have 95 lt1 firebird parts car, what pieces should i grab?

[Guest BadKarma99-4sp]

Currently im looking for a decent 280Z for low cost(1k or lower) and also a place to work on it.

 

i have available an 95 lt1 firebird auto and plan on taking the engine, ecm and starter. Are there any other parts that i should grab that i can use in the swap like the radiator or ps pump?

 

i plan to aquire a t56 for the z, will i need to make sure i get a manual z in order to use the clutch?

 

im relativly new at this as ive been reading the site for several weeks and the jtr book for a couple days, so any help or advice is appreciated

 

more questions to come

thanks

[strotter]

Hold onto that donor car! Keep it throughout the build, it will be an invaluable source for little miscellaneous crap that you'd otherwise have to go down to the j/y or hardware store for. Drivetrain, a/c parts, plumbing, wiring, mounting brackets, the list is endless.

 

W/ regard to the clutch mechanism; you don't *have* to get a manual, but it'll save you a trip to the j/y and a couple of hours of lying on your back under the dash.

 

W/ regard to your project car: check it extra extra extra carefully for rust, especially under the battery holder, in the footwells, and anywhere near the wheelwells. Also, because it'll be a quite old car, look for signs of impact damage/repair, as well as owner "fixes" that you'll have to fix again. Wiring is a problem in all the 1st generation Zs, caused by moisture in the cockpit as well as just plain age.

 

Also, follow JTR's advice and get the Helms manual for the donor car. Super duper extra useful. You might also consider getting a digital camera, if you don't have one, to keep track of details for yourself, as well as posting images here when you have a question.

 

Finally: welcome to the fold! You're going to have a lot of fun doing this project, be sure to share!

[Guest BadKarma99-4sp]

thank you very much for your help, now all i need is the cars and the space as i certainly have the time.