Calico

I recently purchased a 83 n/a 280zx 5 speed. It needs brakes but everyone i call doesnt stock the stock rotors or pads. 1. Does anyone know which parts chains carry them? 2. I found an 86 turbo 300zx in the junk yard, since its a turbo model is it automatically have the LSD. Are any of the parts interchangeable between the 300zx & 280zx? 3. Can the 4runner calipers bolt up tho the 280zx?

So is there any definite solution to correct this problem?

cool cool!! Any ideas on approximate date of release?

okay well then after the brakes that will be my next step. Now awhile ago u told me about how the rear subframe on the s130 flex @ over 450rwhp, can u sent me the link on how to correct this? why exactly does this happen?

very cool but id be more interested in some vh or vk stuff. basically more cubes that we can get domestically at a reasonable cost

@ gollum i dig!! Well the 280zx only has 123k miles on it, where as my t/a had 140k & the buick had about 115, but i mean its a buick. Then again the buick DOES have suspension upgrades. The tires on the 280zx look like crap, not for performance at all. The motor seems like its in decent shape, im curious what the l28 and trans will bring.

I put the deposit down on the 83 280zx. It has a few power options like windows ect. Thats good news about the non A/c 79zx since there is a local guy parting one out. here are sum more questions: 1. the car feels real floaty, like every other car from the 80s, it doesnt feel that much better than my 84 regal or my 88 gta trans am. 2. The brake pedal falls to the floor, the car will stop(w/use of the ebrake, clutch & brakes). The owner said it needs pads & rotors but i noticed the brake fluid reservoir was empty, although i didnt see any leaks wat so ever in the engine bay or under the car. Any ideas?

2more im goin to look at and hopefully put down a deposit on a T-Top 83 280zx, maunal n/a car. I was curious about a few things after doing a few searches. Were there any of these cars w/o the option of A/c?

sorry i been away so long. Unfortunatly its hard to work with shops but ill keep trying

I emailed & called Mack.

wow ive never seen a vhs130

Looks very clean, im also interested in the cost & how did you get the weight down to 2200lbs?

no they arent as plentyful as a sbc but try finding a vg30dett in that price bracket or at a u-pull it!!

A performance shop in my area might be interested in offering a useful product to the z community, a vh45de swap kit. There is a very strong interest in performance options for the last model 300zx(z32) chassis. Unfortunatly if you cant afford the twin turbo model then your only options are you spend the money(40hrs of labor) to swap in the vg30dett drivetrain into a N/A z32 or do bolt ons to the vg30de w/a hit of N2o. The vh45de is the 330hp, all aluminum 32 valve dohc v8 that was offered in the infinity q45. They are plentiful, fit into the z32 chassis, can mount against the 5speed 300zx transmission with a fabricated adapter and the stock manifolds pass the frame rails. Figured id ask and see what the response would be if a basic kit was offered. How many Z'ers would be interested in purschasing a kit or having a conversion done? What would you all be willing to spend? Here's what I'm proposing; 1. basic kit: modified vg30de/vh45de oil pan, fabricated mounts, modified vh45de exhaust manifolds, fabricated vh45de/FS5R30A trans adapter. 2. modified vh45de engine harness 3. Possible Turbo upgrade in the future: custom exhaust manifold, small turbo, intercooler

@ gollum-I appreciate the help Acki, I'll read over your response & get back to you after i read that thread u were tellin me about before.

hey 80lt1, long time no speak. Looks like the car is coming along great! Congrats on the shop too I shot u a pm but im not sure if they have been goin thru correctly.. I wanted to ask you a few questions about your build & the 280zx in general. Do you know the demensions on the s130T/280zx turbo crossmember? Or from frame rail to frame rail? Do you have any pics of the empty engine bay? Is it removable, bolted in or welded? Besides the cross member how else it the original l28et mounted? i wanna swap in but drivetrain & its a pretty close match demension wise to the l28et. Could i torch the off old datsun mounts/perches & weld on my new mounts where i need them, replacing the original nissan mounts? Would it be smarter to use a aftermarket universal crossmember w/ similiar demensions?

