Guest Anonymous Posted July 21, 2000 Share Posted July 21, 2000 We are converting a 1988 300ZX with a chevy 350 and T5 5speed manual tranny. We jerked out the old na v6 today and slid in the 350 for a test fit. You would not believe it! The 350 block saddles fit right down onto the rubber frame mounts!!!!!!!!!!!! There will be very little modifications required to bolt this setup in. Look to our 350ZX conversion page for more info. Took a bunch of pics today will have them posted tomorrow. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted July 21, 2000 Share Posted July 21, 2000 What about exhaust manifolds or headers? I here that there is a clearance problem on these cars, especially if you have power steering. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 21, 2000 Share Posted July 21, 2000 The stock manifolds (that we have) are encroached on by the steering. However there is plenty of room for something. We are going to look at more manifolds (there are many, many different designs) and I hear that the montecarlo ss manifolds snake over the top. Otherwise we are going to try block hugger headers or if all else fails, we have a profession street rod builder doing the engine and trans mounts and he said he can modify headers for us! Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted July 21, 2000 Share Posted July 21, 2000 Just wondering what: 1) the weight of the car with the stock engine is and it's front/rear weight ratio. 2) either the stock engine/trans weight or the body weight (including front/rear) is without the engine. In other words, how much will this thing weigh when you get a Chevy v8 in it, and what will the weight distribution be? If you don't know yet, this is something people will want to know to see if it's a "pig" handling wise, etc. What kind of engine/parts are you using and what transmission? Sounds like a cool project. That'll be one hell of a GT! ------------------ Pete Paraska - 73 540Z - Marathon Z Project - pparaska@tidalwave.net">pparaska@tidalwave.net - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank280z Posted July 21, 2000 Share Posted July 21, 2000 This is going to be great. I don't see many 300 conversions. I'm very curious about the weight distribution as well. Compared to that of the stock drivetrain. Keep us posted. Whats your website?? What are the specs on your engine? ------------------ Build it. Drive it. Improve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted July 21, 2000 Share Posted July 21, 2000 Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! Did I mention we want to see pictures? Who knows this may inspire someone to do the 90-96 gen Z's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrrrl Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 What or where is the web site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Hell yah! Wheres the web site?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 This post was made 4 years ago. It's possible somebody might remember. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 well.. I feel stooopit now.. didnt even look at the date of the original post.. heh heh.. If the orginal poster is anything like me, 4 years ago is probly 20 cars ago! Might not even have finished this project!... We can hope thoug!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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