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**Phlip** · 11-01-2008, 12:41 PM

How About A V12-Powered Datsun 240Z?

We'll admit that it may well be impossible to top the Austin-Healey 100 with supercharged Jaguar V12 in the Insane Sports Car Engine Swap department, but we still think putting a Jaguar V12 in this Z was a fine idea. The seller doesn't provide a lot of info about it (we'd like to know more than just "chev 6 speed") but it looks like the swap was done with a minimum of duct tape. And all for just $9,000 Canadian!

Jaguar V12 In A 1971 Datsun 240Z

MikeisNissan · 11-01-2008, 12:43 PM

thats awesome.

***Future240*** · 11-01-2008, 12:46 PM

I need a vid. Like now. And how did he only pay 9k canadian? Somewhere there must be more info

Wait.....did Phlip really make TWO threads in ONE day?

.....

allntrlundrgrnd · 11-01-2008, 12:53 PM

i dig it -exhaust. that shit looks ug

silviaguy240 · 11-01-2008, 04:31 PM

why do people feel the need to bastardize already limited s30's....

BustedS13 · 11-01-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by silviaguy240

why do people feel the need to bastardize already limited s30's....

they're not at all limited. it's easier to find a datsun than it is to find a z32.

***Future240*** · 11-01-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

they're not at all limited. it's easier to find a datsun than it is to find a z32.

I think it depends on what model. Just for shits n giggles I ran a search on a 260,280, and 200 z/zx on yahoo autos, got like 17 cars total, 300zx got 161

Agamemnon · 11-01-2008, 05:02 PM

Too bad they made it look like complete dog shit.

mrpeepers · 11-01-2008, 05:49 PM

Its nice how they used the green that i usually associate jags with..pretty sweet

KA24DESOneThree · 11-01-2008, 06:01 PM

No headlights where headlights should be: fail.
Jag V12: fail.
Opel GT-esque tail lights: fail.

Call me old-fashioned, but all the car needs is custom mechanical fuel injection and some BRE four-spokes. Oh, and it's gotta be on the ground.

silviaguy240 · 11-01-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustedS13

they're not at all limited. it's easier to find a datsun than it is to find a z32.

i meant limited as in nice quality ones that arent rusted the fuck out.

KA24DESOneThree · 11-01-2008, 06:03 PM

Come to California.

You can always find at least one under $8k.

silviaguy240 · 11-01-2008, 06:09 PM

where the fuck you looking? shits cheaper than that on the east coast but harder to find.

BustedS13 · 11-01-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by silviaguy240

i meant limited as in nice quality ones that arent rusted the fuck out.

you can get a rock solid one in the midwest for maybe 6k. they just aren't around you on your salty coast.

silviaguy240 · 11-01-2008, 11:25 PM

shit i got a perfect 2+2 with 69k on it for 3500 on the rusty east coast. its turned to be a bit shittier than when i bought it but im having trouble selling it for the same price.

BustedS13 · 11-01-2008, 11:43 PM

i've never liked 2+2's, but that's a bargain price... what year?

edit: shortage of z's? this guy has 30 rollers for sale in cali

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...=p4506.c0.m245

SexPanda · 11-01-2008, 11:55 PM

the only thing I don't like is the headlights. s30's have some of the sexiest headlights, and the owner/builder/whatever fucked it up.

Besides that... The Jag v12 is an ok engine, but its... not exactly a powerful v12.

silviaguy240 · 11-01-2008, 11:58 PM

its a 78, kinda impulse buy. shouldnt have got it and waited around for something else.

KA24DESOneThree · 11-02-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviaguy240

where the fuck you looking? shits cheaper than that on the east coast but harder to find.

1971 240 Z 51125 original miles NEW paint

1972 datsun 240z w/tripple carb setup

1973 Dutsun 240z - Needs work - good deal!!

1971 Datsun 240Z - beautiful blue CLASSIC - Low mileage

1972 240Z

1973 Datsun 240Z (SATURDAY ONLY!!!!) new lower price!

1973 240Z - extras

et cetera

ZX88 · 11-02-2008, 10:42 AM

super sick

articdragon192 · 11-02-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustedS13

i've never liked 2+2's, but that's a bargain price... what year?

edit: shortage of z's? this guy has 30 rollers for sale in cali

eBay Motors: Datsun : Z-Series (item 220300307007 end time Nov-02-08 20:23:07 PST)

Will this change your mind about 2+2s?

silviaguy240 · 11-02-2008, 03:15 PM

pics dont work, but i hate the guys who put stupid motors in Z's just for the hell of it. like all the guys that put shitty junkyard sbc's in em or that shitty jag stuff, or the guys who cut the roofs off and make em into roadsters trying to make it into a jag or a ferrari.

