Guest 240zxt Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 I just found an 83 L28et at a salvage yard with 69k on it. Considering this is a good running engine, what would be a good price for it? Also, the engine does not come with a transmission, so what would be a fair price on a 5 speed? Im not sure which different transmissions came in the 280ZXT's, but what would be the best? I've heard that the T5s are good...but not really sure. Once i get the engine and transmission, what else will i need for the swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 The T5 is what came on the turbo cars, the engine will have a 240mm flywheel unless someone took that too. Frankly I want the NA 5 speed, some people like them and yet some others like the T5, but I'd take a guess that there are more people that dislike the T5 than like them. The NA 5 speed was raced to about 650 HP with a little work, so I dont buy for a second that it sucks, the ratios are also much better in my humble, retarded opinion. I've heard $200 for a complete turbo engine, but I dont know the reality of that, you are also going to want the wiring and downpipe, computer, and maybe some of the rest of the exaust also (minus the muffler probably since you can buy a new one). You may also want to take the fuel pump and bracket, or maybe just the bracket. If this is going in a 280ZX then maybe you have the same, external fuel pump bracket already, I dont know. Not sure if you need the fuse blocks, but it might be a good idea, if you already have a 280ZX then maybe not. I haven't done my to my 280ZXT donor car otherwise I could be of more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240zxt Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Ill be puting this in my 240. The place wants $400...is that a rip off? I was planing on getting a donor car, but cant find one in my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 IMO, for that low miles, if you believe its in running condition and you can get whats needed for that price, its cheaper than a running donor (unless you are lucky and resourcefull like Len168/FL327). I would jump on it, even if you could get it for $200 or something at some other place, some other time, if its all in one peice now...! I'm willing to pay extra sometimes for something that is worth it, and 68k miles is nothing! If anything I envy you, I have a car that I have to figure out how to get rid of, and it sounds like you will have yours transplanted before me You could always try to talk them down a bit though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 hog the whole drivetrain from engine, mounts, efi, diff, cvs, and tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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