foremalaZ Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Hey everyone I just wanted to post some pictures of my build i have been doing over the past year. This is my second Z car and I still have the other one which ive had since i was 16. Over the last 10 years I have been buying parts and doing as much research as possible. After all said and done I decided to do the 5.0 build because I love the look of the Z, but the sound of a good mustang. Anyways here are some pics of the build. Any comments are welcome. Thanks. Edited March 6, 2012 by foremalaZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmies Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hey there. Im looking at doing the same thing with a 280zx that im going to be getting soon. Except mine will be fuel injected. I would love any Help/Advice i can get as this will be my first actual swap into a vehicle. Couple of questions. What year engine did you use? What modifications had to be done to make sure the engine would fit? Where did you get the motor mounts? What headers are you using? Transmission or rear end modifications? Radiator modifications? Steering Modifications? What suspension setup is it that you are using, and did you have to fabricate anything to make it work? Im sure i will come up with more questions once i get the car, any information u have i would greatly appreciate! Thank you very much. Bmies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foremalaZ Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Hey there. Im looking at doing the same thing with a 280zx that im going to be getting soon. Except mine will be fuel injected. I would love any Help/Advice i can get as this will be my first actual swap into a vehicle. Couple of questions. What year engine did you use? What modifications had to be done to make sure the engine would fit? Where did you get the motor mounts? What headers are you using? Transmission or rear end modifications? Radiator modifications? Steering Modifications? What suspension setup is it that you are using, and did you have to fabricate anything to make it work? Im sure i will come up with more questions once i get the car, any information u have i would greatly appreciate! Thank you very much. Bmies Hey Bmies! This was my first swap to and it has been fun and frustrating. First off JTR already makes motor and tranny mounts for a sbc. This would have been so much easier, but i really wanted to put a 5.O into it. The engine is an 87 i believe. It had already been converted to carb. Eventually i will probably go fuel injected. I am using a T5 transmission which fits pretty good when the motor is as close to the fire wall as possible. I was actually able to use the factory transmission mount in the tunnel. It might have to be reinforced though. As for motor mounts i bought urathane mounts for the motor and then made some plates that are bolted for now to the crossmember, but will be welded in completly soon. ( I can post some pics soon) The headers are Summits tight tuck headers. Will work great for passenger side. The drivers side is a different story. It will have to be cut and reworked. The rack style power or manual steering will not work. The steering shaft would have to go right through the mount. The power assisted recirculating ball steering will work great with a custom header. The rearend is a R180 right now. I have an R200 that I will LSD from my 83 or buy a R200 lsd from a 300zx. The suspention is from Techno Toy Tuning and Modern Motorsports. I had to section out the strut tower and bought shorter adjustable struts. Then welded on a perch for the coilovers to sit on. If you have any other questions let me know. Hopefully i will have it driving in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traeg Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 alright I have a question for you i will be running a mustang t5 how will you hook up the speedometer cable to the stock speedo ? or will you be going that route ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foremalaZ Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 alright I have a question for you i will be running a mustang t5 how will you hook up the speedometer cable to the stock speedo ? or will you be going that route ? I will be running the T5, but havent gotten to that point yet. I will be using all aftermarket guages though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traeg Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 ah well nm then I want to try to hook it up to the stock speedo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmies Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) if you are using the t-5, you may want to find a speedometer cable out of an 82 turbo 280 as they also use a t-5. That should retain stock gauges, or you could swap in a turbo cluster. Im not positive this will work, but its a thought And also, Are you still using the origional crossmember? What steps are you taking for reinforcement? How do i know the differences in the steering? Is a rear end of a 300zx a bolt in or a fab. in? Im finally picking up the car this weekend, gonna build up some money and get everything together and get this done! Edited April 11, 2012 by Bmies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superior78-z Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I will be running the T5, but havent gotten to that point yet. I will be using all aftermarket guages though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superior78-z Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 hey foremalaZ, when all is done and your ford powered Z is road worthy, will you be willing to sell or produce your engine mount design to other members interested in running ford power? there are alot of us who want to go this route!!!by the way, that's beautiful car you've built so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foremalaZ Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Thanks superior78-z for the compliment. Sorry for not responding right away. I have been in the process of moving the last couple of weeks while also trying to get this z on the road at the same time. I have the car running and took it for a test drive but am having problems with the transmission. When i put it in gear it takes off fine and goes about 5 feet and then wont go any further. It is almost like something is locking up. I am in the process of pulling out the tranny now and will have someone look over it for me. I will load more pics soon and fill in with details on what parts i had to use to make everything work. If anyone could think of what might be my tranny issues please let me know what you think. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foremalaZ Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) here are some recent pics Edited May 2, 2012 by foremalaZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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