davebo posted:

I'm surprised the Congressional
Librarian hasn't appointed a new Poet Laureate
                    more reflective of this administration. You could have some really             impactful
one-word poems like...
SAD!

NumbersMatching320 posted:

That Miata owns.

But it's an 89 so that Datsun mill is gonna curb stomp its little 323GTX diff in nothing flat, welded or not.

E: and not for 5k.

Dennis McClaren posted:

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-1984-dodge-rampage/6651872533.html

User Error posted:

The VG30ET is not a bad motor, but.. why?

https://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/d/mazda-miatavg30et-swap/6642332052.html

ThirstyBuck posted:

Red blocks don't care about mileage. Would still lowball thos since it is 30 years old.

quote:

1991 Nissan 300ZX 6.0L Turbo LS V8
$12,500
Fort Wayne, Indiana
* Please read entire post before contacting me *

Looking into interest on my 1991 Nissan 300ZX that has been engine swapped with a forged Chevrolet V8 6.0 Iron Block LS (LQ4) built for boost with a turbo running on E85. The car was originally a Twin Turbo 2+0 coupe model and in January 2017, I decided to work with some friends on swapping it for an LS. From there, the process began and parts were picked based on being the best option. I'm beginning to lose motivation to finish it and would rather sell it to get a GTR. Up to this point, there is around $24,000 in parts and work installed for this swap with all receipts and detailed notes in a binder. Engine was assembled during the swap process and in total, the swap has been in for around 1700 miles now. Currently running an idle tune on wastegate pressure (~8psi). See BUGS section for immediate work needed to get a full driving tune.

I'm not in a rush to sell it as eventually I'll get the motivation back to finish it, but figured it's a good time to play with the idea of cutting my losses to get what's next.

It can be drove home. I have a listing of all parts and part numbers in an Excel file.

***** BASIC INFO *****
- Chassis: 1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Coupe (2+0), ~120k miles on chassis, rust free. Two owner car originally.
- Engine: 6.0L Chevrolet LQ4 Iron Block (~370ci), Bored .030", Forged internals, custom turbo cam (Crane Cams), LS9 head gaskets
- Engine Swap Kit: LOJ Innovations LSx Swap Kit (Motor mounts, transmission mount, oil pan, driveshaft)
- Rear End: Nissan R230 Viscous LSD 3.69 Differential
- Transmission: Tremec T56 6 Speed Manual from a 4th gen Camaro (98-02), Spec Stage III Clutch
- Fuel System: Dual Walbro 450 E85 fuel pumps, E85 fuel with idle tune, new -12an feed/-8an return fuel lines
- ECU: Holley HP EFI ECU with LSx Harness, Holley/Bosch 120lb (1260cc) injectors, GReddy Profec II Boost Controller
- Turbo Kit: CXRacing LS1/240sx GT45 dual-wastegate turbo kit, modified to fit this swap
- Cooling: Griffin Radiator and dual fans (25.5" x 15.5" x 2.25")
- Brakes: Stock Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Brake Calipers
- Wheel\Tires: (Front) Stock Nissan 300ZX TT (Rear) Enkei RPF1 17x9.5 +38, Toyo R888 275/40/17

***** BUGS *****
- Fuel pumps and radiator fans need re-wired, currently run directly off battery
- Oil leak from a bad oil pan bolt
- Tachometer is 33% high (V6 gauge, Holley outputting V8 signal, needs changed by tuner)
- Speedometer not hooked up to T56
- Original suspension bushings could use a replacement (~$250)

