Danny K

I want to swap an LS1/T56 into a 90-96 300Z. The sbc swap has been fully documented for the early Zcar's, but the information does not apply to the late models. Does anyone have any links, advice, etc? I am a regular on hybridz.org, and have not had any helpful responses to my post on that site. I have purchased the GM LS1 swap manual for background information.

Thanks in advance,
Danny Kelly

Derek 357i

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I have no technical advice to give, but that would be an awesome swap. While I was driving my BMWs, my father purchased a 9x 300ZX 2+2. What a sweet touring car. I drove that thing from IL to FL without the slightest discomfort. What that heavy thing needs is a stump pulling LS1 to get it's fat *** up and moving. That car is crazy stable at speed and has great looks even today. I would pass on T-tops on anything but black cars, it just looks to busy. Hope you find some info, or decide to pioneer the way for others.

Derek

Danny K

Thanks Derek. I agree, the car was way ahead of its time when it was introduced in 90, and it still looks really stylish today. Without a doubt it needs a V8. Do you know how heavy they are? Also, how is headroom, I am 6'2" and have never sat in one.

Thanks again,
Danny

30th TA 0219

There's a guy in Tampa with one. Do a search on google or something.

jeromio

Damn. I thought my post on hybridz was fairly helpful. Did you not see this thread ( http://www.hybridz.org/ubb/ultimateb...c;f=1;t=002791 ) there (it was about 2 down from yours, posted the previous day)?

<small>[ September 28, 2002, 08:01 PM: Message edited by: jeromio ]</small>

Danny K

Thanks Jeromio. I looked at the post, but I am hoping to find someone who has completed the swap and can provide some advice about what to do and what not to do. I will try emailing him to see if he has any good advice.

Thanks,
Danny

Derek 357i

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Danny, I am 6'2" as well and there is plenty of both leg and head room. As for weight, the non-turbo coupe is the lightest. Here is some info I found that is constistent with my recollection of the vehicle weights.

Curb Weight (Manual) :
1430 kg (3146 lb.) [2-SEATER]
1548 kg (3405 lb.) [2+2]
1563 kg (3438 lb.) [CONVERTIBLE]
1595 kg (3509 lb.) [TWIN TURBO]

slp223

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there any updates on this car?

fozs00

I have a 96 2+2 300zx, I'am also gonna make a swap to the LS1. So be a bud and let me know if you find any info.

Scooter70

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There was one floating around here a while back. A quick search turned up this thread and this one that talks about a manual for swapping an LS1 into a 300ZX.

xXxSilveradoxXx

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I'm currently working on an LS1 T56 transformation on my 1990 300ZX. I'll get some pictues up later.

datboyc

it might be a little late but there is a guy that lives near me that has done it and man is that thing sweeeeeeettttttt!!!!!!!

here are some pics for ya

installed


coustom dash stuff


more pics upon request.

he said that swapping the VG30de for the LS1 was easy, and the LS1 fit much better than the 6!!!! that suprised me. he also said that it only cost him a few hundred bux more for the LS1 then the VG30dett swap.


sorry i love 90-96 300zx's that was what i was going to get then i got my 02 Z28

xXxSilveradoxXx

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I'd like to request more pictures, I sent the guy an E-Mail a while back and he didn't respond so if you could get some more pictures that would be great!