Phlatto Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Hi guys im so excited to make my first post. My dad, brother and I have just bought a '78 280z for $2000. There's no engine in it but its got mounts for an sr20det we plan to install. Everything else looks pretty good. Already got tokico springs and a nice body. We're thinking about ordering a JDM engine but were open to any suggestions on getting an engine. Im located in San Jose. Any recommendations for a good shop around here we could buy parts or that could help us out? Thanks guys, i'll keep updating this with our progress and pics. Gonna be a fun summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezhead Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Neat project and tidy looking 280. If I hadn't already started a VG30ET conversion on my 240z I would have gone SR20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlatto Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 I can tell the wiring is gonna be a pain. I'm thinking we need professional help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thgenluder Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Nice car. Looks like a great platform to start your project. That wiring looks like a mess. If it was me I would start from scratch with a ezwiring harness. That's what I did on my project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 If you get a "JDM" engine, it won't be smog legal unless it has been certified for use in passenger vehicles in the USA. You'll have to put in due diligence to perform a smog-legal swap. I recommend finding a stock engine and wiring harness unless you really know what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperIV Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 If you get a "JDM" engine, it won't be smog legal unless it has been certified for use in passenger vehicles in the USA. You'll have to put in due diligence to perform a smog-legal swap. I recommend finding a stock engine and wiring harness unless you really know what you're doing. What is the cut off year for smog regulations in Cali? I'm glad we don't have crazyness like that here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 What is the cut off year for smog regulations in Cali? I'm glad we don't have crazyness like that here. It doesn't matter, you're (technically) not allowed to use an engine that has not been certified for passenger car use within the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperIV Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 It doesn't matter, you're (technically) not allowed to use an engine that has not been certified for passenger car use within the USA. Yes, but how would they find out? I'm just curious because for instance up here, there is no good reason for them to have any idea what is under your hood if you don't have to pass smog. I guess if you were parked with your hood up and the cop knew that the engine was for a fact not US available they could make the case it isn't DOT approved. Of course, things are pretty strange down there in the dictatorship of Cali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Yes, but how would they find out? I'm just curious because for instance up here, there is no good reason for them to have any idea what is under your hood if you don't have to pass smog. I guess if you were parked with your hood up and the cop knew that the engine was for a fact not US available they could make the case it isn't DOT approved. Of course, things are pretty strange down there in the dictatorship of Cali If you get cited for something smog related (e.g. blowing smoke out the tail pipe) you'll be sent to the referee, who will check you off once the issue is taken care of. The referee will know if the engine is non-USA, let alone if it's been swapped and not BAR'd. However, 1975 and older vehicles are exempt from biannual smog testing so people get away with it (until they do something stupid and get sent to the ref). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperIV Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Wow, I'm extremely glad I don't live in that dictatorship lol. That explains why so many people are moving out and moving up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) Wow, I'm extremely glad I don't live in that dictatorship lol. That explains why so many people are moving out and moving up here. Yeah, we get it. "Dictatorship..." Please keep your political thoughts to yourself, at least at HybridZ (it's in the rules, after-all). I'm perfectly happy living where I live. Now get outta here you pot-smoking hippie! Edited June 10, 2013 by Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperIV Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Actually the fact something is dictatorial is not inherently political (the politics comes into how you handle or if you agree/disagree with the policies)... and we don't have the pot, that's the next state up It would seem we just use all our parks lands to grow it for export at this point.http://www.registerguard.com/rg/news/29849329-76/smokejumpers-site-carlson-fire-growers.html.csp If you register your vehicle as a custom built car, do the same regulations apply or does it just have to pass DEQ standard tests? Edited June 11, 2013 by CasperIV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 You might be able to register under SB100 but I think that may impose restrictions as far as how the car is used. I'm not well-versed in this so don't quote me. Actually the fact something is dictatorial is not inherently political (the politics comes into how you handle or if you agree/disagree with the policies)... and we don't have the pot, that's the next state up It would seem we just use all our parks lands to grow it for export at this point.http://www.registerguard.com/rg/news/29849329-76/smokejumpers-site-carlson-fire-growers.html.csp If you register your vehicle as a custom built car, do the same regulations apply or does it just have to pass DEQ standard tests? Just skip the political crap please. I don't go to HBZ to discuss pot-growing and what state may be a "dictatorship"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrez417 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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