Part Swaping

[blackjack]

I have a 280zx 1981 parts car that I am putting the engine and tranny into my 71. Will the radiator fit in the 240z? Also will the vaccuum booster for the brakes fit on the 240z?

Thanks for any help.

[ROOPZ]

Not sure about the radiator. The booster does...I think. Seems like some people use them when they convert to the ZX rear disc brakes. So unless you are using the rear brakes Im not sure what benefit you will get from it. It may be too much for your stock brakes. Im sure there are people on here who know better than I do though.

[blackjack]

The one I got with my 240z is not hooked up and I am asuming that it doesn't work any more. I know the one on the 280zx works so I figured if the swap out I will do so.

[zguitar71]

People use the zx master cyl. when they change their brakes over to larger ones but I have not heard about the booster being used. The larger mas. cyl. gives a better feel the smaller one gives a very firm feel.

[abas]

280zx radiator is taller than 240z item but can fit as long as you don't mind having it hanging down lower than the front radiator support panel where it is theoretically quite vulnerable to damage. You will also need to use the 280zx hoses.

hope it helps

Andrew

[LanceM]

Booster won't work with a manual transmission, clutch master is in the way, radiator will fit but like mentioned above will hang lower.

[speedyblue]

The radiator hangs about 1.5 inches. Lowest thing in font of the tyres, but still higher than the subframe. So you could bottom it out on a gutter if you aren't carefull. I've had no problems though.

Rear brakes will adapt but you need the hard to find adapter plates. Search for R30 Skyline in these forums and there is a part number somewhere. The front calipers can be used with 300zx discs for a vented disk setup.

The Diff can be used.

The electric mirrors will fit, but the curve where it meets the door is slightly different and can be seen at close distances.

Have fun with it. The power gain with the L28 is good.