280z ls1 swap
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280z ls1 swap hi. new here and just wanted to introduce my self. Im about to swap a ls1 into my 75 280z. Ls1 came out a 2002 camaro ss with 18k on it. Was able to get a t56 tranny and the rear end as well, (not going to need the rear end thou). Im mostly on hybridz.org with the same sn. right now i have almost everything i need, just need to get a speartech wiring harness, radiator and some other minor stuff. the car still has the l6 right now thou. Mods are headers, intake, adjustable shocks, azc lowering springs, swap bars, 17 x 7.5" rims, braided brake lines, 240sx dash and lots of cosmetic stuff (i know, i know i started backwards). DIdnt really do much to the engine because i knew i was just going to end up going with a v8. While im doing the v8 swap i will also get 6piston wilwood brakes and eventually go with coilovers. Opinions and suggestions are welcome.
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that 280 is sweet. I've been considering one for my next project with an LSX swap as well. I hear with the right info and a little reasearch and patience, the swap isn't that hard but the performance gains are otherworldly. Good luck, and keep us updated!
Hi Guy:
Nics starter car! See www.jagsthatrun.com for first-generation Datsun Z-car engine swap parts (engine mounts, headers, radiators etc) and pics
Doing E30-LS1 swap (got differential companion flange for my driveshaft from the JTR folk)
Nics starter car! See www.jagsthatrun.com for first-generation Datsun Z-car engine swap parts (engine mounts, headers, radiators etc) and pics
Doing E30-LS1 swap (got differential companion flange for my driveshaft from the JTR folk)
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Originally Posted by Steve VanS
Hi Guy:
Nics starter car! See www.jagsthatrun.com for first-generation Datsun Z-car engine swap parts (engine mounts, headers, radiators etc) and pics
Doing E30-LS1 swap (got differential companion flange for my driveshaft from the JTR folk)
Nics starter car! See www.jagsthatrun.com for first-generation Datsun Z-car engine swap parts (engine mounts, headers, radiators etc) and pics
Doing E30-LS1 swap (got differential companion flange for my driveshaft from the JTR folk)
jags that runs sells a kit to put a small block chevy into a z. great kit but wont work for the ls motors. Theres another kit for LS motors. Johns cars sells them. i am also getting my drive shaft from johns cars as well. i love e30s so ill be looking for ur project.
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a little update. motor is in and i did get to start it. sounds great but the ecu was having some issues so its been sent out to be modified (o2 sensors removed, smog crap, vats etc). heres some pics.
Last edited by aziza z; Jan 31, 2008 at 07:31 PM.
car still looks sick.. 
Gorgeous car man, color and body work is top notch. Id take a few bends out of that intake though, leave the filter mounted where that 2nd 90* bend is you'll draw in more hot air but will have a better airflow. You might fab up a heat shield or something to block off the filter to help knock down some of that heat soak as well.
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thanks for the comments guys. The dash is from an s13 and i love it. Videos will follow one i get the issues worked out. yea the intake is def something i want to work on. i might weld up something out of piping that flows and looks better, but for now this should do. hosestly i miss driving it. ive been working on it for 7monthes now so i figure i can work on that small stuff as i drive it.
anywho. thanks for the comments. any other recommendations or comments are welcome.
anywho. thanks for the comments. any other recommendations or comments are welcome.
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all in time....
What coilovers do you use for one of these cars? Sorry for all the questions, but I am looking into doing one myself. I need all the info I can get..What mount kit did you use?
After my ls1 s13 is done, ill be doing a 280 ls1..
Josh
After my ls1 s13 is done, ill be doing a 280 ls1..
Josh
