Guest Anonymous Posted November 3, 2001 Share Posted November 3, 2001 sounds like more truble than its worth.. iv investagated it a lot.. number 1 i dont wana bend my frame #2 cant find a cheap trany that will hold 5-600hp+ #3 wont pass inspection... well atleast with out smog b s..#4 i just ant got the time to fab every thing and deal with cops at the same time i think ill just git me a 69 camaro this summer instead and drop the motor in that oh well who knows i might change my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Shasteen Posted November 3, 2001 Share Posted November 3, 2001 To each their own; that's what this board is for-so everyone remotely interested can do their own research multiply their research by their own ability to fabricate/modify & factor in the amount of time you have to put into it...that's called an informed decision. Sorry to hear you've chosen not to go the V8Z route but I am glad to hear you researched it yourself & made an inteligent decision which is personal to you. Kevin, (Yea,Still an Inliner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted November 3, 2001 Share Posted November 3, 2001 Aw shoot Kevin you beat me to it.. 82racecar, Well I’m sure it’s a tough decision for you, 69 Camaro vs Datsun 2xxZ. I kind of lean toward Corvettes and Camaros at times too but then I see one going down the road and think, there goes another one… That’s what keeps my fire burning, to drive something down the road and not see another one at the next stop light. Trouble well I’ve NEVER built a car that wasn’t. Bend your frame? Unknown here on my end. Cheap tranny? Never seen one!!! (not one that will hold up behind a 500 600+ hp engine) Inspection, well there are some states where a 73 or older car is exempt from smog. Fabrication? If you own the JTR manual you know that this is not just a drop in exchange for a Datsun engine. If you have ever built or followed a custom hot rod build up then you may not have the stomach, the wallet or the patience for a custom Z car build up. You will hit roadblocks in the process, and an estimated time of completion is just a date in the future on the Snap-on tool calendar that you have yet to receive. I have been a member of this board since Feb of 2000. I have been lurking in the shadows of members like: pparaska mikelly drax240 and Andrew Baley (apologies if I spelled your names wrong) reading their posts, checking out their websites and doing plenty of research As I begin to embark on my build I go forth with knowledge of what works, what doesn’t and what can be made to work if you ask the right question to the right people (HybidZ board topics) 82racecar if you don’t build it don’t feel bad, everybody wants to go fast. I’ts just a matter of what you feel comfortable building and how long you’re will to take to build it. To me it sounds like you want it all right now,(as I do too!!!) spend as little a possible go as fast as possible and still have $$$ for food. The American dream. Good luck on your endeavor, what ever it may be, but always be weary, weary of a Z!!! ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 3, 2001 Share Posted November 3, 2001 It'd be less hassle for sure, and you'll probably have less problems going with an American car.. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 3, 2001 Share Posted November 3, 2001 honistly i want the v8 Z because one thing NO ONE ELSE HAS ONE AND THE BODY IS PERFECT but i just dont have the time or money and id like to have something to drive with out buying a little honda for every day guess thats what the z will be and saying mine has been moded to a custom 280hp so i cant complain oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted November 3, 2001 Share Posted November 3, 2001 82racecar, Can you post a pic of your car for us somewhere? I really would like to see it, along with the mods you have done. ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 4, 2001 Share Posted November 4, 2001 82, Who told you ya had to bend the frame??? I would think doing the ford conversion would give you more space than the chevy, as the block is a little narrower, and there are guys here with chevys who didn't have to bend their frame. If your car is running, why don't you take an hour and a half drive up to see me some time. I'll look at your car and tell you what to expect on doing the mod. Regardless, it will be a lot of work, and if you have emissions testing in Portsmouth (We don't in Fredericksburg) it would be a problem for sure. This has kept me from doing the 2nd generation 300ZX swap for a while... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 4, 2001 Share Posted November 4, 2001 in maine, we have no emissions testing, any thing over 25 years old is concidered and intique, and does not require an inspection sticker, i i can virtually do just about what ever i want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 7, 2001 Share Posted November 7, 2001 no one sead i HAD to bent the frame i was worryed of the motor bending the frame i dont know im still thinking about the v8 z im just not shure yet you know... um i have pics i just dont have them on the web under a address i have them on a flopy and i can send the to you if you want email me.. also i only have a pic of it from the side and front.. i would like more pics it dont even look the same now haha i used my budys camrea and he has moved sence then so mabey one day i will have more just email me man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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