# FS/T: Datsun 240Z.... new price/willing to trade. **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [June 15, 2006, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991 "2006-06-15T13:44:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![spilner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@spilner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spilner)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991/41 "2006-10-24T14:37:36Z")
> [@mr200](#): > > Wasting a classic on SON. I am ashamed of you Ty. We thought there was hope for you after all when it showed up. 😉 > > Don’t like carbs? Buy another rusted out S13. > > This is a classic, from when Nissan cared about their cars. > > If you google slightly more than whether or not an SR will fit, or how scary those carburettors are _eeek_ > > You might find out that the 240Z was and still is one of the best sport coupes ever made. Standing back and throwing random cost-cutting technological “advancements” at it, rather than sticking with an engine that has actually proven itself on and off the racetrack, with catalogs after catalogs of performance parts to chose from is lame. > > Hasn’t this “oooh, put an SR in it!” fad died out yet? > > Not contributing anything of value here yet … uhm, green thing is also for sale. No, you can’t swap an SR into it. If you did, Walter P would rise up from the grave and kill you two or three times. > > Ty, for the love of all that is holy, winter drive the Z, and track it in the spring. > > Any rusted out sh\*t heap you get off here is going to need way more work than this. I love the Z, and I consider keeping it every day, I just dont have time to work on it and I dont want to waste valueable shop space with it sitting rarely touched and eventually covered in parts. Thats your job _hehe_ ---
**Author:** ![Daddy\_Rim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddy_rim/32/5483_2.png) [@Daddy\_Rim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddy_Rim)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2006, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991/42 "2006-10-28T04:46:48Z")
FYI for those who, as GT mentioned, for some strange reason would like to put an ‘SR’ in a Z, which I believe is just not a good choice for this car, it is VERY easy to do. The engine bay is HUGE on these cars. With a tiny SR under the hood you could setup a lawn chair in the engine bay! Visit [http://forums.hybridz.org/forumdisplay.php?s=38b53aa13aceb198a827df72c91d37e8&f=92](http://forums.hybridz.org/forumdisplay.php?s=38b53aa13aceb198a827df72c91d37e8&f=92) for more SR240 or KAT 240Z info. [www.hybridz.org](http://www.hybridz.org) is a website dedicated to the restoration, modification and preservation of Z-cars. [http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Datsun\_Z\_V-8.html](http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Datsun_Z_V-8.html) This company wrote the book ‘literally’ on how to swap a V8 chevrolet engine into a Z-car. Now the 240Z needs to be slightly strengthened in the rear subframe area to properly handle the torque of a V8 but it is commonly done and addressed in their book and on various websites such as [hybridz.org](http://hybridz.org) I still have my L28 engine for my 77 280z and it is as GT mentioned a reliable engine! My car sat for 5 years in a swamp and basically had no floor or underbody left. Sure enough, we started the engine once we put some clean gas in the car and changed out the oil. It started within 15 seconds! As for driving it as a winter beater, I wouldn’t recommend it. These cars can, and WILL rust quickly and like the 240sx, is prone to cancer in all to familiar places. This car has heritage and I hope whomever purchases it, restores it or mods it to have a longer life. And I’m more than happy to help people work on their Z’s. BTW meastreetspeed website no longer works?? ---
**Author:** ![spilner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@spilner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spilner)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2006, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991/43 "2006-11-22T12:29:03Z")
STILL FOR SALE. and ya, the MSSC site is being re-done. Sorry for the inconvenience. ---
**Author:** ![bigberth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/8e7dd6/32.png) [@bigberth](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigberth)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2006, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991/44 "2006-11-25T04:55:30Z")
whats pm me if your interested in a 1985 corolla gts coupe(ae86) with tons of parts,2engines,roll cage,mags…maybe a bit of $$$ on my part. pm me if your interested.thanks…i need your car for a ritirement gift for my dad.(it was his first car!) ---
**Author:** ![spilner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@spilner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spilner)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2006, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991/45 "2006-11-26T19:25:44Z")
Im still VERY open for trades. Looking ideally for a 91-93 coupe but Im not the least bit picky, PM me any offers. new price $1800 cash ---
**Author:** ![lovemys14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/54ee81/32.png) [@lovemys14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lovemys14)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2006, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991/46 "2006-11-27T20:00:26Z")
dont ever make the mistake of putting an american engine into a japanese legend, i dont care how much power, or whatever those engines have i dont care, its just not right ---
