S130Z Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 After dumping about 5k into the S130(MS-II, GT30R, cylinder head work, injectors, fuel rail, intercooler, parts car, and all new everything) for my turbo motor project, she blew the rings on me. Guess I should have compensated in my ring gap for the extra boost. I really don't have time and money to re-ring the engine as I work full time and am trying to save money for college. I think I may get rid of her and get a good running car to get me through college. I may come back to the Z world in about 6 years when I have time and money. Or maybe I will suck it up and re-ring it, only thing is my parants are going to be madder than hell! (I really need to move out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rolling Parts Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Or, get a running L28 for $3-500 and save the project engine on a stand for later? Cheapest way to have a running car that's at least still a bit unusual/fun to drive. The stocker engine would also be reliable for 6+ years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Or, get a running L28 for $3-500 and save the project engine on a stand for later? Cheapest way to have a running car that's at least still a bit unusual/fun to drive. The stocker engine would also be reliable for 6+ years... Agreed. Good luck man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I'd also agree with keeping it: * You're never going to get all of you money back out of it * In stock form they are cheap and easy to maintain * You won't have to go through the stresses of selling your baby, find another car, buy it, title it, etc etc. * Driving a practical car is very overrated and you can do it when you're old and married. We're still in school, it's okay to make dumb decisions [i often wonder why I have two 2-seater coupes.] Honestly, if it were me, I would just throw another long block in there and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 My biggest problem is my time constraints. I don't have the money to buy another long block and I don't have another car to drive in its down time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rolling Parts Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I wish I was up there. I've done 3 engine swaps last year on different S30/130s and all within ~4 hours each time (by myself in an unheated hanger). Even an L24 or L26 would drop in with what you have and be a fun ride for dirt cheap (some L26's around here are essentially free). Best of luck with the car & school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 I wish I was up there. I've done 3 engine swaps last year on different S30/130s and all within ~4 hours each time (by myself in an unheated hanger). Even an L24 or L26 would drop in with what you have and be a fun ride for dirt cheap (some L26's around here are essentially free). Best of luck with the car & school! Thanks man. I also have the smallest garage in the world. I can't even stress how much of a pain it was doing the swap with about a foot and a half of space all the way around the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc052685 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Start looking around, begging, pleading. Ask for any know running L28. So many people just about have to give them away sometimes. Craigslist is your friend. Find a parts car for $200, yank the motor. Sell the rest. Make money back. Easy as pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Easy as pie. .......(I live at home with a very anal retentive father that loves his clean garage, and I live on a very steep hill, but don't tell anyone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky280zx Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 ill give you $50 for it and get it next week...let the bidding begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Sold!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc052685 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 $51.27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky280zx Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 give me your paypal...seriously when would be the best time to come get it...i have a flat top motor laying around that will work just ducky that ill throw in the z along with the engine lift and have that shiiiiiit done in a few hours....ill even throw a hundred or so for a simple tune to get it back to tx. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky280zx Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 ill give you $50 for it and get it next week...let the bidding begin Sold!!!! $51.27 sorry duder its already sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravi757 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Just put a stock engine back in, I keep all my stock equipment so when smog comes around I just throw the stuff back in, I do it all myself in a day no problem. If money is the issue just sell something you own on ebay. EX. tv, game system, samurai sword. Anything, you will regret selling your car, trust me. PS. If you have a turbo AFM, Ill buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 find a cheap engine Find a Z buddy in the general area where you are offer him some food maybe a part and rent a car for driving while the z is down or do it on a weekend. i'm sure a z guy wouldn't mind helping out another z owner. http://fayetteville.craigslist.org/pts/1531633903.html Don't know if you live around aberdeen or not but the guy might take an offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Well guys, Iv'e decided to keep it. Over a couple sets of knocking down some pins, a I friend convinced me we can do it at the shop I work at over the weekend. Sorry Sticky, I hve to back out of the offer. While I have you guys reading, should I put in a new head gasket while I have it apart. The one I have in there is a factory Nissan head gasket and I've put about 1700 miles on it. I know it's prrobably a stupid question, but I'm very low on money at the moment. Thanks for all the support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rolling Parts Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Great news ! Just get a new $25 FelPro head gasket at AutoZone. It will be 100x better than re-using even the best premium gasket. Don't ask how I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I have a running motor set out of an 83 280zx for $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 How do you know the rings are toast? I was running over 22 psi on a stock block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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