#7-Earliest pictures of the car, how it all started.
#6-Engine bay being painted before engine swap
#5-Engine swap l26 NA carbed to a l28et 280zx Turbo motor
#4-Body kit being fitted
#3-Body work finishing and car painted
#2-Exterior Shots after paint
#1-Most recent news of the car
(7/04/11)Havent really made any progress with the brakes or transmission swap. But back in May I had the car retuned. Forgot to post up here the results. Car made 275 whp and 360wht. The tuner told me the limiting factor with this car is the turbo. If I put a bigger turbo on the car it could potentially make a great deal more. The little stock t3 just doesnt cut it! Its still very fun and peppy at 275 whp weighing in at only 2200-2400lbs.
(4/17/2011)Been a long while since I updated This cardomain. Been really down about the project with little problems popping up, alot of bumps in the road, and buying a 300zxtt. I still own this car but progress has been very slow. Recently had the floor pans redone. The first time it was done very cheaply by a not so good welder, now it has been professionally welded, coated and sealed. Bought a new clutch as the old stock one was slipping, got it installed, turned out to be far from bolt on, with some custom work and professional help it is now in the car, fully operational, with no slipping. Also I ended up breaking down and buying tokico illumina struts which have now been installed. Car sits 1+" lower than stock now. Right now I have aquired some 300zx brake calipers and 5 speed transmission(far superior than the 280zx 5 speed in there now). I plan to have some custom work done to fit these caliper on the car, possibly running a 12.75" 350z slotted track rotor. I'm throwing ALOT of money at this car with very little progress showing because most of the work is COMPLETELY custom. When I am finished I hope to have a car that has a chassis from the 1970's but will outperform a brand new 2011 car in all areas. Here is a picture when I got the car back from finally getting the clutch squared, brand new floors welded in, and struts/springs installed.
Notice the good 1" of dust on the car... :) Haha.
(10/10/2010)Heres another video of the launch control from outside the car. Sounds mean. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkg_v4B53Go
(7/14/2010)Here is a short video of launch control/2 step on my 1974 260z. The old 74' tach doesnt know what to do when launch control is engaged. Hahaha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgMurOHTodw
(7/10/2010) Here is an update, after a very long wait. The engine is now done(for now ;)) and is sitting clean! As well as the paint. Enjoy! Post a comment tell me what you think.
-Here is my plan for the car within the next few months with what i have currently purchased-
-New mods will be BOLD-
Exterior:
Subtle Z Front Fiberglass fenders
MSA Type 3 Airdam
MSA Type 3 Sideskirts
Jim Cook Racing Widebody rear fender kit
Autoloc Integrated headlight w/ clear turn signal
Primax Sport Max Gunmetal Wheel 18x7.5 4-lug
Yokohama S-Drive Tires 245/35/18
MSA Flush mounted mirrors
JDM Taillights w/ clear turn signal
Shaved side markers, drip rails and chrome strips
Burnt Orange Paint
(Got all of the stuff for the interior but sad to say it will probably be awhile before Anything is done)
Interior:
Black Leather Corbeau CR1 Racing Seats
Rockford Fosgate Power 6.5" Component Speaker Set
Custom Fiberglass door panels w/ 6.5" speaker hole
Black carpet kit
Second skin's Damplifier Pro 160 sq. ft.
Power Door locks
Power trunk
Power Windows
Stellar Security System
Keyless Entry
AEM Tru Boost Controller Guage
Audiopulse Revo 10" Sub 1,500watt RMS
Engine and Performance:
L28et engine swap
Spec Stage 3+ Clutch(good for 550whtq)
5-speed manual
Haltech Platinum Sport 2000 ECU(Standalone Fuel and Ignition management)
Stock T3 turbo
Turbosmart Megasonic Blow-off Valve
2" Polished Aluminum Mandrel Bent Intercooler Piping
N42 Intake Manifold (Polished And Ported to 60mm)
Zirgo Electric Engine Fan
V8 Radiator
Thundervolt 50 Racing 10.4mm Plug Wires
MSA 2.5" Turbo Downpipe
3" SS Exhaust
R200 Differential (3.36 CLSD)
APEXI N1 Turbo Muffler(3" in/4.5" out)
NGK Spark Plugs Iridium IX BPR8EIX (2 stages colder than stock)
Black AEM Universal Fuel Pressure Regulator
Walbro GSL 392
JSK Innovations Oring Fuel rail
Mototron Deka IV 630cc injectors
KA24 60mm Throttle body(POWDERCOATED HIGH GLOSS BLACK, SHAVED)
Tokico Lowering Springs
Tokico Illumina 5-way Adjustable front and rear struts
(7/31/09)Pictures taken late in the day
(7/24/09)
(7/15/09)Finally installed my tailights with the clear turn signal... Brightened up the rear end a bit.
(5/25/09)Not any change, just thought I would add some pics. Thinking about have the rear fenders reworked. Also In the process of dressing up the engine bay and tuning the engine.
