JustinOlson Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I'm at the point where I'm getting close to being ready to swap in my 2jz into my 77 280z. I'm beginning to think I would be happier finding another S30 chassis for the swap so that I don't have to tear apart a perfectly good chassis with a rebuilt motor. I also would have to figure out how to get the 2JZ through emissions with the engine swap. My current plan for the 2JZ is to do a 5" side dump exhaust with a single muffler behind the passenger side front tire. This obviously wont pass emissions in my 280z as it came with a catalytic converter from the factory. I would have to weld up a DEQ exhaust to get the car through emissions. If I was going to source another S30, I'd get a Pre 75 car so that I wouldn't have to go through emissions test up here in Oregon. I was just hoping for some insight on this. I already have enough car projects, so another car isn't really wanter per say. I just don't want to tear apart a perfectly good running car for the swap. The 280z motor was replaced less then 10k miles ago by the previous owner. Makes me feel kinda bad yanking it out and setting it in storage. I have all of the roll cage tubing being delivered tomorrow so I'm getting close to going one way or the other in this decision. Regards, Justin Olson PS, Anyone have a rolling chassis pre 1975 S30 in the NW that they want to sell for a reasonable price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Heres a picture of the 280z in question: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I vote go for it, one love and all that . Could always hang on to the current drive train if you ever want a nice stocker around no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 i say get another one... and keep the current also. 2 Z's is always better than one right?? i mean take out the j in 2jz and what do you have??? 2 Z's i think its meant to be!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I'd buy another one. If I were you, I'd think the same - why tear apart a perfectly good, rebuilt car, when you can have a beater, i.e. a perfect sleeper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I say get another. Come smog time, you'll agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Yeah, its a bit of a problem for me deciding. Anyone else have more input? Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughdogz Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hey Justin, have you seen this ad yet in autoparts? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/519628339.html Hopefully it is not too rusty...he says it is basically all there and even has a good interior and body panels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hey Justin, have you seen this ad yet in autoparts? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/519628339.html Hopefully it is not too rusty...he says it is basically all there and even has a good interior and body panels! Thanks, I gave him a call and am waiting to hear back. Regards, Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Heard back from the seller. He wants 2k for the car as is. I'll keep looking as IMO thats too much. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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