G.I.jonas Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Hey i just joined the site and have been reading up on some crazy #$%^ some of you guys are up to.I own a small speed shop in maine and am totaly all about z cars.I currently have a vg30dett installed into my 78 280z and im trying to find out just how much interest there is in this conversion,mainly because i am considering producing a kit for people who want to do the same.I am an excellent welder and i know my math,i have not finished the project by any means but the engine is in and it looks great,i really must say that the fitment is no where near as tricky as some say,in fact it fits far better than the engine does in the car it came from lol.If anyone is interested let me know,also i would like to hear from anyone doing this or that has done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Post up some pics!! I'd love to see the mounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Yeh pics would be good, but not too much detail or someone might copy your work TT's cleared the rails OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.I.jonas Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 Sure i'll get some pics on,oh wait i'm new here can i do that yet?,any way i'll do so if i can.But i guess as far as people copying i think the pics will provide more than enough info(but i'm not a dick so whatever).However i think a lot of people would like to do the swap but are not avid welders,even though they would have to have someone weld in my mounts or do it themselves.Like i said i have the engine in and have the trans mount done as well as making clearance for the starter.I think sthe next step is going to be fabing a passenger side downpipe as the stock dump is angled in a bad way for fitment in a z....oh man i can go on for hours,good to see people already replied?? that was quick,any way i'll be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.I.jonas Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 oh and yeah turbos clear just fine,the driver side wastegate actuator is probably 12 mm away but thats the worst of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREW RBZ Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Hmmm...I am wondering why you have a pic of Mark Rolston's car as your Avatar...how about some pics of your ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8260 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Hmmm...I am wondering why you have a pic of Mark Rolston's car as your Avatar...how about some pics of your ride. probobly becuase that car is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Definately post pics! You can upload them as attachments or put them in your Hybrid Z user gallery. Is the Z in your avatar yours? Oh and welcome this site is great!!! Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.I.jonas Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 sorry guys,no the car in avatar is not mine,and thank you v8260 for pointing out why it is there.My ride happens to be completely stripped at the moment so not so good for showing off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malman2100 Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 lets see those pics dude.....and update us on your progress so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.I.jonas Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 i got pics up,just in new thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malman2100 Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 i got pics up,just in new thread. I found it now......sorry and thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Poste thge link to the other thread here, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtcookson Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=117977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I am very interested cant wait to see finished product!!! Ivo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMeyer Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I see you are familier with Mark Rolston's car... Pertty ain't it? You make a kit to put a vg30dett into a 240z and you'll get my business. I went to Mark's website and he said he had that dett putting out 700hp... I think that was him... my bad if it isn't. How much structural mods are going to be included in this kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMeyer Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Oh yeah... interesting thing about Mark Rolston's car... I called the autobody shop he had do his flares... He told me he could install a custom set of flares for a meer 12 grand... thats right 12 grand. How do you get $12,000 into 4 fiberglass flares and a few hours of installation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.I.jonas Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 I do like marks car but like you are saying i think it is really the product of alot of money and not much ingenuity.$#% 12,000 i could do that in my sleep in my garage for like $600.Not only could but have been planning to for a long time.Ive worked in body shops and i know custom work is expensive but 12k is absolutely rediculous for sure,ask someone else lol.As far as his engine,i thought he had an rb,not sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMeyer Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Yeah i agree, 12k is total bull. The only reason i called him was because he has the molds. he told me he could make the flares himself and ship them to me for 2k per fender. If he spent 3 hours making them and putting them on the car he would be getting $1000 per hour. what ever happened to making an honest living? and not #$%^&* people over because your the only one that has the part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.I.jonas Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 OMFG!!!!!! $2000 a fender,you can get nearly identicle fg flares that can be blended into the car for like $350(for all 4).Or order a vr engineering widebody kit thats like $1200.Man this guy is way to proud of his stuff,or just an outright ripoff,although i cant imagine hes ripping off too many people....WOW!!! Can you say freakin BS????? P.S. whats his #,i think i would like to call and see what the hell is up with that,and maybe slur them a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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