Kurai

looking good bro very nice

Damn all I can say is that your build is hmmm well........the fkn eye sex man lol....that is some outstanding work you have done and +100 on all the pics and info....this is gonna help me great with my build....lol expect alot of random PMs from me lol. Great build!!!

Yeah same here...I already got the 1jz and the 7m. Are there any good tips you can give me on some of the other things I may run into outside of swapping the engine in? I read your build thread lotta good info there...is there anything else you can give me a heads up on? Especially in the drivetrain area.

I am looking at the 1JZ now as it is if the information I have gathered from all you guys (thanks for the great input by the way) I hsould be able to meet my goal or close and still have a decent amount of cash to restore the car, body work, repaint, custom interior dash, and get some goodies for the exterior as well.

Thanks for the good info.....from info I have been gathering the short list is looking more like this... The turbo kit (piping etc etc) Im thinking of either running this: http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/catelog/Turbochargers/GT35/GT3582R_714568_3.htm or this... http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/catelog/Turbochargers/GT30/GT3076R_700382_12.htm Im not real familiar with the T-62. But thinking the first just for more room to grow down the line lol... Then the CP piston and ring kit offered over at driftmotion sionce the rings are toasted anyways...and will probably have them ceramic treated at Swaintech before installing them, probably the skirts treated too. Might as well upgrade the bearings while im in there as well. Then should just be the fuel system...either Walboro intank or inline (or both for future improvement lol) 255lph pump, AFPR kit w/gauge (still not sure where to get bigger then 550cc injectors for the 1jz, or if I should just go ahead and dish out the cash for the fuel rail and go that way to get the bigger injectors). and probably a aftermarket timing belt since I hear there are heating issues with the stock belt.

looking good....how large is that Tach? How does it compare in size to the stock one? Also are the small ones the standard 52mm guages?

Excellent thats exactly the feedback I wanted to know......the list is a sorta all out list but there is no place online that can act as a guide to what id need for a nice reliable 500+whp engine. The more things I can cut from the list the better and more that can go into the suspension,brakes,body etc etc.....my original target was to spend between 12-14k on this project for the body restoration and engine build. ......what would be a rock solid list to reach that 500whp+ goal? Including a good EMS?

bump any thoughts guys........

After talking on here with you guys and following some internet trails I think I will go with the 1jz...I know for a fact that it is in far better shape then the 7m and have been able to find a few sites now to source most of the parts id need. So what in your guys opinion would be the ingredients for a solid reliable 1jz capable of UP TO 600whp? I dont wanna spend alot of cash over-building as I tend to do I just want it to be able to handle 600 if need be but prob ran on a regular around 450-500whp..........Ive compiled a list of things I think I will need and some other stuff let me know what you guys think I should cut/need/can find cheaper and where. thx in advance its a long list lol, and somethings I know have no source yet as I havent found them or am unsure if they are needed or which part/size to get for my goal. Project Supra powered 1977 280Z Powerplant 1JZ-GTE 2.5l Inline 6: ------------------------------------------------------ 1JZ - R154 Bellhousing http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-1jz2jzr154bellhousing.php 1JZ Bell housing bolts http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-1jz2jzbellhousingboltset.php 1JZ wiring Harness 1JZ Serpentine belt http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-1jzserpentinebelt.php 1JZ Valve cover bolts http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-1jz2jz7mvalvecoverbolt.php Standalone ECU Crower Cams http://www.suprastore.com/brcr1jzca.html Crower Connecting Rods CP Pistons and rings with Swaintech coated crowns and skirts http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-1jzcppistonset.php Balanced and Blueprinted block 1JZ Altenator http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-1jzsupraalternator.php Crower Retainers and valve springs http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/prod/BC0300 Ferrea Valves Port and polished head, 3 angle valve job (+1.0mm) Main bearings Rod bearing Walboro 255lph in tank pump Walboro 255lph inline pump http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-walbro255lphhighpressureinlinefuelpump.php 550+cc injectors 90mm throttle body Heat shielding intake manifold gasket http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-heatshieldinggasket1jz.php Moroso oil pan Polyurethane motor mounts http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-polyurethanemotormountsfor865-88supramk3.php Polyurethane transmission mounts http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-polyurethanetransmountforr154.php APR main studs http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-arp203-5405.php APR head studs http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-arp203-4205.php APR flywheel bolts http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-arp1jzflywheelbolts.php Greddy Extreme Timing belt http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-greddy13514501-1jz.php Custom Intake Manifold Custom exhaust Dream Car Customs in house Aeromotive Fuel pressure control kit http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-afprkit1jz.php TRD Performance Thermostat Mishimoto electric fan w/ shroud http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimotorsports-dual-pass-race-radiator-fan-shroud-kit.html Mishimoto radiator http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimotorsports-dual-pass-race-radiator.html Mishimoto intercooler http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-universal-intercooler-large-black.html Fidanza flywheel Powdercoated Valve cover, Engine block, and Transmission, Intake manifold, and Head (if possible) Chassis 1977 Datsun 280Z: ------------------------------------------ Candy/Blood Red metallic paint, Black Metallic Engine bay, Rhino-lined underbody Cowl CF Induction hood http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7BSA05/50-1537 CF ZG flare kit http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7BSA05/50-1563 Urethane side skirts http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7SS/50-1467 CF Rear Lip Spoiler http://www.zccjdm.com/catalog.php/azcarbum/dt86727/pd1851177/S30_Z_CAR__SPARROW_TAIL__REAR_SPOILER__240Z_280Z_ Urethane rear skirt http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7RS/50-1650 BRE CF Air Dam http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7BSA05/50-1524 Halogen H4 MSR headlights w/55kw HID conversion http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/EA29/33-2068 Headlight Covers (possibly with eyebrows to help control HID light dispersion) http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/HC Turbo Style Outside mirrors (as needed) http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/EM/50-1152 Clear LED Corner Markers http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/EA33/33-1114 Clear Turn Signals http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/ETS/33-1066 Clear European Taillights http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/ETL/33-1150 left http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/ETL/33-1151 right Side Window Louvers http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/SWL

