sshhinn Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hello everyone! as the title says, I bought my 280z about two weeks ago. it is 1978 white coupe.paid $600. I like it! Ive been wating this car ever since I saw wangan midnight in japan when I was like 7 or 8... Well, it was $600..... little beat up... nothing major.... well, at least I hope not.... I got it smogged and passed it! that's a good news~ (California sux!! lol) will post more pictures whn I get a chance but here is the picture of me driving it right after purchase~~~! one question... it is auto... I would like to do manual trans swap..... but only thing i know how to do is change oil, change tires and etc the maintanece stuff..... so any help or suggestion of where i should start will be greatly appreciated!! (I will do my search also! thank you! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Welcome to the forum!! Nice Z keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Welcome to hybridZ When I had my first Z I had the same amount of experiance as you do, HBZ is full of TONS of great info and has alot of cool stuff to learn. Just take your time reading and searching threw the archives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Zowner Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 great car to learn how to do stuff on...if you can operate a wrench that is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 great car to learn how to do stuff on...if you can operate a wrench that is.... indeed, Ls are deff a good motor to learn on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbg19 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 This is good im complete newbie at this too =D and im only 15 this would be a great learning experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan5138 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Grats on your first Z, In pretty nice shape for $600 too. If you do some searching I'm sure some has covered a normal auto to manual swap. Off the top of my head: Trans, maybe a pedal box, Slave and master cyl, prop shaft, and disable the neutral safety switch. BTW Wangan Midnight is awesome, I'd love to do a blow through setup like that if I wasn't broke . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshhinn Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 I'm glad to hear that it is easy to work on~ I don't mind fixing little stuff.. But I think I'll be overwhelmed by doing tranny swap... I should really search this before I ask... So I apolizise in advance.. ^-^; any reputable shops in so cal you guys recommend for this job or even 280zx turbo engine and 5spd swap? Any info will be greatly appreciated! Thank you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshhinn Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 yeah the devil z is awesome and I wish I can make my a somewhat similar to it~ ^-^ Thank you dan5138 for the list of stuff! ^-^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Nice Z, yeah, just use the search function, people have swapped in all sorts of trannies on these. A 83' 5speed and Turbo motor is almost a drop in and will give you plenty of power. I'd recommend you start there rather than going for the V8 right off. L28ET is cheaper too. Later on if you want more power you can get into the V8 swap, but for your first one, you should KISS. ... Phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshhinn Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Thanx Phar! I dont' think I will ever drop v8 in Z..... I will stick with nissan family... may be when I hit mega million or something.. I will swap rb26dett or custom vq45dett(jk)!! but in the mean time... I will stick with L28... hopefully I can find one soon in decent price~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan5138 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Why does everyone have to be in so cal : ( ?As far as v8's go I have vh45dett in the works. Even the L6 has some punch... but something about these Z's leaves you wanting more power! If you lived closer I wouldn't mind helping with the swap. After you do two or three L series in and out, you can just about do them in your sleep, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshhinn Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 I wish I lived near you or anyone with good experience lived near me~ I drove about 100 miles in near smer weather and not a problem~ so far I'm very happy with my z~ Ill post one pix later that I too near my work~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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