2jztank Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 So i have been lurking on this site for a couple months now and before i begin my log i want to say thanks to the members of this forum. When i first got my Z i consulted this forum a lot for assistance on getting my Z running. The wealth of knowledge on this site alone is vast and helpful. Now with that aside names Andrew and i wanted to start my humble build log today. My 1978 Datsun 280z has been a joy and learning curve to own and drive. However i knew from the beginning i would eventually go down the swap engine road. At the time i didnt have my mind made up on what engine to go with however more and more i was leaning towards the Chevy V8 family, and as luck would have it i was getting a tire replaced five minutes away from my house and found a abandoned z28 camaro convertible(Lt1/T56) that the shop owner sold to me for $1k (runs, and drives). I took delivery of the car yesterday and decided it was time to get back on the ball with my Z. Currently my Z is being dissembled for floor replacement and bracing. Found that the previous owner didn't do a great job at repairing this wonderful ride. So less talk more pics. Also if anyone would like to chime in on do's and dont's for me during this swap please do id really appreciate it... More pics and updates to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOCIAP32 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Good luck, Andrew. You're ahead of me, so we can learn from each other's mistakes. Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jztank Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks Julian yeah this will be good fun with us both building our Z's at the same time. *Small update for the thread replaced the starter and block ground wires, fluids as well on the Camaro and she fired right up. Drives great and shifts smooth. So that's a big relief not bad for $1k. Now at the stage of removing sound deadening and prepping the floors to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jztank Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Got off from work did my 2 mile cardio workout and immediately jumped to pulling the l28e and trans out of my Z (soon to be for sale)... Here some pics sorry we started around 6 and finished a couple hours later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcarrickz3 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Just Finished up with the same swap as you are doing, 94 Z28 with the 4L60e. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcarrickz3 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Here are a couple pic's used stock Datsun radiator with the Camaro fan setup. Stock 280z shifter, All stock gages were keep and are working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jztank Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) sweet i was wondering if the stock radiator would be able to handle the LT1 nice man very nice. If its ok i would like to pick your brain some to make sure i am going in the right direction as well . Update wise yesterday didn't do much went ahead and pulled the transmission from the engine and rearranged and cleaned the garage for next week fun times. Here's pics of Edited May 22, 2015 by 2jztank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jztank Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 *Update* First let me apologize for the lack of updates, i recently accepted a new position in Maui and have been preparing myself and my family for this move. With that said let me catch everyone up on the Z (will get pics added here soon as well). After completely stripping the Z down to its bare chassis i have removed most of the cancer from her int he engine bay area. Dash is getting repaired as well. Bushings and brakes are being replaced. Plan ahead is to get the engine in place, i will be doing the wiring for this swap ( if anyone out there has any insight or advice on this please feel free to share). As much as i hate to say this my intentions for now is to get the car running so it can be shipped to Maui. Once i receive her in Maui i will continue the build on her. If anyone has any tips or advice for me that could help me in this matter please share. Also i am interested in seeing some of your exhaust setups as i plan to weld my own exhaust up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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