Had this posted in the 6 cylinder forums but i wasnt gettin much traffic, so i figured maybe i put it in the wrong place. Anyways: 1. I'm planning a new build & needed some insight on the demensions on the s130T/280zx turbo crossmember? Is it removable, bolted in or welded? Theres no kit for the Series II GM 3800 w/4l60e i wanna swap in but another build stated its a pretty close match demension wise to the l28et. Could i torch the off old datsun mounts/perches & weld on the Series II GM 3800 w/4l60e mounts where i need them, replacing the original nissan mounts? Would it be smarter to use a aftermarket universal crossmember w/ similiar demensions? Besides the cross member how else it the original l28et mounted? I would like the new drivtrain mounted back as far as possible? How about the transmission crossmemeber? 2. This thread, http://forums.hybrid...eo/page__st__20, states the s130 has rear suspension issue over 400+hp. Any insight? 3. Any1 know ways around the zx steering column if it interferes w/ exhaust manifolds? Flaming river, relocation ect

Hey twalton do you have any pics of your custom/modified crossmember?

Tony D-I'm sorry i missed ur post i got so sucked into my bench race debate! Thanx very much 4 da info on da euro bumpers! How much do they cost & where can i get a pair? As far as the given speed, basically i have a grudge match w/ alot of the import/subcompact guys in my area. I enjoy friendly competition but we also have put some $$ up + bragging rights. Every yrs i crush their imports w/ my buick but now they have gotten $$$ & lsx swap kits. Now i have to arise to the challenge this yr or fall back, Dig? Gollum the 2jz is really common but the parts for them arent cheap, neither are the rb26dett ect. If i break down on the side of the orad i wanna be able to walk into any autozone on the side of the road and get my race back on the asphalt. No matter where i go i can get Series II parts because they came in so many new cars, not really a traditional buick motor but jus GM, like da lsx. the Series II weight 375-400lbs complete! You can also get a Series II drive train, engine, transaxel, harness, ecm, axels, fuel pump for $300 @ any u pull it(the one near me will even let you hear it run & pull it for you for $100). As far as trannys go id jus do a 4l60e, mild build it will def hold a megar 400rwhp & in a 2500lb car it wont be much strain. VQ35DE is a good platform but again, the Series II comes w/ low compression in the supercharged version, I can post better specs about the heads & intake as well later. I dont wanna cum off as a GM nazi, its not the case i love nissan/datsun(which is why im choosing the z over the rx7 that comes w/ a swap kit). If i could pick id have a vh45de, w/n2o ina z32! But thats unrealistic for my $$$ & i gotta be ready to do tens by the summer. If i keep my buick im goin lsx, lq9, turbo cooledw/ 4l80e, problem w/ an lsx in a datsun is that its not a sleeper. i wont be trikcing anyone, but w/ a 3.8 vs 2.8 who will be able to audially tell the diff?

I like u gollum, i saw alot of your other posts & ur insightful, Ack. I was hoping to engage u in a side tangent on the vg30et vs series II motor, friendly duel so to speak! To this end i wont comprimise in my wording. The vg30et,l28et & vg30det & dett are all efficient motors, but not nearly as efficient as a turbo Series II when i comes to hp/tq per $$ invested, mpg or CID. People swap the Series II into feiros & run 12.8s an lower bone stock. No mods. 1. can the the vg30et make as much power as the Series II motor, yes. but wat do u think will b easier to reach low tens in w/o pushing the limits of the motor? The extremely conservative Series II motor makes 300hp stock at around 9psi supercharged. 3. Yup i kno Scott & mattgnz fairly well, but the series II motor is the new, updated, ready heres that word again....more efficient version of the grand national motor. I should know, I have an 2000 oldsmobile w/a series II & I have an 84 Buick Regal w/an 87 grand national drivetrain. The series II is light yrs ahead of every motor mentioned above in everyway possible. Real rap. I'll look into that rear sub frame issue in the meantime if u wud like i can provide a link of guys pullin the 3.8s out of their grand nationals to swap in series II motors? I have a few tricks for the front & rear bumpers. Thanx bro i honestly really appreciate ur time helpin me discuss this build.

