chris51881

unfortunately no, its definitely not a good idea. I don't recommend it.

Here's the poor man's lift... We started working on the trans tunnel. Didn't get far enough for any good pics. I have all of my pieces ready for the transmission mount. I'm going to try to get a MIG welder next time instead of the Home Depot flux core style rental unit. $1000 to have my truck fixed today is NOT helping my situation either...

I had my driveshaft made yesterday. I got a full t56 driveshaft on ebay because I didn't feel like dealing with picking the right yokes. I was going to have the end cut off of the Nissan shaft and attached to GM shaft but the Nissan shaft diameter is 5mm wider than the GM shaft. We ended up putting a new Spicer flange on the end and it worked out great. Anybody in the Rochester/Syracuse NY area, I suggest contacting Vic at Ontario Engine & Machine: http://www.ontarioengine.com/ They do all kinds of engine/drivetrain work, good guy too. I guess there isn't much to say until I give it a few trial runs... This weekend I'll be doing more so look for updates in a few days.

<<face palm>> thanks for the heads up.

crap, i guess that's what i get when i buy the ebay "90-96 manual" sorry...

maybe the harness diagrams will help.

It's hard to tell from the pictures. hopefully they are big enough so you can zoom in.

I have a service manual with diagrams so I may be able to find it. I need to know what side of the engine this came from and what it was attached to.

thanks man, i appreciate it!

it has been a while..... just checking in so everybody knows we're still in the works here. i haven't done much since the last time i was on. there's 500 excuses so i'll spare everybody. anyway, we mounted a battery in the trunk, we have as much of the wiring done as we can for now, the throttle cable is set, and we have the plans for the tranny mount and driveshaft set. we had to remove 2 and 3/8 inch of sheathing from the stock z32 throttle cable to fit it on the ls1. not an easy process because the cable is wrapped with steel like and old pay-phone cord. no pictures because there just isn't anything interesting to look at. it is still going to be slow moving for a while, school is taking all my time right now but i'll b making a better attempt at progress. i'm sick of it not being done.

unfortunately, nothing new. school takes most of my time and winter makes the garage too cold (was just looking at kerosene heaters last night though). i have been saving saving money so once i get going it shouldn't take long. i have been doing some looking around and found a great Z store: http://www.z1motorsports.com/ my buddy came up with a great idea for the gauge situation too. we are going to set up an in-dash computer (basically a home computer hard drive and screen) and run HPtuners on it (we know a guy that has the program). then i'll put a small LCD screen where the gauges go and have real-time gauges. if i dont get to anything on spring break then the beginning of may will be go time. i think aside from the gauges, all i have to do is run a radiator setup, close the trans tunnel, get a driveshaft, fuel filter, and exhaust. the worst thing in there going to be finding someone to make custom headers (you know how the steering column is in the way). depending how you look at it, this doesn't seem like too much. of course there's inevitably going to be problems. i will definitely have updates as soon as im back at it!

im not entirely sure of everything you'll need for that swap. you will surely find things along the way. but, im putting an LS1 into a 300zx so heres a few things in addition to your list that may parallel your swap. driveshaft (probly need a shop to custom make) fuel line adapter for the GM quick connect system MAF sensor some sort of clutch adapter or new clutch reservoir setup to go with the t56. --> theres another quick connect style line on there as well. im using the LS1 ECU but only because i have a buddy who can wire it into the 300 with a pin-out sheet. i thought there was going to be more on my list here, im sure im forgetting something. i hope this helps tho.

i am very interested to see this played out. good luck! lots of pics please!

nice. those are some pro welds you have there.

nice! makes everything look much cleaner.