260z 83 full drivetrain swap

[Alex_V]

I may be picking up a 260z soon. Its in usual shape, but no frame rust. Its missing carbs and may be locked up but I have a 83 ZXT setup I just bought to put into it.

 

I got a 83 turbo engine, with the wiring,ecu, tranny, driveshaft, longnose R200, rear supbframe with brakes, and the engine is mounted to the front subframe with brakes, radiator, ac pump, and I think thats about it other then the 83 turbo dash.

 

My Q is will everything bolt up just like it was in the 83? do I need a diffrent driveshaft?

 

Hmm what else did I need to ask? Im planning on replacing the ball joints, tie rods, and PS rack boots and doing a full tuneup before I start it up. Maybe not the ball joints at first, depends on my $$.

 

Im also looking into clutches and reading a tonn on here.

 

Also if the l26 is in good shape, isnt the head that you put on a l28 and get high compression? Im getting a running NA 81 280zx with usual rust (begnning on the frame, very saveable) that will be my DD for a while as my s13 will be too harsh for a DD. Eventually the 260 would be my DD and the 280 FS.

 

Any way if you guys have some links I need to read or just search LMK and thanks for the info!

 

EDIT- I also need an exaust for the turbo, I didn't look close at it but it looks cut. Upgraded DP for the stock turbo any one?

 

I also want to remove emissions to clean every thing up, what to leave for DDing? My 240sx has one idle air valve, dont remember which one, and the FPR. What does the Turbo Z need as a bare minmum.

 

~Alex