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Are there really? Like which ones? The SHO engine only weighs something like 450lbs. Also you can pick up a decent one for about 200 bucks.

Hey thanks for all the replies guys and pics. The engine really does look great in there. I actually have a nice SHO right now that I have owned for a few years but I have always wanted a 240z so thats what got me thinking. The article about the Healy is a great source of information. The only 240z I have driven was one with the stock engine and everything and it definetely wasnt the fastest car ever. Plus if I dont feel there is enough power with the SHO engine there is always the bottle. So if I ever do make a 240z project ill be sure to post lots of pictures. One more question, does anyone know of any automatic transmissions that will bolt onto a SHO and work well in a Z?

Ive owned several SHO's and have had a lot of expereince with the engine. Its a great engine and it looks great especially if you polish the intake manifold. However im afraid that 220hp or even 250hp with a little modification would not be enough for a Z car. Really the only way to get much more hp out of that engine is to go forced induction, which would kind of destroy the plans for a low budget build.

Is this a good idea in a 240z? I know it has been done before so anyone have any advice?I know the swap has been done in other RWD hot rods and stuff. I did some searching on this forum and didnt find a lot of opinions about it. The engines only have about 220hp but they take well to forced induction and nitrous. Plus they are very lightweight. Also they are cheap as dirt. So what do you Z experts think? Good idea or not so much?