Guest Anonymous Posted April 2, 2000 Share Posted April 2, 2000 Thank goodness I found you guys!!! I just bought a 1985 300zx turbo 5 speed with a bad engine.I've been trying to find info on doing a v8 swap but every thing I find is on older 240s 260s and 280s.Please tell me that someone else out there has a v8 in a car like mine!!! I like the 350 chevys,but would also use a 5.0 ford..Any info would be great........please please please HELP.........thanks...... joe hodges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iamjackal Posted April 4, 2000 Share Posted April 4, 2000 Im looking to do the same thing but have so far had no luck locating anyone who has done the v-8 300zx.Iv been looking at it though and its seems very possible but there were problems Im still looking at.Let me know if you get started also. Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank280z Posted April 5, 2000 Share Posted April 5, 2000 quote: Originally posted by hodges300zx: Thank goodness I found you guys!!! I just bought a 1985 300zx turbo 5 speed with a bad engine.I've been trying to find info on doing a v8 swap but every thing I find is on older 240s 260s and 280s.Please tell me that someone else out there has a v8 in a car like mine!!! I like the 350 chevys,but would also use a 5.0 ford..Any info would be great........please please please HELP.........thanks...... joe hodges There is an 84 running around up here in PA with a small block/auto. setup. I do not know the person;but if you need more info I could probably contact him. If the engine compartment is anything like the 79-83s, the engine should sit TDC of the crossmember.Write back. I'll help you out if I can. Frank280z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tom sixbey Posted May 25, 2000 Share Posted May 25, 2000 hey guys, i know this has nothing to do with the 300zx, but i REALLY need info on the 280ZX 350 swap! - does anybody know where i can get info on it? ------------------ Tom 6B (73NIC) "why slam on the brakes when you can slam on the gas?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coopers Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 hey guys, i know this has nothing to do with the 300zx, but i REALLY need info on the 280ZX 350 swap! - does anybody know where i can get info on it? ------------------ Tom 6B (73NIC) "why slam on the brakes when you can slam on the gas?" I like that Saying maybe that is why I keep getting tickets in Germany. Hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaparral2f Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 I have a small block 350 in my '84, and it runs like a sexually assualted gorilla. There is ton of room in the engine compartment so it isn't a real hard swap, though there isn't a lot of clearance between the hood and air cleaner. The only major clearance problem I encountered was the exhaust header and the steering rack. You'll need to fabricate front mounts and modify the rear cross member. there are pics of the installation im my gallery. I will post some pics of the front cross member when I get it out in a couple of weeks. (going to Jaguar suspension) I'll try to answer any questions that I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rshumate Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I have a small block 350 in my '84, and it runs like a sexually assualted gorilla. There is ton of room in the engine compartment so it isn't a real hard swap, though there isn't a lot of clearance between the hood and air cleaner. The only major clearance problem I encountered was the exhaust header and the steering rack. You'll need to fabricate front mounts and modify the rear cross member. there are pics of the installation im my gallery. I will post some pics of the front cross member when I get it out in a couple of weeks. (going to Jaguar suspension) I'll try to answer any questions that I can. sir.would you please so kind as to share how to do this swap again?i would sincerely appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Check these links out, they should be helpfull. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=118962 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=104866 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=116185 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=108065 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavimandan Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 this is my first time trying to post anything so bare with me im putting a blown small block in my 84 300zx and im looking to find out any information regarding the motor mounts and how to make them or if they can be purchased if this is not the right place to post this question please point me in the right direction thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Anonymous if you posted some info like what city and state your in it would more than likely help your swap. in that guys near you might be far more likely to get envolved, example if your close to me, Id be willing to assist in some areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavimandan Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 actrully its a 86 zx my budy wrote that lol, i live in ct, and i have 15 grand to mess with on this swap so money is not a question. of course y do this when i could buy a new car everyone asks me, but this is wat i want to do so if any ones got specs or tips or anything let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhsbZ Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Search, young grasshopper....the answers are out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5litre z31 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 hi one of the simplest swaps I have done was a holden 308 or 5ltr turbo 400 into my old 1984 300zx my next attempt will be a larger one 350 I think with a t 700 box this one was only for a toy and runs out of revs at 200ks engine mounts are simple gearbox mounts a little harder but line up with original bolt holes in the tunnel everything handles the power with problems brakes are tops because the motor is set lower and further back than standard it handles great it turned out to be a very good package thats why I am going bigger next one so be game and have a go ,in aust.we have to whatch our smog laws . a couple of pics incl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 5.0L ZeX Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 oh this is awesome,just begining my conversion now, 308 is wat i am slammin in, u hav any tips? mines an 84 as well |-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5litre z31 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hi the best tip is use the kiss principal (keep it simple stupid) no realy use a 4 speed auto t700 or t200 as it will cruise on the highway at around 2000 rpm instead of 3000 with a 3 speed suspension only needs new shocks to control the v8 stockers work well,brakes are more than capable in good stock condition as with the standard radiator it should handle it all with a good clean out I used EF falcon thermo fans only need to trim out edges to fit and leave the radiator laying down, hq wb sump stock fits ok with centre lump flatened easy panel beat,one piece tailshaft basic electrics most engine management oil,temp, starter,alternator can be used. This car is legal in Qld up to 6.2 litre with carbon can and egr. they go very well with a healthy 308 so good luck and have fun. ps my pics are of my chev 280zx I do have the 300zx pics just email direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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