trwebb26 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I just picked up my 83' 280ZXT Donor Car from Member "Lewis Maudlin" last weekend. I now have BOTH garage spaces in my house taken up with Z's. Of course I don't mind, but my wife is a different story. I need to get it parted out ASAP before it gets cold. What should I keep off of the car for the swap, and what should I pull off to sell on ebay. I have a 78' 280Z with a 5-speed. Stuff to keep for my car: - CV axles - Rear Brakes - Brake Master Cylinder - Engine w/ Intake, coil, MAS - Exhaust (???) - Tranny (T-5) - Computer - Wiring Harness - Driveshaft My main concern is that I will have the carcass hauled off and there will be something I need in it. Is there anything on a frame rail that I need? Have I listed everything I'll need for the swap or that will be an upgrade for my 78' 280z? Stuff to Sell: - All emblems - Tail Lights - Fuel Pump - Guage Cluster - Guages - Wheels & Center Caps (swastika wheels) - Diff - Front calipers (???) Have I missed anything that somebody will want? Thanks for the replies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trwebb26 Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 Oh... and I've read the writup on what is required for the swap. I guess I'm just a little overwhelmed. Do I just start unplugging stuff and figure it out later? Are any of the wires coming out of the fuse box on the right side required for the swap??? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 http://www.yadamnfool.com/turbo_z_conversion/s130_zxt_to_s30_z.htm I don't know which write-up you read, but this one is good. Just follow the pictures and instructions. Sorry can't help with first hand experience; my L28ET is probably in a wooden crate now, but I'll see it in 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here comes trouble Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 keep the diff of which lower gear ratio maybe a performance improvement over the 280... I doubt if the T5 tranny will be an improvement over the 280 Z tranny unless 280 has a 4 speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240Zdragon72 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Here comes trouble: Are you saying that the 4-speed is better for the turbo than the 5-speed interms of acceleration and speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 no because the 280zx n/a 5 speed has longer gears.. the 4 speeds, atleast all i had and used would give the car NO top end at all.. runs out of gear fast. atleast thats what happened to me. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here comes trouble Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I see you have a 280 5 speed and a 4 speed is not preferable IMO to a 5 speed. The 280 5 speed will get you going faster.. for top end speed the T5 and 280 Z diff may go faster. I am looking for my tranny spec sheet to compare the T5 gearing to a Z 5 speed.gearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trwebb26 Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Thanks for the replies. Anybody else have suggestions for the parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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