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.

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!

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