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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Hi all,

My car is almost ready to start the LS2 swap.
Last weekend my brother and i pulled the inline 6 out.This saturday its going to the paint shop to get the engine bay painted.I think this swap should get started by the middle of november.I have most of the parts needed.
I will try to talk to the guy who is doing this swap,So he can take pictures of the process.He is a memeber here (MAS280).

Check out my cardomain page for more pictures.

http://www.cardomain.com/id/77zeta

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Pulling the engine!


Almost ready for paint.


The LS2 waiting to get in that engine bay!


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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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thats ill! Keep us updated on the progress!
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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so badass
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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That's cool. LS2 in a 280Z. Do you plan to keep the hood vents? No hood shown, but, most 280Z's had 'em.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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oh oh oh oh I see lots of red and it looks WICKED!!!!!!!
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1-450
That's cool. LS2 in a 280Z. Do you plan to keep the hood vents? No hood shown, but, most 280Z's had 'em.
yes i will keep the hoodvents.

I will keep this swap updated!
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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LS280z, I love it man!

-Jason
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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Nice.. I am doing an LS1 into a 77 280Z also. I just finished cutting all the unused wirings from the stock C5 harness. Once I am done taping the harness back up I will be taking the motor out and work on the frame and paint the engine compartment. Hopefully it will be done this winter. I like the brake upgrades and will probably start ordering them soon too. Will emailing you in the near future.
Vinh

PS. here is my web site: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2079260
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Thank's guys for all the good coment's!

Hey Payne,

My brother said i should get that lettering in my plates.

LS1COBRA, I think my car should be done this winter too!
Do you know where to get your brake system?
If you need any help on buying parts send me an e-mail.I will try to help on what i can.

Thank you!
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