Help and guidance for my 280z Miami FL

[vbgambini]

Sorry this might be a little long.  This is my first classic Z. It actually is a very solid car. I paid 2500$ and I've seen worse at that price. Had plenty 240sx before with a KA-t and my favorite one a 98 240sx 1J. So this is my first 280z that I want to build.

 

I have a decent tool collection. I do what I can handle. And have time for on my driveway (No garage). I have the Haynes manual so far and all these forums. I bought the car not being able to run and start and realized it was just the starter. So I got it started and loved driving it. So far I did all the maintenance stuff. Plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor, did the rear drums, oil change, fixed a little surface rust on the roof, fiber glassed a little hole in the passenger floor pan. Took up the bumpers, installed a front air dam and other little things I cant think of right now. 

 

There are little rust areas that need to be checked out besides little stuff on the body. I think the TC rod area on the frame on the passenger side might need a little attention. The driver side looks ok. I already have the bad dog frame rails ready to be welded. Under battery tray needs some repair too. But otherwise a very solid and fun car to drive.

 

I am not looking to do a V8 swap and really trying to keep it all Nissan. Was thinking a L28ET. Maybe RB? I gotta go boost lol. At least 400 HP. Kinda spoiled with my old 240sx making 528HP. But like everyone I am on a budget and need to think things through on what I want to spend because I also want to enjoy the car as well and not let it sit in a shop forever. Would like to do things little by little. And if possible some help with some local guys rather than a shop that wont cost me an arm and a leg. I know it will take a long time to build it the way I want but I am trying to enjoy it while I work on it too if that makes any sense.

 

My plan so far besides boost and obvious paint and rust repair. Is suspension, Watanabe 16'' maybe 9 or 9.5 wide wheels, 240z front and rear bumpers, AC, and flares. Thats why I want coilovers, for lower stance, adjustability and extra wheel well space. Just trying to reach out to you guys and especially some Florida Z guys. Trying to find a starting point somewhere. 

 

If anything I can send  texts to anyone if they want to see pics of the car too. But really looking for some guidance and some FL guys. Thanks for reading.

[Patcon]

Congrats on the car. There is a lot of good knowledge on here especially when solving complex issues. The tires will be pretty wide unless you cut the fenders. As far as boost, the guys at HybridZ can give you a lot of advise, but be careful, they will flame a Noob in a second...

[vbgambini]

Thanks a lot. Car is awesome. I already posted on there they got on me a little lol. I was ready. Really hope I can find some local help here in the South FL area. Just trying to get some advice and help anywhere I can. 

[dmorales-bello]

There's always Douglas at Fabshop Miami on NW 6th Ave. Very knowledgeable and skilled tech but he's on the expensive side. You could try to tap him for advice. Good luck with your cool project.

[vbgambini]

dmorales

Cool ill keep that in mind. Do you know what he charges? He has experience with Datsuns? You or any local DIY guys around here that can help me out? Before I go to a shop first?