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So here are a few pics of the couple things going on so far with my 83 maxima rb20det swap
LD28 bout to come out
size of LD28 vs RB20
preliminary fit
The motor basically 'drops' in.
In theory, you could redrill the stock mounts and just run it like that, but the shifter sits just a tad too far back so I am having spacers made to get it sitting just where I want it for proper shifter placement.
There is a ton of space in the front so you can retain the clutch fan (which I am doing for now) or get nice electric fans, and still have clearance and space for a FMIC. (running stock SMIC just for right now)
RB20 transmission is not big so its an easy fit in the tunnel.
Stock driveshaft length may be correct as well... spline count is right to fit into RB.
Should also be able to keep AC/PS no problem with just some fittings.
Downpipe just needs to be changed out for clearance of steering, and bottom mount setup is fine with just a different downpipe. Everything else has ample clearance.
Thanks to John and the crew at Garage Zero, we should knock this one out pretty fast
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the msd 2225 efi pump is rated to 500hp. cost about 100.00. durable and quiet pumps.
The stock pump should be able to handle 300 or 400hp if it is in good condition.
my 2225 is noisy as hell but works great lol
i'll probably try some rubber 'spacers' to reduce vibration noise
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i'm not too great with the project threads, but this is my project.
i bought it back in july 2008 and it's been in the shop basically since then. Due to bad luck and a shady shop nothing got done and i was able to get most of my money back. Right now I took it to my buds at Garage Zero and we are trying to get it finished up ASAP.
This is the car when I got it with my Riverside rims
interior is pretty complete. Just need a dash cap really and otherwise it's staying the way it is for now.
added the 280zx brake setup
motor swap going in the wagon
S13 sr20det from JHOT
the riversides
So far these are the plans, work being done, and mod list:
suspension/handling:
280zx front struts and brakes
slotted rotors
SS brake lines
Ground control coilover kit (to be purchased)
monroe sensatrac rear shocks (to be purchased)
rear 3" lowering blocks and ujoints (to be purchased)
RSB (to be purchased)
koni NOS adjustable inserts
FSB (to be purchased)
riverside wheels 15x6.5 +13 and 15x7 +3
195 50 15 fuzion ZRI tires
performance:
SR20det redtop motorset
5spd transmission
XTD stage 3 clutch
FMIC setup
Greddy oil filter relocation kit
3" turboback exhaust
forced performance T2 flange mitsubishi 20g turbo
external wastegate with dump pipe @ 14.7PSI
Megan heatwrapped topmount manifold
MSD inline fuel pump
Deatschworks 555cc fuel injectors
Blitz SS BoV
modified oilpan
custom driveshaft
aftermarket aluminum radiator
Emance tuned ECU
N60 MAF
on the exterior I am trying to keep it as a sleeper at least power wise. Minus the drop and nice looking wheels it should hopefully hide that it is making a lot of power with stock interior look and feel.
August 19, 2009:
today I ordered the right bolt pattern exhaust flange so a custom downpipe can be made. Also need to find a slightly narrower radiator which I have sourced (fiero radiator) which I will exchange the other one for at Summit Racing.
I need to buy a new front coilover ground control setup to replace what I have on there. I also need to purchase rear sensatrac monroe shocks and some lowering blocks and ujoints. That will deal with the suspension setup.
other things to do and to roll and the fenders, work on wiring and get exhaust and driveshaft made. Hopefully the car will be on the road by the end of the month. also need to work on finding a tachometer that's sitting around that I can install relatively inconspicuously.. as well as finding another boost gauge.
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Finally! Got some wheels that suit the look of the car and fill out the flares!
nice car!
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Uh yeah, I think that's fair personally. I'd inspect it rather closely for rust. But even if you bought it and it ended up being too rusty for your tastes you could make more than your money back parting it out.
i definitely know what to look out for, I just don't know the market as I haven't really been keeping up for. It is the east coast too so the prices are a good bit above west coast. Looks like it needs radiator, headlights, airdam, then paint and body. All that stuff is easy for me to deal with, just dont want to shell out the money for a paint job.. maybe i'll run it ratsun style
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"I'm trying to sell my 1973 240z asap due to a new project I'm going to be getting.
