MazterDizazter Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Oh boy, something to waste more time on the internet with! Hey guys, my name's Corey. I've wanted a Z car for about 3 years now, but I think the obsession started many years ago when I first saw a 300ZX Shiro model as a small child... but that's not the point. The point is, I have searched long and hard and finally found myself a nice 1973 240Z, rust free and pristine enough for me. Since I never could decide which I'd rather have, a 240Z or 280ZX turbo, I decided to make the best of both worlds, with the now somewhat obligatory L28ET swap. Thus begins my swap thread and project blogging and whatever. I'll post progress as often as I have batteries for my camera. Since I'm pretty much a n00b when it comes to Z cars, I'm also going to use this thread to ask a lot of questions, so I hope that all you L28ET owners can help me out! Here's a list of parts I need for the swap: L28ET (no, really?)...got one for $900 shipped w/ ecu, harness, accessories Z32 5 speed transmission bellhousing adapter custom driveshaft (carbon fiber if budget permits...not likely though) Fidanza aluminum flywheel, ARP flywheel bolts Clutch Masters Stage 4 clutch eBay short throw shifter Arizona Z Car aluminum radiator Arizona Z Car cast aluminum oil pan NPR or eBay intercooler and piping blow-off valve (still undecided on which type) '75-76 EFI fuel tank or modded 240Z tank, larger lines, Walbro fuel pump GReddy Profec B boost controller non-EGR intake manifold custom downpipe and 3" stainless steel exhaust engine gaskets/seals: valve cover, oil pan, front/rear main seal, possibly HG Let me know if I'm missing anything painfully obvious... Anyhow, here's pics of the car: You get a cookie if you can guess what that shell is in the background! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoman Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Beautiful car man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbigbutt Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 How much did you pay for that Z? Looks in very good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 And here's my engine, already started tearing off the unnecessary stuff: And a couple other parts I bought: Fairlady mirrors, Datsun fender emblems (thinking of getting the Fairlady emblems instead), OEM battery hold-down, and MSA flares.... One of them was sacrificed to a botched project on an MR2, so anyone wanna sell me one fender flare? These won't be going on for a while because I need to focus on the engine swap and I also don't have wheels/tires wide enough to fit the flares, nor need for any until the engine swap is done. How much did you pay for that Z? Looks in very good shape. I paid $5,500. Unfortunately had to sell my super-rare '94 MR2 Turbo to afford it... (*wipes tears from eyes). I got it in Burlington, VT. It was restored in 2000ish if I recall; originally silver and I may choose to go back to that color eventually but for now, British Racing Green suits it quite well. It currently has an L26 with triple Weber 40mm carbs, but the carbs needed to be rebuilt and rather than spending silly amounts of money doing that, I decided to go turbo. I am sure gonna miss the sound of those Webers, though. They sound truly out of this world!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 that Z is clean! on your list I saw "custom DP" any plans for the old one? (if you have it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Selling it to you? lol PM me Does anyone know what the deal is with the power steering pump bracket doubling as a block-off for a hole in the engine? Can I just dremel off the rest of the bracket that I don't need? Or better yet, is there any place I can get a plate already made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Or better yet, is there any place I can get a plate already made? MSA And MJLamberson, if you can't work out a deal on the DP I have one I'm willing to sell. I need money and project has been on hold for months do to lack of money, so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 So I took the turbo off last night, and the (according to the guy I bought it from) "rebuilt 0 miles turbo" looked like this: Something's wrong with this picture...and the compressor wheel barely moved at all; I had to practically muscle it to move it, but that might be because it needs to be oiled. Also, my engine was leaking pretty bad for a (also according to the seller) "rebuilt with 6,000 miles engine": So I guess I'll have to replace some gaskets at least. Lastly, why didn't Nissan cover over this hole with the new fuel injected blocks? Now I gotta spend like $30 to get a block-off plate since I don't need power steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 They did cover it with fuel injected blocks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vale2489 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Is the shell in the background an FC RX-7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammed68 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Gahh you beat me to it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joey f. Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Shell in background= S13? and this is going to be a great thread. I too am searching for a good condition L28ET to bolt in my '78 280Z. If you dont mind me asking, where did you find yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammed68 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Check that body line, thats a FC RX7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globerunner513 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 whoa, thats funny, when i saw that for some reason i thought rx-7... but had no reason to prove why. Go figure. My spidey senses are working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Is the shell in the background an FC RX-7? Ding ding ding ding ding! You get a cookie! Like, from the website you're browsing....get it? Yeah, my gifts suck I know... But wow spot on! I need to see what my options are for that turbo. If it's fixable I'll just do that and if not I'll probably look into the Z31 upgrade, in which case I'll probably try to use the Z31 ECU and....AFM is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 Today was a day filled with good news! 240hoke is selling bellhousing adapters for the Z32 transmission to the L-series, and also has a lot of Z32 transmissions for sale so I can just buy a trans. from him and not worry about sourcing one myself and mailing the bellhousing back and forth! Also, I secured myself a '76 EFI fuel tank (from AZ so there's no RUST...holy crap!) and N42 non-EGR intake manifold. Bought a Fidanza lightweight flywheel today, too! I'm really pumped because thus far the biggest worry of mine was the fuel tank, because I've been searching and I didn't think I could find the right year tank so I figured I'd have to pay big bucks to get mine modified, but that has been lifted from my shoulders. Now my biggest worries are making sure my turbo is alright, taking care of the wiring (luckily I have a brother who's an electronics engineer), and getting the new fuel lines in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Today I removed the intake manifold, fuel rail, and a/c compressor and bracket. I'd like to get the engine all cleaned up before the week is over, since my Z is coming home this friday. Here's some progress pics, and a pic of the fuel tank I bought: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 hey cause you just did it I thought I would ask... does the intake manifold have to come off in order to get the exhaust manifold off? good work by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 no, but many bolts are shared between the intake and exhaust manifolds, and they share the same gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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