A beautiful 280z that has been mechanically enhanced with modern technology. Fuel Injected V-8 w/ 6 speed transmission, CV axles, LSD differential, and disc brakes all around. Excellent condition visually and mechanically.
1997 LT1 Engine and 6 speed transmission (T56) pulled from a Camaro SS with only ~25k miles on car. Port, polish, roller rockers and cam. 26k miles driven since swap. Needs nothing.
Drives straight and tight. Shifts smoothly and effortlessly. Engine pulls with no hesitation. No vibrations. Starts easy and on first try. Truly the best of both worlds - modern reliability with vintage cool looks.
320 RWHP. Very balanced and great driver.
Big Stuff engine management with MSD crankfire
Griffin Radiator and electric fans. Engine runs cool, no matter how hot it is outside.
AC blows cold with LT1 compressor and R-134 freon.
3:70 LSD rear end from ’89 300zx turbo.
Wolf Creek Racing CV axles
Wilwood front disc brakes.
Rear disc brake conversion from ’83 280zx.
Oversize front & rear sway bars
Strut bars front and rear
Tokico springs, Tokico 5 way adjustable struts
Gas tank sealed inside
Electrical has been upgraded.
Painted Porsche Guard Red. A few rock chips in front - pictured. Very slight. Flawless paint otherwise.
240Z front and rear bumpers. Rear bumper has a small peeling spot in chrome (pictured)
15" Panasport wheels
Great interior, headliner and carpet.
Straight body. One slight 'ding' on driver side access panel by hood (pictured)
Remote control power locks
Manual Windows
No rust.
3 owner Texas car all its life with records from new.
Will be available and help with the shipper of your choice. I've bought cars sight unseen before and will do all I can do to provide information and make this as easy as a face to face transaction.
On May-19-16 at 17:46:03 PDT, seller added the following information:
Swap was done by previous (2nd) owner in 1998 using a kit from a company called Jaguars that Run. The car has been driven 26k miles in the past 18 years with the swap. No issues and it has been throughly tested and proven. Modern reliability and performance with vintage retro cool.
On May-21-16 at 12:22:34 PDT, seller added the following information:Someone asked how the doors close so here is a video of door and hatch closing ease.
https://youtu.be/nMYIhiXdaawOn May-22-16 at 12:58:55 PDT, seller added the following information:
And here is a short running walk around video: https://youtu.be/YO4JfIpsZDw