Project "Loose Change" 240Z
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Well after selling my sbc powered 240z years ago I have wanted to get another one forever. But...I also have a 69 Camaro and the wife is not to thrilled with two hotrod projects..lol. So hence the name " Loose Change" on this project. I need to build it on the cheap. The project is a 1972 240Z that I picked up $400. For a motor plans are either a 5.3 or 6.0 truck motor. Tranny..would love a T-56 but most likley going to be a TH350 or 4L60E if I can get it cheap enough. Not sure if Im going the carb or EFI route totally depends on what deal I can find . Here is a quick phone pic of what I am starting out with...lol
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Update:
Well I picked up a nice bunch of parts to build a solid 388 sbc but might be trading it for a totally complete 5.3. Most likley will keep it EFI..maybe. If it stays efi here is what Im thinking:
5.3 LM7
LS1 intake...LS6 out of budget for now
TR220 or TR224...Comp 918 springs
1 3/4" headers
2.5" duals X pipe
OH yeah...also got the old 6 banger pulled out as well...
Well I picked up a nice bunch of parts to build a solid 388 sbc but might be trading it for a totally complete 5.3. Most likley will keep it EFI..maybe. If it stays efi here is what Im thinking:
5.3 LM7
LS1 intake...LS6 out of budget for now
TR220 or TR224...Comp 918 springs
1 3/4" headers
2.5" duals X pipe
OH yeah...also got the old 6 banger pulled out as well...
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Well ended up trading the sbc off for a complete LQ4 6.0. Also picked up a GMPP single plane intake as well(GOING CARBED). Plans are now to get the engine bay all cleaned up and painted. After I recover from x-mas then hope to get the conversion mounts and 6010 box.
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Hilarious!!! I have one nearly the same as yours. Same color...same aftermarket sunroof. Does yours leak too? My roof was finished off with a really bad body filler job. Going to try to graft a stock roof back at some time.
I'm going LS6 with mine. Keep us posted.
I'm going LS6 with mine. Keep us posted.
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Subscribing I am in the middle of an '87 300zx lq4 swap. I scored an ls6 intake with tb and fuel rails with injectors for $50 so I can retain the stock hood. I had to hone my motor and rebuild the heads so we had to make a pit stop at the machine shop. I should have the motor and heads back next week. Satan also has a lq4 single turbo 300 build in the forced induction section. There are not very many nissan/datsun people here so lets all look out for each other.
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Steep SS...Sweet! I will look for your thread tonight.
Shred sled...I am going carbed with the 6.0. Its just my comfort level..lol. I have a 355 SBC powered 70 240 before and never did the rails.I did have a weld in 6 point cage though. It was fine.
Wireguy...Sweet swap with the 300zx. Good to see more datsun/nissan rides..
Shred sled...I am going carbed with the 6.0. Its just my comfort level..lol. I have a 355 SBC powered 70 240 before and never did the rails.I did have a weld in 6 point cage though. It was fine.
Wireguy...Sweet swap with the 300zx. Good to see more datsun/nissan rides..
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Steep SS...Sweet! I will look for your thread tonight.
Shred sled...I am going carbed with the 6.0. Its just my comfort level..lol. I have a 355 SBC powered 70 240 before and never did the rails.I did have a weld in 6 point cage though. It was fine.
Wireguy...Sweet swap with the 300zx. Good to see more datsun/nissan rides..![Cheers!!](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_cheers.gif)
Shred sled...I am going carbed with the 6.0. Its just my comfort level..lol. I have a 355 SBC powered 70 240 before and never did the rails.I did have a weld in 6 point cage though. It was fine.
Wireguy...Sweet swap with the 300zx. Good to see more datsun/nissan rides..
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ah yeah, now I remember seeing you swapped for a single plane...
where are you getting the headers?
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Going to be a cool build, I always liked the 240Z's. Bob
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