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SinGarage · 12-11-2010, 05:52 PM

Just picked up my 7th 240Z project. This was picked up by my late friend in Lancaster over 10 years ago. I will be finishing it on his behalf. Hopefully it will not take as long as my last Z project that took me 6 years to build.

Its a 73 with absolutely no rust. I will be putting in my old set up just to get it running. See below specs:

N42 block, E31 head (ported/polished, N47 valves, Pontiac V8 double valve springs, 512 cams), Nismo header, R200 rear end, 5 speed, and stock SU's. I might search for triple Mikuni 44's if money permits it.

Not sure yet what engine I will putting in yet but I'm leaning over towards a 3.1 liter turbo. I've always wanted to build one and I know my friend wanted to have one in it also.

I will keep everyone posted on the progress.

bmhossain · 12-13-2010, 01:05 PM

Looks like a nice solid car to start with. Thats awesome to be able to finish it in a situation like that, I'm sure your friend would appreciate it.

driftn_silvia · 12-14-2010, 02:52 PM

Looks like it has no rust. I been looking for a 240z my self to build...hopefully we see more build pics.

SinGarage · 12-14-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bmhossain

Looks like a nice solid car to start with. Thats awesome to be able to finish it in a situation like that, I'm sure your friend would appreciate it.

Thanks for the kind words. I hope that he would appreciate it. I sold my running S14 with suspension to get this from his wife.

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Originally Posted by driftn_silvia

Looks like it has no rust. I been looking for a 240z my self to build...hopefully we see more build pics.

Absolutely no rust. I helped him buy this and trailer back to his house. We redid the whole under chassis (grinded to bare metal and resprayed). It will be somewhat a slow build this month since it's Xmas and trying to get my RB powered S14 running. Trying to get that out of the garage and get this thing in the garage.

Jsal32 · 12-17-2010, 09:34 PM

So I'm confused....

...it has an engine in it but you're gonna go 3.1 liter turbo instead?

Let me know if you want to get rid of the current setup. I'm in the 818 area and looking for a running setup for my Z.

Super clean base to start with though. How did you guys manage to do the undercarriage? Was it on a rotisserie?

-Jose

SinGarage · 12-20-2010, 10:39 AM

Nope. It's got an N42 block that was running prior to taking off the head as my friend was about to put on my old ported E31 in it. He never finished it but I will put it all back on just to make it running though. I will eventually get the 3.1 liter turbo instead in it later but I've got to finish my RB S14 first. Let me know if you do need any mechanical parts as I have a lots of extra.

As for the under carriage, no rotisserie, just good old elbow grease from underneath.

Jsal32 · 12-20-2010, 03:25 PM

Damn thats dedication. I thought about doing it from underneath on my Z but I figured it would be a bitch.

Seems like you have some experience with Z's, have you ever daily driven one?.... just curious. I want to daily my Z but I'm a little hesitant to trust a carburated system for long distance or in-traffic driving.

Anyway, I'll be looking forward to watching your build.

-Jose

SinGarage · 12-21-2010, 11:07 PM

Don't get me wrong. It was a bitch doing it hehehe.

I have experience with Z's but I would not consider myself an expert lol. I have daily driven one of my Z's previously. As long as you keep it stock you won't have any issues. This is from experience. I'll give you this advise. As long as the maintenance is done, I believe a stock Z would last forever. Mine has never let me down until I started modifying it to make it faster. It didn't matter which Z it was hehe.

Still trying to finish my S14, plus it's X-mas, and plus it's been raining so no work on it til it stops. I will keep everyone posted.

z0rd0n1 · 12-23-2010, 09:04 PM

sweet bro, can't wait to follow the build.

jtmny1999 · 12-30-2010, 09:24 AM

Nice Z man, I think I seen that Z somewhere.... ??

SinGarage · 12-30-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by z0rd0n1

sweet bro, can't wait to follow the build.

Thanks. It will be slow build I think since I wanna do it right the first time. I have most of the parts already. I just need time which I currently don't have lol.

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Originally Posted by jtmny1999

Nice Z man, I think I seen that Z somewhere.... ??

Unless you saw this in my buddy's garage, it's been out of commission for the last 10 years. When he got this about 12 years ago, he drove it for awhile but with the stock kidney bean wheels. Already had the Euro tail lights though, primered gray, and a full set of Autometer Sport Comps.

jtmny1999 · 12-30-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SinGarage

Unless you saw this in my buddy's garage, it's been out of commission for the last 10 years. When he got this about 12 years ago, he drove it for awhile but with the stock kidney bean wheels. Already had the Euro tail lights though, primered gray, and a full set of Autometer Sport Comps.

Weird maybe you seen my Z around

SinGarage · 12-30-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jtmny1999

Weird maybe you seen my Z around

I've never seen your Z before

jtmny1999 · 01-04-2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SinGarage

I've never seen your Z before

I didn't mean to call you fruit I just like this icon lol

S13Monk · 01-04-2011, 11:09 PM

Nice z. looking for a 280z myself.

zylvia213 · 01-06-2011, 03:16 PM

body looks pretty solid. Good candidate for a project. I've built a few Z's in the past. These cars are so easy to build and fun. Have you thought of going with the L28ET swap? Good luck and keep us posted with the procress.

whitefedorafilms · 01-06-2011, 05:51 PM

looks really nice. good luck.

SinGarage · 01-07-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by S13Monk

Nice z. looking for a 280z myself.

Thanks. When I started with S30's back in the 90's, it was a lot easier to find parts and parts cars in the junkyards. Now it's like looking a needle in a haystack lol. Good luck with your find.

