74 260z, need ideas

[usafdarkhorse]

Originally Posted by Walperstyle

forget all these people saying 'swap the engine'.

Put about $5000 into fixing the chassis. Take everything apart, media blast it, cut and weld where the holes are....

...then consider an engine.


edit: just realized you are 16. Not to be blunt, but this is not the car for you.

+1. It would be dangerous to have even a marginal amount of power in a chassis so badly rusted. Guaranteed 50% of the rust on the car can't be seen until you start tearing it apart.

[2F0-T]

Sorry on any updates. I just moved and Ive been saving money. i got the metal for the frame and floor boards. Still waiting to make engine brackets because im still trying to figure out if im going to keep my 358 SBC or sell for a 2JZ-GTE but pics will be on update and i this isnt Z but heres some pics of the new DD





in Zshop

358? or 2JZ

[roadster6909]

It'll be a tough task, but anyone can do it if you read up etc.
Like everyone said, take care of the frame..

Hell i'm 16 and i've swapped plenty of engines.. Recently rebuilt my sr20 and it's up and running..

[zylvia213]

Originally Posted by xpertsnowcarver

You should restore the chassis before bothering with a new motor.

I second that... take care of all that rust. Good luck