Currently working on my first project car; a 1993 Nissan 300zx Z32. The car came as an NA 2+2 shell, so instead of rebuilding the measly VG30DE, I decided to swap in an LS series engine.
Parts list is as follows
300zx LS swap
LM7 5.3L Engine- $500- BOUGHT
LOJ Swap kit- $2,700
My total- $435
Mounting
Custom trans bracket
Custom shifter bracket
Custom alternator bracket
Custom accessory bracket
Cut/balanced driveshaft- Universal Automotive- $85
http://www.universalautomotiveconcordnc.com/index.html
Accessories
ACDelco F body water pump- $100
Fluids
JEGS oil pan- $170
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/50228/10002/-1
JEGS oil pickup- $40
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/50247/10002/-1
Griffin Radiator PN 1-25241-X- $180
Ebay
GM oil filler neck PN 12570623- $10
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-12570623-Oil-Filler-Tube/dp/B00GV8O6I2
ACDelco fuel cap PN FC208- $10
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-FC208-Original-Equipment-Engine/dp/B000C9TTJM/ref=pd_bxgy_263_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XZWE2S8NQKEGFR24B88
Electrical
Stock wiring harness with PCM reflash
Battery
AC Delco spark plugs PN 41-110- $40
Ebay
Coolant temp sensor ACDelco- $20
Ebay
Exhaust
Trailblazer SS manifolds- $150
Custom header-back exhaust
Misc.
Hose clamps
Fuel, oil, coolant, and vacuum lines.
Wire, connectors, electrical tape
Power/rebuild
Stock (LS1, LS6, 6.0L) camshaft- $140
Machine work- $100
Cam bore bearings (waiting on sizing)- $40
Clutch fork boot- $15
https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-oem-300zx-fork-boot-z32-30542-31g10_p_1936.php
Input shaft seal- $10
https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-oem-300zx-manual-transmission-seal-front-input-shaft-z32-32114-y4000_p_2574.php
Rear output shaft seal- $15
https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-oem-300zx-rear-transmission-output-driveshaft-input-seal-90-96-z32-32136-01g10_p_2375.php
Remaining- $1,090
Purchased
Victor Reinz gasket kit- $130- BOUGHT
Ebay
ARC switch panel- $55- BOUGHT
EZ wiring standalone chassis wiring harness- $200- BOUGHT
*May require additional circuits, switches
ACT 6 puck clutch/pressure plate- $200 BOUGHT
*May not work with adapter plate/flywheel
Speed Engineering motor mounts- $80- BOUGHT
Custom adapter with lightweight flywheel- $100- BOUGHT
*Still need to repair, balance, and re-make
F-body harmonic balancer- $60- BOUGHT
Spent- $825
The order of things
Machine work $100
Cam bearings- $40
LS1 camshaft- $140
Build adapter plate
AC Delco spark plugs PN 41-110- $40
Trailblazer SS manifolds- $150
Jegs oil pickup- $40
Jegs oil pan- $170
Coolant temp sensor- $20
Weld motor mounts
Mount engine
Transmission seals, clutch fork boot, sensors
Transmission mount
Shifter linkage
Driveshaft shortening- $85
Alternator bracket
Accessory bracket
F body water pump- $100
Accessory belt- $20
Griffin radiator- $180
GM oil filler neck-$10
ACDelco oil cap- $10
Oil
Battery- $200
Front brake rebuild- $50
Stoptech brake lines- $130
Wiring
Tune
Start car
Subsitutions
LS6 camshaft- $160
Scram Speed alternator bracket/Gm LS1 bracket- $140 *Uses truck accessories
Dayco Serpentine belt PN 5060685
*If using truck accessories
Goodyear Serpentine belt PN 4060695
*If using LS1 idler pulley
Corvette water pump PN 252-781- $100*
Corvette harmonic balancer-$150*
*These are only to be used in conjunction with each other, if truck accessories cannot be utilized.
Victor Reinz valve cover gaskets PN 695-VS50250 - $30
Ebay
Victor Reinz MLS head gaskets-$40x2= $80
http://www.jegs.com/i/Clevite/695/54441/10002/-1
Fel-Pro MLS intake manifold gaskets- $60
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fel-ms98016t/overview/make/chevrolet
WIX 24766 Oil filter base- $40
http://www.amazon.com/Wix-24766-Filter-Mounting-Base/dp/B000CSIO1C
OR
Speedway Motors 720-1029 Oil filter base- $20
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Single-Remote-Oil-Filter-Bracket-Vertical-Outlet-13-16-16-Thread,31462.html
NA clutch/pressure plate
Moroso LS oil pan PN 20140- $240 requires notching of tabs on subframe
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-20140
Moroso oil pickup PN 24050- $50,
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-24050
Moroso 93152 oil pan gasket- $40
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-93152
Chevy windage tray PN NAL-12558253- $30, requires modification
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12558253
Vibrant 90 degree reinforced silicone elbow- $75
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-2748/overview/
K&N Air filter- $60
Warlbro 255lph fuel pump- $75
Ebay
CX racing V mount radiator kit with 2 12” fans- $350
http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CXR&Product_Code=KIT-RAD-LS-Z32-RAD016&Category_Code=300ZX
Stock LS wiring harness with PCM reflash from HP Tuners- $250 with new PCM
http://www.wiringspecialties.com/prlsxtoz3230.html
Resources
3V performance machine shop
http://3vperformance.net/
LS6 cam spring guide
Yellow= 02-04 ls6, 05-07 ls2, good for .551 lift..... Blue= 01 ls6 good for .525 lift.
JShull's LQ4 swap
http://www.tennspeed.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16532
Vode An’s single turbo LM4 swap
http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/109763-ls-powered-single-turbo-300zx-z32/
LS how-to
http://ls1howto.com/
LOJ’s R&D
http://www.300zxclub.com/showthread.php?t=219340
LSX differences
http://www.nookandtranny.com/Info_LSx.html
LT1 swap wiring
http://lt1swap.com/
Track 300zx build
http://community.rat...-300zx-project/
Alternator relocation
http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_alt_ps.html
General LS swap
http://www.dragzine....ide-the-basics/
300zx hard data
http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/FAQ/stats/mtjune91.html
LS engine component specs
http://www.smokemup.com/tech/ls1.php
Camshaft basics
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/0607phr-camshaft-basics/
Camshaft overlap calculator
http://www.wallaceracing.com/overlap-calc.php