@ Gollum- Never apologize if your speakin ur honest feelings, Ack. Your insight was well received & I certainly encourage more of it. Ive owned two Z32s, worked ona few z31s & a slew of other cars. I’m not 19 but I’ve never built an hybrid. 1. I like grudge races. I want track open day & heads up style racing. No class nothing. 2. Thanx I aint know that about the 3.9 r200. 3. Yeah that’s prolly what ill start out w/ & if I need more then I can always upgrade later. 4: I wanted 11s/10s until I started learning about the series II motor & saw a few guys have em in the 8s. Then I got greedy and things snowballed. also I found myself keeping up w/ the jones (local rich guy). Also an my current car is close enough to the 11s so jumping ship wouldn’t be worth it financially. Tens on a DD would be tho. 5: No need for any1 to feel any type of way?! there is nothing wrong w/ me havin a different having a different opinion. A z31 gets 30mpg w/ 450rwhp? Not efficient enough isn’t tactful, but its accurate. How about the Series II makes more power, cheaper, easier &more reliably that the vg30et. Nothing wrong w/ the vg30et, l28et but its not going to meat the goals that I need on my budget. 1. 380 rwhp in the Series II consists of a te67 turbo, a good intercooler , 92 octane, 1.9 rockers w/LS6 valvesprings. 2. For reliable 400+whp= cam, te67 turbo, a good intercooler @ 14psi. One of the guys I have quoted earlier has sheets for 520whp on a PT6776 on 92 octane. I never say anything w/o providing back up, so here is a link of a guy who’s doin an 11.3 w/ an Series II in his 3800lb Buick Grand national. http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/general-turbo-buick-tech/257876-series-ii-l67-grand-national.html Here is a thread, one of many where a few respected members discuss the vg30ets power level capability. http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php?/topic/39558-swap-vg30et-power-potential-vg30dett/ In the thread, Jason84NA-T states he makes 383RWHP at 18PSI w/ a larger turbo(Size??), intercooler, maf and 420cc injectors. Heres his FAQ on the build. http://www.redz31.net/turbofaq/turbo.faq.htm Lets do some price comparison: 3.8 Series II =280hp Stock@ 6 psi(supercharged) GTP Pcm retuned-125 Walbro 340 gpl Fuel pump-100 Comp Cams Xtreme Energy L67 Cam 1(basic)-320 1.9 rockers-$274.99 LS6 valvesprings. $100 PT6776 turbo- a good intercooler. 93 octane One of the guys I have quoted earlier has sheets for 520whp on a on 92 octane w/ this exact set up. VG30et=200hp stock @ 7psi Turbo ADJUSTABLE CAM GEARS-230 JWT cams are $560 Ferrea Valve springs-?? Intercooler-$200 Walbro 255gpl Fuel pump-$100 Bosch 1975 Mercedes Benz 450SEL injectors-$840 Top feed fuel rails-?? JIM WOLF 450HP (4BAR): $600 93 octane 360-400RWHP See the price difference? The vg30et/l28et can make comparable power but at a much greater expense, for less returned power. Also parts 4 my 2000 olds intrigue is always in stock, let alone all over the u-pull its.

Damn not a soul?? No one has any input on the demensions of a s130 crossmember?

