Just purchased a 280zx w/turbo. What to look for?

[axefreak]

Hello all.

I just purchased a 1981 280zx with turbo for 170.00. That was for the whole car with engine! I am going to take the engine and rear end and then junk the rest. I was only looking for a P90 head when I stumbled on this deal.

Currently I have a 260z with an engine from a 1977 280z that I converted to carbs. My plan is/was to rebuild the engine and use the P90 head. Now that I have a F54 block and head I have more choices. I could:

1) rebuild F54 and P90 and convert to carb system

2) rebuild F54 and P90 and stick with the FI and turbo

What would you guys recommend? If I try the turbo route what should I look for in the car? Looking at it the only thing I see that is missing is the distributor.

I would appreciate any input as always.

Thanks,

Rick.

[PrOxLaMuS©]

ohh please stay with the turbo...

you would have to be CRAZY if you didn't!!!

Trust me! you will LOVE the turbo.. trust me trust me

SMoking deal though! damn!

[axefreak]

I would leave the turbo on it and transplant it into my 260z without a doubt if my 260z already had FI.

The FI looks so intimidating!!!!!!

If I do decide to stick with the turbo I think the smartest thing for me to do would be to get that engine running before I take it out. That way I know it does indeed work.

Can someone with a 280zx tell me what is mounted on the right (drivers side) engine compartment. It looks like it must have been the ignition coil. Could someone maybe take a picture of that so I know what I need to find to replace it. That would be great!

Rick