The Rototiller Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 which is better? there is a definite difference in the price of these two kits. just wondering if anyone who has experience with either of these kits could help out as i am about to embark on a chevy V8 swap in my 1971 240z thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I think in general that you go with JTR if you're not planning on installing an LS1 engine, and use John's if you are. I'm sure others will post their preferences, but for non-LS1 small block Chevy's you can't beat JTR! They've been around a long time, they have great prices, and from what I've heard great support as well. Get JTR's book to start (if you haven't done so already), it has great information about swapping even if you don't use their kit. They even tell you how to make your own parts so you don't have to buy the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here comes trouble Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I have never seen much interest in John's Car as opposed to JTR and MSA conversions.. Years ago....Hooker Headers did a V8 engine and tranny mountswap for the Z as well as a V6 swap for the 620 1973-79 pick-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rototiller Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 I have never seen much interest in John's Car as opposed to JTR and MSA conversions.. Years ago....Hooker Headers did a V8 engine and tranny mountswap for the Z as well as a V6 swap for the 620 1973-79 pick-up. MSA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iskone Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Motorsports Auto www.zcarparts.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I think...mine's an old scarab setup. Use of hooker long tube headers for Z and still fits under stock hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here comes trouble Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 The Scarab and Hooker conversions were probably the same. I have a 1996 PAW automotive parts catalog that lists the Datsun Z and 620 pick-up kits.. I still have the pick-up conversion klt with the fiberglass tunnel for the 350 tranny. I had a Buick V6/620 Datsun pick-upconversion that I drove once and converted it back to the L20 B 4 cyl because the frontend was top heavy and the L20 with a Weber offered better handling and slightly less performance with the 5 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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