@ Gollum I do plan to drag it maybe once a wk during the race season, but I also want it to be comfortable enough to take on a few cruises. I think ill go w/ the turbo model so I can get the r200. I wont be part of any circuits, I want it to be fast in street trim. I will prolly end up doing that rear end swap, any threads about swapping a solid axel in? Yeah I def plan on doing a full cage after I get the swap done in stage 2. Hmmm ill keep that in mind w/ the ps, I plan to run 16†300zx wheels all the way around for street & 15x10 slicks when I race @ the track. 275 out back & 255s up front is more than enough tire, plus I can do the slicks when its time to run. I’m from Pa, so it doesn’t get too terribly hot too long but that where the t-tops come into play. That’s great news about the 2500lbs or less too, yea ill look into swapping over to FG bumpers & hood, running an a/c delete pulley & as many manual options as I can get. I’m shooting for low 10s if possible. Mpg is also very important case I drive a lot & I wanna get a lot of seat time in the car. The l28et & VG30ET are cool & were good choices but they aren’t efficient enough 4 my build. 1st I want something newer & cheaper to get parts for, w/ incredible gas milage (my 2000 olds gets 29mpg) that makes more power, cheaper. Here is a copy & paste directly from the moderator @ the series II l67 forum: l67 build Quote: Originally Posted by Calico hey my friend i saw u had some pretty good knowledge on buildin l67 series II stuff. I wanna put a series II motor in a Z car. I plan to run a l67/4l60e combo, w/fbody l36 intake & TB. Do you have any advice on problem areas in these set ups. I plan to make around 450 crank hp w/turbo intercooled. There is not really any problem areas with most any series2 stuff. Your upper end gaskets are most likely a good thing to replace, LIM gasket / valve cover gaskets to be specific. Electronics are very simple. You can run a fbody PCM file that will run the car without any tricks as long as you wire up most of the critical stuff like stock. When I do fiero's I hardly have to even take the stock harness apart when I add in the fiero connections. Tuning the turbo part is really simple, the only modification you might want to have is something similar to a maf translator that will give you the ability to flow as much air through the maf as you want. i provided a link to the one I use. http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...1066&catid=107 The horsepower side of things is cake. If you want to do a cam, you dont need much to support it aside from upgraded springs designed for a bit more lift and float resistance. There is a timing set upgrade that is normally recommended, but you can get by with stock if you run some lighter springs. HP is really unlimited to you, it really just depends on what turbo you want to run. I have been making a bit over 600whp for awhile on C16, with a factory stock longblock with a small cam upgrade. A few others I have setup with some smaller 60mm turbos on E85 that are up over 500whp, with stock cam and upgraded valvesprings. For a pump gas 380whp you will probably just need a 60mm ~ 55lb/m turbo, a decent intercooler setup, 92 octane, and modded 1.9 rockers with some LS6 valvesprings. For reliable 400+whp I would get a cam.... With a big turbo and a big intercooler, I have made 520whp on a PT6776 on 92 octane. I am typically against meth injection, but I am sure you could use it to make more power on pump gas. Un intercooled stock engines with small turbo's people fairly consistently make 320-330whp, so it really goes to show the potential of a stock series2 platform.†This is why im gunnin 4 an Series II motor!!

every1 i appreciate pls keep it comin. I'm studyin for finals so ill check back in w/ a real response laterz

1. I'm planning a new build & needed some insight on the demensions on the s130T/280zx turbo crossmember? Is it removable, bolted in or welded? Theres no kit for the Series II GM 3800 w/4l60e i wanna swap in but another build stated its a pretty close match demension wise to the l28et. Could i torch the off old datsun mounts/perches & weld on the Series II GM 3800 w/4l60e mounts where i need them, replacing the original nissan mounts? Would it be smarter to use a aftermarket universal crossmember w/ similiar demensions? Besides the cross member how else it the original l28et mounted? I would like the new drivtrain mounted back as far as possible? How about the transmission crossmemeber? 2. This thread, http://forums.hybrid...eo/page__st__20, states the s130 has rear suspension issue over 400+hp. Any insight? 3. Any1 know ways around the zx steering column if it interferes w/ exhaust manifolds? Flaming river, relocation ect?