CUBAN Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 i was wondering if $10,500 was a good a price for a rb26dett swap, it includes all custom work, engine, trans, and an apexi exhuast only thing is i have to ship the car there and back, the website is http://www.afterdark-tuning.com thanks alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_H Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Alex, I don't think they have done any 240Z's yet. I know they have done some RB20 and 25 240sx's. And I think they might be working on one RB26 conversion. It is not bolt in like the 240sx, so I don't know if they can make it work or not,(i.e. they have no experience in it). Assuming they can do it correctly, not a bad price in my opinion. However, look at the cost of the upgraded parts not included such as brakes and suspension. Also, what do they include with the swap, fuel pump? fuel lines? Radiator? intercooler? piping? Exhaust? Ask those important questions. They can't use the stock fuel lines. They will have to fabricate some kind of fuel tank, use an aftermarket fuel cell, or modify the stock tank. What about engine managment? Will it be stock ECU, aftermarket ECU, etc..? For a fully running car with everything I listed done, 10.5 is a good deal. Do they realize they need to fabricate an oil pan and pickup tube? -Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBAN Posted July 11, 2003 Author Share Posted July 11, 2003 they include everything but they say they install the engine for off-road use only, as in their saying its not street legal unless it has a us courterpart, it says everything that is include on their site but for some reason its not working right now http://www.afterdark-tuning.com thanks alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD D Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 I dont know, thew just say a RB26DETT swap but in what a 240sx? Do they know how to do in in a Z??? I think it would cost 2-4K more but who knows?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline240z Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Hi there That is not a bad price, but you have to consider what shape of the engine is in also, don't just think that is a good 30 or 60 thousand km, not all motors went through the same abuse. I can do that conversion for you too if you want, you can ckeck out my work. I'm the first few people who have done that conversion. check out my mounts for sale on ebay and check out my old car, also check out the link to my car. Hi Bob, looks like you are helping someone out this time Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBAN Posted July 11, 2003 Author Share Posted July 11, 2003 thanks for the offer now i just need to convice my mo into letting me get a 240z because right now im selling my 280zx and my brother's friend has a fairladyz and im trying to see if he's going to sell it so i could buy it thanks alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline240z Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Hi Alex What, your brother's firend is selling his fairlady, ask him how much does he wants to sell it for, cause I'm also interested. Thanks Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBAN Posted July 11, 2003 Author Share Posted July 11, 2003 he's not selling it, but im going to see if i could convice him to sell it because 240z's are worth alot and a fairlady is worth more, my bro says the car doesn't work it just sits there like my 280zx with bearly any rust thanks alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 add another 10 K and you can have mine.... you ll also have to ship it though ;> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 add another 3 K and ill deliver it personally ;> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline240z Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 That is around how much I've sold for. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 got anyone looking for one im considering selling mine but not 100% for sure yet... money talks though ;> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline240z Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 What's with the Stony and Badass260 name, and who is the guy that said your car was his. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 i was punishing myself and the name was brokass260 ;> some guy on another web sight claimed my car and websight was his... no biggie just kinda torqued me off ;> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline240z Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 I would be too if that was me. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobala Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 got anyone looking for one im considering selling mine but not 100% for sure yet... money talks though ;> I just might end up buying it... one piece at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zachb55 Posted July 14, 2003 Share Posted July 14, 2003 Skyline240Z, ive seen your work, and it was very nice. i plan on doing a swap in the near future (maybe not for a couple years due to college coming soon and all) but i am highly interested in studying engineering and related fields that would help with doing this swap, i just thought i might get acquianted with you since i figure maybe in the future we can do business together. i'd really like to see your car sometime, you ever take it to shows in washington? well i need to get my Z back together and running before i can think of swaps, i may not go the RB route, maybe SR20, who knows? would you be willing to maybe help out if i went this route? i know you obviously must have a lot of skills to be able to put together the car you did. -Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_H Posted July 14, 2003 Share Posted July 14, 2003 Hi Bob, looks like you are helping someone out this time Well, mainly because noone has asked about afterdarktuning before - hence it wouldn't really be covered in a search. But I appreciate the friendly jab. -Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline240z Posted July 14, 2003 Share Posted July 14, 2003 Hi bob How is the rb conversion comming, saw your 280z ad the other day. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline240z Posted July 14, 2003 Share Posted July 14, 2003 Hi Zachb55 I don't have that car anymore, I sold it to mx666 (mike). I will do another rb conversion as soon I get another rust free 70 or 71 shell. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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