xShodaimex Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 (edited) Hey guys! I have had my 260z [late model] for about 5 months now and am finally ready to start my build. Car was bought somewhere in June of this year, I bought it for 11 hundred dollars. The owner was pretty nice, he even gave me a spare trunk hatch and 2 boxes of parts such as gauges, hoses, carbs, etc. It ran bad, until we hit the highway at around 70 mph it was silent. I bought the car w/ the following problems; somewhat alot of rust near trunk lift/tail light section, brakes were bad and making loud clanking sounds, and the carbs ran super rich so that probably needed tuning or a rebuild. The car has some rust here and there and I plan on painting it w/ por 15 or just cutting it and welding some metal in its place. Reason why I haven't started my build was because I didn't have everything I needed. This will be a street car and hopefully a track car one day. Im not good with carbs especially dual ones so I decided to do a l28et swap. I just bought an 82 280zxt with an auto tranny last month with 110k miles on it. This will be my donor car. My hp goals are somewhere between 250-300 hp. Currently I have done a rear disc brake conversion(Modern motorsports brackets/240 calipers). I also have a wilwood prop valve, MSA turbo dp, and Act heavy duty clutch that I will install. I am really excited about this swap and I hope to share my build with all of Hybridz so some words of advice and encouragement would be much appreciated. My work schedule sucks and I gotta work every other day so I wont be on as much but I will post as much as I possibly can. I have already started prepping for the engine removal by removing the radiator and hood. Edited December 29, 2010 by xShodaimex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) I couldnt stand the big bumpers so i took em off. Gotta love the interior! It is near perfect to me. The old engine. Here are the pics of my donor!! 82 zxt which also has custom piping welded on to the stock dp. Edited December 29, 2010 by xShodaimex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 I only worked on my car for an hour today and I think all I need to do is remove the Ac stuff and thats it, then I can remove my engine. Next time I get to work on my car is sunday so stay tuned. BTW my haynes manual says that only a professional can remove the AC unit so the manual does NOT cover AC removal. Can anyone help me here? I was thinking just venting the gases off or something, then remove the components afterwards. I know NOTHING about AC and I havent found anything on the search function about removing AC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibby Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) Removing the A/C is no different then removing any other part. Just vent the line by loosening a connection (wear gloves just in case) and letting it sit for a while. This is really bad for the planet but it will get the job done. The other option is to take it to an a/c place and they will charge you $65/hour to pump out the R12 then sell it to the next guy in line for $53/ lb. Edited December 31, 2010 by Tibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 it's not only bad for the environment...but also highly illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibby Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 That too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Ok thanks guys. Next thing on my to do list is to vent the gases and remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonomaz Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Consider not venting the lines but just unbolt the compressor and tie it up out of the way. Perhaps one day you can have it vented properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 your right sonomaz I should do that. My only problem is that Im not sure if it will be in the way when I swap the l28et in it. I shall sleep on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 It shouldn't get in the way, It might though I haven't swapped a L28ET in before. Does your AC work or work well? when I took mine out it was bone dry from leaks over the years and didn't even have any left in it or at least barely any at all. If your AC is charged or works well, then you could probably get away with just moving it up on the framerail to get it away from the engine enough. It should be fine, the only problem I could think of would be the turbo, Maybe just remove the exhaust before you put the engine in? Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I see you have a 2+2 as the donor, how is the interior? I need a noce set pf rear seats and belts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 I have been bit by the Flu bug!! I've had a fever since Sunday and slept most of the time. I feel like ima die guys. I even requested the next three days off so I can make some progress on the z.. I really hope I get better. Shoulda got my flu shot when I had the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 To BluDestiny: the interior looks nice BUT the idiot I bought it from decided to spray paint the seats and interior. The dash is actually brown and so are the seats but they are painted over. Let me know what you are interested in and I'll let you know of the condition of it. Going back to sleep now guys the meds. are starting to kick in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) Its been a long day and man does my back hurt. I was wondering if I have to remove or move the tranny at all in order to remove the engine? Edited January 8, 2011 by xShodaimex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hey guys I just got the L28et out, I was wondering if I can use the l26 flywheel and clutch on the l28? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt K Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Hey guys I just got the L28et out, I was wondering if I can use the l26 flywheel and clutch on the l28? Yes, it will work, but may slip due to the power...I'd source a 240mm flywheel & replacement L28ET clutch kit if I were you... Edited January 9, 2011 by Matt K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Unless you make like 300+hp you an go with the 225mm flywheel/clutch. I wouldn't reuse the old parts unless you are really hurting for cash. this is the best time to replace the clutch and resurface the flywheel. You can get a great street setup for like $600(Fidanza Flywheel and exedy clutch kit) Shoda I was interested in the rear seats. If they are painted over I'll pass. But I do need the hood. pm me an offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Come to think about it..I might just get the fidanza flywheel. I shall think about it AFTER I get my text books, since I start school tommorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I also need the driver door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hey guys my fidanza flywheel just arrived!! I went online to check the whereabouts of the flywheel and it said it was delivered at 5:09 and I looked at the time and it was 5:30!! My dog chewed up the damn box!! well yeah this is what I have! http://performance.importrp.com/fidanza/fidanza_flywheel_aluminum/143281/i-165495.aspx ACT heavy duty clutch. http://performance.importrp.com/act/act_clutch_kit_heavy_duty_hd/nx2hdss/i-46695.aspx =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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