Mauisnow13 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I found an L28et for sale near me. It was listed for $275 for the engine and tranny. I thought it sounded at least decent so I called the guy up and setup a time when I could come look at it. I got there today, and found a lot more than I expected. I pull up to see a complete engine, still put together. It has the turbo, the head, the block, the manifolds, the distributer, EVERYTHING. It was practically just taken out and set there so it was all put together. I began talking with the guy and he said the price got lowered to $150. Sweet! Then he said he'd throw in a couple parts too. I was like cool, extra parts, and I asked him what he had. He shows me. Holy cow. With the engine goes an extra block (bad rod), a perfectly good turbo head and valve cover, an extra transmission, an extra intake manifold, and a couple other things. Now I was stoked! I'm about to leave and we start talking about cars. I mention I'm still a junior in highschool so I'm selling my Porsche to get some extra cash to finish my Z. He had thought I was in college I guess and was like, "Since you're straped for cash and stuff, I'll give you it for $100." OMG. Sweet. I can't pass up a deal like this. Even if the engine ends up not working out, I still have enough parts to make back my money. So, it looks like I'll be keeping my current Z and finally getting the L28et in it! Total, I'll have spent $300 to get my Z and to get the L28et into it. Not too shabby for a budget build, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveosupremeo Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Nice find! good luck with the build, its lots of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I hate you. What are your plans for the rest of the parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 should'a told him you lived in a barn too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 ^ He might pay you to take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizm0Zed Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 seriously, buy that bloke a case of beer or something. generosity like that is a dying thing these days, you'll earn some damn good karma points too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 hahahaha. Dang it, should've. oh well. I'm planning on selling all of the extra parts. I'll trade someone something for a 280zxt wiring harness or ECU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 If only I was old enough to buy beer. hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 You dont see many 21 year old high schoolers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 21yr old JUNIORS either. Every now and then there's that 21yr old super senior. hahahaha. Anyway, I'm going to pick it up this weekend I believe. I just need to find someone that can loan me an engine hoist for a couple of days. I may take my engine out so I can repair the battery tray and repaint the engine bay before I put the new engine in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 You will be glad you Replaced your battery try while your engine is out. its alot easier. and repainting your engine bay at the same time. I painted my engine bay with the engine in the car but the manifolds off... ya wasnt fun. And on the beer note... What junior in HS doesnt know where to get beer???? regardless of his age!!!! lol. I would call him up and ask if he likes good beer and a cigar. Have your dad/mom get you a cas and a few good cigars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizm0Zed Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 lol, thats right, you guys cant 'legally' drink till your 21. its 18 down here, but in reality usually 16-17 Anyways, if your going to repaint the bay, do some tidying up while your in there. screw bolts into unused holes and grind the heads off, a skim of bondo, and its like it was never there, but can be removed and the threaded hole used if necesarry. grind off any unused mountings hide your wiring and relays, ect. it will make a HUGE difference to its appearance, even if its all stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 With the new zxt wiring harness, I'm not sure what openings and such I'll need. I'll definitely be sure to tidy it up first. I LOVE clean engine bays.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(goldfish) Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 If you have a little spare time and money, I'd Megasquirt it. Skip the stock ECU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauisnow13 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 This was my plan from the beginning, to go with MS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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