'74 260z 2+2 project

Posted February 24, 201411 yr

HI all I live in the Mojave Desert, CA. Earlier this month I picked up a '74 260z 2+2 ... Non-op, but I just got it running this weekend

It had the stupid flat top carbs so I dropped in a set of 240z bell-top SU's and it fired right up.

The rear brake piston on the 260z popped out and seized the shoes against the drum and we trashed the entire assembly getting it off so the car would roll onto the trailer. (seller did not have a good selection of tools) So I'll be disc swapping it since its already trashed on one side. And after that all I need is an air filter and it should drive.

Last week I picked up an unsafe '81 280zx that runs and drives but the rear suspension links are about to punch through the floor and then some... I'm gonna use it for parts (2.8 block and 5 speed swap and AC upgrade if it fits?) and part the rest out.

I been doing my homework on all the engine parts and I think I will wind up building the engine below for the short term before I build something bigger...

280zx block

260z heads (higher compression)

280zx cams marked "A" OR "F" ("A" same as 240 cams)(260 cams are degraded for emissions)

260z modified Intake with simple 240z balance pipe and Early SU Carbs.

240z roundtop carbs

260z came with headers

I also own 2 OLD nissan pathfinders and a '79 yamaha xt500. Can you tell I like old Japanese vehicles?

Anyway, that's my rides, my new Z and my current situation on trying to get this 260z on the road.

Got Some pics from bringing it home.