Hi..Everyone..

I'm new to the club and will be buying my first 260z tomorrow. It's a 74 260z with a blown head gaskets..owner said due to the blown head gaskets..water got into the engine and will need a rebuilt or swap out the engine. ??? is How hard is it to rebuilt the engine? Which is more cost effective? Should I rebuilt the motor or just drop another engine...like the 280z? Anyways, the car is in great shape with new paint...I will tried and upload picture monday. Most of the restoration is done...except for the engine? $1000 only...

Thanks for help.

CHECK FOR RUST! it might have great paint, but there are some sneaky rust spots that you will kick yourself for. check the floorpans, battery tray, and right inside the hatch area.

anyway, i recommend keeping the 2.6L unless you're going just for performance.

How much would it cost for the rebuilt?

depends on if you want to do it yourself or want it professionally done. i haven't rebuilt my L yet, so i can't give you hard numbers. to get things done right i'd say 1000 (someone chime in here)

but then you'd have a very reliable and powerful motor...

There are a few shops in the Los Angeles area (assuming you are down this way) that specialize in Z cars:

Pierre Z 12579 Crenshaw Hawthorne, CA 310-644-3645

Z World 406 N. Pacific Coast Hwy Redondo Beach, CA 310-376-8039

Mikes Z Shop 8858 Painter Whittier, CA 562-693-9914

ALTZ Inc 17082 Palmdale Huntington Beach, CA 714-375-5651

Dr J - Dr of Z's 7282 Auto Park Dr Huntington Beach, CA 714-841-0979

Datsun Alley 2202 E. 28th St Signal Hill, CA 562-988-0009

You could give them a call and get a quote for a rebuild.

Welcome to the forum. The cost depends on who does it and whether you're going for stock or planning on pumping it up. I've seen quotes from $1250-$4000 and more. Best thing to do is to first decide on what you want to do with the car, and then start calling around and taking to the shops.