Engine swap into 260z

[Cuong Nguyen]

Originally posted by zx260

This is a long term project so the money is not an issue...

Are you sure about that???

[zx260]

Originally posted by nixcars

Hey zx260,

I have a RB25DET manual engine for sale, $2000.

It was from SSS automotive & has done 90,000kms.

Nick.

Nick,

Thanks for the offer but im not really at that stage of the project ... i dont really have a car as yet ..

Are you sure about that???

Well I guess spending $20,000 over 10 years is not that bad...

[drunkenmaster]

Originally posted by HKSZ

Drunkenmaster I've got a turbo manifold for a L series for sale, in fact I've still got the turbo and "turbo" rocker cover parts if interested.

Steve

Where are you located?

Prices and photos :classic:

[HKSZ]

I was thinking about $250 for the manifold and turbo, I'd cut the dump pipe off the exhaust as well. It's a nissan manifold and nissan turbo by garret airesearch, I will sep if wanted. The previous owner had it on a L24 and reckoned it pissed all over the triple weber L28 that was in this 240z race car before.

I'm looking restore the car for historic racing so I'd swap, buy any twin or triple setups or extractors.

I'm about 1 & 1/2 hpurs out of melb but have family in east melb

Steve

[drunkenmaster]

Sounds interesting.

DO you have a digital camera or some photos you could post?

I just need to do some research into stock VS. custom manifolds over the next day or two and see where it leads me.

Other input is also appreciated.

[drunkenmaster]

dropped you an email, keen to get more info

thanks

[HKSZ]

did you get my emails and ebay pic of a similar turbo? may need to empty your box

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2419780918&category=43808&rd=1

[drunkenmaster]

email replied :classic:

interested to see the condition of the manifold

[grnskyline]

hey zx260,

I bought a 260z 2 seater with a busted motor, pulled it out and put in the 280z motor,

I'm not a qualified mechanic,engineer, nothin, but did it all myself. I enjoyed doing the swap alot and didnt have any real dramas. I reckon DIY is the way too go as you'll learn alot more. There are some pics in my gallery if you want to look.

James: livin in California at the moment. Plenty of 280 turbos! not to mention rust free Z's!

cam

[drunkenmaster]

And I have been living in Japan for just over a month now, not many turbos but quite a few old skylines and Zs about.