3200turboz Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I am about to try to install a complete 1996 rear suspension into my 78 z anyone know if this has been tried before. I know it will fit inside the wheel wells and looks good for mounting points, hust thought I would put this out there before I get started. I also want to do the same for the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Look up project Hugo on YouTube. He started but not sure if he ever finished. Looks like Lots of cutting, welding and fabbing involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260Z Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Techno toy tuning has the kit to fit all the the z32 goodies ..diff/axles/brakes..why else would you want to swap z32 subframe under an s30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3200turboz Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 The reason i want to do the sub frame is I am using a RB25det and want the body as strong as possible so i don't get any twist in the frame. by using the the subframe it ties the rear diff torque to the out side frame rails. then when i add the roll bar it will tie in at the same mount. this is not that big a deal. Plus I am going to use the z32 front suspension and add ABS to this car. I want a modern suspension and stay Nissan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I guess if you're an experienced chassis builder it wouldn't be a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260Z Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I suppose if you have the fab skills it would be worth it , otherwise you would be better off just stiffening the chassis with reinforced frame rails/6 point cage/strut tower braces. There are guys running very high horsepower(600-800rwhp which is nutty) s30's with light chassis modification . If you were to go with the T3 rear end kit (utilizes the z32 brakes/diff) I'm sure you could swap over the ABS system. Though alof of road racing guys do not like ABS on their track cars. I'm not a fan either , but I only auto-x my Z. Anyways , good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3200turboz Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 thanks i will take pics as i progress on this project. it will be a couple of weeks befrore i start. I have to get the car on the lift to do this. i have found i guy in Sidney who has done this swap and am getting info from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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