1971 240z

[nazar]

UPDATE ON PAGE 2 with pics and specs!!!


finally picked up my new project, a bit different

1971 240z

Straight body, no rust.

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I also just picked up an lt1 motor and its got a head package and cam on it, long tube headers, pulleys, etc...a nice healthy lt1

Still contemplating trannys, its got a auto on the engine now, but i really want a 5 or 6 speed

I was thinking of the tremec tko500 since it handles 500ft.lb

I am currently working on the suspension, taking it all apart, will sandblast it all, do all new bushings, new front and rear control arms and koni shocks, its already got springs on it.

Also have a pair of sparco 1 piece seats that im making brackets for, as well as sparco steering wheel.

My next part will be brakes and wheels. There is a nice front brake kit using 12.2" rotors 1.25 thick with a willwood 4 piston caliper available for htese cars for $750, a good deal i think

Any suggestion on wheels? I wil most likely get fender flares

THe car currently actually has a 327 sbc in it but its stock and has rod knock, but at least the car is setup for a chevy small block already.

[nazar]

btw, its 2550lb with the v8 in it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im aiming for 350whp NA and 2500 weight!

[nazar]

ripped the tired old 327 out, bought an lt1 thats already been built up before: 383 stroker ,high comp. ported heads, cam, 1.6 rockers, etc...

also just bought a t56 tranny to mate to it. Will be installing the lt1 this weekend.

Looking now for 400whp tuned at 2400lb!

More pictures to come tomorow of the new engine

[Bob Johnson]

I will save you a bunch of time and probably money,,I have a 77 280Z with a ZZ4, vette 6 speed, Dana 44 Independent Vette rear..G nose front end..killer car look on my web site..ciacars.com..also have a 72Z with a 3 liter inline 6, big turbo, intercooler,electromotive ignition bad as*

[nazar]

no thanks, i bought the car to have a project to work on, if i bought a complete car, what fun is that?

Plus, i hate g-noses...damn they just bug me...lol


Clean car though...a bit more than my budget allows...so far i have a straight body z with an lt1 and 6 speed with less than 2k into it!!!!

Wheelin and dealin is great, i made my money back on the car by simply selllin the stuff in it that i wont be using...

[Bob Johnson]

no thanks, i bought the car to have a project to work on, if i bought a complete car, what fun is that?

Plus, i hate g-noses...damn they just bug me...lol


Clean car though...a bit more than my budget allows...so far i have a straight body z with an lt1 and 6 speed with less than 2k into it!!!!

Wheelin and dealin is great, i made my money back on the car by simply selllin the stuff in it that i wont be using...
best car for the money in the world in my opinion...I have owned a bunch of them. Just sold a 70 and very early 71..The 72 I have makes 500 HP @ 20# of boost..came from California..known as Bakers Bully in late 90's..goes like stink but you can't get it to the ground..I disagree on the G nose..makes the front look like a Ferrari..I like them and they are seldom seen over here..I liked the Z in the fastest street car shoutout last year..If he'd have put a little more motor in it and had a little more seat time in it he probably would have won it..

[srh3trinity]

In response to your question on wheels, I have seen a Z-car of the same vintage with 18s that looked really good. I realize that you have a four lug set up now, but I would assume that the bigger brake package will be five lug. Here is a wheel that I think would look good http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=10097
Something along that line, looks like a cool project keep us posted.

[4MuscleMachines]

finally picked up my new project, a bit different

1971 240z

Straight body, no rust.

Hmm, very nice project, it does look very straight and clean. Good catch! :twothumbs





I will save you a bunch of time and probably money,,I have a 77 280Z with a ZZ4, vette 6 speed, Dana 44 Independent Vette rear..G nose front end..killer car look on my web site..ciacars.com

Very nice car, but no engine pics?

[nazar]

slight update guys:

Lt1 motor, built, 355ci, with custom aluminum brackets done and installed along with t56 tranny with custom crossmember and centerfoce clutch and spec billet flywheel

Sparco seats and steering wheel installed. Interior being dynamated.

Currently working on finishing the custom rear end(using a q45 lsd diff, custom half shafts, cvs, adapters, billet mustache bar, etc)

Up front are 12.2" 1.25" thick willwood 4 piston custom brakes.

