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Old 10-31-2002 | 05:56 AM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??

*snicker*

Old 11-01-2002 | 10:09 AM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??

rb26dett w/ gtr tranny, but you'd have to hack up a lot of the Z. A LOT

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Old 11-01-2002 | 11:00 AM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??

Auxilary,
Isnt' there someone in the Bay Area that is doing the AWD conversion ?
If so have you seen it ? Can you get photos of the project.

Old 11-01-2002 | 12:12 PM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??

didn't know someone was doing an awd conversion in the bay - but if you know who it is, and if they don't mind, i'll get pictures. as for someone in the bay doing an rb26dett conversion, you're looking at him (in future, anyways, not enough cash/garage space right now)

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Old 11-01-2002 | 06:23 PM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??

yeah, but that's a 280Z 2+2 on the nissan patrol chassis with a smallblock chevy in it

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Old 11-01-2002 | 10:59 PM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??

The 1980 Datsun 720 4x4 has an L20b engine and front independent suspension. If you retain the rear suspension of the Z, it might be possible to use the 720 4x4 transaxel on the L6 because it will bolt right up. The independant suspension should be able to be lowered pretty well and keep the Z low to the ground.
The purpose of this setup would most likely be for performance street use, not wheelin'

It sure would add some weight to the Z!

Old 11-02-2002 | 08:35 AM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??

Here's a pic I took of it at Z-fest


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Old 11-03-2002 | 09:44 AM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??

rb26dett is the powerplant found in the skyline gt-r, making "276" horsepower (severely underrated due to japanese 'gentleman's agreement', in reality about 280 at the wheels). The motor is RB series dual overhead cam block with a turbo per bank of 3 cylinders - hence, twin turbo. The transmission is awd, and the block can easily take 500hp or so on stock bottom end without any need for upgrades through increased boost. It's basically a detuned touring motor

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Old 11-03-2002 | 10:20 PM
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Re: FWD RWD AWD??

yeah, that's stony. i've talked to him a few times. he had his Z imported to japan while he was stationed there, had the rb motor installed there, shipped the car back here to alaska

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