Parts Swapping

New to the board here, and am looking forward to learning about z-cars from everyone here I recently puchased a 78 280z with a dead engine. I have an engine out of a 76 280z. What potential problems will I run into when I swap the two? I would imagine that for the most part things should slide over pretty easily. My plan was to reuse the 78 intake, fuel injection system, and exhaust system. Will these systems bolt right up to the 76 280z? Thanks for the help guys -frozen

If anyone is looking for parts to a 77 290 z i have a post in the classifieds. go take a look. she runs pretty good!! i'll part her out if I have too so go for it let me know if you need summin!!

Will the fuel tank straps for a 77 280Z (space-saver spare) fit a 76 280Z (full-size spare)? Thanks! JW

Can I install a set on eibach springs from a 77 280z onto my 73 240z? What issues might I have with this swap? If not, what kind of price can I get for the springs on Ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6187&item=2429937703 a 76 280z as seen by the title and the front bumper. But the seller has a 77/78 rear bumper on the car (bumper guards) Do the 77/78 bumpers bolt on to the 76 chassis, and if so will the front bumper work? Im trying to find a way I can replace the bumper guards for my 76 but they are hard to find and expensive.

hi, i have a 73-240z, and a 77 280-z. both cars are complete. im going to swap engines put the 77 L-28 engine in the 73 240z. i know the swap will bolt right in, but if i go to fuel inj. what all will i need to do? not sure about the fuel pump and lines, and the ignition system. will the all swap over?do i need a crank sensor? and how do i wire the ignition switch. i have the cpu and all the parts. anyone know all the tricks? or know of a web site that has all the info. if so any help would be great thanks, ronpotts@express56.com

Will the rear bumper of a 1978 280Z 2+2 fit a regular two-seater 280Z? Thanks! Jeff Woodard

i just got hold of a 78 280z to take what i need for the swap. can anyone tell me what i need, or better yet make me a list of all the parts i may need. since me and my friends are doing the swap, what kind of problems can we expect.and also what mods would we have to do. remember the is a coupe into the 2+2. if anyone can help would appreciate it.

I need a new master cylinder for my 78 280z 2+2. I want to get the whole complete unit new with caps and everything. I've searched the internet and haven't been able to find one. On ebay they had one for 70-7/77, and one for 79-81, but none for the 78. Will any of these other ones work in my car, and if not, where can I get one? THANKS

i would like to know if the 78 metal bar can replace with the 280z? thanks -andrew

OK, in my '70 240Z, the 4-speed trans is already not original, and reverse gear has some problems. So, while I have the entire car disassembled, I'm planning on replacing it. I have a '78 280Z in the garage with a 5-speed that I'm planning on using in the 240Z. Found today that the only Z in the local wrecker yard is a 81 280ZX. I know absolutely nothing about the car yet, but my question is, if the 81ZX has a 5 speed still in it, would that be a better choice than the one from the '78 280Z? I intend to leave the rest of the driveline original. Thanks for any opinions.

The lower rear suspension arms on my 78 280z 2+2 are rusted pretty bad, and I have two 280zx parts cars with good ones on them. Will the zx ones work on the z, if not where can I get good ones?