jessejames Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 So we've finally started installing a few things. I purchased a cradle from Whitehead because it's closer to me than Vildini. It looks basically the same. The motor is in and all i can say was it was a Bitch to get in. The oil pan was catching on the cross member and the top of the motor kept bumping the hood latch. Keeping in mind this is my first ever motor swap. Here are the pics, sorry for the quality I took them with my cell phone. I'd buy a digital camera but that would take money away from my car Thankfully my friend James is experienced in motor swaps. IMG]http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd309/kajida/sr240z.jpg[/img] Hope this workss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr.scruffleston Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 i just picked up a 280 z and now i want to do this motor swap myself. ive done many honda swaps, and personally am really tired of being in the honda scene. wich is why i sold my peice of crap honda. but i need to know what to buy to get this motor installed in my z. its automatic, anyinformation would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Yes, it is kinda fuzzy.... looks good though. Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmonster80 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Looks like your car is a 240z or early 260. Mine is a 70 240z and the brake lines that run along the firewall right behind the engine head gave me a hell of a time when I did my swap. I gusseted the front crossmember to keep the pan from hitting it. Moved the engine forward ever so slightly and that helped a bit. Figured since the engine weight is off the crossmember now no harm. Might help in your case for future maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobi x Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Exciting stuff. Does the picture in the gas station mean you have it running already or did you take that before the swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 The pic from the gas station is from last year before i put it away. I've started the engine. That was a huge relief. Here are the things i've got left to do. Shorten Driveshaft Finish intercooler piping Get exhaust made up wire the speedo, tach, wideband o2 gauges. and put some plastic pieces of the interior back in. I'm hoping to have it back on the road in the next couple of weeks. The car is a 73 240z. In terms of what you need: Make sure you have a large budget and even more patience. I am finding the wiring the hardest part of the whole job. Thankfuly I've had a lot of help. Your going to need motor and tranmission mounts. I bought mine from http://www.whiteheadperformance.com in toronto ontario. You can also get them from http://www.vildinimotorsport.com and http://www.mckinneymotorsports.com You will need intercooler, piping, exhaust, You need your drive shaft shortened. I ran a fuel cell. You might be able to use your stock gas tank if its Fuel injected. I'm not sure what size your fuel lines are but you may want to get bigger ones. I'm running Earl's hardlines under the car and the braided stuff in the trunk and engine bay. Your going to need a new fuel pump. If you want to keep your heater core, your going to need some custom shaped lines. Theres lots of little things. If i think of more i'll post. Or just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosmokingexit Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 did you source your motor locally? If so from where? I'm also in the gta and are planning on purchasing an SR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Originally I went to Tigerjdm. I wanted a blacktop s14. I had purchased a 4age from them a few years ago and so thats why i went back. All the s14s were located under the s13s and the employees were too lazy to move any of the engines for me to have a look at one. So I went to a place just around the corner but I can't remember the name of the place. Make sure you do a compression test on the spot. Also check inside the intercooler pipes for oil. They wash the engines, so its a little hard to know what shape there in. I paid $1800 CAD. That included the engine, tranny, ecu, wiring harness, ignitor chip. Thats a blacktop s13. I think the place i bought it from was http://www.torontojdm.com , although i'm not 100% sure. Also if you pay cash its going to be cheaper than what they advertise. I've attached a few pics. There better quality than earlier ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosmokingexit Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Looks really good now that I can see the motor I assume if I see oil in the intercooler the turbo is leaking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 i've posted a quick vid on youtube. Its just a quick pass. The car had only been out of the garage for a couple of days, so we were taking it easy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp209LDyfPk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True School 240Z Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 nice vid. Dope car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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