79 280zx engine swap into 78 280z
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79 280zx engine swap into 78 280z
I have a 1978 280 w 135K. A buddy has a 79 280zx w 24k on the drivetrain that has been in a barn for 20 years on which he is about to do a LS1 swap. He wants to give me the drivetrain for my 280. Is it a direct swap? Is it a better engine in any respect? Please advise. Many thanks!
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Yup is the direct answer. All L-Series engines and transmissions are interchangeable.
But there are differences between years: EFI sensors, pistons (compression ratio), heads, etc.
Click:
Nissan/Datsun L Series Engines
Nissan L engine - Wikipedia
The suspension is not the same between S30's (240z-280z) & S130's (280zx).
Yup is the direct answer. All L-Series engines and transmissions are interchangeable.
But there are differences between years: EFI sensors, pistons (compression ratio), heads, etc.
Click:
Nissan/Datsun L Series Engines
Nissan L engine - Wikipedia
The suspension is not the same between S30's (240z-280z) & S130's (280zx).
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Click:
XenonS30 Engine Differences
Also good reads (though some conflicting info):
3.1l rebello engine
http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/e...esed-cyls.html
More than likely, both blocks are N42. Check the casting# and you will know.
XenonS30 Engine Differences
Also good reads (though some conflicting info):
3.1l rebello engine
http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/e...esed-cyls.html
More than likely, both blocks are N42. Check the casting# and you will know.
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