Installed a 7/8" tilton master for the clutch. Currently finishing up the fuel system as well, braided 3/8" line there and back, 255lph pump, earl's fittings all around.

Wheels come in tomorow, custom centerline 17x9.5 2 piece billet wheels, 5" bs all around and they will have painted centers.

Check it out guys:
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[srh3trinity]

I like the wheels alot, looks like some great progress. Keep posting the pics.

[Z06killinSBF]

Looking good. Keep the pics coming

[dhardison]

I had a 260Z that looked just like your 240 back when I was in college (color, wheels and all). I used to drool over the JagsThatRun "Z" V8 conversion manual dreaming of the day I could drop in a SBC. Keep up the excellent work and keep posting pics!

Dan

[andrewb70]

Nice project. Vintage rice with V8 power rules. I have an 88 RX7 with LS1 power.

Whats the weight of those Centerline wheels?

Andrew

[nazar]

18.5lb not bad for a 17x9.5 2 piece wheel that is VERY well priced

[dhardison]

Are you planning on upgrading the rear-end to a beefier unit? I noticed that the new wheels were still 4-lug. The stock IRS is a huge weak point with a V8, especially a healthy LT1.

Dan

[nazar]

the rear end is the most expensive piece of this project

I have a q45 rear vlsd diff(beffiest unit that can possibly be fit, 9.3" or so), 4 q45 cv's to replace the U joints, billet mosler halfshafts, billet adapters for cv to datsun stub axle, which will be upgraded to 27spline 280z turbo stub axles

As welll as the pictured rear 1/2" billet mustache bar to hold the diff in place as well as a custom front brace.

This diff has gone into the 9's on multiple z's with IRS!!!!

It pushed around a 300hp 4100lb car effortlessly, should be no problem for a 400hp 2400lb car:)

[dhardison]

Sorry for asking about the rear diff. When I initially saw the pic of what I now know is the diff and mustache bar, I thought it was a pic of a front-end alignment device. :pat: I thought it was kind of strange that you were showing a pic of that.... LOL!

shows what I know............. :rolleyes:

Dan

[PhillipM]

Love the car! Are you thinking about a cage at all??

[nazar]

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[JoshStratton]

Man you are FLYING on that project. Keep up the great work and keep us updated. I love those cars. There is a delapidated one for sale down the street. Hmmm.....

[nazar]

Here she is

Motor starts and runs, ecu mounted, wiring done, rear end done, gas tank done, driveshaft done, tranny done, throttle cables done, fans, fuel pump and water pump done, ignition done. Just gotta finish up some wiring, build an exhaust, install half shafts, align it and finish up the interior. Cant wait to run it around the block hopefully next weekend!!!

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some minor specs:

355ci lt1 mild build
t56 6 speed, billet flywheel, centerforce clutch
q45 rear end, custom driveshaft, cv conversion with mosler halfshafts
willwood 12.5x1.25 4 piston race brakes
sparco seats, steering
stewart warner gauges
fuel sump, external pump, stainless lines
koni inserts, race springs, sway bars f/r, poly bushings
lots of fabrication lol....

[JoshStratton]

Dude that is awesome! But I have a request. Could we get a full-on side shot?

[srh3trinity]

You work fast, each update shows a ton of progress.

[sonofernest]

Dont you dare paint it, it looks way too cool the way it is.

[nazar]

its gonna get painted exactly that same color, dont worry guys, i like that color as well:)

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[JoshStratton]

Thanks for the pics!
That is incredible. I wonder if I just found my next project...

Are you going to leave the tires like that or will you add fender flares? I actually like it the way it is. It looks real mean that way.

[importkiller69ss]

sweet car man i got a buddy of mine that has a built ls1 383 tt in his he has spent a ton of money on it i think 15 grand just under the hood...it runs in the 10's on pump gas spinning the whole track...the car is a blast to ride in...it crazy pulling up to a street bike like a busa or a gixer 1000 and running with them....the biker guys are almost embarrased sweet ride love the rims

[vanzuuk1]

I was about to ask about the alignment device.Doh!