dat240zg Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Well, my Johns Cars LT1 kit is finally here. First impressions are a little mixed - mounts look over engineered (to my nonengineer brain), but for paying $695, I expected to get parts that weren't beat to heck. I like the fact that the kit comes with actual mounts and connects to the crossmember, seems like it would be a little more sturdy. John helped out by swapping the T56 mount in for free. Truthfully, I can't tell any difference between it and the JTR mount. I'm going to measure the JCI mount and compare it to the measurements from the JTR book for kicks. I will say this, JTR has the better manual by a long shot! The JCI manual is a few photocopied papers with a drawing that doesn't show up well. Hmm... Anywhoo, here's the pic. I'm finishing up prep work on the Z and the motor and tranny should be going in this weekend! Finally! Bryan Dat240zg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 A bit pricey for what you get, but at least it is "plug and play" for the most part. Thanks for posting the pic---at least others will know what they'll be getting with the JCI kit. I agree about the tranny mount--I swear I'm looking at the JTR mount with doubler plates. Good luck on your install! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240zg Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 Now that I'm pic happy, here's the garage in its current state. As of today, the Firehawk is pretty much picked over, and the Z has fuel lines plumbed, etc. Getting exciting! Before: During: Now: uh..haven't had time to take another pic. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 It does seem like a lot of money for what you get. Good luck on the conversion, and keep us updated with progress and pic's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I have to be honest, I would definitely go with JTR instead after seeing the JCI contents. And the price???? Are those mounts 14K gold or what? I'm not trying to be negative on your purchase, just seems way overpriced considering the contents and manual quality. On another note your Z looks great, and the donor looks like a great source for parts. Good Luck on your project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panachedk Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 does anyone have a link for these two kits? im interested in doing an ls1 into my 73 240z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panachedk Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 nevermind, i found them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 does anyone have a link for these two kits? im interested in doing an ls1 into my 73 240zBTW, neither of these kits will work on an LS1; although John's does have one specifically for the LS1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panachedk Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 yeah, i found that out once i started reading the sites. oh well, lt1s are hot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio240z Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Those mounts from JTR are okay... I made my own mounts, they are one piece and it allowed me to put the engine where i wanted. And its very strong... It cost me about $50 to do, and 4 hours... Saveing money is a good thing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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