260zzzgone Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 hi i just bought a 260z the other day and i was just seeing what would be the best swap for this car Quote
BobsYourUncle Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 Engine swap? What's wrong with the L-series? RB20/25/26/30 swaps are popular here in Australia, but I believe parts are not so readily available in the USA... hybridz.org has plenty of engine swap information. Quote
260zzzgone Posted September 6, 2011 Author Posted September 6, 2011 well the engine in it has way to many mile on it and is knocking i just got it to run and then that happend the only reason i want to do a swap is because i cant seem to find a good stock one for cheap around so i wanted to see if i could find a easy and cheap motor swap lol Quote
Sirpent Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 Welcome to the jungle and all the best with the build. Maybe a Bavarian LOL A few of us are playing outside the box with BMW and Benz motors. Quote
260zzzgone Posted September 6, 2011 Author Posted September 6, 2011 hahaha thanks! o ya which BMW motors im always down to go out side the box with it i dont really have a budget to follow so...bmw isnt out of my range but i know its going to cost me a arm and a leg Quote
handsandwhich Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 SBC seem to be the weapon of choice over there. "Maybe a Bavarian LOL" So does that make it an axis power conversion then? Quote
peter mc Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 in the US the ls1 is a good conversion as the engines are cheep and you can buy a conversion kit Quote
260zzzgone Posted September 6, 2011 Author Posted September 6, 2011 SCB or Bavarian im going to have to look into that and idk. but Ls1 hu??? sounds a little scary for my old lady but i will have to look in to that whats a good web site for the kit?? Quote
peter mc Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 there are some builds on this site so you can see how to do it, ask dave at arizona z car Quote
260zzzgone Posted September 6, 2011 Author Posted September 6, 2011 ok cool thanks man and how did you get your pic of your ride as the avart i have been trying to get my rust bucket pics up and im new to this so idk how to Quote
260zzzgone Posted September 6, 2011 Author Posted September 6, 2011 ok never mind the pic queston i just found that out and theres my rust bucket but thanls for the help! Quote
PeterAllen Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 ...whats a good web site for the kit??... http://www.4moores.com/280z/files/ http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/forum/74-gen-iii-iv-chevy-v8z-tech-board/ Quote
Six_Shooter Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 There is no such thing as a "best engine swap" for these cars, there is "what is best for the owner swaps" though. Some like the LSx swap, personally I can't stand those engines and don't understand why people think they are the best thing since the invention of the wheel. Some like RB swaps, some SR20s, some 2JZ, some like Ford powerplants, some, like me, like to use non conventional swaps, or rather the road less traveled, or not at all. Figure out what your real use of the car will be, don't lie to yourself, saying that you need 2 million horsepower, and 5 billion foot/lbs of torque, and only ever drive it to the local cruise nights, car shows and for some ice cream with a date. Build your car to real uses not imagined ones, just because that's what everyone else does. Also another warning, don't dare as this same question on Hybridz, you'll get flamed hard for it and people won't take your serious questions that you ask down the road with any sort of merit. Quote
260zzzgone Posted September 7, 2011 Author Posted September 7, 2011 well thanks for the info i just wanted to see what other people thought. im just trying to make this my toy i have a daily driver so this one is just my first new project and ya i know it was a dumb to ask but hey you cant get any where in life if you dont learn right?? and by the way i think i may go with the sr20 because thats what i put in my 240sx so its kinda but not really the same beast but thanks Quote
MaygZ Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 6shooter wasn't saying it was a dumb question, please don't take it that way. He was warming you that some of the guys on Hybridz are quite snappy at times and not as kind, caring and understanding as us down under. Good luck with which ever path you choose. MaygZ Quote
Six_Shooter Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 6shooter wasn't saying it was a dumb question, please don't take it that way. He was warming you that some of the guys on Hybridz are quite snappy at times and not as kind, caring and understanding as us down under. Good luck with which ever path you choose. MaygZ Exactly, I was just giving you a warning about HybridZ.org. I figured since you live in the US, then you would end up on there anyway, as most people around the world with Z cars seem to, at least for a short time. Quote
saxon Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Us Aussies are bound by the restrictions of our Nanny State laws, and though I know very little about engine swaps, I would think the availability/legality/cost of many different swaps is different here than in the US. Things here needs to be engineered which costs $$$ which changes what people do here in Aus. Guys on a budget just pop in a L28 cause it doesn't need to be engineered, and those that go for more than that and have a big budget go all out cause of the cost of engineering and upgrading makes the price of the actual engine pale in comparison. Correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, Hybridz is without a doubt the best place for you to look and get ideas, you don't even have to post if people here have scared you out of it, just take it all in and make the decision that is best for you. Quote
Luni260z Posted September 12, 2011 Posted September 12, 2011 I can't remember why, but when I was looking for an engine upgrade I was seriously considering the 3UZ-FE ... 4L V8. No idea why though. I think I saw a front cut cheap. Too long ago to recall. Quote
260zzzgone Posted September 12, 2011 Author Posted September 12, 2011 WELL thanks guys i just went with the sr20 and well be putting up posts of the build as i go. and i thank yall for all yalls help and what not i went with this form because i know yall Aussies are know for yalls love for cars and the crazy work yall do with cars. i didnt use HybridZ.org bc i wanted some info from my people from down under and i thank yall for it but i have used thier page befor to read up on it info but didnt sign up idk why but loved yall form so here iam thanks Quote
luvemfast Posted September 12, 2011 Posted September 12, 2011 WELL thanks guys i just went with the sr20 and well be putting up posts of the build as i go. and i thank yall for all yalls help and what not i went with this form because i know yall Aussies are know for yalls love for cars and the crazy work yall do with cars. i didnt use HybridZ.org bc i wanted some info from my people from down under and i thank yall for it but i have used thier page befor to read up on it info but didnt sign up idk why but loved yall form so here iam thanks So, you guys really do say "y'all" alot in Texas huh? Always thought it was more of a stereotype. Bit like how we all wear speedo's & zinc cream and ride Kangaroo's to school, putting our books in their pouches of course. SR20 DET in a Z would be awesome, weight distribution would be better too! Quote
nizm0zed Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 are we not supposed to ride the roo's? I didnt get that memo.... Guess id better watch out for RSPCA now huh... Quote
MaygZ Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 It's those sabre toothed wombats you gotta look out for. Quote
peter t Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Welcome to the jungle and all the best with the build. Maybe a Bavarian LOL A few of us are playing outside the box with BMW and Benz motors. Whats wrong with the L26 after all it was designed by Benz. Do a history check. Quote
260zzzgone Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 hahaha ya we do say yall alot it comes with being a native texan and the weight distribution is the reason im going with that motor and theres nothing wrong with the L26 i just want to go out of the box.but theres alot of stereotypes in texas that we stay true to its why we texans love being well texans Quote
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