Guest Anonymous Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 Hey, i registered here a long time ago but haven't posted in a long time. so basically i'm a newbie. lol right now a buddy and I are planning to build a V8 240z . . . eventually. (money issues). but i've got a few questions right now since we're in the planning stages. (i've tried searching for a few things, but you get sooo many replies, it's hard to find just the info you want) 1) there a 280z for sale near my buddy. it's got a FI motor in it (not sure if it's running or what it is), body/frame are rusted. but it's got a number of upgraded suspension parts (springs/swaybars, etc), racing seats, and fiberglass hood that might be useful. only asking $500neg for it. seems like a good parts car, but only if the parts would be compatible one day with a 240z?? 2) i read mention of GTO kits on z cars. what is that? i only know the old Pontiac GTO's lol. 3) what are some good catalogs to get that carry Z parts? 4) what is the largest (or perhaps best performing) size rim/tire/backspacing combo on a 240Z? 5) what is generally the most common 5spd to put behind a SBC? and what's generally the % of power loss in the drivetrain? 6) how high do most V8's rev? i think building a de-stroked 302 (327 block and 283? crank) like the early Z28's used to have would be a cool way to get more rpms. seems like those motors used to rev to like 6500-7K right? ne ways, sorry to bug ya with the newbie questions. cheers, bigmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Z Bushido Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 i can awnser a few of your questions... 1) there a 280z for sale near my buddy. it's got a FI motor in it (not sure if it's running or what it is)' date=' body/frame are rusted. but it's got a number of upgraded suspension parts (springs/swaybars, etc), racing seats, and fiberglass hood that might be useful. only asking $500neg for it. seems like a good parts car, but only if the parts would be compatible one day with a 240z?? [/quote'] Most suspension parts on a 280Z aren't compatible with a 240Z (springs/struts), Racing seats could be transplanted into a 240Z, and the hood will work. 2) i read mention of GTO kits on z cars. what is that? i only know the old Pontiac GTO's lol. Gto kits refer to the Ferrari 250 GTO, check out the kit car forum for more info. 3) what are some good catalogs to get that carry Z parts? Victoria British is good a good magazine, tho kinda pricy. Motorsport Auto is another good catalog. 4) what is the largest (or perhaps best performing) size rim/tire/backspacing combo on a 240Z? If you want big wheels you will most likely have to setup a coilover suspension as it allows for more clearance for wheels. i hear that the best performing tire size for a car the size of 240z is a 225/50/15, but i'm sure others on this board will disagree with that. Can't help you with the V8 questions, others will chime in about those questions probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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