Would the engine from an '82 ZXT 2+2 fit properly into the '78 that I'm working on? Not sure if the mounts are different because of the 2+2, thinking of the tranny also...

drops right in, use the 280 Z drive shaft

Will

Do you plan to use the turbo? I only ask because there would be some additional parts you'd need to make that work in a 78.

Yup, planning on using the turbo...Found some info on Hybrid Z about the swap...