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Old 07-09-2012, 02:38 AM
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Noobbby started a 280z build but have no clue

okay i build a hand full of honda's since i was like 16 years old and i just sold my last honda and bought a 81 280z for 400 bucks and i have no clut what i could do to it... i was thinking motor work first and i wanna boost, so i kinda had a couple motors that i always wanted, to begin with sr20det out of the s15 6 speed. rb26dett rb25det or the vg30, i have no club about wiring suspension motor mounts drive shafts and diff's... came out of honda's and im starting brand new to nissan's and rear wheel drive i know the JUST...


any helps, help

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Old 07-09-2012, 06:51 AM
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Welcome to ZDriver!

Click: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/280zx...7/l28et-35459/

And just an FYI: It's a 280ZX. The 280Z is a different model / car.
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Old 07-10-2012, 09:07 PM
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see my thing is i wanted to do something modern... something that people really haven't done that much... something that would be a pain in the *** but worth it in the end...
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2jz! My dream engine
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Old 07-11-2012, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by em1.hernandez
see my thing is i wanted to do something modern... something that people really haven't done that much... something that would be a pain in the *** but worth it in the end...
There isn't really anything worth while that hasn't been done already. Stick with a 6 IMHO. 2JZ is probably the most capable with a stock bottom end. The VQ35DE or VQ35HR is a good choice as well. If you don't know anything about the wiring - good luck. Stick with the L28ET - there are some sick cars out there with the L28ET in them....
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Old 07-11-2012, 10:50 AM
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I did a quick search and it didnt look like anyone has done a new BMW straight-6 engine swap (Not entirely sure though). Would be interesting to see an N53, N54, or N55 in one though.
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Ron swaped one into his S30 - it's a tight fit.
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Old 07-11-2012, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by FricFrac
Ron swaped one into his S30 - it's a tight fit.
Which engine (and who is Ron )?
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Originally Posted by ThaPimpShrimp
Which engine (and who is Ron )?
rt260, BMW M Powered - HybridZ

its a S52 from a E36 M3.. thats not a cheap or easy swap to do.. i have that engine in my M3 and sometimes wish i had that motor and drive train in my Z but theres no way i would even try to do that swap...
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^^^ Tuning would be a blast though.

< Not to get too far off topic > Ice, do you have Carsoft / INPA / DIS / GT1 ? I bought the Carsoft serial cable for my '00 E39 528i and have used v6.5 to check codes and reprogram a new air bag module. I just got INPA and am starting to mess with it. Eventually I'd like to use NCSExpert so I can code the car to my liking.
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Old 07-11-2012, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by icice9
rt260, BMW M Powered - HybridZ

its a S52 from a E36 M3.. thats not a cheap or easy swap to do.. i have that engine in my M3 and sometimes wish i had that motor and drive train in my Z but theres no way i would even try to do that swap...
That's a hell of a lot of work but a beastly car! Damn.. I want it!
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What about a v12
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What about a v12
If you find a way to make it fit, let me know
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