I have these thoughts in my mind, A 77 280Z running 5 speed Great body, great leather inter, Less rust then my ZX, and the hatch struts work. 450$.

 

3.1 Stroker build up will allow more power to wheel's with a smaller lighter car. I don't know sqawt about turbo's. why i don't want to go that route, but a turbo motor full assembled(- turbo charger) is for sale, just got to pull, but i dought i will go that route

 

Do A 3.1 With The Turbo Too!!!

 

Didn't we just have this discussion in another thread???????


oh yes... right here:

https://www.zdriver.com/forums/280zx-s130-forums-77/3-1-stroker-17572/

 

this topic is not about the 3.1 stroker build up. It's about the pro's and con's of droping my ZX, and going Z.

 

Unless your 280ZX is in really nice shape, I'd drop a 2+2 auto for a 2-seater 5-speed 280Z even with a stock engine. Forget the stroker, just do a factory turbo L28.

 

I have thoughts also....but this would have to be an adult site to post them...

 

Drink some bleach; that'll calm you down.

 

I was wondering about that far right pic in your sig. Hmmmmmm...

 

my ZX is in fair shape. usall amount of rust(under driver carpet, and under batt) I would have to replace the driver door, or spend countless hour's of body work to get it lookin decent. the Z is in better shape, with the new clutch slave cylinder, lines be bleed, air to tire's, she can drive home. just have to pull over everry few min's to let cool down. Cause a fan can't fit between the motor and radiator. I am just having to many problems trying to get my Z started, I am cosidering my option's.

 

in a ZX vs. Z. I'd have to say the ZX sounds like the overall better choice. As has been discussed, it's more aeordynamic, slightly longer wheelbase, a little sturdier and everthing, and would be a bit better for more power in my opinion. Although is the older Z is hands down better then it might just be worth it to with the older Z.

 

While your 2+2 is heavier than a 2 seater 280Z, the ZX's in general were not heavier than the 280Z's. They were actually lighter If I were you I'd toss the 2+2 and either get the Z or find a 2 seater ZX (I'd go more so for that second option). But it's your call

 

if your into creature comforts then stick with the s130, you get ll the plush with the samr good looks and speed as the s30

 

If you're going to go S30, make it a 240Z

 

Well. no 240's for sale, hell none that i can even find that ppl own rounder here. But 260Z is in picture, Great body, just about all of body part's are there. Just WAY overpriced.

 

A 260Z is a good find. Those are the rarest of the S30 cars. Swap in an L28 and sell the L26 to another 260Z guy

 

Only the 1979 280ZX with no options was the lighter car. The t-tops, power windows, locks, ect all added a couple hundred pounds but really they are not all that heavy.

anyway, I like both cars but a 2+2 slicktop is not the best looking Z in my opinion. I'd go with a 2-seater 280Z. You can make it look like a 240Z easy.