Hey guys, thanks for reading this, i tried to search my topics but didn't get a ton of usable information and I don't like bumping old threads to ask one question on other forums i frequent.
Recently acquired a '74 260z, perfect for me because I don't have to deal with the ridiculous CA smog laws when I swap. It's in real great shape body wise, garaged for 10 years, but it doesn't get a spark and so it doesn't run. I'm going to try and get it to move on the stock engine (actually from a 240z, the 260 engine blew long ago) to save me some time to build funds but if I can't get it to go i'll just bite the bullet and swap.
There is an older 302 sitting in the garage that my dad got for free to use as a spare for our 1973 Bronco. it's older, but it ran before it was pulled and it's been sitting on a stand in the garage since then. I would love to use this in the Z, but the Ford conversions don't seem to be as well supported by the aftermarket for some reason.
My dad has good fabrication skills where I lack, so we can build a good amount of stuff, but if there is anything that'd be a real headache i'll throw down some money and save trouble. Here is the question:
1) What should I try to purchase? Anything that is a real pain to fab up would be cool to mention here.
2) What should I make? Anything recommended that is sold just because some are too lazy, etc etc applies.
Last one applies to transmissions. I want to have a manual transmission, but most of the swaps I see use C(X) automatics. We have an NP435 in the bronco, but I don't think the gearing in it would be very well suited to a car like this What do you guys recommend for manuals in these swaps?
Thanks,
Connor