RB20 into 260Z or 280ZX

[Indy]

I have a 260Z (2+2), slightly worked L26, 5 speed manual, no rust, stock standard. I got a complete rb20 setup with gearbox, that came out of a 260Z and was wanting to do the swap. But then, my 260Z is too good for me to change from stock and didn't have the heart to butcher it.

Then, I got spoilt for choice. Found a rolling shell 260Z and a 280ZX (not targa).

 

Now,I want to put the rb20 setup into one of these, whether the 260Z or the 280ZX ?

The only advantage I see in a 280ZX is the powersteering but other than that...I want to stick to the 260Z shell, already bare metal, no rust and straight.

 

ThoughtZ??

 

Cheers,

Indy

WA

[handsandwhich]

Paper rock scissors?

 

Or in this case 2+2, 260z, 280zx. I'd go the 260z since it is already a rolling shell.

 

Still not a simple drop in job though. Bit of fabricating and money needed to make it all come together.

 

 

[luvemfast]

+1 for the 260Z rolling shell.

If the RB20 you have cam out of a Z, it should be a bolt in job 

[gav240z]

But... do you really want the hassle of 2 cars, 2 lots of rego?

 

I don't think putting an RB20 into a 260z is going to butcher it. It depends on how you do the install really, create a good loom, get your mounts fabricated (as far as I understand the dimensions are not that different, gearbox hole should line up no?)

 

Original is good, but RB20 should be a relatively straight forward swap and you can always convert back later if you really want to.

[zzzzed]

I would rather put an rb20 in a good clean straight car than a bucket.

[luvemfast]

I would rather put an rb20 in a good clean straight car than a bucket.

Well, that makes sense 

[zzzzed]

That's nice Simon

[Scoota G]

I got a complete rb20 setup with gearbox, that came out of a 260Z 

If it came out of a 260Z should be easy as the mods would've had to been done to fit it . . . I think some pics are in order!

[Indy]

Thanks for the replies, I am leaning towards  the 260Z. Tough finding a two seater in WA, would love to find atelast a rolling shell.

The complete setup is out of a 260Z , engine ,gearbox, loom, exhaust etc. and is going to be a few months to get it all done.

I will make sure I have pics coming. Once the work starts,I will start a new thread.

 

Cheers,

Indy

 

[nat0_240_chevZ]

IVE GOT THE MOUNTS.....