HyperTek · 11-02-2008, 03:24 PM

it really doesnt surprise me, rednecks have been bastardizing the Z with v8 swaps for years, and even rx7s lol

V8s is the answer for all jap cars lol *im badly stereotyping it please forgive me*

HyperTek · 11-02-2008, 03:29 PM

that ebay link is interesting. there was an abandoned lot in riverside that had a few zs in a field like that, and even a datsun roadster burried in teh dirt, and some vert Zs etc.. there was a decent looking black 240z though, i left a note on it and a few weeks later the guy called me, he wanted over $2k for that black Z.. i thought it was rediculous its probably been sitting there for a few years as all the other cars.. that was 2 years ago, i dont see all of them there anymore. If i had a Z, id love to have a field day in there lol

silviaguy240 · 11-02-2008, 03:31 PM

i dont mind v8's that are nicely done, but the dudes who go pull a shitty 200hp v8 out of an old sedan at the jyard and throw it in a Z and throw some 18x7 sportmaxx on it and paint it bright orange with some gay ass racing stripe....

articdragon192 · 11-02-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviaguy240

pics dont work, but i hate the guys who put stupid motors in Z's just for the hell of it. like all the guys that put shitty junkyard sbc's in em or that shitty jag stuff, or the guys who cut the roofs off and make em into roadsters trying to make it into a jag or a ferrari.

Fixed. Enjoy.

HyperTek · 11-02-2008, 03:35 PM

yeah i saw that on speedhunters it did change my mind about the 2+2.. wish i could say that for the S130 and Z31 lol but im sure with teh right wheels/stance anything will look good

silviaguy240 · 11-02-2008, 03:35 PM

no fucking shit. thats exactly how i wanted to do mine up except in a different color, wheels and definately more slammage.

woohoo! 1,000 posts.

heres a quick old photoshop i did when i first got it

and a pixel car i did of what i wanted

HyperTek · 11-02-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviaguy240

i dont mind v8's that are nicely done, but the dudes who go pull a shitty 200hp v8 out of an old sedan at the jyard and throw it in a Z and throw some 18x7 sportmaxx on it and paint it bright orange with some gay ass racing stripe....

or them fuckers who do the swaps and dont do shit to the suspension

this one is pretty sick, just needs cosmetics.. 16k may be a lil steep tho 1973 240z SR20DET Motorswap Fast

silviaguy240 · 11-02-2008, 04:06 PM

16k is real fuckin steep. maybe 4000 for sr and parts installed, ~1500 for coils, 800 for brakes 800 for wheels and tires, just go high and say 900 for other bullshit and 2500 for a decent shell. thats 10,500 invested and he expects 5k more? people need to learn to man up and expect and take their losses and not jack up the price for "labor". i'd maybe see it go for 8500 on the high side.

11-01-2008, 12:41 PM	#1
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	How about... How About A V12-Powered Datsun 240Z? We'll admit that it may well be impossible to top the Austin-Healey 100 with supercharged Jaguar V12 in the Insane Sports Car Engine Swap department, but we still think putting a Jaguar V12 in this Z was a fine idea. The seller doesn't provide a lot of info about it (we'd like to know more than just "chev 6 speed") but it looks like the swap was done with a minimum of duct tape. And all for just $9,000 Canadian! Jaguar V12 In A 1971 Datsun 240Z __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

11-01-2008, 12:43 PM	#2
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11-01-2008, 12:46 PM	#3
*Future240* Future Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Places Age: 37 Posts: 12,908 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I need a vid. Like now. And how did he only pay 9k canadian? Somewhere there must be more info Wait.....did Phlip really make TWO threads in ONE day?.....

