cuztm240z Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Wow!!! Just got to page 18. Ive been lurking the threads for a while now trying to learn as much as I can. I am already into my build and found the information on yours very helpful. Thanks for the detailed post/ cost breakdowns/ links. Doing an RB25 build as well. Cant wait to see pictures after body shop. I think my most exciting day so far was when I brought mine back from paint. I will have to start a thread soon. I am also learning and resolving things as I go, thanks for the added inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thgenluder Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thank you cuztm240z. It always feels good to get some positive encouragement and feedback. Can't wait to drive it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmdatsunz Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks for this thread, so much useful information I will be using for my 240. Might have some questions for you as I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thgenluder Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks bud. I'm itching to get her back from the body shop. It's almost spring here in Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helghast7 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 You guys must be faring better than we are. Just can't seem to shake the cold, we had snow today again. Eshhhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey j Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I just went through your whole thread as I am stock piling parts for my RB25 swap. Thank you for all the time you put into this! I will definitely use this as a guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Parrilla Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Great thread! Thank you for this guideline. Do you have any updates? Did you finish? It's been a long time since last update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thgenluder Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Update at last. Finally got it back from the body shop. Need to start putting the interior back in. I need to get the correct size wheel spacers. But for now I'm enjoying finally having a chance to drive her around a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge.diaz716 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 dude. amen. Prayers have been answered. Out of all the car sites I've been part of and all the walkthroughs I've seen. this is epic. Hands down the most helpful and we behaved thread on RB swaps for Z's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thgenluder Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 Thanks man. Means a lot to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR3DERF Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I made an account just to check in and say what an amazing job you have done. Do you have any recent videos of you driving it around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thgenluder Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks. I don't have any videos. It's put away for the winter but I'll take some in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splintercellsz Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Awesome thread my friend. If I can get into a z, I will definitely be learning from this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddpopeye Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I just got done binge reading the whole thread.. just wanted to say thank you!! for taking the time to explain, taking and posting pics, answering questions and posting links.. I know all of this is time consuming,but you still took the time.. I purchased a 72 240z with a blown head gasket a couple of years back (man..time flies) didn't even give it a second thought.. I knew I wanted an rb engine in it. after sourcing one about a month later, an aggressive tear down began, within a couple of weekends engine, tranny, fuel tank and even the rear end was out of the car..and then.. yep you guess it ..NOTHING!! ... anyways enough of my winning.. Thanks again for your thread.. it's been?? In a word reEnergizing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thgenluder Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Maddpopeye Looks like you are starting with a nice car. Get motivated and get it done. Don't hesitate to ask if you come across any questions. Putting it all together was so much fun. Most of the time I forgot to take pics of my progress. Thanks for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berton Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I just read all 18 pages and now I feel confident swapping in a rb! We do needs updates when you can!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchoi212 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I just bought my first car. It's a '72 240z. The previous owner said that the engine had some minor problems but after further investigation its too far gone to restore. I guess I'm in the same spot you were some 7 years ago. I'll be using this thread as a bible. Great job on the build, i can only hope mine will turn out as good as yours. -Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboogsthethug Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) 4.6 that is one of my all time favorite dash boards. I have drooled over the idea for a while. Unfortunately it is out of my current budget. I have been working on the car getting it ready. I have been tinkering with the wiring trying to get it all working. Im gonna need to update my wiring guide. I was having issues with the front parking lights coming on when I hit the brakes. I got the remainder of the original sound deadening off the floor pans. I wire wheeled them clean, rust encapsulated them, then put some dynamat down. I also used some fiberbondo to smooth the dash and then some resin as to smooth it even further. Im gonna post some pics of some of teh progress. steering column wiring.jpg dynamat 1.jpg dynamat 2.jpg Dash top.jpg dash front.jpg Hey mate, I know this is a very old post but I am doing the exact same thing in my z with the EZ 21 relay. I'm mounting mine in the exact spot as yours I've found, and I'm curious how exactly you did it? It seems the easiest way is to get two long sheet metal screws and just drill em in, is that what you did? if you have any pictures that would also be helpful! Let me know pretty please with sugar on top haha. Regardless, rad build! Edited August 30, 2017 by Jboogsthethug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agarc315 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Whats up guys! First off, awesome build man! Great job! I also have an rb25 73 Z . I have an issue. If I am at a quarter tank the car suddenly dies. I filled her up the other day and she is not idling correctly. When parked, i rev it and it seems to want to turn off. I do not have a surge tank, or any filters. Could this be my issue? I just got the car running and doing work on it as i go. Also cleaned out the AFM and made sure i had no vacuum leaks. I had to change out my turbo because my last one the compressor wheel blew up lol. I got an s1 turbo with steel wheel. She pulls hard but i am not sure if wastegate is opening. I have no boost solenoid. Any ideas guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnickel Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 1/12/2018 at 4:47 AM, Agarc315 said: Whats up guys! First off, awesome build man! Great job! I also have an rb25 73 Z . I have an issue. If I am at a quarter tank the car suddenly dies. I filled her up the other day and she is not idling correctly. When parked, i rev it and it seems to want to turn off. I do not have a surge tank, or any filters. Could this be my issue? I just got the car running and doing work on it as i go. Also cleaned out the AFM and made sure i had no vacuum leaks. I had to change out my turbo because my last one the compressor wheel blew up lol. I got an s1 turbo with steel wheel. She pulls hard but i am not sure if wastegate is opening. I have no boost solenoid. Any ideas guys? Best to start a new thread for this as not to clutter up his build thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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