Phlebmaster Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 Update I have aquired the required text for this assignment. I now have the JTR V8 swap book and I will be looking at a couple of motors and trannys in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted September 13, 2009 Administrators Share Posted September 13, 2009 Update I have aquired the required text for this assignment. I now have the JTR V8 swap book and I will be looking at a couple of motors and trannys in the next few weeks. That's mah boy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 My vote is SB2. If I went SBC I would kill for an SB2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted September 13, 2009 Administrators Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Cost... cost... cost... The attraction to traditional SBC is performance per $$$$.$$, especially when uber levels of power are not required for the initial phase of the project. The LS7 and SB2 both deliver the power and LOTS of it, but they don't fall within the typical Datsun budget when 200-300 street-able HP is all that is required or desired for the initial running project, (enough power to be fun and inexpensive to acquire). Starting out there allows LOTS of room for future performance growth within a shoe string budget, i.e. project can realistically be enjoyed, "driven" vs sitting on jack stands waiting for several more paychecks to come in. Another bonus to building in phases is starting with a drivable car with mild-modest power is the fulfillment of learning how to manage appreciate that power level, again enjoying it from behind the wheel vs staring at it on jack stands. As you get comfortable with each phase, start implementing the next phase of performance, growing the car over the years in steps prolongs the enjoyment of the project, stretching the fun factor of the Z over a longer period vs going for the max effort from the get go! Going for the max effort dream Z from the get go is cool, but after the honey moon is over, car is "done" and you are used to it, you are ready for the next step... what next? Heck, if we had that sort of budget we wouldn't be on this forum, we'd be on the Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren F1 forums... Edited September 14, 2009 by BRAAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Point made... But still. A Nascar Z would be cool. Though you can start with a SBC and I believe brodix makes the cant valve "SB2" type head, in the event you want something completely nuts later on. I'm trying to build a stroker motor on a budget, so there's gotta be a way... At any rate, good work phleb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted September 14, 2009 Administrators Share Posted September 14, 2009 Point made... But still. A Nascar Z would be cool. Though you can start with a SBC and I believe brodix makes the cant valve "SB2" type head, in the event you want something completely nuts later on. I'm trying to build a stroker motor on a budget, so there's gotta be a way... At any rate, good work phleb Ah.... yes, good point, the SB2 would be a nice progression to build up to, upon the SBC foundation. Definitely a road less traveled with serious N/A performance potential! Lots of used NASCAR SB2 take out parts available at prices comparable to new street-performance parts, (rotating, reciprocating parts, valve train, heads, etc), all would be totally fine in milder "hot-street" tuned configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hold the presses!! I just found out that I may be getting the motor out of this 13 second car!! Minus the aluminum parts and high rise intake...but who cares! I will have some serious HP to start with. He also has a couple of 4spds I can look at. He is making me an awesome deal AND I will get the chance to drive the car before I buy. The motor is a 350 with modified 305 heads and a cam...other than that I don't know much more right now. I am stoked!! I will need a waterpump and a stock intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuum Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 That video link was a joke right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 That video link was a joke right? Well, he can't take a video for beans but that is the only pic I have of that thing. lol More pics when I go see it and drive it. Here is another one...the guy is a riot!! Max is the driver and owner of the car. He is also the brother of one of my coworkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Waiting to go see this engine is killing me!!! AHHHH! Ok, I feel better now. I have located an aluminum sbc 4 barrel intake for 5.00 on CL. I got in touch with BrianV8z who lives near me and I will be getting together with him to discuss small details and look over his swap. This will happen very fast as soon as I get all of the right parts together. Anyone who has seen my projects knows this already though. lol Right now it is a matter of gathering what I need to get the swap in and running in 1-2 days. Ambitious I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Got my first sbc parts today and will be getting an intake from fastdadd. Thanks man! I am starting at the top and working my way down. I also have a 4 bolt main 350 bare block to work with when I am ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 I was bored today after I worked on that moped, so I made another video. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 lol, my vote is a blown, stock long block ls2 with a t56.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 lol, my vote is a blown, stock long block ls2 with a t56.... Maybe some day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted September 25, 2009 Administrators Share Posted September 25, 2009 Ok guys? Who is this kiznook? I owe him/her one! My sides still ache from laughing so dang hard... :lmao: :lmao: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Ok guys? Who is this kiznook? I owe him/her one! My sides still ache from laughing so dang hard... :lmao: :lmao: lol Kiz is a Ratsuner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 I have a ZZ4 350 SBC in my 240z!! The ride home was interesting to say the least! I now have a rebuildable engine. The block casting # is: 10243880...350...95-00...2 or 4...Vortec truck, Gen.I crate motors and "ZZ4", roller cam, one piece rear seal. The block was not in the weather very long.... The rust in the cylinder walls is just surface rust. I can use either a roller cam or a flat tappet with this motor! I am on my way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hoov100 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 let me know if you need any sbc parts, as I know people who know people and we can get you some bad a** stuff on the cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Thanks to Ron and Paul!! here are better pics of my loot. "swirly" heads casting # 14102193 They need some work, but I think they will be good for parts or trade for 305 heads. ZZ4, one peice rear main seal, 2 bolt main, 350 sbc casting# 10243880...complete bottom end. The bearings are in good shape! And the rods are weird looking....no marings on them at all. I am assuming they are just stock rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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