DriftZ Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Hey guys I used to have a 280zx but it was so rusty that I had to sell it because it wasn't "safe" to drive. Now I have an S13 and I want to put the L28ET in it. Are there other people that have done this that could have helpful information on this. Should I try to get the motor to fit on the KA tranny or should i use the l28 tranny and get a custom driveshaft? Do I need a custom driveshaft for this? Any help would be appreciated and if this is in the wrong section, sorry, feel free to move it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Talk to Pallnet...he's done it. Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 this is all i could find... http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=115464 and of course pallnet's l28e s13 coupe http://album.hybridz.org/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=8736 btw this reminds me..PALLNET GIVE US AN UPDATE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallnet Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Yes there are threads here and other places that you can read with lots of helpful info in it. http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77182 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zeropost?cmd=tshow&id=186964 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=115464&highlight=280sx Any questions after reading those then just send me an email and I will help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallnet Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I really need to take some up to date pics and I keep getting requests for video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftZ Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 So did you fix the problem of the sway bar hitting the oil pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallnet Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I have a way of solving the front swaybar issue, I just don't have time to work on the car. It's been sitting for a little while because of time issues. The R32 X-member is the easiest way to get the L motor in the car. You will have to notch the holes in the tranny X-member and you will have to get a DS made or modified, do not use the SX driveshaft cause it's a 2 pce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMFairladyZX Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Nice looking coupe, and that swap is sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftZ Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 So you used the 280zx ecu and harness? Did you splice the wires from the ka tranny into the engine harness and how did you wire in the dash harness? And how did you fix the sway bar problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallnet Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I spliced the ZXT harness into the SX. I made it "plug-N-play" with stock connectors. I had to unwrap the stock ZXT harness and add in a few extra wires for my fan control aftermarket oil pressure and aftermarket fuel pressure senders and to reroute the harness to where the ECM can be mounted in the passenger side kick panel. I also had to extend the AFM section of the harness. For this I used the AFM section from a junk 76 harness and spliced it in. All and all it was a pce of cake to do all the wiring. Sorry I didn't write it all down but this swap is gaining interest and I'm looking at the idea os making a writeup and also making/supplying the few special parts needed to do the install. Special parts: Driveshaft (I would not be supplying this item) Trans X-member adapter or modded trans X-member Downpipe adapter (This is to fit the stock Z turbo to the AM S12 exhaust) Remade ZXT harness. The front swaybar is a situation where the oilpan will have to be modded. I have to find time to do that and take pics. BTW: It's best to use the KA style radiator. I made the mistake of buying a 300 buck aluminum rad made for an SR20 because it has the same hose location as the Z, you will want the top hose to go to the passenger side of the motor or it will rub the dizzy cap like mine. I will sell my rad later on and swap to one made for the KA hose location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Bout fkkin Time Pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftZ Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 You should definately make a write up, then all the info would be in one place and that would be niiice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftZ Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 So did you end up using the 94 maxima oilpan and pickup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallnet Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I don't remember what year it was from but it was the straight 6 Maxima oilpan and pickup. All of them are front sump and that's what you need. I have local friends that were amazed at how the L engine sits perfectly on it's stock mounts on the RB X-member with no real clearance issues. Hopefully some day soon I get some time to work on the front swaybar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 So did you end up using the 94 maxima oilpan and pickup? 94 Was a FWD V6... The ones you should look for are the First Gen Maximas with the L6 motors (L24's with like E88 heads or something). I think the 810 Datuns will work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftZ Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 Ok, for some reason i thought i read '94 somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeiss150 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Where did you get that cool fuel rail. JK I need to buy one from you ... soon. I'm doing my turbo swap this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftZ Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Do I use the 280 starter or the 240 starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76s30 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 That is a really cool swap, I would have never even thought of doing something like that. bravo for originality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftZ Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 Bumping for an update on the modified oilpan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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