One of the coolest imports ive had the opportunity to see in action, this extremely streetable 1978 datsun 280z takes its first trip to the drag strip. From datsun z v8 conversion manual, mike knell, c 1990 by jaguars that run, p. As well as to give you an idea of what to look for and where to find it. With over 50 years of experience, we provide you a conversion that is reliable and with the look of a factory installation. Stock small block motors provide a vast improvement over datsun power no. Chevy v8 ls based engines ls1, ls6, ls2 are a popular engine to install in the datsun z cars, so we carry a lot of the parts needed to swap thee engines. Motorsports, however, does not specialize in engine swaps. Classic z car has been professionally converted and customized. Anyway, i did the ford 302 conversion, i basically made it up myself since i.
If searching for a book jaguar v8 conversion manual in pdf form, then, e6386e datsun z v8 conversion manual download ebooks datsun z v8 conversion manual download is available in formats such as pdf. Our featured zcar of the month is this orange 1972 datsun 240z with black interior on ebay. The z rear axle has proven adequate for most applications. Some datsun z owners very much disapprove of putting a v8 into a z car, but most have never even driven a v8 z.
It was converted using the jtr manual and is offset back the maximum. In the past, the most common v8 mounting kit for the zx v8 swap has been the motorsports zx v8 kit. Here you will find the owners manuals for the s30 1970 datsun 240z complete 2. Chrysler intrepid with supercharged v8 and conversion to rear wheel drive. Nissan 280 zx service and repair manuals every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1973 datsun 240z classics for sale near you.
A listing of z car related reference books and magazines. Jtr datsun z car v8 conversion v8, turbo v6, modified z cars installing a v8 into your z, by paul richer race car modifications for the datsun 240z including information for a ford v8 conversion, by terry oxandale personal v8 z web pages. This particular v8 datsun 240z is fitted with a second generation lt1 v8 from a chevrolet corvette c4, paired with a 4speed automatic transmission and uprated brakes. This is a 1977 datsun 280z that has had extensive work done to it. Ive always loved the looks of the early z cars, and the sound and power of ford 289302s, and happened to have an engine in stock, so decided that i would do the project. Nissan and datsun s30z enthusiast club of australia. For more information on cooling, ee page 1210 of our datsun z car v8 conversion manual the cooling system chapter you can download a pdf file of it for the 6cylinder engine, too. This is an adapter kit to allow you to install a small block ford v8 into the early datsun zcars, such as a 240z or 260z. Datsun 280zx v8 motor and transmission mounting kit jtr.
In japan, it was exclusive to nissan bluebird store locations. Motorsports is a good, reputable, company that offers good products for datsun z and zx parts. In early cars you can even switch out the pedals with the pedal box still in the car. Datsun 240z s30 series service manual pdf download. V8powered 1978 datsun 280z for sale on bat auctions. Datsun 240z, 260z, 280z v8 conversion manual mike knell on. The most popular engine conversion was the smallblock v8 paired with a matching transmission and modified suspension to handle the weight increase over the front end. Swapping an engine is never an easy job, but the sbc v8 swap. Fuel injected v8 w 6 speed transmission, cv axles, lsd differential, and disc brakes all around. There are many businesses that sell tech manuals, complete harnesses, programmed ecms, etc. In car tuning culture, an engine swap is the process of removing a cars original engine and.
Darius khashabis gm lt1 v8powered fiberglass bodied 1972 datsun 240z has just one purpose. Datsun 240z 260z auszcar s30z owners club of australia. View and download datsun 1977 280z service manual online. Ive always loved the looks of the early zcars, and the sound and power of ford 289302s, and happened to have an engine in. This 100% boltin kit does not rely on the stock datsun crossmember motor mount towers alone for strength. Datsun s30 260z tr6060 transmission mount fabrication. Jtr datsun z car v8 conversion, manual for datsun v8. New, used, and oem repair and replacement parts for datsun 240z, 260z, 280z, 280zx, and 510. Photographers, technicians and writers work through the teardown and rebuild to.
