Pete84 Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I'm trying to figure out what all goes into a SBC swap into a '70-'75 Z [smog exempt in here in CA]. The Z JTR kit Complete Engine + tranny What else is there? I've used the search function like crazy but have not found an answer. Chevy small blocks and turbo 350/400s are pretty cheap up where I am, having something on the road is alot better than not, so I am willing to go the most basic way. Besides what I've listed, what else is there that I would need to buy? How much would it cost to have the engine mounts welded in, ballpark figure? Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Buy the Datsun V8 Conversion manual and read it a few time, it's all there. You can order it at the same time as your JTR kit. http://www.jagsthatrun.com/ Where in NorCal are you?? LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 I'm just east of Redding, pretty far up there. I just didn't want to put down for the book if it would get too spendy. Looks like I get to order it anyhow, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjhafa Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 You really need the book, you will save the $ by not buying the wrong parts. My drawers are full of receipts for my project what I thought would cost 3K is at 8K and growing and there is no paint or body work done with the exception of the engine bay. You can do it cheeper but the basic parts will still be required. The mounts are not welded in. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 What all goes into the cost? I've thought of a few things that I'd missed the first time. -Suspension -Tires What else causes the price to get so high? I'd much rather have a running, but ruff, 350/thm350 with a bad ride rather than great parts . . . 3K I can do, 8K, is well, waay more than I can afford at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Have a read of this post.....http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=67657 LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Wow, it is a world of nickle and dime'ing to death. Need to look for a complete Z with a blown headgasket and / or transmission, looks like the only way I'd be able to afford it. Thanks, am waiting for the JTR book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zV8 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 aside from the car, the engine and tranny combo u get, ur still looking at: Hei dist Fuel pump JTR kit Radiator/+-fan sending units Driveshaft mod(driveshaft, flange, u-joint) hose's/clamps hood latch mod/safety latch lots of little things i thought it would be really simple at first, but after reading the book u get to understand the little things u want on hand BEFORE you begin, or else ur gonna be sitting around waiting on little parts that keep you from moving on. So i'd get the book, make a list on every part you need for your engine/tranny combo, and if your ready, get everything at once if you want to move smoothly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HICKL Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Don't forget headers/exhaust manifold and exhaust sytem, mufflers etc. Any easy extra 400 bucks there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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