PalmettoZ Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hello all- I just recieved my kit today from Brian and wanted to pass on to the group about the quality / fit and finish of it. Very professionally packaged and came complete with hardware and everything else needed to install the block. I also opted for the Tach converter, and it is also a high quality piece. Kudos to you Brian, and I highly recommend his kit to anyone considering putting a 5.0 motor in their Z. Scott Holcombe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Cool...how about some pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Cool...how about some pictures? lots on Brian's site: http://www.lainefamily.com/240Z_V8_Conversion.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) lots on Brian's site: Thanks, I couldn't find it on google. I was expecting to see new 5.0 Edited May 1, 2011 by Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Thanks, I couldn't find it on google. I was expecting to see new 5.0 Lots of good generic info, Swapping 5.0L EFI into vintage Ford (Bronco, F-Truck, Mercury, Mustang) and.... http://www.broncofix.com/viewtopic.php?t=261589 http://www.crazyformercurys.com/5_0_swap_tech.htm http://midnightdsigns.com/Mustang/EFI%20Swap%20-%20Wiring.htm http://www.ddilts.net/mustangs/dan_marlowe/efi_conv.htm http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45309http://77cj.littleke..._0l_wiring.html http://fordfuelinjection.com/ http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/ and search Hybridz! a few have done and shared their 5.0L and 5.8L swaps into S30s. Edited May 2, 2011 by Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY77Z Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 hey guys, am back after 5 years maybe LOL been busy with life and left my Z alone for few years, now its time to get back to her... just a small question about Brian's engine cradle...did any of you guys install it with an EFI engine?? i just wanna know if its possible to run EFI with the stock hood. cheers Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmettoZ Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) hey guys, am back after 5 years maybe LOL been busy with life and left my Z alone for few years, now its time to get back to her... just a small question about Brian's engine cradle...did any of you guys install it with an EFI engine?? i just wanna know if its possible to run EFI with the stock hood. cheers Ali Hey- Yes, it will fit with a stock fuel injection manifold, in fact with lots of room. I'm putting an Edelbrock aftermarket intake which is quite a bit taller and not sure if it is going to clear it or not, its really tight. The stock manifold that I have is off a 95 GT mustang, which is different from the previous generation FE manifolds. Scott Edited May 13, 2011 by PalmettoZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roryholy Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I am just getting my 5.0 this next week all this info is awesome thank alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I'm picking up a low mile 5.0 motor from the local salvage yard for stupid cheap but has anyone used the technoversions kit on a 280z? I see it just has the 240z/260z listed, I know for chevy mounting kits I've read you have to flatten the floor a bit for the trans mounts on the 280 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmettoZ Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 My car is a 75 280Z. His kit is perfect for it. I tried to use the stock 5.0 wiring harness but gave up on reading schematics. Just didn't have the patience. Ended up buying a Ron Francis wiring harness. Worked great. Get his tach converter too to convert the V8 signal to the stock tach- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 (edited) sorry my pc pooped out for a moment Edited December 24, 2011 by dex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frumundacheese Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) where can i find some ordering, pricing info for this kit? doh!! i am a boob, i found the site, sorry for the wasted post Edited January 11, 2012 by frumundacheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmies Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 does anyone know if the kit will work with an 82 280zx? im super serious about dropping a 91 cobra motor into it. it already has the T5. just need a bit more information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) does anyone know if the kit will work with an 82 280zx? im super serious about dropping a 91 cobra motor into it. it already has the T5. just need a bit more information No, it's not going to work as designed. The 280zx (S130) is a different animal from the first generation Z (S30). Brians kit might be a good starting point but most certainly is going to require serious modifications. So much so that you would likely be better off staring from scratch. Change to a Chevy motor and you can get a kit from JTR that will bolt in. Also, not all T5 trannies are created equal. The T5 that came in your Z from Nissan will not work with a V8 conversion. Do some more searching and reading here and you'll get all the info you need. Edited March 8, 2012 by Dan Juday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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