oscs

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Ive been dropping hints about a build im in the middle of so ive decided to go ahead and post it early. Most of the guys that create build threads say to create the thread while your in the middle of it so that details are not lost.

Hoping to be like LILHEMI and become a "Big Dog" some day!

Some details:
HKE 370ci
Twin Turbonetics 66/65's
160lb racetronix injectors
LS3 intake
L92 heads
227/231 .624/.598 115+4 Cam
Dominator EFI
Powerglide/GV OD

This is my first "build thread" so i will try to make everything as easy to read as possible. Here are some pictures of the car N/A and some goodies ive ordered for it.

oscs

iTrader: (19)

Here are some pictures of the dis-assembly and preparation work

Ryant10275

iTrader: (1)

omg yes! that looks like it is going to be extremely fun!

oscs

iTrader: (19)

Annnnd here are some pictures of how it sits right now. I will start the turbo piping and all the rest of it as i get time. Im trying to get this done by March but we will see how things go.

Hi Volume

iTrader: (3)

nice build! I may pick up my friends 1 owner 77 280z this spring. What do those things weigh?

oscs

iTrader: (19)

Thanks, They weight around 2700 from the factory .

TNTramair

iTrader: (15)

Love these cars.... great choice. Yours appears to be in amazing condition. In for updates.

vazfx16

Nice looking project.

Hi Volume

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really? that 6 cylinder iron block must be a total boat anchor then. I expected it to weigh a lot less. Still pretty damn light dont get me wrong!

sbcgenII

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Sweet car.

oscs

iTrader: (19)

Yeah They aren't very light motors. The 280Z is the heaviest car from the S30 platform. When you factory A/C, power steering, power windows etc. the weight can get up there relatively speaking. This one in particular is pretty well stripped down. Although with the roll cage and additional weight from various items like turbos/roll cages etc. I imagine the final weight with me in it will be around 2900-3k. We will see though.

oscs

iTrader: (19)

Thanks for all the compliments. This thing pretty much eats up all my spare time and is the root cause for just about every argument between the wife and I. I hope that the final project will reflect the trouble ive gone through

Datsun350Z

iTrader: (7)

Looks slow, and boring. You're gonna twist the chassis in half. You'll never hook up. You're ruining the heritage with that hillbilly motor. Just another LS based turd.

On another note, hope you're enjoying the car looks amazing and you do some nice work!

HexenLord

Looking forward to this. Thats one of the nicest Zs I've ever seen.

(SS)

iTrader: (1)

I love these builds

oscs

iTrader: (19)

yeah i hear it all and listen to none. Ive had fun with it but its time to step it up. Thanks for the compliment. The pictures do it more justice than it deserves but i don't do this for a living so ill take it.

oscs

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Glad you guys are diggin it, there is much more to come.

RonA

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My 74 260 weighs 3040 with no driver. LQ4 w/MP112, 4L80E, narrowed 9 3/4" rear, 3" x 2" sub frame and a little bit of cage work

oscs

iTrader: (19)

Sounds about right. I figure ill be around 2900-3k

Datsun350Z

iTrader: (7)

Your z hit the scales at 2780lb after the swap/no driver or cage.