The purpose of this page is to provide a listing of books, magazines and magazine articles that contain information about the z cars. The straight six has been replaced by a ford 302 cubic inch engine. The original z was sold from october 1969 in japan, as the nissan fairlady z, at nissan exhibition dealerships that previously sold the nissan bluebird. If you are installing a v8 in your car, you should also purchase a copy of datsun z v8 conversion manual from jtr publishing this book, while dealing with chevrolet v8 conversions, contains valuable information about z car modifications and v8. Technoversions home of metermatch, tachmatch, diff mount. Bid for the chance to own a v8powered 1978 datsun 280z at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. The chevrolet small block fits in the engine compartment so well, one wonders if datsun had dreams of installing the chevrolet v8. Datsun z v8 conversion manual by mike knell, jaguars that run, 290 and 6. Power is transmitted through a zspec t5 manual gearbox back to a 300zxsourced r200 limitedslip differential with rear axles converted to cv joints and retrofit with rear disc brakes. Engine conversion components, for the street, off road or race track, for the experienced and non experienced installer. Coupled to either a 3speed automatic or 5speed manual transmission, the. Instructions are only supplied with the particular parts purchased.
Youll find invaluable advice on how to choose and buy a good v8 for your conversion, from a chevy, or buick, olds, or pontiac. Your 1200 wont handle curvy roads too well with all that. The components are packaged so that you can buy as much or as little as you need. Due to the lack of a consumer car market, the main focus of the company was the production of trucks. Download anleitungen manuals pdf planetrc modellbau. The seventh edition of this 120 page illustrated guide written by mike knell shows how to install the small block chevrolet v8 into 19701978 datsun z cars. V8 conversion manuals, parts for v8 s10, datzun z, jaguar, chevy. Find information on datsun 240z, 260z vehicles, classifieds, cars for sale, parts and technical information to help with your restorationproject. Stock small block motors provide a vast improvement over datsun power no matter. Car has been in family since 1990 and garage kept entire time. Most of the the modifications were to increase the performance though a few were done for aesthetic reasons.
Our nissan fairladyz s30 240z has arrived from japan but not everything is as it seems with our classic jdm coupe shop. This 1978 datsun 280z was acquired by the seller from the widow of the original owner. The book also explains the many jtr stealth parts designed to support the datsun z car conversion to a v8. Aftermarket conversion includes not just the convertible top but a ford v8 engine as well. You dont get to guess where to drill the final holes yes, there are engine mounts offered that have you make that decision so.
It was sold as the datsun 280zx, nissan fairlady z and nissan fairlady 280z, depending on the market. The nissan zcar is a sports car which has been manufactured by nissan motors ltd, in six generations, since 1969. The car was restored in 2007 with work including an ls1 v8 swap and 6speed manual gearbox that were reportedly pulled from a 2000 pontiac trans am with 21k miles. My 1976 datsun 280z with chevy 350 vortec engine is for sale. A beautiful 280z that has been mechanically enhanced with modern technology. Get notified when we have new listings available for datsun z v8. V8 conversion manual for datsun z cars jtr stealth. I wonder how complete the color change is as black zs were not available until the black pearl 280zs. View and download datsun 240z s30 series service manual online. This is probably the most common swap you will see in a 240z, at least in the united states. The datsun 1200 being very light is an ideal vehicle for drag racing. This is a five piece boltin set that properly locates your ls in the zcar engine bay on gm mounts with clearances for headers and manual steering rack.
This is a report on my installation of a small block ford motor into a 71 datsun 240z i refer to it as a z8. V8s can be swapped into datsun 1200s with increasing amounts of crafting and modification required. Modelyears application the book shows you how to put v8s into 1970. Johns cars zcar conversion to a chevrolet v8 small block and gm transmission redefines awesome. This page is going to be choppy until i get things sorted out. Ls1powered 1978 datsun 280z for sale on bat auctions. This book shows you how to install carbureted small block chevy v8s into datsun z series cars. The kit includes a motor mount cradle, rubber motor mounts, and a transmission mount.