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Starking

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  1. Hmm, sounds good. I guess you have a point. Maybe just save up the money and just buy it piece by piece(Unless there is some kind of bundle I need). Alright then, at least I have my mind set on the engine I want. Just the work itself is now ahead of me.
  2. Reading around the forum. There's a website(Can't remember off the top of my head, I think its in stoney's FAQ), that you can get a RB26 motor with a RB25 Transmission for around $3,500 and some of the other needed parts. I know there is alot more after the transmission. But since the Z isn't AWD, I just found it a bit of a problem with the RB26 transmission. Thats why I asked. On the subject of money, I basically plan to get all I need in one go so I don't forget things later on. Thanks for the warm welcome
  3. Never mind that then. But cool, I would like to see some of the pictures
  4. About 2-4 grand for a R32 motor. Around about 4 I will most likely get the RB25 Trannie. Although this might sound a little weird. You wouldn't happen to know any parts I can replace with new parts(Ones that have to deal with everyday stresses). Because I happen to have someone in the family that works in a machine shop. Thats why I'm asking, so bigger heads and a shorter stroke. Just a off hand question.
  5. No not really, since this is going to be a project a couple years in the making. I don't want it to truely be a money pit. But I plan to take my time, I do plan to have someone help me with some parts(Boreing and stroking the engine and placing it in). But beyond that, its most likely going to be all of my doing.
  6. The one I plan to build is more for a top end then low end. If the case was a low end I would have gone with a V8. So a lower redline and closer gears won't help towards what I want to do. But what you have provided is very useful. Thanks
  7. Alright, I plan on picking up a 240Z if I can. But after going over swaps I see the RB26 as setting my needs. But, I would like to ask a few things. 1.How hard is it to get the transmission up to the engine(Meaning the 5 speed from the RB25)? 2.Hows Maintenance on these things, meaning is it hard to get parts for them. I know its silly to ask. But I know parts for the engine can still be found if you look. 3.Performance, I know its the basic concept of putting a high powered engine in a light car. But what is it like driving a stock RB26 in a Z? 4.With the R32 and R33 engines. Can I have it reach an higher RPM without something going wrong(I know timing belts have problems at higher RPMs). But a high revving engine is something I would want. I really have no cost goals since I'll be working on it for quite a while(I don't need a car right away since I'll be most likely getting a hand-me-down). But I do have a power goal of about 550+ HP. So thats something I have too think about then it comes down too cost. Well, I know it isn't much. But these are something I would like to hear from owners.
  8. Grenade300, you don't happen to still live in Sierra Vista, AZ? I know it does sound odd. But a family member that happens to be a Z fan lives down there. Its just been bugging me.
  9. Yea, <.< Starting to wonder about his claims. But depending on what might happen. I would look into a L28 or even a V8(If I could find one, the thing I like about the V8 is the LT1. If I'm right, some came with a 6 Speed). The problem with the V8 is I never see a Turbo conversion for it(I know they are out their. But I'm not one on looking too hard). So any heads up on that. I'll most likely go with the 240(I just love the look of the 240 over the 260 and 280. Even though they look close, there are so differences). I really want a sort of sleeper car in a sense. 240Z is an older car most people wouldn't think twice about people fast.
  10. Ok, I just did a search on "L-Gata". Didn't bring up a whole lot. Isn't the normal compression ratio in a Z Engine close to 185(I could totally be wrong here, I know standard cars don't run that high). I think the top half was more focused on the Carbs then the Chamber Heads. The end goal with the Engine, and from what he wanted to do. Bored and stroke, turn it into a Short Stroke, after that I pointed out the possibilty of turning the Engine into a Twin Turbo. A long shot at best, but the goal would be a total monster by the time I got out of High School. The plan was really to work on a 260/280Z, because of the Wishbone Suspension. I never really have seen a older Z up close. So my info might not be good for crap.
  11. Ok then, I'll have to ask him what he really did. Bored and stroked would have up the power, but I don't think that would even start to get though the 160 barrier. Well, when the time comes. I'll get to see the tuning done for myself. Since I guess its a pretty cheap tuning(From what I guess). <.< I just planned to dump a Turbo or something of that nature on something like that.
  12. Not much really said about L-Gata Engine, but yea. That sounds like it. I really want to point out the oddest claim. The car ran on a 4 Speed Manual and could hit 160 without a Supercharger or a Turbo. From what he said, he really don't do a whole lot of work to the engine. He just did a few minor tunes. But still, should a L-Gata be able to reach that sort of preformance? EDIT: MJLamberson, if I'm right. I think it was to get the best of two worlds out of the car. At the time, the Z32 was out. So he could have gone with a L28. But the reason why he went with the 240Z/260Z hybrid engine is what gets me. But a guy know knew his stuff about the Z must have had a good reason for doing so.
  13. My family has been one that loved the Z, my grandfather tends to talk about a old Z he use to have. He did a tuning to his that I don't ever hear about online, but since I plan to follow in his footsteps and get myself a older Z. This is what he says "I toke the top half of a 260 motor and the bottom half of a 240". I was wondering, is there any info on this sort of hybrid engine. No matter where I look, I can't find a thing about these motors. The only reason I know he did the tuning is because of Uncle and Mother. So, what does this sort of tuning do to the car anyways. If anyone has any info that would be of great help >.<
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