Z-Noob

Cause that would be another $1000.00

I am dissassembling my Z in order to get it media blasted and epoxy primerd. My question is whether I should rewire the Z with the stock wiring harness or go with a painless wiring kit? The plans are to install a ls2/t56 so I wouldnt need lots of the crap in the engine bay. This will be a good weather car only so I would only need to retain the basic electrical to keep it legal...Looking for advice... PS I already searched and most posts are in regards to the install itself.. Thanks

Most expensive hovercraft I have ever seen...

Exactly.....Its so obvious.

THANK YOU!! That is the EXACT paint scheme I am getting ready to do!! EXACTLY LOL. I was curious how it would turn out (black hood) but it looks great!! My Z is going into media blast in a couple weeks and I will be doing the bodywork/paint..its gonna be my first time too, but what the hell. Thanks for the kick in the butt to get er done!

I found this Z on the web and want to know if anyone has more info/pictures of it? I also want to know what side mirrors are those? Thanks

Are you sure the R200 lsd came in the 79 zx? Or was it added later? thanks

I have been told to avoid LS1's motors which have been in a rollover...I dont remember exactley why but I will ask my buddy...

The little reciepts can be decieving. I built a 72 Chevelle between the ages of 16 and 19..When I was done I had 18k in reciepts, not including the car..those were the good ol' days living with moms with buttloads of money to blow!!

The Ls2 alone was probably 8k ++

Congrats:-o Where did you get the engine from? GM recyclers in Rancho? Is it the 350hp or 400hp?

Sorry, looking for an LSD unit. thanks

I have a couple of places it all depends on how much she wants to spend, and what needs to be done. Give me a $$ ball park and Ill give you a place...I could list a couple places but I dont want her to go down there just to be shocked at the price and more bummed out...Im in elk gorve which is pretty much South Sacramento...

Whats the approx. HP? thanks

Thanks for teh VID!!. gives me something to shoot for. You gotta let us guys in sac know when you are coming down. I am 15 minutes down the road from Sac raceway and would LOVE to see the cars..BTW what are the specs on the z? Thanks!

Couple more for the list..Thanks:burnout:

Grandma with 24's huh.....I wouldnt trust adapters with 24" wheels, but thats just me.

I have just got done stripping many all original parts from my newly aquired 71' 240z for the purposes of building a street/strip Z ala the Lsx/T56/R200 route. After selling a bunch of stuff on Ebay I was shocked at the prices some of the pieces got. Now being that this car is going to cost between 10k and 15k to complete (fully disassembled, media preped, rotisserie etc) and I like many others have other responsibilities I am going to begin buying parts from a local junk yard (full of Z's) and attempting to sell the parts on Ebay to pay for my project. My question is what parts are the most "profitable"? i have a short list which includes 87-89 300zx R200 (duh) turbo exhaust manifolds 280 R200 mustache bars etc. Any upgraded carbs... Nice grills Nice bumpers What else should I be on the lookout for? Thanks alot..

Shameless plug...Yes it is my auction. I think its a decent deal though... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=110029160789&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

Too many times have I arrived at a 87-89 turbo z31 to find the R200 already removed within the same day of the car being placed out there:shifty:. I want to assemble a bag of tools to leave in my truck so I can have the minimum amount needed for a fast removal and exit:D. what should I throw in there?? Thanks

Congrats!! I cant wait to experience that accomplishment with my conversion.

230 is going on ebay...200 is going in the Z. Yeah it might be a little more work but for $175.00 it ws to cheap to let go...It has both axles and was taken out of a 55k miles car.

Scored!!! He had 2 r200's both lsd both from 90-96 300z's, 1 N/A and 1 TT. I got them both!! Let me know if anyone needs one.! Thanks

THANKS!!! I hope its an LSD..R200, front/rear bumpers for $200.00 WOOT!!

Tomorrow I am going to pick up an "R200 LSD" from a gentlemen who said it was original from a 83'zx. Now I have "searched" on the forums and have come to the conclusion that 83' zx were not LSD. My question is, what is the easiest way to determine if the rearend has an LSD unit? The unit is apart from the automobile. I ws going to attempt to spin the driveshaft by hand while having a friend holding one of the axles and making my determination on what the other axle does. Does this sound logical? Thank!!