Northstarninja

I think I just died... beautiful car!

lol flowmaster knockoff...

I own a 260z. I recently found a 280zx-t for sale for $600, and I was thinking I could rip the whole drivetrain out of the car. Apparently after reading the differential FAQ, the R200 in the zx is a 2 pinion and not as good as a 4 pinion. I also though there were other other parts I could use from the newer zx to upgrade my Z, but was sadly incorrect... The zxt does NOT run, due to no-spark condition, which 3 different mechanics havent been able to figure out... The owner replaced the Ecu, coil and a bunch of stuff but still hasnt fixed the problem... it might be something stupid like a cas, but I dunno... Do you think its still worth buying the car and doing the swap,and parting the rest? I was going to puta RB25det in the car, which now I'm selling to put a SR20det in the car. Then I found this car for sale, and not I'm sorta indecisive as to what swap to do.... I know the advantages/disadvantages of each swap (RB/SR/L28et) I'm ditching the RB swap cuz it seems to need too many things, (rear sump oil pan/pickup, mounts driveshaft etc) So its SR vs l28t...

I think you misunderstood me. I KNOW the vq swap has been done, I researched it as a swap for my Z. I was simply wondering if the OP ever considered it since it wasn't mentioned...

Sorry to dig up old thread, but...I wonder if he ever considered a VQ series motor... I'd imagine they're pretty light, low COG etc etc...

If I remember correctly you have to drop the tank to get at some of those shock absorber bolts... I took them off of my 260 as well- they're heavy as hell too!!

So I aquired this car because i got sick of rusty 240sx's If i have to fix rust, i might as well do it on a car withy of a restoration, right? I'm putting a rb25det in it, mostly 'cause i have one sitting at my friends house taking up space, ha. heres a video of 1st startup in 8 years (the L26)... hopefully the video will work... if not heres a direct link http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=34013589

i have a s30 chassis, a 260Z. I'm putting in a rb25 i have lying around in it....

by the way, since you're also in NJ i have a nissan skyline FSM, if you want to copy that. Its in english, but is missing the RB26dett section...

Sick... I may have to steal this idea for my Z. I'm debating whether or not i should switch the Z to a live axle using a ford 9" rear...

thanks X 1000000 !!! by the way, you know anyone who can sand/ media blast my 260Z?

HOLY SH*T thats fast!!! Congrats!!! out of curiosity, what set up (suspension and axels) are you using in the rear to get it all down to the ground?

My buddy Carlos has a rb25dett, lol. He is using the rb26dett turbo setup. the rb25det is cheaper, and unless you're building a ridiculous drag car will suit your needs just fine. I recently bought a 260z, and decided to swap in the rb25det i have laying around. after the chassis, suspension brakes are all sorted out, i'm going to shoot for ~400- 450 whp, easily attainable with the RB25det.