It has a rebuilt engine with new everything with about 5k miles on it, stage2 cam, twin SU carbs, 2 1/2 exhaust, has a 5 speed tranny out of a 280z along with the RARE locking rear diff, stock 6 spoke z wheels with a nice size lip, NEW tires, OEM carbon fiber hood, has all interior except for the carpet and headliner* New FULL dash cover, body has no rust, spare tire well has a coke can size hole, and the battery tray has a little rust also. The floors have fresh fiberglass laid over the original floors (nice and strong) driver seat has a few rips on the bottom and the pass. side is perfect. The only thing the car needs is a paint job and a radiator* Also comes with the original 4speed tranny and a spare pass. side door* runs and drives like it is, just can't drive far due to the bad radiator...
I'm asking a low price of $2500 but cash talks, don't throw me an offer less than 2k though... Ill get some interior pics up asap*"
he will trade for my corolla which i want 2k for, but is this Z worth 2k. It does need paint and bod work (which is no biggie for me right now) but still extra $$ you guys think its worth 2k as it sits? here's pics
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good luck! I won't sell mine but I have a 77 toyota wagon haha
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i think it's a full length anime movie
not live action -
"The official website of Kodansha Comics has announced on Saturday that a theatrical film based on Michiharu Kusunoki's Wangan Midnight street-racing manga will open in Japan this summer. Like the previous television anime and video features, Wangan Midnight the Movie will center on a young man named Akio who salvages "Devil Z," a custom-tuned Datsun Fairlady S30Z car with a supposedly cursed history.
The film will star Yuichi Nakamura (Gokusen 2, Princess Princess D, Kamen Rider Hibiki), Ryōko Kobayashi (ZOO, Kamen Rider the First, Gamera 2: Attack of Legion), Kazuki Katou (Jigoku Shoujo, The Prince of Tennis musical, Kamen Rider Kabuto), Megumi Matsumoto (Ace wo Nerae!, Tomie: Beginning, Glass no Kamen), and Yoshihiko Hakamada (The Cat Returns, Iryū - Team Medical Dragon, Q.E.D.). "
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wide wheels? you could go to http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/ and custom order some and they would be wide and cheap
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hi Alex if u still interested in a trade go to www.picturetrail.com Id# thethach and password# datsun take a look if still interested call 713 992 5878
car looks in good shape... just depends on how much cash you were willing to put in as i'm really preferring a turbo car
lmk if you want by PM if you still want to talk about anything.
bump
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i'm way in debt so i may sell my wrx and pick up an S30 to DD lol. TOO MUCH money in my project 510
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i'll get back to you guys. I have to go out of town tomorrow morning but if they are still avail i'll be in contact in a week or so
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those look nice. All the sets I am looking at, i'm not looking to spend much more than $300-350 shipped
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so this is kind of a feeler I guess. I miss my RB 240z. I've had two and I guess i've needed to sell them for various reasons.
i'd like to get back into one... L28et or RB2(x)DET
I have an 03 wrx wagon 5spd with basic mods (dropped, tint, turboback, RSB) that sort of stuff. People tell me it's got the whitest white paint they have ever seen on a subaru! lol
I would also trade for a non turbo if you threw in a bunch of cash!
but really looking for a turbo S30 + cash (or even trade if its a real sick one lol)
or a nonturbo + considerably more cash.
lmk if any interest
-Alex
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Ive got a set of old 8 holes 14x7.5 and 14x7 that I just refinished that came off my old Z theyre gold centers and polished lip. I'll get some pics when i get home!
ok boss sounds good
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i have a set of old westerns that were on my car when i got it. has tires on it and seemed to be okay whenever i drove it on weekends. just took them off last weekend. they are 14x7 i believe but will check when i get home if you would like. for faster response, email me at twista240z@gmail.com
sure just let me know any info on them I may well be interested depending on how they look!
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staggered or non is fine. cheaper is better! just not steelies haha. as in title!!!
thanks
-Alex
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there's no real problem running the 8 inch wide on the front
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no taller - only the RB30 is taller (not sure about the RD28 blocks) by 30mm - so it does depend on the engine mount kit you have used I assume.
It's custom fabbed mounts... i didn't do them so i guess not much help
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The Cusco bar that MSA sells clears a RB20 with over the top intake manifold piping. May clear 25 depending on how much taller the 25 is
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i have a friend in ATL who has a 5spd z31 for sale check it out
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i have always just run a glasspack/resonator as my 'muffler' I will admit though that on a N/A 3" car it is loud as hell but is a perfect setup on a turbo.
I have had good success with flowsound mufflers which are really just flowmaster clones but flow as well if not better and are cheaper. Also had good success with dynomax and they aren't expensive either
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how about an RB turbo car as opposed to L series?
not live action
LeX's RB20det datsun maxima
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once it gets a drop and spacers on the front, ill put one up haha