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Originally Posted by zylvia213

body looks pretty solid. Good candidate for a project. I've built a few Z's in the past. These cars are so easy to build and fun. Have you thought of going with the L28ET swap? Good luck and keep us posted with the procress.

Thanks and yes, they are easy to build. I just hate it every time it breaks down lol. I've done 2 L28ET swaps on my previous Z's but have never done a 3.1 stroker so I'm kinda aiming towards that right now. Gotta finish my other project though before I can start with this one. Promised myself to only work on 1 project at a time hehe

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Originally Posted by whitefedorafilms

looks really nice. good luck.

Thanks. Still trying to finish the RB S14.

Dirty Habit · 01-07-2011, 10:21 AM

Looks like crap!

You should give it to me. =)
Great base to start with. See ya over at hybridz!

VinceSpec · 01-21-2011, 06:43 PM

looks like a great start. i need to pick up a good condition s30 one of these days

12-11-2010, 05:52 PM	#1
SinGarage Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 818 SoCal Age: 47 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	My 7th Z build... Just picked up my 7th 240Z project. This was picked up by my late friend in Lancaster over 10 years ago. I will be finishing it on his behalf. Hopefully it will not take as long as my last Z project that took me 6 years to build. Its a 73 with absolutely no rust. I will be putting in my old set up just to get it running. See below specs: N42 block, E31 head (ported/polished, N47 valves, Pontiac V8 double valve springs, 512 cams), Nismo header, R200 rear end, 5 speed, and stock SU's. I might search for triple Mikuni 44's if money permits it. Not sure yet what engine I will putting in yet but I'm leaning over towards a 3.1 liter turbo. I've always wanted to build one and I know my friend wanted to have one in it also. I will keep everyone posted on the progress.

12-20-2010, 03:25 PM	#7
Jsal32 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Goleta/NoHo, CA Posts: 273 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Damn thats dedication. I thought about doing it from underneath on my Z but I figured it would be a bitch. Seems like you have some experience with Z's, have you ever daily driven one?.... just curious. I want to daily my Z but I'm a little hesitant to trust a carburated system for long distance or in-traffic driving. Anyway, I'll be looking forward to watching your build. -Jose Last edited by Jsal32; 12-20-2010 at 08:34 PM..

12-23-2010, 09:04 PM	#9
z0rd0n1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal...soon back to Portland, OR Age: 36 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sweet bro, can't wait to follow the build. __________________ -DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR SMILE TODAY!-

01-06-2011, 03:16 PM	#16
zylvia213 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LOST ANGELES Posts: 1,978 Trader Rating: (36) Rides Gallery: zylvia213 Feedback Score: 36 reviews	body looks pretty solid. Good candidate for a project. I've built a few Z's in the past. These cars are so easy to build and fun. Have you thought of going with the L28ET swap? Good luck and keep us posted with the procress. __________________

01-06-2011, 05:51 PM	#17
whitefedorafilms Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: simpsonville, SC Age: 33 Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks really nice. good luck. __________________

12-13-2010, 01:05 PM	#2
bmhossain Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Topeka KS Age: 41 Posts: 520 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Looks like a nice solid car to start with. Thats awesome to be able to finish it in a situation like that, I'm sure your friend would appreciate it.

12-14-2010, 02:52 PM	#3
driftn_silvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ventura Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Looks like it has no rust. I been looking for a 240z my self to build...hopefully we see more build pics.

12-17-2010, 09:34 PM	#5
Jsal32 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Goleta/NoHo, CA Posts: 273 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	So I'm confused.... ...it has an engine in it but you're gonna go 3.1 liter turbo instead? Let me know if you want to get rid of the current setup. I'm in the 818 area and looking for a running setup for my Z. Super clean base to start with though. How did you guys manage to do the undercarriage? Was it on a rotisserie? -Jose

12-20-2010, 10:39 AM	#6
SinGarage Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 818 SoCal Age: 47 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Nope. It's got an N42 block that was running prior to taking off the head as my friend was about to put on my old ported E31 in it. He never finished it but I will put it all back on just to make it running though. I will eventually get the 3.1 liter turbo instead in it later but I've got to finish my RB S14 first. Let me know if you do need any mechanical parts as I have a lots of extra. As for the under carriage, no rotisserie, just good old elbow grease from underneath.

12-21-2010, 11:07 PM	#8
SinGarage Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 818 SoCal Age: 47 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Don't get me wrong. It was a bitch doing it hehehe. I have experience with Z's but I would not consider myself an expert lol. I have daily driven one of my Z's previously. As long as you keep it stock you won't have any issues. This is from experience. I'll give you this advise. As long as the maintenance is done, I believe a stock Z would last forever. Mine has never let me down until I started modifying it to make it faster. It didn't matter which Z it was hehe. Still trying to finish my S14, plus it's X-mas, and plus it's been raining so no work on it til it stops. I will keep everyone posted.

12-30-2010, 09:24 AM	#10
jtmny1999 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So cal Posts: 82 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Nice Z man, I think I seen that Z somewhere.... ??

01-04-2011, 11:09 PM	#15
S13Monk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: 818 Age: 34 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice z. looking for a 280z myself.

01-07-2011, 10:21 AM	#19
Dirty Habit Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,069 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: Dirty Habit Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Looks like crap! You should give it to me. =) Great base to start with. See ya over at hybridz! __________________ 1982 280zx Turbo

01-21-2011, 06:43 PM	#20
VinceSpec Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY Age: 38 Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	looks like a great start. i need to pick up a good condition s30 one of these days