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Old 04-20-2010, 05:04 PM
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LS6 with aftermarket cam. I still have more work to do, but at least I have the motor part worked out.
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Old 04-20-2010, 06:35 PM
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Looks like a good match.
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Nice man, I'm doing an LSX swap into a Z also, but mine is a 86 300zx
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Nice, any more pictures of your datsun. I'm running a turbo lq4 in a 73. Still sorting out some stuff though.
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I like how there's just the picture of the car w/ a motor, and "there's more work to do".

GREAT place to start though, if I ever move to a place where a Z wont rot on me... I *will* be doing that swap too.
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I like how there's just the picture of the car w/ a motor, and "there's more work to do".

GREAT place to start though, if I ever move to a place where a Z wont rot on me... I *will* be doing that swap too.
yeah, my project is getting closer as in "getting closer to the car" haha
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Old 04-22-2010, 08:32 AM
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Nice, any more pictures of your datsun. I'm running a turbo lq4 in a 73. Still sorting out some stuff though.
Here are some good pics with the old motor and no fender flares






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wow what a beautiful Zcar, its going to be wild with an LS6 in there.

what are your plans for the rear end and wheel/tire sizes?
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Originally Posted by owen v8litew8
wow what a beautiful Zcar, its going to be wild with an LS6 in there.

what are your plans for the rear end and wheel/tire sizes?
rear end currently is a 3.9 LSD R200. I'm going to convert the half shafts to CV joints. I've flared the fenders and going with 275's on 17X9.5 wheels.
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Nice project! Beautiful car! Might see you on the track down there in Tx. :-)
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Originally Posted by iflytii
Nice project! Beautiful car! Might see you on the track down there in Tx. :-)
thanks! I'll be out at MSR Cresson on May 22. Not in my Z i'm afraid, but my work is hosting an event through APEX.
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Nice car. I had an 84Z and have really been wanting to get another for a swap.
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I love those old z cars, nice build
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I love those old z cars, nice build
thanks guys.. now i have to finish educating myself on the LS motor haha
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thanks guys.. now i have to finish educating myself on the LS motor haha
well after many years the car is done. Brought it out to Cars and Coffee Dallas July 5th. Here are a few pictures.







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Very nice. Seriously good looking car.
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Very nice. Seriously good looking car.
thanks. next project is to wire up my fuel level sending unit. Hooking it up through the AIM unit, so it's been a bit of a PITA. had the wrong sending unit at first.
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Beautiful Z...nope to one day build something similar.
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Change of plans from LS6 to LS2?
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Shortest build thread ever!

Do you have any more photos? Which trans? Rear end?
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