NagaSadow Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) I've never done anything like this, but I'm in need of a new car, so I might as well get something that I'll take care of and enjoy for a long time. To do that, I will need some help from those with experience. Budget: $9-15k, the cheaper the better Goal: a reliable daily driver that can get 20-30 MPG. This is not meant to be a racecar, autocross car, or anything for show. I have two ideas for the project, one to completely build up a Z from a shell, and one to buy a Z with a decent exterior and interior to simply swap in an engine and transmission. From scratch build: Shell - $2000 found at http://tinyurl.com/pvp476f Engine/Tranny/Computer/Clutch/Flywheel, etc - $4500 found at http://tinyurl.com/pzd8nbf Engine mount conversion - $600 found at http://tinyurl.com/nhovlef Wiring harness for swap - $450 found at http://tinyurl.com/oxs2k7w Shocks (front and rear)- $100 found at http://tinyurl.com/nh4xg7e Build with a head start: Base car - $4200 found at http://tinyurl.com/qbhznpp Engine/Tranny/Computer - $2000 found at http://tinyurl.com/pzd8nbf Engine mount conversion - $600 found at http://tinyurl.com/nhovlef Wiring harness for swap - $450 found at http://tinyurl.com/oxs2k7w Shocks (front and rear)- $100 found at http://tinyurl.com/nh4xg7e Another engine in case the one listed above is not up to par found at http://tinyurl.com/q3gsgm2 Another engine/transmission (full swap kit) - $2190 found at http://tinyurl.com/ohmfnsg Clutch - $350 found at http://tinyurl.com/qjcccez Obviously I've done a little research, but I still need a lot of help. I have no clue what parts I might be missing to complete the project. Edited August 11, 2015 by NagaSadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NagaSadow Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Before someone mentions it, I'm setting aside 2-3k for the swap to be done by a professional if I can't get my fathers friend (a mechanic who owes some favors) to help. Edited August 11, 2015 by NagaSadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie 1979 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 The base car you posted is a 2+2 ZX are you going with that or an S30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NagaSadow Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 The base car you posted is a 2+2 ZX are you going with that or an S30? It was really just an example to show the starting points of the two ideas. I'll consider anything from a 240-280z as long as it's before 1980. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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