Z32 suspension in s30 car

[laird349]

Has ane done a complete Z32 rear subframe in a S30 car. I just bought a Z32 complete rear suspension system and am going to install this in my 1978 280Z with a RB25DET. I also want to install the front suspension system.

 

Don

[d3c0y]

44014 has an R32 GTR rear end in a 260Z

[singhy]

Honestly you would be better off going with s13 rear subframe as they are narrower than the z32 . Ive measured s13 stuff up under a 260z 2+2 and the hubs are past the guards about 2cm each side. with the bolt points on the subframe coming up between the rear seats and the inner sill. To make room for the 'arms' you need to cut out a lot of the inner guard area and restrengthen somehow.

 

A z32 subrame is about 5-10cm wider than s13. so would be alot harder too fit.

 

for the rear subframe mount points you need to remove the spare wheel well and make a box section between the existing unibody and mounting bolts.

 

Have you considered 'Jaguar' or 'Ford Ba' rear subframe ? they are much more compact and alot easier fab into other cars.

 

 

[singhy]

Also Ive installed s13 front suspension into my 260z, wasnt too difficult. Bit of mucking around but cheaper than any aftermarket stuff for s30 (provided you do the work yourself) .

 

I had a look at a z32 front as well, but there is not enough room for the upper arm/upper arm travel (about 1-2cm of travel before it hits the inner guard).

 

 

[scott]

Stageas have the skinniest cradle's out of the lot if u want to measure that up

 

[laird349]

I am not familiar with that car not part of the US market. do you have a picture of it. thanks 

 

I have 3 Z's i want to do this conversion to one will have a RB25DET ,RB26DETT, and the last will have VG30DETT