chimmechurie14 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 ok i just got an 81 280z 5spd i bought it for 500$ with a blown head gasket and i dont plan on fixing it i have a choice between two engines i have a 351w and a regular 350....which one is easier to install whiitch manual trans should i go with?does anyone know EXACTLY what to do in these conversions?i dont want to tear this car apart and leave it sitting for 5years because i run into a major problem?is the clutch in the z hydralic?any help appreciated thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Do a search on JTR Conversion Kits and Jags That Run Kits. The Chevy I think is the most common and probably the best documented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forces Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 here are a few thing to consider. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=119221 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=117893&highlight=280zx http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=116902&highlight=280zx http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=116877&highlight=280zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 The 531W is wider than the chevy 350. I don't know about ZXs but I think there are some issues with clearance in s30 cars. If you do go with the chevy, I can try and help with any questions you have. I'm finishing up my swap in my zx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 does anyone know EXACTLY what to do in these conversions?i dont want to tear this car apart and leave it sitting for 5years because i run into a major problem? The 350 swap is very well documented. Spend a few days/weeks searching through all of the very good information on this site. You're much more likely to have the swap take 5 years making little improvements "while you're at it" than you are tracking down unsolved problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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