BillZ260

First of all....Sweet Ride. Love it. Second of all, I have not a clue as to how to help you. But look fwd to all the info posted, as I will need it someday. Later!

So all that for nothing? Everyone oK? Did the truck survive? How bout the rotor

OK, looked at the motor last night right after work. Guy bought a ford 5 window coupe done in the 80's most likely (based on pics), so the motor has got to have some miles racked up. Things just didn't really add up so I am not getting it, just some observations that turned me off. Paint peeling on block w/ some surface rust. Paint prep not important?? Coil Wire on dist pulled off, left the connector in the cap! Carelessness Secondaries on BOTH carbs wired shut!!! Um, he said he wanted better gas milage. Rememer this is a full roller w/ twin 650's on a tunnell ram and had 12:1 comp, who's worried about gas milage w/ that set up!?!?! And he said he could run pump gas, which leaves me to beleive that is was either not 12:1 comp, or he was just lying to me.... So I guess I will keep on looking, I might be looking for the deal of the century but, hey, i am what i am.

There is a thread somewhere, pm ON3GO or Z-Rex, the can give you a number. Then just add it to your sig

Man, that is my biggest fear buying stuff online. Just a note, when I buy stuff from non-ebay fellow, make sure they are kindof a staple in the community, that guy only has 10 posts total. Just something to think about. Really sorry to hear of your troubles Jeff. So what about the other guys in that post, did any of you buy something from this guy and get it or not? Just curious. If not, you guys could ban together and just show up at his house!! Did you guy's deal with Z-DR??? 280zcar HybridS30 datsunlover Bluto EvilRufusKay (looks like you may have lucked out!)

i noticed that too

Your going to be breaking new ground with this one buddy. Let US know what you do for your mounts and all that fun stuff. Good luck!!!

Who's first?

I think there was a car in SCC with that, a blue festiva. Though that was pretty cool and a very good sleeper!

Now That's a Hybrid!

I think that pertains mainly to regular lifters, these are roller, no wear pattern. RIGHT?

Sounds like this is doable with a litte work on my end. I will look at this week, maybe tonight and check it out. If pistons and a cam is all i need to tone this dude down, then I am not too worried. I am just not wanting to buy the motor and spend another grand making it streetable. Is there anything I should look for, this thing will be totally assembled. I will ask about the heads, but won't expect much, as this guy didn't build the engine.

From talking to the guy that owns it now, it is a full race motor that is just too much for his project. He has build another engine already. If I have to change the roller cam to a lesser perf spec, do you have to change out the lifters too? or can they stay?

So is it worth pulling the bottom end apart and putting in some flat tops or should I keep searching? I think this is what I want, just not the 12:1 comp.

Got it Friday, thumbed through real quick and there it was, right next to ON3GO's Green Monster. Thanks SPORTZ! Too Cool!!!

Ok, I taked to the guy Friday, said he didn't build it but the guy that did said it was a 350. He didn't know the make of the crank either. I asked about the comp, he sais 12:1! BOOST? Anyway, said he would probably take $1K for the motor w/ out the tunnell ram set up, motor comes COMPLETE! Starter and alt, and other bits mentioned. This is huge plus for me as I don't have any of that stuff and I am sure it would add up. SO, is it worth it to buy, pull the pistons and put some flat tops or something like htat? Or do I try to run 100 octane fuel for a while and see what I can live with. I really need an engine and I think this is my op to get all the parts in one shot. OPINIONS? Bonus, it is local and he will help me move it and stuff like that.

.5 of a 74 260Z 94 Explorer Sport Used to have some bikes too 82 KZ440 and a 1100 Virago ON3GO, you sound like a wheeler dealer.

This guy is a hybridz member, he goes by alot of different names on here though, juan, jsk... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2463573196&category=42614 Looks like good stuff. Email him and I am sure he can make you exactly what you want for a good $$. Everything I have seen from him is of good quality.

first things first, but i suppose you already looked at your air filter. Could be a leaf or somehting in the airway..

There is turbo coupe across the street from me i could have for 400 bucks, but I am too chicken to go the hard route. all those wires scare me Would be a cool xplant but for the sake of KISS, SBC for me. Guy's are running N/A versions of this in there dunebuggies at over 300HP. I don't know how much all the parts cost, but they are out there. Would be cool to see done.

This is the one I have, $64. Just put it and the wheel I got from strictlyZ on last night, bit smallish but sweet looking. Man those Autometer Speedo adn Tac are BIG http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/MOM3503 EDIT: Looks like I spoke before I fully read your post, guy my mind was on STEERING WHEELS, not rolling ones. Sorry....

That makes it looks like 4 easy steps! When your done, are you going to do a write up, just a short one would be great. Include prices, vendors, materials, tools, the basics. Looks awesome!

The guy on the bike looks so causual about it all.

I will agree with that, another dude at a different AZ did help me alot recently on my Explorer EGR problems. Good to have at lease ONE goto guy at the store right?

350 Chevrolet Steel Crank, Hi Dome TRW Pistons, 461 casting heads w 202/160 manley swirl flow valves, roller cam and lifters, dial quad tunnell ram w/ holly carbs, mallory dist & accel coil. $1500 I am going to see if they will sell it minus the tunnell ram, if it is clean, should be a decent buy. Otherwilse, will have to resell the ram and carbs, no biggie, but would be easier to do without. What do you guy's think. It's been awhile since i have delt in SBC stuff. Any questions or comments I should make to see if they know what they are talkig about, and make sure I don't look a fool? Thanks!