zdude123 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I have a 78 280z that has the 83 280zx turbo motor. I did the swap myself but im just having trouble with the harness. Iam ready to give up. Is there anyone that lives in the Los angeles area that can come and help me get it started. If you can get it to start. i will pay you well. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravi757 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I have a 78 280z that has the 83 280zx turbo motor. I did the swap myself but im just having trouble with the harness. Iam ready to give up. Is there anyone that lives in the Los angeles area that can come and help me get it started. If you can get it to start. i will pay you well. Thanks where are you stuck at, it really isnt very difficult. you can do it, just take your time with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdude123 Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 (edited) the efi harness. I dont get where all the connectors go. They are totally different. the distributer has this one bullet connector and i dont know where that goes. Ill take some photos or vids. Edited June 12, 2010 by zdude123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravi757 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 the efi harness. I dont get where all the connectors go. They are totally different. the distributer has this one bullet connector and i dont know where that goes. Ill take some photos or vids. ya, do that. And keep reading the turbo swap guide until it makes sense, its pretty easy to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdude123 Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 are you talking about the haynes repair manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravi757 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 are you talking about the haynes repair manual? http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php?/topic/34469-a-quick-fi-and-ignition-280zxt-to-s30-turbo-swap-guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 The wiring for the distributor has an extra wire, or the ignition modual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdude123 Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) ok so i took it to a place thats called Precision Z. They told me that it will cost around $1,000 to fix,maybe more. Its realy hard to believe it will cost this much to fix it. They also said it will take 20hrs to fix my z. Just want to know what you guys think about this. (The motor is from a 83 turbo and my car is a 78 280z) willing to pay $500 to someone to get my car started Edited June 24, 2010 by zdude123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) $500 could get you a MegaSquirt setup, and you would have programmable fuel and spark maps, unlike the stock ECU. If you plan on running anything more than stock boost, go with a programmable ECU. I was in the same shoes you were this time last year. I had every part of the 83 Harness laying in front of me, I read the turbo EFI swap at least 10 times, and I still was baffled. I sold everything and bought MegaSquirt instead, it was much much easier to visualise and get running than I assume the stock EFI swap will be. Edited June 24, 2010 by flatblack280 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdude123 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 (edited) wow. I would love to get the MegaSquirt setup but my electrical skill suck. I wouldn't know where to start if i did get the MegaSquirt setup. I would get it if i can get a person to help me out and ill pay them $500 (Ill also give them a free motor in very good condition. Very well maintained, with the ecu, harness and afm. Its has the p79 head and the n42 block and it also has the turbo valve cover) Edited June 25, 2010 by zdude123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplyedmind Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Yea I need someone to do my megasquirt also I have a kit just need someone to install and tune it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negligence Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Yea I need someone to do my megasquirt also I have a kit just need someone to install and tune it ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 You should probably give Art Rinner a call over at Sunrise Z in (Glendale?) Sunrise Z 420 W. Broadway Glendale CA 818-240-1594 Keep in mind having someone else fix your project will always be more than having them do it from the beginning. They likely will have to 'fix' things you were satisfied with, but as a shop they can be held liable for should something go wrong. Art has done L28ET's into S30's before, and has a regular L28ET - Megasquirt Conversion business going at his shop. The problem is finding time in his schedule to fit in this kind of 'rescue operation'. Tell him "Fat Tony from L.A." sent you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 ok so i took it to a place thats called Precision Z. They told me that it will cost around $1,000 to fix,maybe more. Its realy hard to believe it will cost this much to fix it. They also said it will take 20hrs to fix my z. Just want to know what you guys think about this. (The motor is from a 83 turbo and my car is a 78 280z) willing to pay $500 to someone to get my car started As a frame of reference, 20 hours is three days shop work. And $1000 is $50 an hour. I would consider that a ballpark if you have done all the mechanical stuff. It may take less time, but you never know what you will find inside a used wiring harness. And if it doesn't work out properly, it's them you will come back to looking for a free fix under warranty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I agree with Tony on both statements. If you bring any shop a ghetto rigged project that works for you they will probably tell you everything will have to be redone "to spec" so you can't sue them. Also Art and Mike are really good guys. They are both capable of hooking up megasquirt in your car. They're a bit busy as of now though so you may have to wait till the end of next week. I was there 2 days ago and they were packed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I agree with Tony on both statements. If you bring any shop a ghetto rigged project that works for you they will probably tell you everything will have to be redone "to spec" so you can't sue them. Also Art and Mike are really good guys. They are both capable of hooking up megasquirt in your car. They're a bit busy as of now though so you may have to wait till the end of next week. I was there 2 days ago and they were packed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 crap, I was supposed to call art back now that you mention it, he needs an R200 moustache bar and is willing to pay.... crapcrapcrapcrapcrap! Maybe I can drop it by on Tuesday, Marcus can wait! They ALWAYS seem busy when I stop by there. That is probably a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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