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this looks amazing! I was already thinking of swapping in Stance coilovers anyways. Do you think there could be an option to have the Stance springs replaced with Swift springs? Edit: never mind, just read your website and you can use Swift springs. Chalk up another item to save up for haha

You know...BenZed over on viczcar.com forums has one of these...I bet he could put a video up. See here: http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,4235.45.html

Jimmy, I've considered swapping in a BMW straight six, like the N54 (N52 too) if you want a more modern straight six. I was checking out the Ford Falcon in Australia, which would be pretty cool too. However, the most serious drawback is the cost, of a motor made in the 21st century, I'd say.

it already is looking pretty mean! I love the paint job and sweet rims too. Oh yeah, that valve cover, man I really like it!

Defi BF gauges picked up in the mail today

I nicknamed the car Natalia after a model with fiery red hair...anyhow, I was really lucky and picked up this 1978 Datsun 280Z last June. An S30 has been my dream car since high school. I was originally going for something economical and powerful for an engine swap. The only engines I had really considered for it, weren't really a possibility. Then I was going to put in an RB25DET Neo. However, I think I will now keep the L28 and rebuild it, stroke it, and add itb's. Here is my list of completed upgrades: Energy bushings - all around Toyota (S12 + 8) 4 piston front caliper upgrade and steel braided brake lines all around NGK spark plugs and wires new light switch toggle fuel pump starter LED tail lights done by zledslights.com (his first S30 mod) - his 350z Iron Man lights look sick http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8Elbn8hGp30 '73 front bumper - fabricated new bumper mounts as the old one's wouldn't work. My friend Matt helped me out. Annd the long list of planned upgrades: coilovers rims: leaning towards Fatlace F/ Zero rims ($800 is a good deal and they look cool), but also like Volk, Gram lights, Work, Watanabe...trying to go for something unique here Techno Toy Tuning front control arms, rear lower control arms, tension tie rods Arizona Z mustache bar aluminum radiator Dapper lighting HID's Defi Advance RS gauges Engine upgrades: Orange wrinkle coat valve cover Kameari manifold with Jenvey ITB's - yes I know the manifold is twice the cost of a Cannon one but I want to do it Titanium velocity stacks...who doesn't love titanium?! bored/ stroked to 3.2L, yada yada rebuild et. cetera I love a clean engine bay too, so will have to make mine as clean as possible. Either gloss black inside or have Line X sprayed in the engine bay for protection. Ideas? I bought some Defi BF gauges last week and just got them. Buut Defi had to be slow in putting the video up of the Advance RS gauges, so I will be selling an Ext. Temp and Oil Pressure gauge in order to get the RS gauges. Currently I am working on a split bumper set. I bought a pair of Corvette Stingray rear bumpers and have finishing cutting/ welding them to fit the Z. The next thing I have to do is have it plated and installed. I will have the front bumper re-plated again too. It was my first time with an acetylene torch/ cutter so I was playing around on the scrap piece in the picture.

very nice Z! Mine's the same color

it's been a week love this custom work; it's sick

So, I'm buying a 1973 240z shell, and the owner has a disassembled Chevy 350 engine, total price $440. I found the Corvette engine for $650, but it would have to be completely rebuilt. I'm looking for at least 280 hp, would it be cheaper, seeing as I'm a poor college student, to uprage the 350, or just get the Corvette engine and not upgrade it? Thanks, Joe

Hi all. I am a college freshman at Norwich University, Vermont right now, but I'm saving up for a 280z project. My friend is a damn good mechanic, and he's going to help me, because I'm practically clueless about cars. Anyway, here's my plan, and feel free to explain to me what to modify: Any year 280z Volvo D5 engine- I was going for mpg/ power; this seems to fit the bill; I looked at the Volkswagen W8, but it seems to not be as powerful as it seems. I am not sure on the transmission. My dream tranny is a 7 speed automatic. I have heard conflicting stories on fuel cells; any opinions here from users? Not sure on brake/ suspension options, please help! Same goes for cold air intake, exhaust/ muffler, etc. Have you guys seen the WWII pictures with the shark face painted on the P-51 Mustange and the likes? I'm thinking the same here, and adding a shark fin antenna on the roof as well.

this thread is awesome. I can't believe you got such a great deal on that car. I live on the East Coast, and Z's here are plentiful, but either in bad shape, or they're expensive.