. 260/280 more rigid body at the HP I'm aiming for (unless I should be?) While I haven't been out to see the cars it would seem a Z can be had for under 2grand, and I would just sell the engine and transmission. -Fixing the body, taking care of the rust, buying my buddies beer to help with any welding necessary. Posts I've read say I might not need to go with a cage/ frame reinforcing at this hp? -Acquire transmission, drive train, new rear end (is r200 swap necessary at this hp?), and install. Again, beer for the helpers... lol -Paint, interior, sound system, etc. I know I'm probably missing a ton, but am I at least on the right track? What pitfalls should I be aware of, and looking out for? Besides the setbacks that I will cause myself due to lack of experience is there any advice you can offer that will save time, money, and frustration? Thanks a ton HybridZ! Josh
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