PA240 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 So let me start by introducing myself. My name is Neil and im a collage student from Pennsylvania. This is the first project I have ever attempted like this. I was looking for a project car for my father and I to work on and the 240z fit the bill perfect. The old man wanted to do an old Camero or Mustang but me being cooler than that wanted to do something JDM. I came across the 240 when looking for old school jdm cars. My dad liked the fact that it was old and thus easer to work on. He also liked the rear wheel drive and sexy Americanish lines. After a few months of looking for the right car we finally found a winner. It was a 72’ 240z. This is the car on the day we picked it up Everything looked good and we thought we had a "rust free" car. After a few weeks driving it around town it was time to get to work We wont be needing that The bay after the motor was pulled It was dirty Some rust Some more more rust The car as it sits now Im gona start needing help. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_478 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Looks like you have a good start on things. Car looks very clean to start a project with. Everyone on the site is very helpful looks like you are picking a great engine to swap in there. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritz Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I don't really agree with a 240z swap, theres not many left...but great project and i will help when you need it... 1. What are your goals? 2. What is your buget? 3. Do you have welding skills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsadatsun240z Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Looks like a good start but I'm going to suggest spell check for any papers you write in collEge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA240 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 My goals for now are to make around 350hp of reliable street power. This wont be a dally driver but it will be driven often. The budget is about 10 grand but we all know how that goes. As for welding skills I have some and my best friend is going to school to be a welder so I got that covered. I’m planning on using the beta motorsports 2nd cross member and fabing my own trans crossmember. I’m also planning on a set of bad dog frame rails. Trying to find a motor has been causing some problems. I’m nervous about just ordering a motor online without any idea about its history. Has anyone tried any of these sites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project Z Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 350 rwhp for a 2JZ is very basic. Intake, Exhaust, Downpipe and up the boost by 5 psi or more and you're way past that. Can't wait to see the build pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_478 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 An online motor can be a good deal and bad I got a Aristo 2JZ for cheap off of E-Bay I was a little worried at first. I tore the motor down and rebuilt it. So far I have about 700 for the lower end with all stock replacement parts and ARP studs. The head is another story as it is being built whenever I get around to starting my project again. If you plan on just putting the motor in the car I would look around and find one that you can look at and get all the paperwork on. If you can't find one make sure you get a place that will give you all the results to there testing. Depending on your goals with the car as well if your seriously not going to be pushing over 500HP I dont think it is a great choice to go for the 2JZ unless you want to be able to say you have a 2JZ. Look around at the 1JZ swaps it will reach your power goals and be a lot cheaper to get there. A USDM 6Speed swap will cost around 5,000. I am not one to talk someone out of something but I know I am already into my car a lot more than I ever planned. Just watch out for the "while I'm at it" Bug It will bite you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritz Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 My goals for now are to make around 350hp of reliable street power. This wont be a dally driver but it will be driven often. The budget is about 10 grand but we all know how that goes. As for welding skills I have some and my best friend is going to school to be a welder so I got that covered. I’m planning on using the beta motorsports 2nd cross member and fabing my own trans crossmember. I’m also planning on a set of bad dog frame rails. Trying to find a motor has been causing some problems. I’m nervous about just ordering a motor online without any idea about its history. Has anyone tried any of these sites? 10g's should be good...I know for sure a 1jzgte swap is about $3,500 or less and thats swapped in and running, if you do the work your self....but what happens is when you want add more, like single set ups, cams..etc. As for finding a good motor..try diftmotion.com those guys are awesome and will help with any questions you have!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 You'll have to pull 2 spark plugs to make 350 hp LOL... Anyway, the Beta Motorsports cradle is a nice piece... What tranny do you intend to run and where in PA are you, as I have recently relocated to the PA/MD border, south of Gettysburg... Regards, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 A stock GTE was rated at 320hp despite that horrible "twin turbo" setup. A single turbo with a decent DP and exhaust and like Mike said, you would have to pull a couple of spark plug wires off to keep it under 350hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA240 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 What tranny do you intend to run and where in PA are youI'm planing on swapping the motor in with an auto trans. I think it has less of a chance of being beat this way. I'm in Lansdale pa its about 45min outside of Philly. I was home for the weekend so small update. I made some more holes to weld up and of course found some more rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overkill Z Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 if you go 2jz defiantly get the betamotorsports cross member..... it saved me many hours in my install! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunKing1 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Where is your location in PA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thats pretty low rust, especially for an east coast car. I would complain to much! Gritz, you are funny, don't swap a 240z because there are not many of them? But it is ok to swap a 260? Lol aren't there less of those?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overkill Z Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 My goals for now are to make around 350hp of reliable street power. This wont be a dally driver but it will be driven often. The budget is about 10 grand but we all know how that goes. As for welding skills I have some and my best friend is going to school to be a welder so I got that covered. I’m planning on using the beta motorsports 2nd cross member and fabing my own trans crossmember. I’m also planning on a set of bad dog frame rails. Trying to find a motor has been causing some problems. I’m nervous about just ordering a motor online without any idea about its history. Has anyone tried any of these sites? I got my motor off a company that was on ebay..but they had a PHONE number so i called it in!!!! search and search and only by from a phone number...i got mine from some canadian company but just talking on the phone with someone you get a feel for what they know/dont know bout the motor they are selling you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I got my motor off a company that was on ebay..but they had a PHONE number so i called it in!!!! search and search and only by from a phone number...i got mine from some canadian company but just talking on the phone with someone you get a feel for what they know/dont know bout the motor they are selling you. My roommate picked up a N/A 2JZ out of a ES300 from a junkyard in Dallas for $450, and just bought turbo pistons and conrods. Just an idea, but you can find them anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritz Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thats pretty low rust, especially for an east coast car. I would complain to much! Gritz, you are funny, don't swap a 240z because there are not many of them? But it is ok to swap a 260? Lol aren't there less of those?! lol..Well 240z's are worth more than 260's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 lol..Well 240z's are worth more than 260's... True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 my 260 looks better than a 240. hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyZ Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 My roommate picked up a N/A 2JZ out of a ES300 from a junkyard in Dallas for $450, and just bought turbo pistons and conrods. Just an idea, but you can find them anywhere.ES300's are FWD and come with V6's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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