***** PARTS LIST *****

{Engine Components}
GM ~6.06L / 369ci LQ4 0.030" Bored Gen 3 LS Iron Block
317 Ported Aluminum Heads, Assembled by Lingenfelter
GM OEM LQ4 Crankshaft
Wiseco 4.030" Forged Aluminum Pistons
Wiseco Wrist Pins
Engine Pro 6.125" Forged Steel Rods w/ ARP Rod Bolts
Engine Pro Nitro Black 2.02" Valves
Clevite P-Series Main Bearings
Clevite P-Series Rod Bearings
Crane Cams 234/240 624/624 Custom Camshaft
Crane Cams Hydraulic Roller Lifters (144536-16)
ARP Main Bolts and Studs Kit
ATI Harmonic Balancer Hub
Corvette C6 Harmonic Balancer - LOJ
JP Performance Billet Single Roller Timing Set
Chevrolet Performance LS9 Head Gasket (7 Layer, 4.1")
Melling High Pressure Oil Pump
TI Automotive Dual Walbro 450 Fuel Pump (2x450LPH)
LS2 Sheet Metal Intake with 102mm Throttle Body/Fuel Rails
GM LS2 Coil Packs with Brackets and Harness
GM LS2 Engine Water Pump Kit
GM Corvette Engine Starter
GM Performance Valve Cover Bolts

{Turbo Configuration}
CXRacing 240SX LSx GT45 Turbo Kit
* 80mm/77.4mm T4 Ball Bearing GT45
* 3.5" Downpipe
* 3.5" V-Band Exhaust Outlet
* 0.60 A/R Compressor
* 1.15 A/R Turbine
* Dual 44mm 8psi Wategates
* 50mm BOV
* Turbo LSx Headers
* PMP Passenger Fender Exit Exhaust
CXRacing 240SX LSx Intercooler - 24x12x4"

{Engine Swap Kit}
LOJ Innovations 300ZX Twin Turbo Basic LSx Swap Kit
* LSx Motor Mounts
* T56 Transmission Mount
* LSx 6.5qt Oil Pan
* Steel Driveshaft
* Power Steering Line Conversion Kit
GM Accessory Drive Kit without AC - LOJ
* Drive Belt
* Tensioner Assembly
* Idler Pulley
* Alternator and Power Steering Bracket
* Alternator
* Power Steering Pump, Reservoir, Brace, Pulley
Wilwood 3/4" Clutch Master Cylinder
Griffin Two Row Radiator - 25.5x15.5x2.25" w/ Fans
Griffin 17psi Radiator Cap
Summit Racing 150ft Lava Rock Exhaust Wrap w/ Ties

{Transmission and Clutch}
Tremec T56 - 4th Gen F-Body, Spec Stage 3 Clutch
Flywheel Bolts
Pressure Plate Bolts
Remote Clutch Bleeder Valve
Pontiac GTO Short Throw Shifter Conversion Kit
McLeod Flywheel and Bellhousing Adapter

{EFI Configuration}
Holley EF HP EFI Harness and ECU
Holley/Bosch 1260cc/120lb Injectors
Greddy Profec Electronic Boost Controller

{Wheels and Tires}
Enkei RPF1 Rear Wheels - 17x9.5 5x114.3 +38 (2)
Toyo R888 Rear Tires - 275/40/17 (2)
Z1 Splined Lug Nut Kit
Enkei RPF1 Center Caps


{Bolts, Sensors, Misc}
ARP Harmonic Balancer Bolt Kit
ARP Timing Cover Bolts
ARP Rear Motor Cover Bolt Kit
ARP Water Pump Bolts
ARP Cam Retainer Bolt
ARP Cam Bolt
ARP Bolts, 5x M8x1.25
LS3/LS9 3 Bar Map Sensor
LSx Crankshaft Position Sensor
LSx Camshaft Position Sensor
LSx Oil Pressure Sending Unit
LSx Knock Sensor Qty 2
LSx Coolant Temperature Sensor
LSx EFI Air Teperature Sensor
LSx Idle Air Control Valve
LSx 160 Degree Thermostat
LSx Throttle Position Sensor
Jegs Coolant Overflow Tank & Bracket
100psi Fuel Pressure Sensor

Larrymer posted:

Looks nice but WTF mismatched wheels and ebay turbo kit with otherwise nice stuff?

quote:

A true classic of the Porsche world, these cars have been gaining value over the last few years as it is harder to find good examples of them.

This car has just a sliver over 62k miles, and consistently turns heads where ever it goes. Oddly, I was recognized by a few people as "that guy with the red porsche" around town.

