$2K. Two seater, red. A few mods on it. But he's doing a full once over on it. Should be niiiice. That's what I wanted to do...bugger he beat me to it!!Any ideas on what motors would fit straight into a 260Z? He's thinking about the RB25DET or RB26DETT. I'd personally like a big chev engine in there...
go the rb26, they are little bloody rockets with those engines fitted You should ask/search on TT.net as loads of people over there have 260's with engine conversions, some with v8's, some with 26's
The popular choice used to be> a Leyland P76, 4.4 ltr, all alloy V8. About 100kg lighter than the original straight 6. Fun car!Cheers Lloyd :-Z
All rb motors are almost bolt on, even the engine mounts can be used, only need mild modifications. Can't get pass the rb30, if you got a bit to spend use a rb25 head or even a rb26 head! lots of power lots of torque. I reakon rb30block/rb25 head is the best combo in terms of budget to power ratio. Rb26 is really a waste of money because a rb30/25 combo will do the job better for a rwd, make more power and torque, with much less money spent. Has been done many times before, the guy who did it on a black 240 making 300+rwkw sold his car for another 240 being fitted with a inifinity 4.5 v8 turbo OMG!!!.
have a look at Hybridz.org for a few ideas. I have a '77 260z and it's great because you know that no matter what goes wrong with it, it's going to be relatively easy and cheap to fix - unlike other cars I might mention..... 260z the car designed with the 'home mechanic' in mind!
How about 2JZ with a 1JZ head on it? Something different, and very strong bottom end too. Of course the RB is a bolt in, but everyone has done that. Looks very impressive when in there but, especialy if you coin up on an RB26! Now that will get the chi-ching going
These pix may be of some help >>> in reaching a decision, but as I know nothing about in-line Nissan 6's, I can't tell you what they are - except that the first one is NOT a nissan, and more in line with your stated preference :YD :YD :YD. These pix were all taken at the Z Nationals last year.[image]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SwDwAqEViBltTPwMidA6srvDyhBYSl0GLZtFtSWgLJ2qwMxjn4IoAAOyeD8VF6O2y*pAlzPWnjPY86GKOkKnlb5JUEEvjbhimrtLXNByWJjHpHBx4P1BpA/DSCF0057.JPG?dc=4675460337700959091[/image][image]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SwCbAp0VgRhtTPwMidA6sjgmDfPmC0C7OENViyoHQ8wHOoDc!2xx2MN9J0lrs0zKTHTJPIWrRamyGHpZrC7hulfQqUaQqCjkh2sjOHzCVuAKVkRRF48qQQ/DSCF0062.JPG?dc=4675460337740335988[/image][image]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SwAaA6AVRxltTPwMidA6sob9kARPPrsaYn5vVm8gFhJS786K7fqTpCVEzVgw8vxqj0qC3ZavbC8OmHvszK9Lxyf5k6celFA5*P8VtBwXBqkMXuO*kaOmfQ/DSCF0065.JPG?dc=4675460337777918543[/image][image]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SwAAAKAVSBltTPwMidA6ssotYjn5wxzgrPfpqkFC7tP16Rkxentrg3htkUvYaiclrrwtEcsn5v0b8RIM3VOOnCUiDkXDrPKZil9lBkMubsLl0wnLSJgPiA/DSCF0074.JPG?dc=4675460337821319982[/image][image]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SwDWAqMVDhptTPwMidA6sjcES0lHKi*Vj9ladioBDK4t6ihWQSXSMj8zjyshCAQ5is2wCFTk9xkHf7E4AKPalK8qs7lv3Hc0BOzQc!vhWeOoA5LnP1TXoA/DSCF0077.JPG?dc=4675460337856241248[/image]
i'll have a try at guessing 1st car - no idea 2nd car - early L series engine probably the original engine of the car L26,L24 3rd car- apears to be a Late L series engine probably a L28 efi turbo from in 280zx 4th car- Rb30 sohc turbo from either vl commo or r31 sky 5th - rb30 sohc turbo from either vl commo or r31 sky