**Author:** ![Daddy\_Rim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddy_rim/32/5483_2.png) [@Daddy\_Rim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddy_Rim)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2006, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991/47 "2006-11-28T17:55:39Z")
> [@lovemys14](#): > > dont ever make the mistake of putting an american engine into a japanese legend, i dont care how much power, or whatever those engines have i dont care, its just not right It’s just not right? Have you driven a V8 powered Z? Take a 300 hp LS1, which is readily available including tranny and all required electrics for an average of $2000 and you’ll have a wonderful vehicle to drive. To top it off, you have dealership and aftermarket support for parts. Granted the L24 engine in this Z may be smooth, but a V8 swap is tops. I am of course slightly biased on the issue, but I can vouch first hand for how easy the swap is. My 77 280 ran excellent with it’s L28 L-Jetronic fuel injection system but it that system has it’s bugs. Ethics and brand loyalty aside, if your Z has a hurting engine, a swap is extremely tempting and easy. ---
**Author:** ![3VoL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/dfb087/32.png) [@3VoL](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/3VoL)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2006, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991/48 "2006-11-28T19:24:57Z")
wow wheres an LS1 for 2k complete with tranny I want it ---
**Author:** ![lovemys14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/54ee81/32.png) [@lovemys14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lovemys14)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2006, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991/49 "2006-11-28T19:44:02Z")
> It’s just not right? Have you driven a V8 powered Z? Take a 300 hp LS1, which is readily available including tranny and all required electrics for an average of $2000 and you’ll have a wonderful vehicle to drive. To top it off, you have dealership and aftermarket support for parts. > > Granted the L24 engine in this Z may be smooth, but a V8 swap is tops. I am of course slightly biased on the issue, but I can vouch first hand for how easy the swap is. > > My 77 280 ran excellent with it’s L28 L-Jetronic fuel injection system but it that system has it’s bugs. > > Ethics and brand loyalty aside, if your Z has a hurting engine, a swap is extremely tempting and easy. i dont think you understand what i said, i dont care who puts a domestic engine into a japanese car, all im saying is that i personally think its the worst thing to do, since i dont like domestic cars. and again, i dont care about the power or what not, these cars are good for nothin unless you want to rent a car and beat the shit out of it, im ignorant when it comes to domestics, so dont get me started…and besides, domestics are worthless, reliablility is 1% compared to the japanese kings-- Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Suzuki, Suburu…and sorry if i forgot any others\*\*\* im only stating my opinion anywayz this is gettin off topic ----- good luck with the sale guy ---
**Author:** ![Solarian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solarian/32/5514_2.png) [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2006, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991/50 "2006-11-28T19:45:36Z")
Hahahaahhaaha, yea… why don’t you ask someone that actually did an LS1 swap how much it costs to source one? Much closer to 8 than 2, not including mount kits, etc… just for motor, tranny, electronics, clutch, etc… ---
**Author:** ![Daddy\_Rim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddy_rim/32/5483_2.png) [@Daddy\_Rim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddy_Rim)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2006, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991/51 "2006-11-29T00:38:22Z")
> [@Solarian](#): > > Hahahaahhaaha, yea… why don’t you ask someone that actually did an LS1 swap how much it costs to source one? You are! Swapped into a 74 260Z. First inter-family Z project. > [@Solarian](#): > > Much closer to 8 than 2, not including mount kits, etc… just for motor, tranny, electronics, clutch, etc… For 8 you can source an LS2. Motor set: [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99-00-LS1-LS6-engine-4L60-transmission-Corvette-GTO\_W0QQitemZ170054007930QQihZ007QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99-00-LS1-LS6-engine-4L60-transmission-Corvette-GTO_W0QQitemZ170054007930QQihZ007QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) Mounts: > **[Datsun Z Parts](https://jagsthatrun.com/collections/datsun-z-parts)** > > V8 Swaps that work. Conversion Manuals and parts for V8 S10, Datzun Z V8, Datsun ZX, Jaguar V8, Astro Van V8, Chevy TPI & TBI, Chevy Colorado, Volvo 200 & 700. Buy the book, make the mounts. Electronics? > **[Datsun Z Parts](https://jagsthatrun.com/collections/datsun-z-parts)** > > V8 Swaps that work. Conversion Manuals and parts for V8 S10, Datzun Z V8, Datsun ZX, Jaguar V8, Astro Van V8, Chevy TPI & TBI, Chevy Colorado, Volvo 200 & 700. Again buy the book, integrate required electronics Never said the whole ‘swap’ would cost 2g’s. We sourced our engine set from Gagnon and sons in Timmins ON. From a wrecked ‘bird’. Yeah I’m bringing this off topic. Apologies. Good luck with the sale… unless I finally buy it! Afterall, my '77 280z 2+2 is lonely in storage [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-t-datsun-240z-new-price-willing-to-trade/96991.md?page=2)