Hoo

I have found a car already restored for 16k 2+2 brand new paint job thinking of using that, i think 240z and 260z two seaters are out of the question unless i find a great deal.. @74zzz i understand completely what you are saying and my eye is out for a deal like that, i have found one in WA $32k and he has done everything i want to do besides paint and interior. I may suss that out the engine is awesome 220kw atrw l28et ! And get a decent wrx blue on it would be amazing and slowly work the intreroir, i know i have jumped in at the wrong time why why didnt i buy a 240z when i was 17!! Like i always wanted to and leave it parked in an old shed for 10 years ! Anyways is what it is. The shop i was talking to in america told me there a quite a few things different from 2+2 260z from the 260 240 280zx in america So i should be carfull what parts i order that sort of stuffed me up i thought it would generally be the same so that is gonna take a shit load of research unless it is well known big differences. Thought l28et bolt in 5 speeds would fit aus model lsd ect no problem? I may just lurk in these forums till some one puts a nice one for sale and jump on it ! All though me and my dad have always wanted to restore a 60z 70s muscle car

Engine $8000 l28et 400hp rebuilt in america Tran rebuilt 5 speed $2000 Ecu / tune $2000 E85 flex $2000 LSD $ $1500 Break kit $1800 Evo 9 recaros $1500 interoir $2000 dash gauges steering wheel. Coil overs $1000 Car restored painted $15000 Radiator Ball joints Rwc Trailer hire Garage hire. Insurrance What would be needed further more for a restore for 260z i have found a shop that can supply all of this pretty amazing and my old man agreed to help install these parts so will really help prices for this build and i can learn along the way, Would that pretty much get me on the road with a shell that is already drivable? Or am i missing 100 of little things my brain has no clue to think because i am not a mechanic!! Thank you for your help so far getting excited that this may be a reality soon

Haha i want to start with a good baseline i have had 250 kw atw subi it was fun i need somthing that will atleast equal that i want to run 11-12s on weekends am i wishing? Lol 300kw atrw is my goal

Thank you for your help yes basically what i am after but now may go for the l28et, i guess as long as i get the mechanics good i can then start on looks over time wise thoughts!

This is my dream... If i had 80k i would jump over this in a second over any other car no shit...

Thanks guys great answers! Really letting me know from your experience what is achieveable..! I am now turning towards a L28et the engine seems compatible with what i want to do and not as much fuss putting it in a 260 2+2 I spoke to a place in california that build engines and they said to me they can build me a 400hp turbo restored l28et for 4k usd and $1200 shipping so near 7k for a pretty good performance engine that can bolt right in? Excuse me if i am incorrect i have always been a fan of the 2xxz but never really learnt about them so i an catching up on every second i have free and reading. These engines seem very strong and sound bad ass, i have found a 2+2 for 15k painted rust free so thinking l28et 7k car 15k is 22k leaves me 13k to upgrade suspension wheels / bearings/ lsd? Seats gauges rwc exhaust, has anyone ran these engines on e85? I am really interested in going flex fuel with haltech anyways im many hours of reading behind! Haha but i have a few places to call who spesalise in nissan 240z ect in vic glen iris so great that this shop is dedicated to mostly these cars and performances. I hope this engine would have forged internals anyways thats the road i may take.. I do need to add in time for mechanics what may chew up some of that 13k "spare" for other things i guess i really nees to speak to a team who can help me achieve this.. Edit how much can the stock trannys handle? Would it be worth getting a different gearbox and getting a connector plate made. 300kw atrw is my goal and this wilwood breaks look awesome!!

Thanks guys yeah gav those cars i am looking at for sure! I really like the blue one mint paint job! Iceburg yes i am looking at the l28et! Amazing engine really sounds good i may go down that road and get one built i have found a place in America they qouted me 400hp performance engine 4k plus shipping! Not bad Nerok please inbox me! Sounds awesome !

Hi im looking for a Z with a powerful conversion engine or if you are selling i am keen to see what you have i am located melb but can travel for the right car. I want it as a daily must be Something clean and with in my price range 35 max and please don't tell me all the cars prices are 35k haha :) Im not entirely sure about costs forgive me if i am under budget Cheers

Hi guys my name is joel i am from Melbourne, I want my dream car and i really wanna do it soon i have researched a few days now and really not getting any further for my question i need answered. Im really interested in doing a 240-260z ect build or buy.... I am sure this has been covered 1000 times and i have looked though out this forum and usa ones.. All very handy but not an answer i need to go ahead next will be calling a few shops (if anyone can recommend who is good at builds with this sexy ass car) 'local of course. I want a every daily street car rb25det conversion or ls1 conversion undecided open to ideas on any engine I want to have very new interior seats new gauges and a nice paint job.. And reliable. From all your experiences it may be hard to answer what costs am i looking at... And i am VERY VERY in experienced with tools so i will want a shop to take car of it all. I have found a car all restored paint no rust ready to drop an engine in my budget is 35 max can it be done? Including the car. The Last thing i want to do is commit and i can only get half way done and i am stuck driving my mums alto!! For a year Haha.... Also if anyone is selling please let me know i have exhausted my google search engine Thank you very much any info is welcome..