L26 Rebuild Original E88 or P79

[Z2 D2]

On 8/30/2024 at 9:24 AM, Zed Head said:

 

No offense intended, but keeping the matching block with a 260Z probably adds very little value.  It's just the way things are.  People just don't appreciate the 260's like they do the 240's and 280's.  My theory is that it's the shape of the 6 compared to a 4 or an 8.

If you really want more power then an L28 swap would probably be the best value for the money.  On the other hand, if you just want to see what you can do with an L26 then what you're talking about makes sense.  Good luck.

 

 

I would say it depends on where you are located. A 240z/260z here in California are definitely more sought after than a 280z because of emissions law, unless you can find a 75 280z which is rare. If emissions wasn't a thing I would have been picking up a 280z for less.

I get it though about the L28 swap which I have considered extensively. My plan is to build the L26 because it is the fastest avenue to getting my car back on the road. I figured if I feel I want to swap an L28 in the future, I can build a really nice one on the side and swap it later.

[Zed Head]

If money is not a consideration pick the one that looks like the most fun.  Better check parts and procedure availablity though. 

An engine swap would actually be the "fastest" way to get back on the road.  Machining and assembly time on the existing engine is going to add up.  Good luck.

[Yarb]

I have an 83ZX motor very reasonable but getting it across the country would be expensive!!