MOWAHAHA 5 lug z31 conversion !!! No camber issues
06-21-2006, 07:27 PM
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Do you know how the wheel offset changes with this?
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06-25-2006, 12:22 PM
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Still working on all the stuff i had to unpack a 40 foot container !
06-25-2006, 03:48 PM
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I might jump in and do a front Z31 swap like this.... hmmm... but to keep your camber in check you can't run bumper steer spacers... too bad I don't have coilovers or I could run spacers and then just use Technotoytuning camber plates.
06-26-2006, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by frank280zx
Still working on all the stuff i had to unpack a 40 foot container !
Rod.
06-28-2006, 04:37 AM
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Yes it was it is in holland now ...
and will be send of to the bodyshop last week of july to get fresh paint .... that is all it needs ( apart from a diffrent tank as this one is ****ed from standing dry 11 years !)
However the swap is allmost tested enough to be considered a succes on the 16th of july ill have a track day .. ill do a good test then .. and tell you guys what i think!
and will be send of to the bodyshop last week of july to get fresh paint .... that is all it needs ( apart from a diffrent tank as this one is ****ed from standing dry 11 years !)
However the swap is allmost tested enough to be considered a succes on the 16th of july ill have a track day .. ill do a good test then .. and tell you guys what i think!
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07-25-2006, 11:04 PM
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How did the track day go? Are we going to get a parts list soon?
08-15-2006, 12:31 AM
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So it looks like this is what we need, someone correct me if you understand differently, and feel free to chime in Frank
We need 2 parts from the 86 Turbo, or any 87-89. The strut assembly, and the steering knuckle. After hooking those up for both sides at the stock points without modification, just take it to the tire shop and get an alignment job.
And thats it? 15-minute 5lug bigbrake swap?? Only other question I have if all this is correct, is which brake lines are used?
thanks, rxKaffee
We need 2 parts from the 86 Turbo, or any 87-89. The strut assembly, and the steering knuckle. After hooking those up for both sides at the stock points without modification, just take it to the tire shop and get an alignment job.
And thats it? 15-minute 5lug bigbrake swap?? Only other question I have if all this is correct, is which brake lines are used?
thanks, rxKaffee
08-21-2006, 11:29 PM
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i agree do tell what else,lol. as i am just begining to start my project with my son. now would be a better time to do some test fitting and part digging,lol.
11-29-2006, 06:43 PM
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dude u got to fill us in how does it handle have u had any problems an what parts did u use?
11-30-2006, 09:30 AM
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I might do this soon too.
I was looking at the rear of the Z31 (1987 with vented rotors) and the a-arms will not bolt to the S130 crossmember. The Z31 crossmember is wider and won't bolt into the 280ZX. The hubs are a different type and won't bolt into the 280ZX a-arms.
so, basically there is no bolt-in rear brake upgrade that I can see. Drilling out the stock 280 rotors for 5-lug or doing a custom caliper bracket with the Z31 rotor in place are the only way.
I was looking at the rear of the Z31 (1987 with vented rotors) and the a-arms will not bolt to the S130 crossmember. The Z31 crossmember is wider and won't bolt into the 280ZX. The hubs are a different type and won't bolt into the 280ZX a-arms.
so, basically there is no bolt-in rear brake upgrade that I can see. Drilling out the stock 280 rotors for 5-lug or doing a custom caliper bracket with the Z31 rotor in place are the only way.
11-30-2006, 11:45 AM
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or the lsd swap from the same car? i wonder if this front end conversion wil work on the s30, either that or i'm gonna keep the zx for the fun factor
11-30-2006, 02:14 PM
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The LSD is an R200. It bolts in to any R200 equipped car.
11-30-2006, 05:45 PM
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the 5 lug 300zx hubs should bolt into the 280zx control arm, while your there replace the bearings, you still need a brake adapter kit or something, i cant remember what ross does, but at least the hub solves the 5 lug conversion part
12-01-2006, 08:35 AM
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ok, I guess I'll tinka tinker on it some more
12-01-2006, 09:26 AM
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if you did the lsd conversion would it change you shnit to five lug. Thats what i meant at least.
12-01-2006, 10:22 AM
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no, you only swap the diff on the LSD conversion. The hubs and axels have nothing to do with limited slip.
12-01-2006, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bleach
no, you only swap the diff on the LSD conversion. The hubs and axels have nothing to do with limited slip.
12-01-2006, 01:44 PM
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can you do that, i thought they'd have different splines and things. So your saying i can keep the 4 lug if i wanted to? I'd rather have the five's though, more universal and more strength, or one would think.
12-01-2006, 01:52 PM
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and with 5-lugs you'll be 1 lug bolt more cool than Nismopick. 
12-01-2006, 01:58 PM
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and with 5-lugs you'll be 1 lug bolt more cool than Nismopick.
12-01-2006, 02:41 PM
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pshh, i'm already cooler then nismo, reason...i don't live in utah.. lol , i'm just kiddin nismo, but why not upgrade to the five lug, as soon as i find the z31 diff, i'm gonna use the j30 rims, there pretty bad. And i have some 17x8's also just kickin it.
12-02-2006, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Bleach
so, basically there is no bolt-in rear brake upgrade that I can see. Drilling out the stock 280 rotors for 5-lug or doing a custom caliper bracket with the Z31 rotor in place are the only way.
12-03-2006, 12:12 PM
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ya, I think I saved those pics to my computer. He made a custom bracket, but I dont' think he's making custom brackets to sell.
I'd have to make one with no welder and just a sawzall as a cutting device... I'm not so sure about that. But, I do have a complete spare rear assembly so I can work on this outside of my car. (in the living room of my apartment?) hehe...
Then just swap the whole crossmemeber and diff all in one big chunk!
I'd have to make one with no welder and just a sawzall as a cutting device... I'm not so sure about that. But, I do have a complete spare rear assembly so I can work on this outside of my car. (in the living room of my apartment?) hehe...
Then just swap the whole crossmemeber and diff all in one big chunk!
12-03-2006, 12:30 PM
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ive never tried to make any brake stuff, but i got a beater to drive now, so the upgrades will be sweet, i got different front calipers now, out of a 4wd toyota 4runner. they need to have s12 er something stamped on them. the rear will indeed be a challenge. i need a lsd first, gotta find a dang z31 tho.
12-22-2006, 03:03 PM
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did we lose frank? or did he just give up on the project?
