engine swap?

[gus]

hey guys, question..

 

if i bought a 260Z with a non original engine.. would i be able to swap back the l26 with relative

ease if the diff has been changed...

 

how much money would it cost to be done my a mechanic?

 

how easy is it to find l26's for sale seeming though im on my p's

 

 

 

 

 

 

[pauly_adams]

if it was a L28 it would be easy peisy practically pull one out and put the other in although i would not bother either engines are good not a huge difference and p plater friendly. if it were a Rb engine or something it would be a tad harder you would need to remove the mounts mod the gearbox and more than likely re wire the car again what type did you have in mind.

 

cheers pauly

[gus]

well the 260z has a 4.2lts v6 chev with a upgraded diff to a r200... i wouldnt be able to drive this due to its over the engine capacity and aswell as the engine not being offered at factory. (or am i wrong?)

 

so am i aloud to drive a l28 in a 260z? i didn't think i would be seeming though it wasn't offered at factory.

 

cheer angus.

[Zeddophile]

well the 260z has a 4.2lts v6 chev with a upgraded diff to a r200... i wouldnt be able to drive this due to its over the engine capacity and aswell as the engine not being offered at factory. (or am i wrong?)

 

so am i aloud to drive a l28 in a 260z? i didn't think i would be seeming though it wasn't offered at factory.

 

cheer angus.

 

Highly unlikely that particular engine was a bolt in swap.  The diff doesn't make any difference to the swap, but the engine mounts on the body have probably been cut off and welded into a different position, etc etc.  Someone who has looked at or done the conversion before would be more definitive, but I'd say its not quick and easy.

 

hey guys, question..

 

if i bought a 260Z with a non original engine.. would i be able to swap back the l26 with relative

ease if the diff has been changed...

 

how much money would it cost to be done my a mechanic?

 

how easy is it to find l26's for sale seeming though im on my p's

 

Well, since you're on your P-plates, L26's will be extremely difficult to find.  If you were on your L-plates, they are plentiful, and if you are fully licenced, they fall into the 'pretty easy to find' category.

 

Seriously, if you want one with a standard engine, don't waste money and your time on finding and refitting a standard engine to a car with a conversion, just add that money to the budget and buy a better standard car.

[pauly_adams]

if its a v6 you should be able to drive it regardless of the engine size dont quote me on that one, as for the gearbox and diff if it is running a L series box nothing will need to be done. a 260z should have a R200 diff standed like my 260z does so a L26-L28 will just bolt up pending its a L series gbox if i was in melbourn i would be more than happy to help you, it took me about 8 hours by my self to swap a L26 to a L28 and if you run carbs it is quite strait forward regardless of the engine.

 

 

 

cheers pauly

[MaygZ]

Gus,

 

you are correct that as a 'P' plater you can't drive a 260 with a V6 engine in it.  Technically you can't drive a 260 with a L28 in it either, however the chances a a copper knowing the difference is quite small.  The problems would arrise if something wnet wrong and you had a prang (touch wood)).  If someone died as a result of the collision, whether your fault or not, the vehicle would be inspected by coppers that would know!  Or if no-one was hurt, your insurance co, via the assessor who would know the difference, may well reneg on your claim.  Before you say 'but I'm an excellent driver', anyone can have a collision, regardless of skill and experience (eg: sitting at the lights and some-one runs up your bum).

 

 

I agree with Zedophile, you would be better off, in my opinion, selling your current 260 and buying another one closer to standard.  then as you get off your P's (if the car has survived) do it up to your own specs, if that is your want.

 

Does your current car have an engineers cert?  Is it registered?  Is it registered as a V6?  Are you able to even insure it?  If so, how much is it costing you?  I'm prepared to bet that whilst it will cost you quite a bit to insure a Zed, it will cost even more for one that is modified.  It is my advice to any young bloke that'll listen, to hold on to the dream car for 4 years until your off your P's (even 'till after 25 if you can) and drive a boring reliable car in the meantime.  P's + boring car = cheaper insurance and less constabulary attention.  You earn no-claim credits for the four years and then insure the cool, chick magnet (unless it's a 2+2) at rating 2 or 3 instead of 5 or 6.  If it's registered under Mn'D, then you get no credits at all.  You earn 1/2 credits with extended third party.

 

Good luck.

 

MaygZ

 

Just saw Peter's post:-  It's 125kW/t

 

these figures all relate to unmodified cars.  On your P's you can't drive a modified car.  'Modified' hasn't been defined and would technically include a change of wheels or even radio??  I don't think people would be very concerned with mods that don't affect performance, such as interior trim, colour etc, but I'm absolutely certain eye brows would raise when it comes to an engine upgrade!

[gus]

um, i havent got a 260z, i was offered a 260z with 4.2ltr V6 looks like a no go.. as for driving skills i know anything can happen

im not stupid driver, but i know that doesn't mean i can't crash. For insurance sake once i purchase my car probably will be registered in my

parents name.. otherwise isn't worth it with my rating costing in excess of like $2,750

 

260z 2+2 is just a car i like i wouldn't say it's my dream car.

 

Maybe a 240z would be.

[gus]

It has a v6 chev 4.3lt motor and 5 speed tremec box.

 

It has a r200 lsd diff upgrade also

[peter mc]

Hi Guss, I have a standard 260 Xmember & gearbox member to convert back to L series.

Finding a standard L26 will be difficult but there are plenty of L28s around.

You should be able to find one under $1000.

 

[chev z]

Gus , the engine develops 172hp or 126.5 kw, it's not a high reving engine but has  good torque and is super reliable.

 

NO engineers cert. needed when replacing a 6 with a 6.

 

 

[luvemfast]

NO engineers cert. needed when replacing a 6 with a 6.

 

Really? Find that hard to believe...

You need a cert to fit an RB in a Z, its a 6 cyl.

I thought that it didn't need one if it was an engine spec available for that series model car.

 

[chev z]

When I bought the car I was assured  you didn't need one and that was from a licenced car dealer.

 

Never had a problem with a roadworthy when getting rego in Vic.

 

I have suggested to Gus to inquire about legallities first before progressing. Much better to get it from the correct authority than people guessing I reckon.

[chev z]

I have been in touch with Vic Roads and these are the Regs.

 

If you recieved your licence before the 1 of July the engine rating is limited to 125 kw's / tonne and engine capacity to 3.5 litre / tonne .

 

If you obtained your licence after the 1 of July , then you can drive any car that hasn't a V8 , turbo , or the engine has been performance enhanced.