FWD RWD AWD??
10-31-2002, 06:15 AM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??
oh boy [img]/w3timages/icons/wink.gif[/img] only you Loki, only you brother. HEE HEE!
Jamie
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Jamie
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My Z Photo Album
11-01-2002, 09:54 AM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??
since the subject came up, how would you go about making a 280zx into an all wheel drive? .. is it even possible?, dont care about the cost, just curious
thanks,
Zstone
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thanks,
Zstone
To deny our Z impulses is to deny the very thing that makes us human...
11-01-2002, 12:12 PM
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the Dude
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Bay Area, California
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??
didn't know someone was doing an awd conversion in the bay - but if you know who it is, and if they don't mind, i'll get pictures. as for someone in the bay doing an rb26dett conversion, you're looking at him (in future, anyways, not enough cash/garage space right now)
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'73 240z
'99 neon R/T
11-01-2002, 06:13 PM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??
I think I saw one at one of the shows at Fremont a couple of months ago. It looked kinda funny because it looked like they added a 240 shell on this 4 X 4. It had big mud tires on it. Motorsport Auto has a pic of it in their photo album at their shop.
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by trivan on 11/01/02 06:20 PM.</EM></FONT></P>
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by trivan on 11/01/02 06:20 PM.</EM></FONT></P>
11-01-2002, 10:59 PM
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The Evil Twin
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??
The 1980 Datsun 720 4x4 has an L20b engine and front independent suspension. If you retain the rear suspension of the Z, it might be possible to use the 720 4x4 transaxel on the L6 because it will bolt right up. The independant suspension should be able to be lowered pretty well and keep the Z low to the ground.
The purpose of this setup would most likely be for performance street use, not wheelin'
It sure would add some weight to the Z!
The purpose of this setup would most likely be for performance street use, not wheelin'
It sure would add some weight to the Z!
11-02-2002, 10:26 PM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??
hi
i came across a scan from a japanese magazine with the drive train from a skyline in an early z not sure where I found it.
Only in japan!!!!!!!
BTW apparently they had to bolt the transfer case directly to the diff
"The Skyline GTR, it's an intercontinental ballistic refrigerator, punching a hole through the air!"
20068-18981000hp_4wd_240z-med.jpg
i came across a scan from a japanese magazine with the drive train from a skyline in an early z not sure where I found it.
Only in japan!!!!!!!
BTW apparently they had to bolt the transfer case directly to the diff
"The Skyline GTR, it's an intercontinental ballistic refrigerator, punching a hole through the air!"
20068-18981000hp_4wd_240z-med.jpg
11-03-2002, 09:44 AM
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the Dude
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Bay Area, California
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??
rb26dett is the powerplant found in the skyline gt-r, making "276" horsepower (severely underrated due to japanese 'gentleman's agreement', in reality about 280 at the wheels). The motor is RB series dual overhead cam block with a turbo per bank of 3 cylinders - hence, twin turbo. The transmission is awd, and the block can easily take 500hp or so on stock bottom end without any need for upgrades through increased boost. It's basically a detuned touring motor
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'73 240z
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'73 240z
'99 neon R/T
11-03-2002, 01:37 PM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??
Some guy already installed a rb26dett in his 260z. Here's the site:
http://www.geocities.com/stonehac/
http://www.geocities.com/stonehac/
11-03-2002, 10:20 PM
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the Dude
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Bay Area, California
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??
yeah, that's stony. i've talked to him a few times. he had his Z imported to japan while he was stationed there, had the rb motor installed there, shipped the car back here to alaska
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'73 240z
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'73 240z
'99 neon R/T
