LS1 260Z conversion
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LS1 260Z conversion I'm just finishing up on the restoration ,customization and LS1 conversion of this 260Z. Have been lurking on the forum for a time . I've noticed several people asking about this conversion and what is involved , So I thought I'd post some pics of the finished car on its way to the upholstery shop.
For the nuts and bolts info. Its a 74 260Z with a 04 GTO LS1 with a T-56, LSD 3.70 rear differential with CV joint axle conversion, coil overs all the way around,
13" rotors all the way around with dual piston calipers up front,Speartech modified harness and ECM . Cant wait for the snow to clear.
More pis of the build are at
WWW.picasaweb.google.com/wgmauto
Just click on the Datsun for the picture folder.
For the nuts and bolts info. Its a 74 260Z with a 04 GTO LS1 with a T-56, LSD 3.70 rear differential with CV joint axle conversion, coil overs all the way around,
13" rotors all the way around with dual piston calipers up front,Speartech modified harness and ECM . Cant wait for the snow to clear.
More pis of the build are at
WWW.picasaweb.google.com/wgmauto
Just click on the Datsun for the picture folder.
Last edited by palosfv3; Feb 1, 2009 at 01:35 PM.
that looks sweet i love how you made it look so simple and not over the top. less people would there is work done to it untill you pull beside them and they here the ls1 purrin or when you pop the hood at a show or meet.
badass ride, two thumbs up
badass ride, two thumbs up
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Nice car my man, what is the total cost and time for the project so far?
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Nicely done, I especially like how that cover for the intake manifold seems to tie the fuel rail covers together. 
What material did you use for it?
The taillights & rear panel are kind of... interesting/different, but overall the car is really well done. The rear valance & exhaust tips are cool too. If you were closer, I'd be bugging you for a ride!
What material did you use for it?The taillights & rear panel are kind of... interesting/different, but overall the car is really well done. The rear valance & exhaust tips are cool too. If you were closer, I'd be bugging you for a ride!
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Nicely done, I especially like how that cover for the intake manifold seems to tie the fuel rail covers together. What material did you use for it?
The taillights & rear panel are kind of... interesting/different, but overall the car is really well done. The rear valance & exhaust tips are cool too. If you were closer, I'd be bugging you for a ride!
What material did you use for it?The taillights & rear panel are kind of... interesting/different, but overall the car is really well done. The rear valance & exhaust tips are cool too. If you were closer, I'd be bugging you for a ride!
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Work on the car started in September of 2007. Costs are well over 6 figures.
You are forgetting the one cardinal rule of cars . Never keep all the receipts in one place ( the wife or significant other may find them and demand equal value in furniture or jewelry ) and never add them up ( keeps wife guessing on amount of furniture and jewelry ).
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Work on the car started in September of 2007. Costs are well over 6 figures.
PLEASE tell me you're kidding... I really, truly don't mean any offense, but holy crap...!! 
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Wow your Z is amazing man truly beautiful. I cant imagine dropping that much coin on a project like this though. It looks better than factory, and is ultra clean, i just dont see you ever recouping even a 1/4 of what you put into her. Ive seen some badass Z cars for well under 25K
Though i must say none are quite as nice as yours
Though i must say none are quite as nice as yours
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Wow your Z is amazing man truly beautiful. I cant imagine dropping that much coin on a project like this though. It looks better than factory, and is ultra clean, i just dont see you ever recouping even a 1/4 of what you put into her. Ive seen some badass Z cars for well under 25K
Though i must say none are quite as nice as yours
Though i must say none are quite as nice as yours
all that money and none left over for even heads and a cam? Thread Starter
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