cloudxps Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 my 72 240, but im thinking it wouldnt be much different on a 280. thats why i was curious about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wvareb1980 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I'm putting a Ford 400M in my 280 ZX. How much do I need to change for this motor to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s5dar Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I've been lurking around this forum for a few months. I now have a '75 280 and have begun a swap with a '91 merc 302 w/aod tranny. I purchased an "Alsil" unit and notched the rear of steering mount crossmember. I found that a pair of 1970 mustang 302 Boss motor mounts allow the pan to clear both, set the engine back close to the firewall and low enough to clear the hood (also cut out the latch mech. and moved brake lines). It looks as though the steering shaft might fit normally if I notch the left motor mount a little for clearance. The drive shaft will be shortened to 23.5" with an adapter to fit the Datsun diff flange. So far so good. Sorry for the long post, but I just wanted to thank you guys for all this good info. I will continue the search so as to finish this car...just wanted to say"THIS FORUM IS AWESOME!":biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeaJimi Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hey did anything helpful happen with this thread? Do we have mounts on the marked for the SBF conversion or what??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyhog22056 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 has anyone looked at the sticky for putting a 5.0 in an s-30?? in the s-30 forum here. this guy built his own and includes cad drawings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest parkes Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 what about a 300zx? 1986 perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest klinc Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 what ever happen to mounts?? Did they ever make one to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyhog22056 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 If you guys read the article about the 5.0 into a z swap the guy there designed and has cad drawings for motor mount crossmember and rear crossmember for the tranny mount. They can be found here...http://www.lainefamily.com/240Z_V8_Conversion-files/240Z_Conversion_Mounting_The_Engine_and_Transmission.htm I used his measurements but built mine out of 1 1/2" ERW pipe for the engine mount and 2 pcs of 1/4" plate edge welded together for the trans mount. These crossmember allow you to use any mounts you would like, i would definetly not recommend any kind of solid mounts. rubber mounts with a retaining cable or chain yes but not solid. About the only differences between the z and zx would be the inside width for the angles that ride on top of the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckelly78z Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Slyhog; I didn't see the cad drawings in the link you provided, I did see the crossmember, and it is exactly what I want, but need some drawings to get the angles, and measurements correct. I don't currently have a car or available framerails to test, and measure, so I was going to fab up using the drawings. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 The drawings are a pdf link near the end of his website pages; the top of the page is entitled "Drawings." Very slick! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckelly78z Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Those drawings are like manna from heaven. Thanks so much, i'm going to get the steel to build these next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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