Project Silver Bullet - 240Z LS1 Swap Update # 8

[qwik240z]

Ok. Not much has happened since the last update again. It seems that there is always something or someone you have to wait on.

 

John at JCI has not yet been successful in completing a trans.crossmember for the 240Z. I have decided not to wait any longer for him to complete it. I spoke to John and he is very apologetic about the delays. He is a good man and is doing his best to get things together for everyone. He like the rest of us is at the mercy of his vendors.

 

I have decided to go with a JTR trans crossmember. I know that it will work as there are many of them out there in 240Z's now and they have been time tested.

 

I ordered it from JTR and it will be here next week! I also ordered the air intake parts from them like Joey used. This will save me lots of searching for stuff to use and clear one more line off the "To Do List". (Thanks Joey)

 

I spoke to Mike Knell too. He is a good guy and very knowledgeable. Thanks Mike for all the support and for making the parts available to us.

 

So, what's left to do?

 

I want to make sure that everything bolts in properly before I take it all apart.Once I get the trans crossmember bolted in I can then pull the motor again and clean up and paint the engine compartment.

 

Pull motor and trans.

Clean up & paint engine compartment

Run new brake line for front passenger side

Install new steering rack bushings

Install new ball joints and tie rod ends

Purchase and install fuel system including new fuel and return lines, pressure regulator, and pump.

Get exhaust manifolds modified and welded

Get computer and wiring harness back from Speartech

Install motor and trans.

Etc., etc., etc.

 

BIG "TO DO LIST"

[Mike kZ]

The JTR trans crossmember in a 240Z is not bolt in. With my T56/sbc combo I had to cut slots and hammer up the floor, where the two humps are in the crossmember for exhaust, then fill in the space where the slots were cut after hammering. Hard to discribe, but you'll see.