rwdawg2 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 i have the complete suspension and subframe/diff and everything underneath the 1987 z31 my question is will it work or even be neccessary to swap onto a 1982 280zx. i was planning on just doing the diff swap but the guy is selling me the entire rear subframe, diff, cvs, spindles, brakes and everything off of his 300zx donor car. I even got the front hubs and suspension. i was just seeing if it would make a difference and/or possible. please let me know if any of you guys have any incite on this. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwdawg2 Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 or can i do a s13 rear subframe and diff swap into the 280zx. i am just looking into what i can do to fit modern day suspension parts on the old 280zx. please give me any advice on what i should do for a stout suspension on the 280zx. i want close to no body roll and no wheel hop w/ 350 rear wheel HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbobluestreak Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I think that the s13 would be a better choice because it has upper and lower arms, the control arm pivots are inline with the wheels, and there is a greater aftermarket for upgrading the suspension over the z31. tbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildky Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 the z31 auapension is a very sililar design to the S130 design, it might bolt up except for the rear springs, I'm just not sure it would be worth the effort, there are easier ways t get 5 lugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwdawg2 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 yeah i thought so so my plan is just keeping the four lug b/c i like my huge meshy wheels and doing some kind of minor 300zx brake upgrade and just doing coilovers with some sway bars or something to stiffin up the suspension. i am also going to do a z31 internal diff swap to the 280zx diff. the engine is going to be most of the work of course w/ forged pistons and rods with p90 head w/ work and a t3/t4 w/ full custom turbo back exhaust and 255 fuel pump and 440cc injectors. i was just throwing this out there to see what you guys thought about this set up and maybe if i am missing anything. if there is any advice on this swap (maybe you have done it yourself) then please let me know b/c i know there will be something that i will for get. thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.