83zxowner Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hi, new to the forum here. I am going to be picking up my $500 1983 280zx n/a this weekend with a free 1981 2+2 for parts. Not being to familiar with datsuns. What can i use off the 2+2? also I was looking into parting the 2+2 out after i get what i want off of it to fund my sr20det swap, is ther much of a demand for 2+2 parts? i would also like to know if there are any motor mount kits for the sr20det in the 280zx? if not would any for the 240,260, or 280z work? any help would be great. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 What can i use off the 2+2? brake booster, clutch/preasure plate/throw out bearing is ther much of a demand for 2+2 parts? Not really, but for someone trying to find replacement parts for a 2+2, they are pretty difficult to find i would also like to know if there are any motor mount kits for the sr20det in the 280zx? No if not would any for the 240,260, or 280z work? maybe, but they might need to be extended wider. I have no dimensions of a 280zx frame rails to verify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I have a couple 280ZX cars around to measure if needed. I also have a 280Z but the engine is still in it so frame measurements might be difficult, but those should be easier to come by around here. There are VERY few parts that differ from the 2+2, or at least less than you might expect. Pretty much the only pieces that differ greatly are the ones that span the extra space they added. Corner windows, seats, driveshaft, brake lines, etc. For the most part they're otherwise the same and very interchangeable. I'd say there were many more changes from the early models to late models than there were from 2 seater to 2+2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83zxowner Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 measurements arent needed i was just woundering if there where any major changes besides doors and such. but thanks for the help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Here is a site if you want a mounting kit for the sr20, I'm not sure if it will work on a ZX but if you called them up and measured some stuff on yours, they can tell you the measurements on the kit and see if it would work. http://www.mckinneymotorsports.com/prod_240+260+280Z+parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 the pressure plate on the 2+2 has a higher pressure rating than the NA L series engine in both the first gen Z and the 280zx. Not sure if its higher in the L28ET, but I know its higher than the 280zx NA. (referring to the 280zx coupe, not the 280zx 2+2. pretty sure its the same pressure plate in the 2+2, but can't verify) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stprasinz Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 A sr going into a 280zx would change greatly from a 280z... the engine cradle is WAY farther back... there is not the clearance... so either you raise the engine above the cradle, make a custom oil pan, the upper, not just the lower, so theres some custom alluminum... I was looking to do the swap into a 300.. but NO not now, not gonna do that much custom..... but someone else might seee it and say, wow thats simple.. it actually rides on, or just misses the cross member but I don't think so... good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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