Guest jwelch Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 Hi Anthony, I don't have any answers to your questions but I have seen some threads on this sight talking about the 2+2. If I remember just a little more weight. I like the 2+2 and I don't think anyone one the sight will laugh at your conversion. GO FOR IT! Regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I know someone here has one. Do a search you'll find him. If they laugh just them. All good reasons for doing the 2+2. I know someone that wants to do a 2+2 roadster because the longer body has a more "sleak" look. I believe all the dimensions are the same forward of the drivers seat. I think you're right, just the drive shaft. Which really means no differance. Everyone has the drive shaft custom made to fit the car anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimzdat Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I figure since I've now owned 4 2+2's I can chime in here Yes, the main difference you will have to deal with is the length of driveshaft--other than that, there are no major drivetrain differences. If they laugh at you, tell em to stick it in their (your choice of bodily orifice here)! FWIW, I mainly like the 2+2 simply because at 6'8", it gives me a couple more inches headroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I have heard that the 2+2 has better headroom, and that combined with the fact that you already own it is reason enough to do the conversion! Best thing for a 2+2 is the V8 treatment!! Driveshaft length should be it for any differences. Please make sure you look into doing a JTR-type conversion--they look cleaner IMO, although I'm not sure what real handling improvements it would make on a 2+2 because of the additional length of the vehicle. However, anytime you move the weight toward the center of the car, that is almost always an improvement. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 im not into the two plus two roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest triple_threat311 Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I was just wondering, now that I already own the car, what differences if any are there in the 78 280z 2+2 V8 conversion. Is the only difference the driveshaft length? Does anyone else have a 2+2 conversion? Yeah I know you guys are probably laughing because my car isn't a coupe, but my reasons are: 1) I already have the car 2) I like the longer look of the 2+2 3) Much more cargo space as this will be my daily driver 4) Can anyone say sleeper? anyways, any info will be appreciated. thanks anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZROSSA Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Mines a 2+2 as well. I bought it converted and its a bit of a kiwi special ,but very similar to the jtr one. Odd as it may seem, I plane to cut the roof of as well. More to due with rust in the hatch then anything else, however. The chassis looks stronger on the 2+2. As far as I can see the drivshaft is the only diff. Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 i have a 78 2+2...i've grown to like it...gotta love them coupes though! i'd love to make it a convertible! has anyone ever done a pantera type hach for the 2+2? just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 My 260z is a 2+2, and will be used to haul kids around soon. The only difference is the driveshaft length. Also, check the rear end, most came with a factory r-200. Mine came with 3.36:1 gears. The brake booster is also supposed to be larger. My Only regret is that I was thinking of going to a solid axle and minitubbing the wheelwells. But I don't thing that I can without loosing the back seat . Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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