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    78' 280z stock tranny compatible with VQ35de?

    in Nissan V6 Forum

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    Before I even get the drifting or anything going, i'd like to have a running car. That's why i'm inquiring about the engine along with some other things first..

     

    I do understand that its going to be a lot more than just engine work as you stated. I feel as though if i can drive it, it won't end up like a lot of other project cars, just sitting. My main goal is to get the car up and running drifting/other things can hold off. 

     

     

     

     

    Maybe its best to just get my L28 up and running, just the task of having a mess of wires scares me a bit. I'm not very experienced with rebuilding any cars as this is my first one. 

     

    My L28 did run when i purchased it, but ran very poorly. Was un-driveable that's for sure. Gas pedal sticking down, engine would turn but would cough and die at low rpm. After removing pieces i realized there was not much fuel in the tank, nor was there barely any radiator fluid. Maybe seeing the engine in such poor shape drifted me away from actually getting it running healthy and also megasquirt scares me as well. I'm more scared/worried about electrical + wiring than anything and that is the main reason i was seeking something close to plug and play. I have no experience soldering anything. Transmission does go into gear but car rolls even in first, not sure if its supposed to be like this

     

    And also im not able to find a f54 block near me whatsoever nor do i have the space for a donor car. I feel maybe turboing the N42 block is the best idea but again like i said, there are certain things that scare me away from that. 

     

    Advice/guidance as to what would be best for my application/goals is very appreciated

     

    Thanks, Jaysent

     

      Im a little hesitant here saying this..     but take tackle one thing at a time.    I know cars are quite overwhelming, but you cant be afraid to work on the car.  You will learn so much during the process.  Sure youll make mistakes, but all of us have made mistakes.

     

        You can boost a N42 with no issues.     You will read dozens of threads about "which is better?".    Well... depends on your goals.   If you are pushing the ragged edge of the L28.. yes cylinder head and blocks make a small difference.     But for your goals, you have little to worry about.

     

       Trust in yourself, do one thing at a time, do your research and enjoy the journey my friend.     Its much easier to first learn how to work on the car and do "add ons" to the L28 rather then swapping in a whole new engine and new wiring harness.  Trust me its a pain.   I couldnt imagine doing it as a first timer. 

    78' 280z stock tranny compatible with VQ35de?

    in Nissan V6 Forum

    Posted

    - Will be Drifting the car

    - Driving it 2-3 times a week

    - Would like 300+ hp

    - Can be turbo'ed later down the line 

    - budget 3-4k

    - I can fabricate my own mounts for motor and tranny if necessary

     

    I can find a vq35de with tranny for $1000 in the junkyards near me. Comes with ecu and harness as well.

     

     Whats wrong with a boosted L28 again?   Itll meet your criteria

    Media blasting engine bay.

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted

    the video above with water blasting...  is $2500 for the blaster.

     

        Ill be blunt.  Ive blasted my Z at home with soda and nickel slag with a 90 gallon compressor.  Ive done seam welding and grinding.  I will NEVER do it again.   Either rent a compressor and heavy blaster or drop it off at a shop.  Trust me. 

    Securing Turbo bolts

    in Turbo / Supercharger

    Posted

    Im bummed I missed the last track day at HPR! I had to work!

     

    Daniel, I can look around my storage totes and see if I have any spares of those brackets. Just outta curiosity, have you tried using loc-tite?

     

    You can also use a combo of things to secure this...

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    and finally

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    Lots of good, affordable options =)

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