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First off, let me introduce myself. My name is Wesley, im 19 and (was) enjoying my 280z. I live at home, go to school, and attend a community college for now. Oh, and most importantly, I do have a girlfriend, so the project will go 50% slower and have 67% less than expected funds. I have a minimum wage job so my wallet remains pretty empty... But im determined to have a fun daily driver (for now), exceptional autocross car, and who knows what else throughout the years. I say WAS enjoying the 280z, because two days ago (May 16th), I was making a long drive (a 3 hour drive one way) to check out a 240z. Well, 50 or so miles from Bakersfield, my engine (a 280zx motor built for turbo...without the turbo) began knocking, and there wasnt a freeway exit for miles. Knowing the engine was toast, I was searching in vain for an off ramp, but the engine blew a hole out the SIDE of the block. Im not the most engine-savvy guy, but I do know that's not common. Regardless, engine is a hunk of useless metal now, and I have been thinking of doing an engine swap for a few months. Well...since everything happens for a reason, looks like ill be swapping in a different engine! Woo! After this unceremonious occasion, I feel it is now appropriate to now start a build thread. Considering the only things ive done to the car isnt anything worth noting, besides a flat army green primer to substitute the blotchy silver and grey paints. This being said, I am debating whether to stick with a Nissan engine (RBs, VGs, possibly VQs), or swap in a Chevy engine. The one Chevy block im eye balling is the 4.3 v6 vortec. Ive only heard good things about this engine, so id love to hear some feedback on the engine, swapping one into an S30, or anything in between! I have checked the forums for threads on swaps of RBs, SRs, and VQs before, and found some great stuff (although the VQ was noted to be a difficult swap as far as fitting the big oil pan down there with the steering rack). HybridZ hasnt been working for me recently (using google chrome...), so i have no current knowledge on swapping a VG or chevy v6 vortec in an S30. The Chevy would be my #1 choice right now, but that being said, I am easily swayed... Im only 19 and new to engine swapping. One thing i should note...this is a 76 280z, and yes, I do live in the strict state of California. So smog will need to be done...thats why the SRs are pretty much out of the picture. Im planning on smogging the Chevy v6 as an s10. Starting today, I am going to pull the engine, tranny, and all the items in the engine bay and start from scratch. It can use some coats of paint in there anyway.
