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With a broad question like that, I would like to offer a broad answer, that in order to do a successful conversion, you need several things:

 

1. Desire and determination and confidence to finish the project.

2. Above average automotive knowledge and skills.

3. Basic fabrication skills.

4. Access to hardware resources (salvage yard, exhaust shop, parts store, etc.).

5. Wiring diagram

6. Realistic expectation of how much money it will cost and the funds to pull it off.

7. The support of a great group like this when the going gets tough.

 

There are probably others, but you get the idea.

 

I don't mean to sound preachy, but I fear that there are cars out there still on jack stands after a year of project time, due to a lack of one of the above. There are no complete "complete" kits. The owner has to come up with the majority of the solutions himself. If the previous doesn't scare you then you have the "right stuff". Good luck!

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Greimann makes excellent points. One factor to consider also is money. Make sure you set aside a chunk for the conversion--good intentions never get down the road without a plan and $$$$.

 

Although the JTR manual is specific to the 1st gen Z cars, it is a great guide to use to get things done. They also have a TPI/TBI manual which is good for information for EFI engine swaps if you are going in that direction. MSA is a good place for conversion parts--friendly people and good selection. HTH.

 

Davy

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80'280ZX-Anniversary:

I recently got an 83 SBC "converted" car on the road after 10 months. It ended up a whole lot different than I originally envisioned in time, money and effort. The cost is largely dependent on how much you do yourself, and obviously how much you spend on piece parts. I have a "post" 21 May danc Subject: ZX SBC Conversion using MSA mounts that has some general lessons learned that you might want to take a look at. There are several guys on this forum who have converted ZXs, and they have lots of good info, as well as other guys who are working on a ZX conversion now. I did most of the work myself, and while I'm not a mechanic, I do have an engineering background. Read the JTR Conversion manual (several times), and as some of the other guys have said realize this is a major undertaking and effort, and you will likely spend a whole lot more than you expected. Having said all that as a very real caveat, I would without question do it again! Good luck.

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