V8 Conversion Help
 

Hi this is my first post on this particular msg brd as I currently own an 88 300zx. My question though has to do with the 240z and the V8 mod. Pretty much I want to build me a fast street/drag car and I am looking into building a nice SB v8 for a future vintage chevy or plymouth but for now I would like to build a V8 into a 240 to impress all my buds in the Z Car Club of Ohio ;) anyway I am pretty much wanting to know what pertains to doing this. Will I need to purchase a new transmission or will I be able to use the existing 5 speed. What types of parts do I need to accomplish this conversion. I know that motorsport sells a conversion kit but is all this really necessary for the conversion. As far as I see it I am thinking to buy the new motor mounts and remove the straight six and drop in the v8 I know there will be difficulties on the way but is that pretty much all there is? This will be my very first engine buildup and swap but I plan on learning through doing, asking, and reading as much as possible to get what I want. The engine I am planning on dropping in will be something along the tune of a Nitrous Fed chevy sb 383. Thanx for any and all help as I very much appreciate it.

-Kyle

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The best kit is the one sold by Jag That Run (JTR), http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Datsun_Z_V-8.html. You are dead on with your plan of asking, and reading. My suggestion before you start asking is to go to JTR and get their manual and read it 4 times, THEN start asking questions. That manual is worth its weight in gold and after reading it you will have a much better understanding and not ask the simple questions that have been asked a 1000 times.

Good luck with the project and once you get done reading, stop by www.hybridz.org every once in a while to chat with folks who have done the swap.

Scottie
GN-Z/Vette IRS
10.86 @ 124.39

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Why did you post the same message in a different thread without even looking below for a reply I spent some time typing out and prepping?

Here's your original post, please check it first

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one word........whoops!

-Kyle

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maybe he didnt see it. now you are getting mad at him for the same reason 280zrock got mad at us for. not paying attention. tides do change now dont they?

David K- SoCalZ Prez

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nope. I didn't get mad, I was just upset because it seemed that my effort went to waste. That's why I pointed out my reply as well. 280zrock got mad at us because he didn't get any replies, and he thought we were obligated to help. I didn't start crying out that I'm going to leave the site because of that.

besides, you seem love to jump into arguments. just try to pick ones you can win :)

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wasnt a win lose argument for me buddy

David K- SoCalZ Prez

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your other post did not go to waste because I saw that one too and it also sent all the replies to the post to my email address so I got every reply. Just for some reason I accidently entered two duplicate posts maybe it was something with hitting my back button or something but anyway I did get an email with all my replies and I did get your brillitantly thought out and well organized answer to my question and I thank you.

-Kyle

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cool, no hard feelings.

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same here

David K- SoCalZ Prez

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Also guilty for not checking.

Scottie
GN-Z/Vette IRS
10.86 @ 124.39

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that was an excellent post too, aux.

-Steve
http://hometown.aol.com/stev240z