Keyser Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) Well I have the car and the engine so might as well put them together and see what happens The Zed - 2004 Azure 350z, 123K miles and a now removed blown engine. Engine - LS2 V8 6l (400HP) removed from a 2006 24K miles Monaro (already removed when I acquired it) Gear Box - T56 from the same Monaro Let the games begin Original thread with engine strip and damage here - Keyser Edited October 17, 2018 by Keyser 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 I'm going to attempt to do as much of this conversion as possible without buying any of the conversion kits, I will still need some specialist parts made such as the propshaft, I'll probably go for the ready made clutch upgrade but will see how much I can save if I DIY that as well, the rest we will just make up as we go So if anyone spots and obvious mistakes or has any constructive criticism to offer please don't be shy post it up Banter is obligatory on this thread so if you aren't up to it don't follow I had to start somewhere so I put the engine on the hoist and tried it - Not even close Needs to be further back and lower, but with the sump on it can't do either which was to be expected as all the kits come with a new sump and modified oil pickup. I removed the sump put the gearbox on and tried again. I got everything as close to needed as possible, bear in mind there has to be a few compromises, then started on the engine mounts. Original 350z Mount - used because A. I have them and B. I can always use the upgraded version later if needed and it should be a 1 for 1 swap. I also got this with the engine - They came with the engine which was going to be put into a BMW, I cleaned it up as I want the plate that fits on the engine (this could easily be made but why waste what I have) For the other side I had similar but as the distance is more I kept some of the metalwork. clean up the 350 engine mount top plates Make a template weld the up - Drivers side Passenger Side The all important fitted Happy with that, I now have to make a gearbox mount to replace the trolley jack More Soon. Keyser Maximum Effort 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 You'll need a warning light on the dash for "LUDICROUS SPEED" Definitely will be looking forward to video footage of you joining around in that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 31 minutes ago, Keyser said: I'm going to attempt to do as much of this conversion as possible without buying any of the conversion kits, I will still need some specialist parts made such as the propshaft, I'll probably go for the ready made clutch upgrade but will see how much I can save if I DIY that as well, the rest we will just make up as we go So if anyone spots and obvious mistakes or has any constructive criticism to offer please don't be shy post it up Banter is obligatory on this thread so if you aren't up to it don't follow I had to start somewhere so I put the engine on the hoist and tried it - Not even close Needs to be further back and lower, but with the sump on it can't do either which was to be expected as all the kits come with a new sump and modified oil pickup. I removed the sump put the gearbox on and tried again. I got everything as close to needed as possible, bear in mind there has to be a few compromises, then started on the engine mounts. Original 350z Mount - used because A. I have them and B. I can always use the upgraded version later if needed and it should be a 1 for 1 swap. I also got this with the engine - They came with the engine which was going to be put into a BMW, I cleaned it up as I want the plate that fits on the engine (this could easily be made but why waste what I have) For the other side I had similar but as the distance is more I kept some of the metalwork. clean up the 350 engine mount top plates Make a template weld the up - Drivers side Passenger Side The all important fitted Happy with that, I now have to make a gearbox mount to replace the trolley jack More Soon. Keyser Maximum Effort Knowing how long seemingly small jobs can take , I'm very impressed how quick you got that in are you going to cut and weld the sump or buy it, when I did the v8 Capri I cut it off turned it around and rewelded it but I was pretty poor back then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Great start buddy! This thread should keep us all entertained for a couple of weeks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Legend What engine is in your 370? I can’t keep up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyduke Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Which sump is on the ls2? I may have a ls1 vxr style one about. It's a front sump style if I still have it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 6 hours ago, Keyser said: constructive criticism to offer please don't be shy post it up Banter is obligatory on this thread so if you aren't up to it don't follow Where will you be locating the two turbos? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Here we go, more "tinkering." 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Looking forward to seeing this pan out!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Hi bud just out of intrest is this a small block chevy / corvette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyduke Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Ls engines are classed as small blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Butcher Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 6.0ltr being called "small"............only the americans!! Great project........looking forward to following your progress with this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Daisyduke said: Ls engines are classed as small blocks. and over 100,000,000 have been produced ... yes that's over 100 million !!! ... first produced in 1955 in the tri-Chevys Edited October 7, 2018 by ATTAK Z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I just love that you have an LS engine just knocking around. I mean we all do obviously, I'm tripping over discarded v8s round my place (says a very jealous Jay). In all seriousness I'm looking forward to following this thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, LRF4N said: Legend What engine is in your 370? I can’t keep up The 370 has the original engine with Stage 1.5 supercharger 450 wheel HP The LS has less HP but more torque Edited October 7, 2018 by Keyser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 4 hours ago, glrnet said: Here we go, more "tinkering." Hmmm I wonder who edited my title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyduke Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 43 minutes ago, Keyser said: The 370 has the original engine with Stage 1.5 supercharger 450 wheel HP The LS has less HP but more torque And more potential. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 56 minutes ago, Keyser said: Hmmm I wonder who edited my title 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Just let us know when you're supercharge the LS, the rest is pretty boring, we all know is going to be ready and working before Xmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashback Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 let the fun begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 So the 370 is your show car, mx5 will be your learner drift car, 350 will become your proper v8 drift car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Following this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 8 hours ago, LRF4N said: So the 370 is your show car, mx5 will be your learner drift car, 350 will become your proper v8 drift car I sold the MX5 - The wife was giving me looks, she didn't actually say anything but I got a feeling that 5 cars and a trailer was pushing it I have better use for the money - buy bits to get the LS running I'll get Sundays update posted this morning 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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