where can I get a V-8 kit for a 240z? Help please!

[Guest Anonymous]

I 'm just wondering where can i get a chevy V-8 kit for a 240z. I live in california and I have the JTR conversion manual butI don't know anything about car mechanics. I barely know what an engine is, but I would love to have a datsun 240z with a V-8. But I don't know where to start to look in order to get a V-8 kit. So I would appreciate some help.

 

Thanks!

[dsommer]

Jonathan,

 

If you have the JTR book try reading it. It states in the book that JTR sells the kit. On this board use the search function there is a wealth of information on this board and many topics have been covered several times over. Just because you don't know what an engine is does'nt mean that you cant learn. Just do some research and you will probably find the route you need to go ie buy completed V8Z, buy conversion parts and crate engine ect. Just cruise around this baord and see what you're comfortable with. Good luck and welcome aboard.

 

David

[Miles]

Jonathan

 

There are three kits JTR, Motor Sports Auto (MSA) and John's Cars discussed here in the forum. I looked at all three and went with the MSA kit because it did not require any modifications to the car other than drilling a few holes. Most of the hybrid folks use the JTR kit. I was not impressed with John's kit. Johns sells a manual for about $25.00. There is not much useful information in John's manual.

 

Start with a car in good condition where most things still work. Beware of a car modified by previous owners. A poorly modified car is APITA. I spent a lot of time correcting the previous owners hack jobs on the electrical and suspension systems.

 

Here is the MSA no. 800-633-6331

 

MSA web site: www.zcarparts.com

 

Read the JTR manual at least five times. It is a guideline for the conversion. If you have a basic road worthy 240Z and don't get to fancy the V8 conversion is fairly easy. You'll need basic mechanics tools, engine hoist, floor jack and some jack stands. All of my tools had been stolen so I had to spend about $600.00 to set up for the project. When we are done with our car we will have about $5,000 invested not including the tools. See my picture site below for current project status.

 

If you decide to buy a converted V8Z post a car wanted add here on the forum.

 

Good luck

 

Miles

[grumpyvette]

here this may help

http://www.jonbarrett.com/383.php3

 

http://www.dallasexportsales.com/383sb.html

 

http://www.built4speed.com/

 

http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action=prod_detail&catid=120&pid=465