Datsun 350powered.. should i?

[Panacea]

Why not swap the GA's ecotec and put it in?

[cardude007617]

Originally Posted by SpyhunteR

you have to do a full bottom and top end build up as well as find a turbo that is rated to make that much hp.


guys maybe I should have mentioned that I was considering this as a cheap cruiser type project instead of a project from the sounds of you guys would easily reach $10000-20000.

I was thinking of a project that would be all said and done at $8000. Ya know some suspension, satin black paint w/ pinstripping, new wheels, original interior redone in satin black vinyl, and just make sure the motor is in good running order.

u gotta admit, a RB26DETT powered grand am would be pretty amazing

[cardude007617]

Originally Posted by Panacea

Why not swap the GA's ecotec and put it in?

that motor also has some serious potential. didnt GM just announce they made 1000hp with one now?

[SpyhunteR]

Originally Posted by cardude007617

i guess i was just saying wat u [i]could[i] do with it, but ya that RB26DETT is an amazing motor. any true auto lover should know wat it is

The shop where I work on the Grand Am at does RB, SR20DET, B-series, K-series, 4G63, etc... motor swaps, motor work, one-off turbo setups, tuning, etc..

I definitely know and at the very least had some hands on time on them.

[timberwoof]

http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea..._datsun_240_z/

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new.../pictures.html

A 240z car I like Mark Rolston's. Its sweet with an RB26DETT

[SpyhunteR]

Originally Posted by cardude007617

u gotta admit, a RB26DETT powered grand am would be pretty amazing

The RB series motor is an inline 6 cyl. It was as far as I know, someone please correct me if I am wrong, was only available in RWD and AWD configurations.

Just not worth the hassle, when the N-body already comes with a perfectly suitable big power making powerplant. The Ecotec.

[SpyhunteR]

Originally Posted by cardude007617

that motor also has some serious potential. didnt GM just announce they made 1000hp with one now?

Old news.

[GregFarz78]

Originally Posted by SpyhunteR

The RB series motor is an inline 6 cyl. It was as far as I know, someone please correct me if I am wrong, was only available in RWD and AWD configurations.

Just not worth the hassle, when the N-body already comes with a perfectly suitable big power making powerplant. The Ecotec.

Yep inline 6

How much does that 280Z weigh with no engine? You might want to look into a VQ30 I just remember reading on the sentra boards more aftermarket parts and tuning options are available and it will easily make 500whp...check out this thread

http://www.b15sentra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=145918

[SpyhunteR]

Originally Posted by GregFarz78

Yep inline 6

How much does that 280Z weigh with no engine? You might want to look into a VQ30 I just remember reading on the sentra boards more aftermarket parts and tuning options are available and it will easily make 500whp...check out this thread

http://www.b15sentra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=145918

so $1800 for the car, another $700-2000 for a motor on ebay. hope there's a tranny adaptor to mate it to the GM tranny already in the car...... then find some hick that wants a perfectly stout chevy V8 350 beastie.

If I get this car I'm stickin' w/ the 350, and waiting until LSx motors are in my price range.

Basically I would pick this up to turn into a "headturner", something fun to toss around for a bit.

It'll get me familiar w/ datsuns until I can find an elusive 510 that suits me.

[99blackSE]

I don't think you can really go wrong with a small block chevy.

[SikMindz]

How bout you spend the money on a water heater that works?

[Tank]

I say do it, my dad had three Z's when we were groing up. They were pretty cool and they have some nice aftermarket stuff for them.

[SpyhunteR]

Originally Posted by SikMindz

How bout you spend the money on a water heater that works?

ROFLCOPTER!!! OMGZ!!

You think I pay for this house? I live under the roof of a home owned not by me sir.

[cardude007617]

Originally Posted by SpyhunteR

The RB series motor is an inline 6 cyl. It was as far as I know, someone please correct me if I am wrong, was only available in RWD and AWD configurations.

Just not worth the hassle, when the N-body already comes with a perfectly suitable big power making powerplant. The Ecotec.

well u know wat i mean tho, it would make a pretty amazing car. and ya, the ecotec also has some serious potential; even the stock motors on cars like the cobalt ss supercharched and ion redline are pretty nice for stock...thank you very much ecotec. its almost like the new VTEC; **** load of parts, and very high potential output.

[GregFarz78]

Originally Posted by SpyhunteR

so $1800 for the car, another $700-2000 for a motor on ebay. hope there's a tranny adaptor to mate it to the GM tranny already in the car...... then find some hick that wants a perfectly stout chevy V8 350 beastie.

If I get this car I'm stickin' w/ the 350, and waiting until LSx motors are in my price range.

Basically I would pick this up to turn into a "headturner", something fun to toss around for a bit.

It'll get me familiar w/ datsuns until I can find an elusive 510 that suits me.

How much are used LS motors? I would seriously look at a vq series motor they're pretty cheap used about 1200-1500 and mods galore, plus when you get a 510 you'll already have the motor. I'd like to pick up a cheap 510 someday myself something about those cars looks like it would be a fun project

[SpyhunteR]

oh the 510 would be an all motor 4cyl w/ velocity stacks done in rat rod spirit....................... ......... it'd be sick and rockabilly as FUNK!