02_CETA_ws6

iTrader: (6)

Hey guys i picked up an 03 350z today that has a blown engine for basically nothing. I am debating on this i don't know whether to attempt the Ls swap or just put a Z motor back in it and sell it. I want some opinions i have seen the hinson 350z but not many engine bay pics if anyone has had any experience doing one of these installs i'd like some info on how big of a project it really is. I am a mechanic myself and will be doing all of the install myself (once i come up with all the parts). Also keep in mind a used motor for this car is between 2500-3500 bucks. All in all i think it would haul A$$ when it was finished and make an awesome sleeper.

You can see the tail of my ceta in the back






i think it will squeez in there


guy had just replaced the pads and rotors and we put in a cam sensor.


JVC head unit and infinity subs

sierrac3_s2000

iTrader: (6)

From what I understand the Hinson kit works well and they have the electronics worked out so all the factory gauges work. I would go with the LS motor. Also I see you are in GA so when you get done let me come by and go for a ride

jomomma

iTrader: (39)

let me know when your done with it also. i might need to borrow it to beat the snot out of the local ricers! seriously, that would be an awesome swap! id love to see that happen.

02_CETA_ws6

iTrader: (6)

Thanks for the support, as for the ricers yeah i can't wait to mess with them and the occasional unsuspected vette would be nice also If i get this thig going maybe we can meet up i'm in north georgia not sure where americus is at???

sierrac3_s2000

iTrader: (6)

I'm south of ATL about 2.5 hours. I am in Iraq right now but will be home for good this Spring. I will be swapping the LS1 in my 240SX for a L92 so if you aren't done by then and need a hand let me know.

02_CETA_ws6

iTrader: (6)

I'll let you know in the mean time keep up the good service over there man.

vaughn4

iTrader: (6)

check out www.sikky.com they do mount kits for the LS into a 350z.

Urban Legend

iTrader: (5)

Do it now dammit.

on2

iTrader: (4)

I have a Sikky mount kit for the 240SX. The quality is Sik!

KroMiniX

iTrader: (4)

Do it for the ricer boys

BlitzKriegRx7

Im in Canton Ga. Doing a rx7 ls1. I got all my stuff from hinson as well. The products are good and they will back everything you buy. Also very helpful bunch of guys. My buddy has a dyno and we can get some numbers for that beast when your done. Keep us updated

02_CETA_ws6

iTrader: (6)

yeah i have sent hinson some e-mails seems like a good guy, i will keep everyone updated i'm going to snap some pics of the car today and i'll post them up later.

vaughn4

iTrader: (6)

just a little heads up.. if you buy anything from hinson let it be just their headers. everything else you can do much better with less money!

Skele4door

iTrader: (1)

I haven't done any business with Hinson, but have heard mixed results about their products over the years. You might want to see if you can get some feedback from other guys that have purchased their kit before your purchase since everything needed will be a big chunk of change.

rao

iTrader: (18)

Where can you get the CAN BUS adapters for less money?

on2

iTrader: (4)

I concur. Their mount kits have not so good reviews from members, but their headers I have only seen positives.

They don't make the headers themselves, that might be why, but nevertheless I am likely getting the S14 LS1 headers from them.

02_CETA_ws6

iTrader: (6)

keep the advice coming guys any money i can save the better!! I just did not see where sikky had mounts to buy maybe i need to e-mail them for the 350z. I'm posting up some pics now.

BLWN1

iTrader: (6)

If you wanna sell it as is let me know........

DemitriHKS

Well a lot of the kits these guys have posted are the ones that you would use. I've seen this done several times on the Z forums. At first it started with just a few guys and they were like SEMA cars only. But recently another guy just put a GTO motor in his Z and he said it wasn't that difficult. I'll try to find the link for you but search around on www.350Zmotoring.com and www.my350Z.com . It's been done and the cars come out awesome, they always look really snug in there but what do you expect lol. I think it's a cool swap and good luck.

02_CETA_ws6

iTrader: (6)

Well i appreciate all the advise i will definately shop around befor i just buy a 1800$ kit from soeone and i have sent sikky an e-mail about there mounts. Next question is should i do a 5.3 or go with a ls1/6 i already have ta set of stock heads cam pushrods and everything off my car so i basically need a shortblock and i think i'll stick a cam in it for a little more power! i'm just curious what a 5.3L can do?? any opinions.....