10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Hey guys I have a 260Z ive been working on for about a year. It has been gone through completely. everything is new or refurbished on it. The previous owner did an amazing job with the body work. All I did was finalize the LS swap and pretty much anything else. When I got her she was basically a rolling shell. It originally was going to have a 2JZ swapped in it. But I had bigger plans. My friend fabbed up some custom motor mounts for the LS. It places it 4 inches lower and 2 inches further back than any other kit out there. its practically a 50/50 balance now. only around 50-60 extra pounds over the original motor. I worked for a few months to get the wiring done on it. everything electrical works. I even did the honda windshield motor upgrade. completely fabbed up my own heater system. The amount of work ive put in this thing is ridiculous. Below is a list of things that went into the build. I didnt get too many pics when the motor was dropped in, but ive got plenty of pics of the rest of the build. SPECS Heads :GM 799s Ported & polishedBlock: GM LQ4 New GM head gaskets/ blasted chem bathed and rehoned.Intake: Edelbrock 29087 Victor Jr LS1/ LS Carb spacerCarb: Holley 750 CFM double pumperIgnition: MSD 6LSFuel intro: ¼ inch aluminum line paired with Carter Competition Series Electric Fuel Pump 100 gph Free Flow , 6-8 psi output/ Standby mr gasket electric inline pump installed $320.00Valves/ retainers: GM OEM LS6Cam: GM LS-7Headers: JTR 1-3/4" primary tubes, 3" collectorExhaust: 2.5 inch straight through to an 18 inch crossover muffler back to 2.5 to rear.Trans: 700R4 with transgo shift kit and B&M pro series ratchet shifter2400 Dacco stall converterDiff: R200 with OBX lsd and hardened washers installed Stock rebuilt axles EXTERIORBody : Fully shaved bumpers. Sand blasted undercoated. paintedNew rubbers on all windowsDash/ din steering wheelZ store cover ,fullDoors Panels and hardware mirrors etc.Wheels: Rota RBR 17x7.5, 17x9, bridgestone blizzak lm22, mickey tompson drag radialsSpoiler: BRE front air dam, custom rear spoilerWiring: Keep it clean wiring harness. 21 circuit.Misc: All other random things. Bolts, wires, connectors, fuel cell, roll cage, switches, radiator, fans, intake, brakes, wheel spacers, misc electronics, etc. new , replaced/ refurbished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 So First thing I set out to do after the motor was dropped in was get it wired and running right. I spent nearly 3 months running through wiring diagrams. figuring out the switch positions, and all accesories. I wanted to make sure I would have to reenter the wiring system for at least another 30 years. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 After the wiring I got the dash in and started on the interior stuff. I make carbon fiber panels for the S30 platform. i havent put one in this one yet, but i plan to later. I got a few goodies like a new steering wheel and some mirrors. not oem datsun mirrors. but its just for now. I decided to only put one on the driver side. I got some free toyota starion seats from a friend for it. decided they were better than the 30th anniversary camaro ones in it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 a few more dash pics. also wired the VSS and front headlights, and signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Fuel cell in all fuel plumbing done, reverse switch installed and working. Shortly after I took it to get it inspected. It passed with flying colors. I cant seem to find a way to post a running pic of her. ill figure it out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 made a carbon fiber cooling plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 some old things i refurbished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 this was my old 280z I sold to fund this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Did the honda windshield motor upgrade. real simple and easy. except the wiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 all light wired and working except the side markers. refurbishing them later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 side markers refurbished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 brackets refurbished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 a creative imagination goes a long way. Made my own rear spoiler fully adjustable and functional.. All parts bought from a home improvement store and my local plastic dealer. Norva plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 made some simple exhaust heat dissipaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 some beauty shots courtesy of my wife. Serena Burroughs Photography. usually she does people. not too shabby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 if your going to be running the alternator without a charge warning light youll need this simple resistor found at radioshack. I blew 4 alternators before I realized this. Save yourself the trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 S12+8 4 piston caliper upgrade. refurbished them before they went on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 making my own door panels. because 300-400$ is way too much for some cardboard. I used fiberglass so i wont have to worry about them deteriorating over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 wrapped the fiberglass with some black vinyl. tricky process, but ive done upholstery before so it wasnt that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10HBMartian Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 kia sportage rubber from the hatch fits perfect on these. i pulled mine off a 1999 i believe. and I also stripped the rear towers and wrinkle blacked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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