HarrisonTX Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 hey guys, im probably about to buy a 260, it all depends on ON3GO's opinion of it. hes going to check it out for me (hes 20 minutes away, im 5 hours away) Its got and L26 and a 4 speed with 160k miles, and it runs, would anyone be intrested in buyin the motor/tranny? and what could i get outa it, low ballers are welcome. I wont drop in my sbc for a few monthes, so what would be some things you guys would reccomend buying for a completly stock 260? rear disc conversion ? I dont want to drop and sbc in and go buck wild, i need to upgrade the suspension and brakes and do the whole package, not just the motor. Any tips would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 I'd start by replacing anything that is rubber that hasn't been replaced recently. Coolant hoses, fuel lines, brake hoses, etc probably all need to be replaced. It's a good bet that it will need all of the suspension bushings replaced (poly is a nice upgrade for most of them), and also pretty likely that it needs tie rods and ball joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonTX Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 good info, Ive been lookin at getting poly pushings for my malibu.. (pic at bottom, im in the flip flops) The one thing thats holding me back is the squeeking. I have head of graphit empregnated bushings, that dont squeek, but i cant find them for my application, Theres also greasable bushings that would work, do they make those for z's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerware Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Personally don't worry about squeeking bushings. Mine for my rear sway bar squeeked for a couple weeks then seated properly and stopped. There might be places to buy those but I don't know. The energy bushings are easy to come by and really do make a difference. Good luck on the new purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonTX Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 the noise stopped? wow, i thought once it started it didnt stop.. So what else, after bushings? i want brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 car turned out to be real nice. its a 260Z but its got a L28 block with a E88 head and su carbs.. 4 speed is still in it, trottle sticks but thats it. baseball size rust patch on passenger floor pan and thats it. worth the buy i say. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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