# Ideas for a 78 Datsun 280z **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 11, 2006, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ideas-for-a-78-datsun-280z/21472 "2006-12-11T11:15:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 5
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2006, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ideas-for-a-78-datsun-280z/21472/5 "2006-12-11T12:01:46Z")
The 240Z were around 2355+ lbs and started putting on weight from there. I’ve seen people state that the SBC (iron block) weighs less than a car with an L series. And while looking for a site to quote I found one that says it weighs more. So throw that out the window… > One FAQ concerns the added weight of placing a V8 into the Z. The weight increase is marginal (160 lbs more) with a slight shift of center-of-gravity to the rear, (for the set-back design) > **[the Z Car Home Page](http://zhome.com/)** > > Datsun/Nissan Z Car site: 240Z, Datsun 240Z, Z Car, Nissan Z, Nissan Z Car, restoration, repair, history, links, clubs, parts sources, book reviews and more. Although I have never seen any info on changing track and suspension goeomety I have seen fender flares filled up, most likely through wide wheels and tires… --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ideas-for-a-78-datsun-280z/21472)._