[280zx's with Ls swaps]

I'm really happy this thread is getting more attention. I'll post pictures as soon as I get more done. 

[280zx's with Ls swaps]

I'm going with an LS6 intake. They're tuff and low profile, as well as it gives you the classic LS look.

[280zx door seal weatherstripping alternative?]

I need these also for my rear hatch. 

[280zx's with Ls swaps]

Been working hard on cleaning the engine. After spending a few hours with some degreaser, steel wool and a toothbrush I still ended up bringing my head's to a speed shop to get bead blasted because I couldn't / didn't have enough patience and brake cleaner to get all the gunk out of the intake ports. The more I think about it the more I'm leaning toward just upgrading the springs and doing a big cam and being done with it. How's ya'lls progress?

[280zx's with Ls swaps]

Here's what my steering shaft looks like

[4l80E housing]

Spent 6 hours today with a Dremel Tool carefully grinding away aluminum in the transmission housing right above the first clutch pack because the metal plate wouldn't fit. The old housing had a slot in it, the new one did not. I was wondering if anyone else has ran into this. New housing is from Cobra Transmissions. 

[280zx's with Ls swaps]

I can't wait to see what else you're doing with your build. Today I worked on getting the transmission into a new housing because the other had been dropped and busted. Hit a speed bump assembling it back together though with a retainer clip, can't get it in behind the cast tabs. Here's some pictures of the progress though.  That's my brother helping me out. I did have a question, do you know of ANY kind of exhaust manifold that will fit without modifications. I don't think my stock truck manifold is smaller than Hookers. 

[280zx's with Ls swaps]

Yes, I'm here. I'm currently in the process of installing an L33 5.3L into my Baby. Ive had the pleasure of owning her for almost 8 years.  Reading this thread has terrified me and now I'm afraid I've bitten off more than i can chew. I'll definitely be bugging you with some questions if you're still around for it. ill post pictures of my progress as it happens. 

So far I have purchased the engine with all accessories, wire harness, and stock computer.  I've also bought a 4L80E transmission (not the T56 magnum i wanted but what i could afford). Tonight i ordered the Torque Converter. I don't think my build will be as nearly as nice as yours G-Tech since I'm rolling on an EXTREME budget but I'm very excited to "upgrade" to a V8 with 300+ ponies at the crank.