Z-Driver Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Hi, I'm a new member so let me show you where I'm coming from. I'm an 18 year old college student with a part time job and I'm building a 260z and drive my 78 280z. This is my first project car and I did a lot of research on this. I like import cars, but can't stand kid's that spend 10grand on a delsol they think is fast. I have redone the brakes w/ toyota 4x4's, put in R1 racing seats, I recently got 17" 5zigen wheels w/ 225/45/17 kuhmo. I have shaved all trim, side markers and rear bumpers. I will be shaving drip rails and adding a motorsport fiberglass frnt bumper. If it sounds good, In a couple months I will take out a loan for about $3500 and buy a 385hp 350 from mark's performance on ebay. and buying a jegs th350 and selling the 280z once its all running to pay back the loan. I will also put in a r200 and all the JTR stuff to do this and hopefully I'll stay close to my budget. I would just like to know what your guys' opinions are on this. And also what can you tell me about general 0-60 & quarter mile times? what about with 150hp of nx. Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 If it were me, I would buy a takeout LT1 and T56 from a '94-'97 Camaro or Firebird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Maudlin Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 I would stay away from the TH350 if you plan on driving the car anywhere other than the track or where there is a 30 mph speed limit. You will be turning out way too many rpms for comfortable highway driving if you don't get something with overdrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Driver Posted February 24, 2003 Author Share Posted February 24, 2003 Does anyone know about engines from speedomotive. I saw them advertise in "Chevy" magazine and saw they had some good prices on crate motors. ZZ4 engines look good too. Anyone know of a good place to find an Lt1 and a tranny in So. Cal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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