Guest Anonymous Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Hi guys, I'm new here but I visit the site a few times a day. Next summer I plan on starting a project either a V8 Z car or a V8 Fiero. If I don't do either of those I'm going to purchase another MR2 and race it. I would like to have something rare like this but I have a few concerns. The JTR kit, I'm not sure I understand how it works. All it is are certain parts that are necessary to make the swap work? It isnt an adaptor plate that mounts to the transmission. I've searched the board and many people say it is straight forward. Is it straight forward for a certain year or model Z car? Also what about these R300 transmissions that I've seen talked about before? What about the axles... will they break or etc... How about automatic transmissions? Are they strong enough to withstand the power, or should I look for a Z car with manual tranny? Would I have to replace just the transmission or the whole drivetrain? I mean like the clutch, bellhousing, flywheel... etc. I also see things like the Scarab position and the JTR position. Is this just the way the engines are mounted? Even more questions... I'm on a roll. What about the pulleys, compressors, and water pumps. Would I have to buy them, or would I just be able to use the ones that are in the Z car. How about donor cars, and where to find transmissions and engines. I was thinking about buying a 350 Crate engine from Jegs, but they don't sell transmissions. Are there better cars than others to take donor parts/engines etc from? WHat engines do you guys suggest are the best engines to transplant into the Z car? FInally, how much would it cost to start out on the project? I am hoping to have around $4000 myself and with some help with my parents money, it could be aroung 5000. Guys many Thanks, Matt the Forum n00b and MR2 owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigWhyteDude Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 i think the BEST way to learn how the JTR kit mounts up you should buy the book from them. http://www.jagsthatrun.com i believe is the site. great book. lots of great info about the install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HBskinheadZ Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Hey Matt, Welcome! You should start by using the search function on this site, there is alot of valuable information to be found there, or go to the forum link and choose topics of your desire. You can check out the JTR site http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Datsun_Z_V-8.html this will give you a little tease of the potential of a hybridz. Order the book and do some research and decide how much you want to spend, $5000 will go fast but if you source your parts well and dont gold plate everything it should get you down the road at a quick pace. Good Luck with your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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