Id definately be in since it is on my things to get list already (even tho I dont have my chassis yet i'll be stockpiling parts for the next year or so till the end of this deployment)

Is it a quality clear coat or is it gonna turn that yellowish tint later?

..........well i had just wrote a long post lol....but hit wrong button and erased it....so in a monotone recap what would be the best place to get info on building a 600whp engine 1jz or 7mgte that will probably only be ran on/or around 450-500whp? I wanna leave a little room to breath on the engine incase I get really greedy for power one day or have a undying need to spin in a circle for undetermined amounts of time lol. but yeah after hearing the power/weight statement above 600whp maybe be alot for such a light car that will be street/track driven, and saving the cash for the suspension will be nice not to mention the cash ima be spitting out to have the body restored as well if I get the one I have my eye on ( oh and FYI if any you guys got eyes on a 197x chassis that is in good condition little to no rust going for less then 2000 let me know lol, as I havent bought the chassis itself yet).

I kno the 1jz is newer but what are all the advantages of it over the 7m? and how hard is a bellhousing to find? I know the 1jz is in way better shape but was gonna have them both checked just to be sure.

Thats pretty good for those numbers thats for sure. lol makes me want this build more and more lol

Dang very nice indeed gonna look really good with the white nice touch.

Thx man yeah I'm trying to get some decent guidance on how to proceed with the build before I start dumping alot of cash into it. I figure the engine and chassis will require the most "in shop" time brakes and suspension can wait and be done in the garage. but wanna make sure so am gonna spend the next couple months doing research before I start investing and buying things.

Honestly I cant say that I ever have. but not sure what you mean by "setup" either though. Think closest I've come to driving anything like that was 500+whp Corvette. Which wasnt that bad but I also know it has a whole slew of supporting mods and gizmos to make it stick and controllable. I was mostly basing the target off of the engine comp. that I would need to replace just bringing the 7M back to life in a form I could sleep with at night lol. The bearings will need replacing for sure, new pistons are needed and cyl. walls reworked at a min. rods may be ok but might as well do them too while I'm in there and the entire head and valvetrain will need to be worked and replaced also the previous owner didnt leave the ECU so a new standalone will be required as well......so in doing all that I might as well upgrade everything that has to be replaced, but going off those upgraded comp. I figured 600whp was a pretty easy target from what I've seen so far. Granted i'll be adding a couple goodies like a new street/track oriented suspension (going off the handie dandie guide on this forum) and will definately try to employ some sorta aftermarket TCS which a couple of local guys tell me they have done on older Zs and upgraded brakes. The brakes and suspension may take longer then the rest though. I definately see what you are getting at though and plan on 600+/- being a max boost target, would run alot less on the street, but it is definately a good thing to know if the time come and I need to start cutting costs lol.

Very nice where can one of those be had from and what models is it suppose to fit?

thx for the input yes I'd really like to do the 7m, 3.0 parts are easier to find for it if needed, cheaper to build while still meeting my power goal (600whp+/-) My main concern is just that everything is square with the block and head....almost all the guts will be upgraded as it is and it will definately need machine work so might as well get it all PnP and 1 over the valves etc etc etc....has anyone run into any major issues other then the low oil pressure I keep hearing about? Im thinking a modded oil pickup to get it closer to bottom of pan or a dry sump system might do wonders or even a Moroso race pan along with a stronger toga hv oil pump might fix that but any other recurring issues you guys seeing out there?

Hey guys I'm new to the forum but have been trolling around for a month or so (spare the flames lol)....neways oppurtunity (and a deployment to afghanistan) has allowed me to go ahead with one of my dreamed about builds....a 197x datsun with a Toyota I6 powerplant. I have yet to get the chassis but have my eye on a nice 77 280Z going for $2000 great shape inside and out minus a couple dents and a bad door, but the issue I'm having is what engine to build fortune has landed a 7mgte w/transmission and a 1jzgte in my lap at the sweet price of $200 from a guy who was tired of them clogging up his garage (left from previous swaps) the 7m needs to be completely rebuilt (spun bearing, low oil pressure most likely) and the 1jz has blown rings and no tranny, but I cant decide which to build??? The 7m is in worse shape but would be cheaper to build and the 1jz is newer but no tranny and parts are harder to source......in either case I'm not 100% sure what all is missing or non functional on the engines since I dont know their tales first hand. So I am curious what you guys think? I am willing to pay and have either one built and upgraded but am not looking to spend a fortune on it if I dont have to. Any advice and/or opinions would be appreciated thanx in advance.