Guest Anonymous Posted September 18, 2001 Share Posted September 18, 2001 I own a 71' 240Z, 74 260Z, and a 78 280Z.I want to convert one wiht a V8. I was told a 280Z was the best? I personally like chevy. but i have heard the ford V8 engines are lighter? What i need to know is what reinforcing is involved in each engine for a 280Z? And Is installing a ford engine similar to installing a chevy engine? I don't really like fords but i like boss 302. and would not mind putting one in my Z. Any info i can get would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 1: Buy the Z V8 conversion book from JTR - www.jagsthatrun.com - read it several times. 2: Read the posts here concerning swapping in the SBC and the Ford V8. Your questions are FAQs and have been answered more than once. Not trying to be rude, everyone asks questions that are answered previously occasionally, but your questions are pretty broad. Short answer - build th emotor as strong as you want but hooking the power might be difficult. Ford motors are apparently lighter and can be swapped in just fine but you'll have to make the motor mounts. The SBC can be mounted more easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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