where should i start?
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where should i start?
Hello I just joined this forum. I have a 82 280zx and im wondering where should i start at? Suspension, body, engine or interior? I want a 300hp to the wheels street legal car. I dont know if that is a lot of hp for this car. So let me know where you think i should start.
#2
Hey! Welcome to ZDriver!
Sounds like the same thread on Hybridz. I suggest picking up some basic automotive repair and mod books. Once you are comfortable w/ how an engine works, move up to books like this:
Sounds like the same thread on Hybridz. I suggest picking up some basic automotive repair and mod books. Once you are comfortable w/ how an engine works, move up to books like this:
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stock i belive is 135hp if im not mistaken but as to where to start if u need any rust work done that would be the place to start you can have all the mods in the world but if u ride is rusting out underneath you. then ya u get the rest as far as street legal goes where are you located if its in flordia the term street legal is loosly defined. lol i myself run a str8 3inch exshust all the way back with a "test pipe" weldid in. you could always start there if theres no rust. issues then of course with the motor there turbo. tranny, ect
#4
Welcome aboard Lit! . Gather as much info as you can and learn to work on your own car, it will save you some serious $$ in the long run! Use the search option here and dont be afraid to ask questions. Horse power is limitless if you have the doe. Hopefully you have a rustfree ride to start with. Enjoy the ride.
#6
Thanks for the welcome and help. And i am the same one on hybridz. I found this site on there. And joined and figured i would ask to get more opinions. Im in TEXAS by the way. Im comfortable how engines work. just not to familiar with the z. Where can i pick up the book shown?
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Thanks for the welcome and help. And i am the same one on hybridz. I found this site on there. And joined and figured i would ask to get more opinions. Im in TEXAS by the way. Im comfortable how engines work. just not to familiar with the z. Where can i pick up the book shown?
add that website to your favs if you haven't all ready
#9
Whats yalls opinion on a exhaust? I have a pacesetter one with a magnaflow cat and sucks. I was thinking about getting one custom made from headers back but think its a waste if im gonna boost it. Your opinions?
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Hello I just joined this forum. I have a 82 280zx and im wondering where should i start at? Suspension, body, engine or interior? I want a 300hp to the wheels street legal car. I dont know if that is a lot of hp for this car. So let me know where you think i should start.
2. body
3. suspension
4. engine modifications
5. interior
300rwhp is a lot to shoot for with that car. 4 words :money. turbo. good. luck.
Where are my manners...hello should have been #1
#12
Okay... I'm gunna lay it all out for ya.
Motor:
L28ET = $free to $2000
bore .040" over
larger pistons
heavy valve work
shave head .020"
new gaskets & bearings
rods magnafluxed
Total for machine work = $2000-$4000
ARP head studs = $150-$200
1mm MLS headgasket $200-$300
T04 Turbocharger = $500-$800
External wastegate & metal fab = $500
Custom camshaft = $200-$500
Intercooler & piping = $200-$2000
Stand alone fuel management = $300-$2000
Bigger injectors = $100-$500
Fuel rail = $100-$200
BOV = $30-$150
Wideband O2 = $200-$500
Add all that up... for the motor.
Suspension:
Coil-overs = $1500-$3000
Bigger brakes = $500-$2000
SS brake lines = $150
Strut bars = $50-$300
17" or 18" rims & tires = $1000-$3000
Exhaust:
Mandrel bent 2.5" exhaust, high flow cat & muffler = $200-$800
Interior:
New interior = $500-$3000
Exterior = $200-$5000
There ya go... get out the calculator & check book. I'd say that's about $20k. I'd rather buy a Lotus.
Motor:
L28ET = $free to $2000
bore .040" over
larger pistons
heavy valve work
shave head .020"
new gaskets & bearings
rods magnafluxed
Total for machine work = $2000-$4000
ARP head studs = $150-$200
1mm MLS headgasket $200-$300
T04 Turbocharger = $500-$800
External wastegate & metal fab = $500
Custom camshaft = $200-$500
Intercooler & piping = $200-$2000
Stand alone fuel management = $300-$2000
Bigger injectors = $100-$500
Fuel rail = $100-$200
BOV = $30-$150
Wideband O2 = $200-$500
Add all that up... for the motor.
Suspension:
Coil-overs = $1500-$3000
Bigger brakes = $500-$2000
SS brake lines = $150
Strut bars = $50-$300
17" or 18" rims & tires = $1000-$3000
Exhaust:
Mandrel bent 2.5" exhaust, high flow cat & muffler = $200-$800
Interior:
New interior = $500-$3000
Exterior = $200-$5000
There ya go... get out the calculator & check book. I'd say that's about $20k. I'd rather buy a Lotus.
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Okay... I'm gunna lay it all out for ya.
Motor:
L28ET = $free to $2000
bore .040" over
larger pistons
heavy valve work
shave head .020"
new gaskets & bearings
rods magnafluxed
Total for machine work = $2000-$4000
ARP head studs = $150-$200
1mm MLS headgasket $200-$300
T04 Turbocharger = $500-$800
External wastegate & metal fab = $500
Custom camshaft = $200-$500
Intercooler & piping = $200-$2000
Stand alone fuel management = $300-$2000
Bigger injectors = $100-$500
Fuel rail = $100-$200
BOV = $30-$150
Wideband O2 = $200-$500
Add all that up... for the motor.
Suspension:
Coil-overs = $1500-$3000
Bigger brakes = $500-$2000
SS brake lines = $150
Strut bars = $50-$300
17" or 18" rims & tires = $1000-$3000
Exhaust:
Mandrel bent 2.5" exhaust, high flow cat & muffler = $200-$800
Interior:
New interior = $500-$3000
Exterior = $200-$5000
There ya go... get out the calculator & check book. I'd say that's about $20k. I'd rather buy a Lotus.
Motor:
L28ET = $free to $2000
bore .040" over
larger pistons
heavy valve work
shave head .020"
new gaskets & bearings
rods magnafluxed
Total for machine work = $2000-$4000
ARP head studs = $150-$200
1mm MLS headgasket $200-$300
T04 Turbocharger = $500-$800
External wastegate & metal fab = $500
Custom camshaft = $200-$500
Intercooler & piping = $200-$2000
Stand alone fuel management = $300-$2000
Bigger injectors = $100-$500
Fuel rail = $100-$200
BOV = $30-$150
Wideband O2 = $200-$500
Add all that up... for the motor.
Suspension:
Coil-overs = $1500-$3000
Bigger brakes = $500-$2000
SS brake lines = $150
Strut bars = $50-$300
17" or 18" rims & tires = $1000-$3000
Exhaust:
Mandrel bent 2.5" exhaust, high flow cat & muffler = $200-$800
Interior:
New interior = $500-$3000
Exterior = $200-$5000
There ya go... get out the calculator & check book. I'd say that's about $20k. I'd rather buy a Lotus.
haha. So are you saying i need to aim lower in terms of hp?
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#17
or are you just too cool to ride in a Z with a sub par exhaust? cause it is driveable, a car only running a header and no exhaust is driveable
Last edited by 280zx2by2; 02-26-2009 at 06:53 PM.
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#20
lol you took the cat out and didn't expect any repercussions? thats not that bad a problem as long as its more like a pop than a full shotgun sounding backfire
#21
I have a brand new cat on it actually. And a pop is ok? Really? Im kind of worried about it. I know how engines work but new to the modding. And of course im the only one of my friends with a z. So none of them know anything about it.