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02-01-2004, 10:32 AM | #31 | ||
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The big pain in the azz is the rearend. The old school scarab Z's used the T-bird rear end. Others have used the corvette IRS. Then there is the odd people like me thats saving up for the JAG IRS Thats funny you bring up the jags that run book. I told him the same thing. Read it cover to cover many times then start sleeping with it. Your Z should shit n get with the LT1 under the hood. The only warning I have there. The cost of parts for the LT1 can be REAL high I just helped a buddy with his rebuild. All said and done with a mild cam being the only aftermarket change. The rebuild ran just over $1500. In NO WAY am I saying it's a bad motor. Only that they are money pit's. I think the main thing to keep in mind. DO IT FOR THE FUN OF IT.
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02-01-2004, 11:15 AM | #32 | |
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This is what I am looking to use. For now just working on setting the money aside for it.
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02-01-2004, 01:44 PM | #33 | |
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True, an LT1 can cost you alot to rebuild it I suppose. But when compared to that of a RB26DETT... it's a cheap motor to maintain.
And I'm willing to wrestle with the LT1/T-56 combo, Cause I can get the two as a pair for a fairly decent price. How much does that Jaguar Rear end cost? I've seen those used on Hotrods and the such, very trick.
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02-01-2004, 01:59 PM | #34 | |
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Very true on the repair cost RB vs. LT1. Plus you dont need to make a new front cross member or custom oil pan.
For the jag IRS. You should be able (with some hunting) to find one form a wrecking yard for under a grand. Look for the V-12 coupe. The one in the pic is brand new 0 miles with a choice of gears. It runs around $3500. . But if you look at it as being the new rear end, disc brakes, coil over suspension, A-arms, and half shafts. IMO thats not a bad price for all that brand new.
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02-01-2004, 03:10 PM | #35 | |
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Hmmm, So who would I have to contact if I were to want to buy such a rear end? Is there a company that supplies them brand new like the one pictured?
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02-01-2004, 03:26 PM | #36 | |
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Sorry about that I should have put the link in the last post I think they have it listed online for around 4000 or so. I was talking with one of the shops here in Oklahoma that sell's there parts and they said they could get me set up for the $3500 range.
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02-01-2004, 03:47 PM | #37 | |
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Sweet... Now if I can only afford the $4100 for the IRS.
Thanks for the link.
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02-02-2004, 10:57 PM | #38 | |
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will that whole rear end actually fit under a Z car?!! that thing is huge. If you acutally get that to fit, let us all know how you did it, cause i would love to do that to mine too.
I like how they moved the brakes in to lower the unsprung weight. |
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02-03-2004, 10:17 PM | #39 | ||
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I wish I could say I was even close to that point at this time But the motor is first for me. Plus I have started collecting parts for that at this point. Heck I have well over a year in the body shell alone. It's my dream car from way back so it being done slow but well. I wish I was rich but I am not So it takes time. I was making good money in vegas and my 73 vette took over 18 months But with taking a year off for school I am down to collecting small parts and putting alittle money aside.
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02-10-2004, 02:51 PM | #40 | |
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Re: Mega Datsuns
i don't know if you guys want a sleeper, you just haven't considered the body. but here is a site with a few body kits. most of the kits have some pretty sexy curves. http://www.reactionresearch.com/automotive.html
Also, i read a book call, making horsepower, or something like that. it's been awhile, but anyway it had TONS of mods that could be done to a SBC at home with a grinder and a few other normal tools. but it also has mods that take money. it is an good read and i would suggest reading it before you drop that v-8 into your Z. unless you don't mind pulling it out again... |
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02-10-2004, 06:43 PM | #41 | |
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Those kits would be nice if you wanted to change your car over to a Ferrari Replica... No Thanks.
It looks mildly like a GTO, but the roof line is off. The Convertible doesn't look so bad... but then you're cutting up the car. Once again... No thanks. I like my Datsun just the way it is... classic lines. I wouldn't destory those lines to make a cheap Ferrari replica any day.
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02-10-2004, 08:02 PM | #42 | ||
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http://www.reactionresearch.com/Fish...bird/index.htm http://www.reactionresearch.com/Fisher%20PIR/index.htm although ted here uses his as an autocross car, it's still streetable. or the subtle Z body kit. http://www.reactionresearch.com/subtlezgallery.html http://www.reactionresearch.com/subtlez.html i like them both, they keep the body of the Z close enough to where you can tell what it is, but it's still different than most of the other cars you see on the road. AND with the larger rear finders you can mount larger rear tires. if you do the v-8 swap, your going to need as much tire surface area as you can get. |
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02-11-2004, 11:00 PM | #43 | ||
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02-12-2004, 12:00 AM | #44 | ||
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Or we could just buy the book ourselves. Thanks for the links... I saw the Subtle Z kit... it's alrighttt. I like the fact that you get to use wider wheels.
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