11-01-2008, 12:53 PM	#4
allntrlundrgrnd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,483 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: allntrlundrgrnd Feedback Score: 17 reviews	i dig it -exhaust. that shit looks ug __________________ https://www.instagram.com/kook_180sx

11-01-2008, 04:31 PM	#5
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	why do people feel the need to bastardize already limited s30's.... __________________

11-01-2008, 05:02 PM	#8
Agamemnon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Age: 42 Posts: 2,667 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Too bad they made it look like complete dog shit.

11-01-2008, 05:49 PM	#9
mrpeepers Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 322 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its nice how they used the green that i usually associate jags with..pretty sweet

11-01-2008, 06:01 PM	#10
KA24DESOneThree Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SD County SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 2,564 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: KA24DESOneThree Feedback Score: 2 reviews	No headlights where headlights should be: fail. Jag V12: fail. Opel GT-esque tail lights: fail. Call me old-fashioned, but all the car needs is custom mechanical fuel injection and some BRE four-spokes. Oh, and it's gotta be on the ground.

11-01-2008, 06:03 PM	#12
KA24DESOneThree Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SD County SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 2,564 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: KA24DESOneThree Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Come to California. You can always find at least one under $8k.

11-01-2008, 06:09 PM	#13
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	where the fuck you looking? shits cheaper than that on the east coast but harder to find. __________________

11-01-2008, 11:25 PM	#15
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	shit i got a perfect 2+2 with 69k on it for 3500 on the rusty east coast. its turned to be a bit shittier than when i bought it but im having trouble selling it for the same price. __________________

11-01-2008, 11:43 PM	#16
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 40 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i've never liked 2+2's, but that's a bargain price... what year? edit: shortage of z's? this guy has 30 rollers for sale in cali http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...=p4506.c0.m245 __________________

11-01-2008, 11:55 PM	#17
SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the only thing I don't like is the headlights. s30's have some of the sexiest headlights, and the owner/builder/whatever fucked it up. Besides that... The Jag v12 is an ok engine, but its... not exactly a powerful v12. __________________ BRAND NEW GReddy PRofec E-01 EBC for sale, Cheap!

11-01-2008, 11:58 PM	#18
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	its a 78, kinda impulse buy. shouldnt have got it and waited around for something else. __________________

11-02-2008, 10:42 AM	#20
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 36 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	super sick

11-02-2008, 03:15 PM	#22
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	pics dont work, but i hate the guys who put stupid motors in Z's just for the hell of it. like all the guys that put shitty junkyard sbc's in em or that shitty jag stuff, or the guys who cut the roofs off and make em into roadsters trying to make it into a jag or a ferrari. __________________

11-02-2008, 03:24 PM	#23
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	it really doesnt surprise me, rednecks have been bastardizing the Z with v8 swaps for years, and even rx7s lol V8s is the answer for all jap cars lol im badly stereotyping it please forgive me __________________ Keep it Classy

11-02-2008, 03:29 PM	#24
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	that ebay link is interesting. there was an abandoned lot in riverside that had a few zs in a field like that, and even a datsun roadster burried in teh dirt, and some vert Zs etc.. there was a decent looking black 240z though, i left a note on it and a few weeks later the guy called me, he wanted over $2k for that black Z.. i thought it was rediculous its probably been sitting there for a few years as all the other cars.. that was 2 years ago, i dont see all of them there anymore. If i had a Z, id love to have a field day in there lol __________________ Keep it Classy

11-02-2008, 03:31 PM	#25
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	i dont mind v8's that are nicely done, but the dudes who go pull a shitty 200hp v8 out of an old sedan at the jyard and throw it in a Z and throw some 18x7 sportmaxx on it and paint it bright orange with some gay ass racing stripe.... __________________

11-02-2008, 03:35 PM	#27
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yeah i saw that on speedhunters it did change my mind about the 2+2.. wish i could say that for the S130 and Z31 lol but im sure with teh right wheels/stance anything will look good __________________ Keep it Classy

11-02-2008, 04:06 PM	#30
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 36 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	16k is real fuckin steep. maybe 4000 for sr and parts installed, ~1500 for coils, 800 for brakes 800 for wheels and tires, just go high and say 900 for other bullshit and 2500 for a decent shell. thats 10,500 invested and he expects 5k more? people need to learn to man up and expect and take their losses and not jack up the price for "labor". i'd maybe see it go for 8500 on the high side. __________________