pureZero

So... The L28E that came with my car is in pretty poor shape, sort of. Never been machined before, which is good, but the measurements are all over the damn place. I don't have the money to do that (Please don't point out the cost of the swap, I already know... haha). Basically, I have an entire 1990 300ZX just sitting here, and I would really like to use it. I'm a professionally trained auto-tech, I can use a wire-feed fairly well, and since my dad is basically a master machinist, fabrication isn't going to be a huge issue either. I'm planning on picking up an OBX LSD and clean it up, custom aluminum driveshaft, probably a custom shifter assembly, etc... If anyone feels that they have helpful information on this, feel free to reply! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ So, It's going to get the Z32 5-speed, 80-83 R200 3.900:1 final drive, and 195/60 R15 tires. Also, I'll fit an Autometer electric speedo and tach, and other gauges. Need to figure out how to compensate for the shifter on the Z32 5-speed being an extra 5.5 inches farther back, and of a different design, as well... The car will have about 235-240 hp, weigh about 3100lbs (200lbs lighter than my 2+2 z32 was), and I chose that tire size/diff gear set because I'm looking to get as close to the Z32's final drive as possible. The tires should give the final drive gear reduction enough of a boost to allow for a little better acceleration than the N/A 300zx, but also be geared high enough to keep the fuel economy close to what the L28E L-Jetronic FI has. The thing won't be a race car, but it won't be horrible either. Plus, I will be able to swap a VG30DETT directly into the car later on. I'm also keeping the L28 mounts in the car, to be able to swap the original motor back into the car.

Yes, I'm doing it. Why? I have an entire Z32, low on cash, and between my dad and me, we can fabricate most any custom part. Plus, I feel can actually make it work as a halfway decently performing car. Anyways... I am documenting the entire build process, and will be posting up condensed information on the swap here on Hybrid Z, as well as ClassicZCars.com and Northwestnissans.com. It is my hope that the work I am doing now will increase the popularity of the build, as I believe it is a very strong platform to build off of. At the very least, I hope that another person that may be contemplating the swap can find the information I will be providing to be helpful. I will gladly provide detailed information upon request!