kelltainer Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Ok So I now own 2 running zx's one a 79 and the other an 83; the 83 has all the typical body rust and crappy interior but the 79 is in overall better condition. I am thinking of selling my 83 so I can have money towards an engine swap but after realizing I donthave rack and pinion on the 79 im skeptical now. I have an 82zx as a parts car that I could take the rack and pinion from and transplant over whenever I do the swap but which is better for 350-500whp in users opinions? I have not driven the 83 because it isnt street legal and I drove the 79 home after buying it for 500 bucks =D and It seemed to handle similar to my old integra and I loved the handling on that car. Also which one gets in the way more for a swap? cause that may be the bigger issue; does anyone have pictures of there swaps with each setup? I'm assuming that it is more user preference than anything but I would love feedback to help guide me; I love taking turns =D, going in a straight line is just not enough for me. Also should I swap the 82 axle over to my 79? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger.svoboda Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 if you could write a cogent statement of what you want to know you might get some answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx_drift Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 What engine swap are you planning on doing? For a turbo swap, I believe there are clearance issues with the gear box on recirculating ball steering. Also, in my opinion, rack and pinion is just better. Let parts to worry about maintaining, less slop.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelltainer Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 as far as engine swap goes I'm still up in the air. I am doing my research as to what will be best for what I want to do; either a csb, sr20 or an rb series. As far as it getting in the way if I did a custom exhaust manifold then I should be ok(or custom anything on that side)...The rack and pinion looks like it takes up more room to me than the other which is why I was hoping for some pictures. As far as the first guy said my questions were very straight foreward....and I dont get much sleep because I work too much so please bear with me. I just want to know users first hand experience with 350-500whp with there different setups and see the pros and cons and then make a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineptitude01 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 79s tend to be lighter, if you care. I like the chrome trim better, but keep in mind the 82-83 has far better rear suspension. The ideal is to end up with rack and pinion power steering, 82-83 rear suspension, an R200, and CV axles if you can swing it. As far as what car, do whatever's easiest, with respect to that criteria. A chassis is just a part, until you factor in the DMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelltainer Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 yea very true and thanks. i think ill keep the piece of crap and sell the 83 and just work from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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