pcs Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Hi Guys, Has anyone done a measurement comparison on the front sub frames of a 280ZX and a Z31 300ZX? Sometime down the track I'd like to fit an interesting engine I have into my 280ZX. Any dimensions would be helpful. pcs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Talk with Frank280ZX, he's swapped many Z31 components onto his S130. Though I don't know why you would need the K-Member for a swap. A VG Fits with the stock K-Member in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluezx Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Here's some measurements off my 79 280zx: 1. distance between inside of frame rails -------- 26.000" 2. distance between outside of frame rails ------- 31.125" 3. distance between center of mounting bolts ----- 28.625" No motor or crossmember in it makes it easy to get these dimensions with a tapemeasure. Hope you weren't expecting metric. No 300zx to measure here. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcs Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Hi Mark, Thanks for the reply. Now I need the corresponding measurements for the Z31 subframe. Also need the distance between the mounting holes on each side. pcs Here's some measurements off my 79 280zx: 1. distance between inside of frame rails -------- 26.000" 2. distance between outside of frame rails ------- 31.125" 3. distance between center of mounting bolts ----- 28.625" No motor or crossmember in it makes it easy to get these dimensions with a tapemeasure. Hope you weren't expecting metric. No 300zx to measure here. Mark. Edited January 1, 2011 by pcs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluezx Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 4.distance between mounting holes center to center-------- 4.125" still no z31 to measure. p.s. What's the "interesting engine"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcs Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 4.distance between mounting holes center to center-------- 4.125" still no z31 to measure. p.s. What's the "interesting engine"? Thanks for that. The engine that sits under covers is out of a Nissan Leopard. It is a 3 lt, quad cam, with variable intake runners, variable valve timing, 24 valve, single turbo (but can be converted to twin turbos,. I have managed to pick up a flywheel, clutch,pressure plate, starter,power steering pump and A/C compressor as well as the large 5 speed gearbox and engine mounts and the TT sump. Engine management will be a Wolf 3D ver4. I don't have the spare time at present but have been gathering the bits and the knowledge so that when time is available I can go ahead with the transplant. pcs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) Leopard? VG30DE / VG30DET, been done. No worries. Edited January 2, 2011 by Tony D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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