Hey guys i picked up an 03 350z today that has a blown engine for basically nothing. I am debating on this i don't know whether to attempt the Ls swap or just put a Z motor back in it and sell it. I want some opinions i have seen the hinson 350z but not many engine bay pics if anyone has had any experience doing one of these installs i'd like some info on how big of a project it really is. I am a mechanic myself and will be doing all of the install myself (once i come up with all the parts). Also keep in mind a used motor for this car is between 2500-3500 bucks. All in all i think it would haul A$$ when it was finished and make an awesome sleeper.
You can see the tail of my ceta in the back
i think it will squeez in there
guy had just replaced the pads and rotors and we put in a cam sensor.
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From what I understand the Hinson kit works well and they have the electronics worked out so all the factory gauges work. I would go with the LS motor. Also I see you are in GA so when you get done let me come by and go for a ride
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let me know when your done with it also. i might need to borrow it to beat the snot out of the local ricers! seriously, that would be an awesome swap! id love to see that happen.
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Thanks for the support, as for the ricers yeah i can't wait to mess with them and the occasional unsuspected vette would be nice also If i get this thig going maybe we can meet up i'm in north georgia not sure where americus is at???
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I'm south of ATL about 2.5 hours. I am in Iraq right now but will be home for good this Spring. I will be swapping the LS1 in my 240SX for a L92 so if you aren't done by then and need a hand let me know.
__________________ 2007 Sierra Denali
2008 Harley V-ROD VRSCDX Night Rod Special
2006 Harley V-ROD VRSCA
1997 240sx LS1 - T56
1965 Chevelle SS, 400ci, muncie 4 speed
*427 L92 and T56 in the works*
2003 Honda S2000 *SOLD*
2005 Sierra Denali - *TRADED*
2001 Sierra C3, 6.0L, AWD *TRADED*
I'm south of ATL about 2.5 hours. I am in Iraq right now but will be home for good this Spring. I will be swapping the LS1 in my 240SX for a L92 so if you aren't done by then and need a hand let me know.
I'll let you know in the mean time keep up the good service over there man.
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Im in Canton Ga. Doing a rx7 ls1. I got all my stuff from hinson as well. The products are good and they will back everything you buy. Also very helpful bunch of guys. My buddy has a dyno and we can get some numbers for that beast when your done. Keep us updated
yeah i have sent hinson some e-mails seems like a good guy, i will keep everyone updated i'm going to snap some pics of the car today and i'll post them up later.
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yeah i have sent hinson some e-mails seems like a good guy, i will keep everyone updated i'm going to snap some pics of the car today and i'll post them up later.
just a little heads up.. if you buy anything from hinson let it be just their headers. everything else you can do much better with less money!
I haven't done any business with Hinson, but have heard mixed results about their products over the years. You might want to see if you can get some feedback from other guys that have purchased their kit before your purchase since everything needed will be a big chunk of change.
keep the advice coming guys any money i can save the better!! I just did not see where sikky had mounts to buy maybe i need to e-mail them for the 350z. I'm posting up some pics now.
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Well a lot of the kits these guys have posted are the ones that you would use. I've seen this done several times on the Z forums. At first it started with just a few guys and they were like SEMA cars only. But recently another guy just put a GTO motor in his Z and he said it wasn't that difficult. I'll try to find the link for you but search around on www.350Zmotoring.com and www.my350Z.com . It's been done and the cars come out awesome, they always look really snug in there but what do you expect lol. I think it's a cool swap and good luck.
Well i appreciate all the advise i will definately shop around befor i just buy a 1800$ kit from soeone and i have sent sikky an e-mail about there mounts. Next question is should i do a 5.3 or go with a ls1/6 i already have ta set of stock heads cam pushrods and everything off my car so i basically need a shortblock and i think i'll stick a cam in it for a little more power! i'm just curious what a 5.3L can do?? any opinions.....
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All in all i think it would haul A$$ when it was finished and make an awesome sleeper.
