240Z_Master Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Ya it is pricey, my buddies taking a car and he talked me into it lol. I might try to sneak my car in via vendor booth with no fees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memyselfi Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 wheres the video? I just picked up a 71 240z for 600 workin on the funds for the rb swap... Love the build.... Can you post up som links for some of the parts I will need.. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 wheres the video? I just picked up a 71 240z for 600 workin on the funds for the rb swap... Love the build.... Can you post up som links for some of the parts I will need.. Thanks You live in the springs? Sounds like you got a good deal on the 240z I live near Manitou send me a message sometime if you need some help on your Z, I have Fridays off work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I read this whole thread and I have to say that your car is Freakin Sick ! I'm trying to sell my 67' Camaro project so I can pick up a 240z/260z so I can do this swap. Since you live in Socal too maybe you'll be able to help me out. I like the intake manifold/intercooler+piping combo, I would like the same exact thing aside from the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 Thanks man! Let me know if you need anything, be glad to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Thanks man! Let me know if you need anything, be glad to help you out. Yeah ! You have a spare 240z/260z shell sitting around ? J/K ! I can't wait to get rid of my Camaro so I can get started ! I should've thought of this a long time ago, then my Camaro would be sold by now and I would have one. Maybe I should try talking my dad out of his 260z ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montezuma Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Yeah ! You have a spare 240z/260z shell sitting around ? J/K ! I can't wait to get rid of my Camaro so I can get started ! I should've thought of this a long time ago, then my Camaro would be sold by now and I would have one. Maybe I should try talking my dad out of his 260z ! This thread contains a Cali shell for you: http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/97027-240z-shell/page__pid__911810#entry911810 Not a hijack. Love the project and more I see this RB 25 and 26 motor projects the more I want to do one. I had an RB20 in the ol Skyline when I lived in Japan and I loved the power of that motor, I can't imagine how powerful it is in your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 This thread contains a Cali shell for you: http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/97027-240z-shell/page__pid__911810#entry911810 Not a hijack. Love the project and more I see this RB 25 and 26 motor projects the more I want to do one. I had an RB20 in the ol Skyline when I lived in Japan and I loved the power of that motor, I can't imagine how powerful it is in your car. Thanks ! I've been talking with him already, trying to see if we could work something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z31TURBODRAY Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 hey rs whats up? I wanted to know how much the rb swap cost you just to get it and running and driveable in your 240z,thanks bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Sold my Camaro and scored a 74' 260z for $450 ! So now I get to start on the body, the floor/trunk are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Ares... when are you going to strip the 800 layers of paint and get that a single color? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Still riding it out, more time goes by the less i care about a paint job lol. Been just enjoying the car lately for a change hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianZortiz Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 How do you like the Cosmo racing coilovers? Did you section to install? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 I did section my struts, I think the springs themselves are fine although I'm looking for other alternatives. For a mild 1-2" drop they would be fine but even with sectioned struts I'm way to close to bottoming out the shock and I really want to change to a arizonazcar type setup where the shock body is threaded so doesn't loose travel when the car is lowered. [shameless plug]I'm actually thinking about selling my complete setup so PM me if you are interested! lol [/shameless plug] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianZortiz Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Hey Rs, did you put new wheels on your car? It seems like you are still running rotas. Did you go from 17x8.5 into a 9.0 front and 9.5 rear Rota RBR? I saw a picture searching on the net. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 yes I did! Exactly what you said, I ended up with the 9/9.5 setup. I've been thinking about going to some lightweight 18's for the next set... tires seem to be limited in the 17" rim category lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianZortiz Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) Yah I love the picture of your car on the NISEI show. It sat real nice with the new rims/wheels. I have 17x8.5 front and 17x9.5 rear of same rims as yours. I hear you on the 18 inch rims, I was thinking of getting some SSR MS1 like these: http://www.importtuner.com/features/impp_1010_1974_nissan_s30_fairlady_z/datsun_platform.html probably the only 18 inch rims I would use in my car. Edited July 6, 2011 by brianZortiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 I had actually dropped the car a little more for the show too, good times haha. I def like that Z in the link, seen it around the net for sure. Can't beat the rotas for looks/fitment/PRICE$$ though lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianZortiz Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 hahah, real talk you cant beat rotas on pricing/ looks and fitment. One of the best investment to our cars to look really good. Plus the main US rota dude hooked me up with shirts and stickers when I told him my dust caps where cracked he sent me new ones for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 So it's been 5 years since I Posted on this build thread, the car became a monster after all this and I wish I kept posting but.... I'm rebuilding my car again. Just sold my entire drivetrain, starting from scratch. Should I start a new build thread or continue here??? Admins let me know We can change the title to " AWD RB26DETT 240z build (april 2016) continued on Page 11" .... or I start a new thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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