JonathanAV95

You guys are totally right, maybe I'm thinking too far ahead! I have an idea since I do mechanic on my motorcycle but never a car. Always assume it was some what the same concept but different at the same time. I thank you all for your assistance and wish me luck! I think Ima do what one of the guys mention, but a Z and restore it to stock! Once stock and fully understand the car itself, then it be a bit easier to modify it! Thanks for the tips and if you got any more, like always their welcome! Thank you, Jonathan

To be honest my friend, not everyone is born knowing what about cars. Some of us need to get hands on experience while others need a book! Also be aware that there some people that can grasp certain concept whether it be easy or hard and fail at the basics to a certain extent! I'm no where near building a project car, you got that right! My level of knowledge in car is minimal. However, I'm asking all these questions because my plan is to buy the 280z or 240z and have it kicking outside my house while 1)I recollect all my ideas and concept, 2) have a good understanding of mechanics and automotive and 3) implement my electrical skills...... It's all a learning process, I have to start at the bear minimum to reach the TOP! Apart from that, I hope your not pushed away from giving me any more useful tips and tricks that I should prepare myself! Ps: for everyone that reads this, I know it takes a while (few months to years) to accomplish a project car, but I'm not in any rush what so ever! I'm trying to have a great grasp and understand topics through you guys mouth (in your own words) rather than a book which tends to write it off as a lil to professional! Thanks again, Jonathan

So what makes One engine better than another one with those in the same categories (4 cylinder, V6, V8,etc!) also what does feet pound of torque means?

I read a lil on the L Series from Nissan but it seems that most of those engines are a bit old! I personally don't want to run a stock Datsun engine of any kind, I prefer to use something more modern! I kept seeing people use the GTR engine (RB______) in most builds but it followed with a "It was hard"! Type of mentality! Originally I want to put a V8 engine from a Chevy small block (LS1-LS3) but found it to be a bit overprice as well as innefficient for my necessities! I want to ride the car both highways, freeways, streets! I'm not to worry on Gas since I can afford it to an extent! I want a fun car that I can be like "It's gorgeous in California, let's drive to the Beache" type of style! Also how do you guys all learn about car function etc. is there any books you recommend on reading? To better understand an engine (I have a ton of bookmarked websites but none are as good as a descriptive book) Thanks once again! -Jonathan

My plan is to simply change everything! I'm assuming that an engine swap will required a plethora of compatible parts! So I would be removing all stock unless stock parts can be compatible! Now for he L series what brand is it? Is it from Nissan? I'm still researching on how to choose the adequate engine plus one that fits into the engine bay! Once again I appreciate all the help!

Originally i wanted the 280z but then i decided on the 240z because of the front and rear bumpers been so smooth but then i found out that you can convert those to fit a 280z. I thought that in California, the minimim amount of year to be exempt from smog is 25 years. If i did math properly, 1990 i think. Also the stock EFI is more versatile because? Could it be because its a roomier engine that is easier to play with. I have done repairs and maintenance but on sport bikes never on a car.

No i didn't actually, i found out about 240z and 280z through craiglist. I been planning to buy a car for a while and the option i was going for was a mitsubishi 3000GT but decided to go with the Nissan 300zx but after looking i ran into the 280z and extremely fell in love with it. Today while i was riding my SuperSport bike in the freeway, i ran into a 240z! Man oh man that car looked gorgeous in person.

I don't get it? Lol explain explain, like I said I'm new to this and wish to learn from others achievements and mistakes! Will a turbo give me more HP than 200 or will it really not give me any?

I'm still in the process of buying a Datsun, my goal is for a 240z but I've runned into 280z more often so I might go with that! Either way, I'm looking to replace the engine (whether it's got one or not) with a V6! I don't know much about engine since this is my first project car and hope to learn from this adventure to perhaps build a career! Got to start somewhere right! Anyways I want a V6 that has turbo capabilities, what I mean is that I want an engine I can run and down the road I can turbocharge it! My goal is to push above 200HP, however I don't know any specific into buying an engine and what will be good for the two mentioned cars above. What would you recommend? I'm trying to budget an engine to be under $2000 but willing to go to $3000, I'm hoping to get it used and get everything rebuild or cleaned so the cheaper the engine the better (not cheap quality obviously)! Any recommendation, and recommend anything or resources to learn what exactly goes in an engine etc! Thanks !

What are you doing with the rust? Since it seems like there is a lot of rust in the car. Are you sanding them to a metal line and painting over it or are you placing a specific material to replace the sanded areas. I'm asking because i might be getting a 240z with a lot of rust inside. I just want to prepare myself on what needs to be done since i want to do this all myself (Best way to learn about building project car)!