Engine Builder?

[salberbc]

I'm starting a renewal project on my 76 280Z. I'm considering having my engine rebuilt and modified. I'd like advice on building a civilized performance engine. I looking for a shop that is experienced in zcar performance engines and hopefully located in southern Michigan area (I live in Battle Creek.) My car is sound bodywise, needs new suspension (may need help her also) and has been in storage for about 14 years. I've owned it since 1978, drove it every summer until 1988. been in storage since. Car has lowered suspension, urethane bushings etc., handles like its on rails but engine was getting a little tired when last put up. I taking the gas tank out this weekend to have it reconditioned. I'm open to any and all advice.

[WGHungerford]

One of the top outfits in the country is Rebello Racing in Pacheco, Ca. A complete rebuild will run $3500 or so. If you're a permanent owner, spend the dough, you'll be glad you did. Go to rebelloracing.com

[salberbc]

Thanks, but I'd like to find someone a little closer to Michigan. Anyone else got any ideas. Chicago? Detroit? Indy?

Help.

[Daniel]

Was the builder doing the entire job?How must effort will you provide?Whats your time frame?Where are you doing this ?Why are you doing this?Boy! Such simple questions remind you of why you parked it huh?But,they do matter.

[mmagnus]

Salberbc.

There is a Z parts dealer and engine builder in Michigan by the name of Dave Dutco. You can get his info at http://www.zdatsun.com/

Hope that helps.

Mark

[salberbc]

Thanks. That will help alot. I'll contact them soon.