Calico Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 hey im interested in a lt1/4l60e swap in an 81-83 280zx. Does anyone make headers for the 280zx yet? If not what should I do for exhaust manifolds? Also do you know if there are any kits out there to install the lt1 in the 280zx? I searched the basic swap site jagsthatrun, johns ect but I was just curious if there were any more. I'm asking for info on peoples particular swap so please, please don't leave me a million "search" responses. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 There are no kits specific to the LT1 but the mounts are identical to the first gen SBC so MSA and JTR mounts for the V8 into ZX will work fine. I'm not familiar with what JCI makes for the ZX but if it's for a gen 1 SBC then it should work as well. As for headers, no one makes them but you might talk to 80LT1. He made a set for his car and might be willing to make a set for you or at least send you some pictures. Good Luck with the swap and keep us informed. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azguy Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Jags that run sells headers for the zx swap. That's what I'm using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 JTR mounts put the engine too far back in the ZX - you really only need spacer plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeboost Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 JTR has everything you need for the lt1 to fit in the 280zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I have pics of my header on my website. That's the only thing you can do for a 280ZX with reciprocating ball type steering(big gear box on drivers side fender). If you have the power rack and pinion in your car you can buy headers from JTR. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 JTR mounts put the engine too far back in the ZX - you really only need spacer plates. What do you mean by this? The JTR mounts for the ZX allow you to adjust the motor several inches forward to back, as well as up and down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeJTR Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 What do you mean by this? The JTR mounts for the ZX allow you to adjust the motor several inches forward to back, as well as up and down. http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Parts_DATZX_MountingInstructions.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Thanks Mike, I've read the instructions for you kit many times and own one for my '79 ZX. I'm not trying to be an arrogant teenager here, but I was under the impression that Brad-Man was saying the JTR ZX kit didn't work for the ZX, which is wrong... correct? I guess I'm missing his point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paz8 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 JTR mounts work perfect for the ZX swap, How the engine can be too far back is strange, the farther back the better, not just for weight transfer but space between the radiator and front of the engine allow the use of a engine driven declutching fan, far better than any electric cooling fan and very simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeJTR Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Thanks Mike, I've read the instructions for you kit many times and own one for my '79 ZX. I'm not trying to be an arrogant teenager here, but I was under the impression that Brad-Man was saying the JTR ZX kit didn't work for the ZX, which is wrong... correct? I guess I'm missing his point? The mounting kit for the ZX is different than the mounting kit for the Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicedat Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hey MikeJTR, am in Australia doing a 350chev conversion on a 260Z 2+2 74. I have your book, its great but will mounting the engine to the left side upset the tailshaft alignment to much? Was thinking of putting the motor central in the engine bay, just need to get the right block huggers to fit. Ta, PeteW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted November 21, 2006 Administrators Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hi Mike, Long time, no speak! Hope you're well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 thanks for the feed back guys I'll be building mine asap...$$$ permiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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