RIC Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 hey everyone I'm new to the forum and i want to buy a 240z or 280z to put a V8 in it but i have no experience in the legal side of things what would i need to do to get it road legal. i have looked into it a bit so i know you need an engineer to sign off on it, because of that can anyone recommend one in the Townsville area. This is going to be a project car so i am ope to any and all advice and constructive criticism. thanks Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted April 22, 2014 Moderators Posted April 22, 2014 Its been talked about to death and I'm sure a search would find plenty of info about it.. Quote
mad680 Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Google Lindsay Stone in Townsville. Run your ideas past him. Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted April 22, 2014 Moderators Posted April 22, 2014 Can be done, as has been many times. It would be well worth downloading a copy of the National Guidelines for this type of modification. Ultimately it is the engineers call, but the guidelines will help you understand the requirements. According to the TMR website Queensland follows the National Code VSB14. One piece of advice - work with your engineer, don't fight him or her. http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/Safety/Vehicle%20standards%20and%20modifications/Vehicle%20modifications/Light%20vehicle%20modifications/NCOP/4sectionlaengine.pdf Good Luck Quote
imackz Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 hey everyone I'm new to the forum and i want to buy a 240z or 280z to put a V8 in it but i have no experience in the legal side of things what would i need to do to get it road legal. i have looked into it a bit so i know you need an engineer to sign off on it, because of that can anyone recommend one in the Townsville area. This is going to be a project car so i am ope to any and all advice and constructive criticism. thanks what kind of V8,? mine is running a nissan vh45de motor , great quad cam but a tight fit Quote
Sirpent Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Ric If I was to do a V8 conversion, there is only one motor I would go for, that's the all alloy 4.0L Quad Cam Toyota 1UZ-FE which are almost indestructible and very accommodating to major bolt on mods like SC'ing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_UZ_engine Quote
zed240au Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 Having done 2 240z v8 conversions I would recommend the Commdore ls1 and 6 speed for conversion (have also fitted ls1 to 3 different customer cars currently doing Ls2 into ford bronco) There is far more complex V8 engines than the Ls1 But The Ls1 is a easy drop in motor with mounting kit available and its there is as many after market parts as anyone could want available for them wiring is easy great simple motor to put in plenty power good economy Mick Quote
RIC Posted April 28, 2014 Author Posted April 28, 2014 thanks for all the feedback very helpful and i was thinking of putting LS1 or a 350 CHEV but i will ultimately decide on recommendations and boundaries set by the engineer thanks Quote
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