That is the thing, I have learned in the past doing it cheaply (not inexpensive) the first requires you to pay for it twice.
I found an RB setup for 2K with tranny and such, but the motor was in pieces for a rebuild that never happened. but I can factor that in for 2-3K if I pick and choose my build. This does not include the required mounts and such which would put 750 or so on.
Luckily I have an uncle that owns a big salvage yard in FL that can get me the parts I need aka I pull them myself for the R200 and such.
I am pretty good with electrical wiring as I helped wire my friends Tomei built SR20 into his Silvia when we were in Japan. as such I still have my FSM from my GTR...which I miss a bunch.
If I do go RB, I will probably keep it as stock as I can with doing away with non essential systems (EGR, etc etc). Run a Power FC which I had and really opened up the car.
The reason I am leaning towards the RB is that if I get the L28, I will cam it, header it, triple weber it, etc etc and then I would be like...damn should have gotten the RB. Now I can always ask the wifey to allow to be another one but still...
For the interior, it will be a project with the wife for redoing it. It's like a big project on the body work, interior covering, refurbing and such.
Wife has worked on her dad's 69 GTO or whatever year it is and wants to learn more.
I have a background on Mech/General Engineering so I have the brain to work that stuff out...she doesn't...yet.
For the roll cage, I know it isn't just for race, my buddies GTR which was on HKS Twins made 550 at wheels and the roof paint was cracked due to the body warpage, want to avoid it.
Now this car won't be winning award for the paint and such but most of it will be a stepping stone to other projects that we might come of, will be my mid life crisis car, or better yet ours because I have to say it like that.
Since I am looking for a strong body, it would be better for the 280Z correct? Rust will be there but where are the points of failure besides the typical floor, rails, and battery tray?