It comes in the classic Guards Red, and is a rare model to not have a sun roof (SCCA people will recognize that as being a more attractive model as the weight distribution is perfect), with the 5 speed manual working in tandem with the torque-y 2.5L inline 4 producing 147 hp.

Here's some quick comparison's for you. The 1984 Corvette with a V8 engine produced 205 hp, weighed 3300 lbs, and a 4 speed manual at 124 hp per ton. The 944 came in with 60 less hp, weighed 700 lbs lighter, had a German 5 speed and a power to weight ratio of 111 hp per ton! And, if you elected to do the V8 swap that a minority of people are doing with this classic car, you are looking at 300 hp on the stock axle and weight savings of about 20 lbs. Do you really want a power to weight ratio of 232hp per ton, that's crazy talk.

So, what are the pro's and con's with this car?

Well, let's start with the negative to get it out of the way.

1. These cars has one stage paint, so there are some rock chips. This has all been filled in and detailed by the lovely people at Sweetcars.
2. The classic cracked dash. You could shell out a few hundred for a new one, or cover it up. Or, like a chunky girl, flaunt those "tiger stripes" cause you're a "tiger mom" and it shows how you've grown as a person. Or inflated. Either/or.
3. Tear in the arm rest. Yes, this is a simple fix. "why haven't you done it then?" "WHY SHOULD I TAKE THE JOY AWAY FROM YOU, NEW OWNER, TO FIX SOMETHING AND FEEL A CONNECTION TO YOUR LOVELY NEW PORSCHE"
4. There is an area around the gas cap that has the paint damaged due to a gas spill. It's unnoticeable unless you are looking down on it.

Now, let's get into the real positives. Since I've owned it, I wanted to turn from the Garage Queen it had been since 1986 and only driven to work on Fridays and a sometimes week end car, to maybe drive it multiple times a week, I don't know, I shoot from the hip.

1. Replaced the following; Oil Pump (taken from a bulletproof Turbo model), Oil Pressure Relief Valve, Fuel Pump, Water Pump, Belts/Tensioners, Oil Gauge in the Cabin, Radio (it has bluetooth and usb hookups, welcome to 2012 944!)
2. Upgraded the following; Spray the entire underside of the car - this was done prior to my purchase many moons ago, but I had it checked over and reapplied if necessary, Throttle Response Cam
3. A gentleman in a really nice Audi V10 said it looked "real nice" and offered to drag race. I declined.

If you have questions - let me know! I'm moving shortly and don't need to take 3 cars, and unfortunately this gets the least amount of use of my vehicles.

CornHolio posted:

How is that street legal? I don't see any headlights or wipers. I thought a car at least had to have headlights to be street legal.

Don Lapre posted:

Must be a lot of terrible engine builders out there because every car on craigslist or fb market have freshly rebuilt engines and none of them work

Don Lapre posted:

Must be a lot of terrible engine builders out there because every car on craigslist or fb market have freshly rebuilt engines and none of them work

Rhyno posted:

It's more likely they pulled the head off, realized they were out of their depth and put it back together with a new original slathered in RTV gasket.

Frond posted:

That 944 was clobbered by the C4 Corvette in Showroom stock racing. The Z31 Turbo also go the better of it as well.

DJ Commie posted:

Fixed.

Nohearum posted:

GentlemanofLeisure posted:

Imagine bumping a tree limb with the corner of that bumper and it takes out your grill, headlight, bumper, and fender.

NumbersMatching320 posted:

The premise of a bush bar protecting any sheet metal or serving any function beyond fashion accessory and aftermarket light mounting point has been lost for a good 20 years at this point, man.

Dagen H posted:

"Everything works like it smells"

https://jalopnik.com/bots-made-craigslist-car-ads-and-theyre-gloriously-inco-1828610286

Brolander posted:

stick jeep

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-Jeep-Cherokee-Black/123342610573?hash=item1cb7cae08d:g:2gkAAOSwrh5bYxtd&vxp=mtr