mike260z Posted December 24, 2008 Share #1 Posted December 24, 2008 im looking for an rebuild kit and found these:260Z (camshaft N/A, not in kit) 1974-75 2.6L OHC L6 - master engine kit NI2565MK $454.07 A master engine kit for a basic engine rebuild will basically include the following parts:Piston, rings, main bearings, rod bearings, cam bearings, freeze plugs, gasket set, cam, lifters, complete timing kit, and oil pump.http://www.rpmrons.com/EngineKits.htmland this other:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Nissan-L24-L26-engine-kit-240Z-260Z-1970-74_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQitemZ320140527974QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessorieswhat do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted December 24, 2008 Share #2 Posted December 24, 2008 The problem with pre-assembled kits is that you don't know the quality of the parts that the seller has gathered. Who made the rings? What material, chrome, moly, or cast iron? Are the bearings top quality? Are the timing gears hardened and top quality? These are the kinds of questions you can't answer with a kit.When rebuilding an engine, I always select and purchase my parts individually. That way I know I'm getting what I want/need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted December 24, 2008 Share #3 Posted December 24, 2008 So is it even possible to get a kit that's up to snuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted December 24, 2008 Share #4 Posted December 24, 2008 Possibly, but finding a pre-assembled kit where ALL of the contents are identified and are known brands of high quality might be tough. I personally wouldn't bother to try. Try calling up one of these suppliers and ask them who is the manufacturer of the main bearings in their kit. Or maybe who makes the valve seals. See if they can even give you an answer. Far simpler to just buy the parts individually, that way I KNOW what I have in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandip Posted December 25, 2008 Share #5 Posted December 25, 2008 Another thing , you wont know what size bore you have until you pull the head , you may need to bore the cylinders or merely hone them. Same for the Crank . Does it need to be turned or polished. I am with Arne .Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue 72 Posted December 25, 2008 Share #6 Posted December 25, 2008 I had to piece mine together to get the quality components that I knew I wanted. Like beandip pointed out though, sometimes you don't know which parts you need until after the machine shop has checked everything out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike260z Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted December 31, 2008 rpm are distributors for:Childs & Albert - Rings - Crankshafts - Pistons - Rods - Tools, etc. Manley - Pistons-Rings-Valves-Valve Springs, Retainers, Locks-Timing Sets-Pushrods-Oil Pumps-Tools Ferrea - Racing components - Valves - Competitions Gaskets - Wrist Pins - Valve Springs, Retainers, Locks. Elgin-engine and valve train components, connecting rods and crankshafts, etc. Competition Cams-camshafts, lifters, cylinder head components, etc. Crane Cams-camshafts, valve train components, etc. BRC Pistons and crankshafts. J.E. Pistons-pistons, rings, etc. S.R.P. Pistons-pistons, rings, etc. S.I. valves, valve train components, connecting rods, and crankshafts. Federal Mogul-TRW-Sealed Power-Speed Pro-Carter-engine components. Milodon-oil pans, gear drives, valve covers, timing covers, studs, bolts, stainless valves, etc. KB pistons, Silvolite pistons, Badger pistons & sleeves, Ertel, and many more. Pioneer-misc. engine components, engine rebuilding tools, etc. Melling oil pumps, etc. Fel Pro Gaskets. McCord gaskets. Clevite Engine parts and bearings. Moroso. World Products cylinder heads. Wiseco pistons. Eagle rods - Crankshafts, etc. Crower crankshafts, rocker arms, connecting rods, etc. Full-Bore race products. Holley manifolds, carburetors, etc. Elelbrock intake manifolds, carburetors, valve covers, etc. Isky Cams & Components. Mopar. Synergyn Racing oils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted December 31, 2008 Share #8 Posted December 31, 2008 rpm are distributors for:Means nothing. Just because they offer all those brands doesn't mean they include them in the kits they bundle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue 72 Posted December 31, 2008 Share #9 Posted December 31, 2008 I tried to find components that came with good recommendations on quality and longevity in real world use on Z cars. Then I called around to find out who had the best price on them.This is what I can remember purchasing:ITM pistons and rings with chrome top ring.Clevite rod and main bearings.Cloyes timing chain kit.Fel-Pro front cover gaskets, oil pan gasket, head gasket, rear main seal kit (no, it doesn't leak), valve cover gasket.Nissan oil pickup tube gasket, thermostat housing to head gasket, oil pump gasket.MSA header/intake gasket, Turbo oil pump (Paraut brand).The Brass core plug set I purchased from the local BAP.Everything except the parts I ordered from MSA I purchased locally and only had to visit two or three stores to pick it all up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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