Palmer765s Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hi all just thought I would throw in some of my info and maybe get some advice from ya guys. My car = 76 Datsun 280Z My progress= gave up on the l28e ( tried for 3 months on trying to get it running) pulled it last weekend and picked up a ka24e. :) I am dead set on this swap so please don't say its a stupid thing to do or you should keep the l28e and turbo it. Im ferry familiar with this motor as I had a 89 Nissan 240sx in the past and I do know their potential and readily availability of aftermarket susport compared to the L motor. Have almost every thing for the swap and I'm having a local shop custom make the motor and tranny mounts instead of buying the McKinney mount kit. Plan on going turbo with it around the end of summer or sooner. Just like to see some positive remarks on my build will post up some pictures once I take some new ones. Thanks all ! Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Your car, do what you want.. But do us all a favor and post some pictures of it!!!!!!! Welcome to the forums! Quote Link to comment
Timber Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Welcome! You have to make your Z yours. Everyone has their own thoughts on how their Zs should be. Good Luck with your car. Quote Link to comment
Speed_Office! Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car is your story so don't let someone else write the book. - Moog Quote Link to comment
Palmer765s Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks every one and I know what you mean speed office I'm not sending out the car to a shop so they can do every thing I'll have my hand in a good bit of it if all ready done a lot of body work /shaving with te bumpers and some emblems and plan on painting every thing my self as I have with my other cars in the past when I get home from work this weekend I'll upload pics ! Must say people here are a lot more open minded then hybrid Z 1 Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Must say people here are a lot more open minded then hybrid Z HBZ is like being at the office, lots of good info there but you have to put your tie on and watch your step. Ratsun... is more like fucking around in the garage with a few buddies and beers. 1 Quote Link to comment
Palmer765s Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 the day i got it home and washed it :) Untitled by palmer765s, on Flickr Untitled by palmer765s, on Flickr my Finace taking off the rear wheels for me to help me bleed the brakes :) Untitled by palmer765s, on Flickr first thing i did body wise was gut those heavy ass bumpers an smooth out and fill holes :) Untitled by palmer765s, on Flickr little gheto bumper i made for inspection out of heavy DOM tubing lol Untitled by palmer765s, on Flickr full body in primer bout to be painted Artic White by me Untitled by palmer765s, on Flickr cut springs just as a tempoary fix to the the crazy high ride height soon to be sitting on DC2 coilovers ! Untitled by palmer765s, on Flickr just a little side project im working on. and yes it is hard wood flooring :) Untitled by palmer765s, on Flickr picked up this old set of eniki meshies in 14x8 with 0 offset when i picked up all my ka swap stuff :P cant wait till i get some 15x9s all around with 0 offset Untitled by palmer765s, on Flickr More pics to come repainting the bay this weekend while i have the motor out before it comes time to drop the ka in :) Quote Link to comment
Jeepercole Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 How did you fill in the rear bumper holes? Looks good. Quote Link to comment
Palmer765s Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Combo of fiberglass mat and bondo Quote Link to comment
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