240zip Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'm looking at a 1978 Datsun 280Z with a L28ET motor and 5-speed manual transmission (original to the 280Z). The car has 82k miles on it with the original drivetrain. The turbo is upgraded to one from a 1987 300ZX and an intercooler was added. The ECU is stock. According to the owner, the engine starts up every time and runs strong after warming up. The owner recently replaced the spark plugs, plug wires, fuel filter, and fuel pressure regulator. The passenger side door is slightly rusted and the frame rails are a little rusted as well though there isn't a significant amount of rust in any given area of the vehicle. I already own a 240Z with a stock 2.4L and was interested in L28ET upgrade. I could get the above set-up for around $1K. What are people opinions on the price? Anything to look for when checking out the car? I know that when swaping a L28ET into a 240Z you need to replace the fuel tank and many other components so having one already in a 280Z and running seems to have its advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Price sounds pretty good for a post L28ET swap car, even with a little rust. If you bail let me know, I'm interested (assuming it's in Colorado as well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 You could swap the engine to your 240 if it is less rusted. You don't need a FI gas tank. All you need is a surge tank, which is very easy to build, or you can just buy one. If I recall correctly that 78 tank won't fit in your 240 body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Hahahaaa...I was going to buy that car...it is the white one, black hood with the poor roof that has been cut-up! If you got it for a 1000bux...you got a deal that is smoldering hot! Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=128340 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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