2JZ swap Datsun 280z first start

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e46turner@reddit

I wish I could be as calm and collected as you. I’d have been jumping around like an idiot as soon as it fired lol.

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Recent-Campaign911@reddit

Brother, I would have been howling as soon as it cranked. I cried on the test drive after I solo'ed my 5.3 swap took me two years, an hour a day after babys bed time. 🥲

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_clever_reference_@reddit (OP)

😆 I don't get too excited about things. I'm actually 2 years into this build but most of it was rust repair then bodywork/paint.

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Recent-Campaign911@reddit

I do classic restorations for a living. im not in the slightest surprised. Well done, man. im excited to see more.

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BoliverTShagnasty@reddit

I’m 16 months into my TT LS swap, shooting for first crank before New Years!

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mackalack101@reddit

Using a 2JZ instead of a RB series engine is a good troll

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Not to hijack but what you think about RB20 vs RB25? And DE vs DET? Been trying to decide on my own build...wanting a good autocross car so not wanting crazy HP, even 250 would probably be too much from what I read. In which case I'm thinking an RB20DET could be perfect...and cheap(er)

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Sir_Bird_Law@reddit

Also consider availability of parts. RB20s aren't easy to get stuff for in the US. 25s have more torque, are slightly more complex, but have more support as far as knowledge and parts availability. The SR will be the simplest and has both beat in terms of weight and support. ~300 or less is easy on an SR.

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mackalack101@reddit

I’ve only been autocrossing the past year but advice from a random internet stranger - whatever gives you the least weight with the best weight distribution.

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155_80_R13@reddit

As long as it’s a straight six, you’re good in my opinion. I’m partial to the L28 but I think I may put a turbo VR6 in my 260 if ever get around to fixing all the rust.

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_clever_reference_@reddit (OP)

I should've just gone LS 😆

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Jakesmills@reddit

Yup sounds like my gs300 right down to the belt squeal

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Foreverwite@reddit

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Joaquinmachine@reddit

Awesome milestone man, I've really enjoyed watching this project progress

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_clever_reference_@reddit (OP)

Appreciate you!

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_clever_reference_@reddit (OP)

www.youtube.com/@blokgarage if you want to see more. Full video will be out soon.

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wimploaf@reddit

I have been following along every week. Congrats!

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_clever_reference_@reddit (OP)

<3

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whodie522@reddit

Sounds like either a massive boost leak or DOA and howling accessory drive bearing Props on the 280 swap though. Admittedly im partial to 240/260 but you have clearly put some serious time and money into resurrecting that 280

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ARottenPear@reddit

When this is done, I challenge anybody to identify if it started life as a 240, 260, or 280. If we're talking purely stock cars, I'm partial to the 240z as well but if you're doing a full teardown restomod, it really makes no difference.

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_clever_reference_@reddit (OP)

I converted to 240z tails (made it so I can swap back to the 280z tails anytime I want), and am running a 240z style front air dam because I prefer the look of their front blinkers/grill. No crash bumpers. You can't tell at this point based on exterior look. I'd much rather cut up a rusted 280z over a series 1 for sure.

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_clever_reference_@reddit (OP)

It was idling at like 1600 but I got that fixed now. 280z is the same as 240z/260z (s30). 280zx is when they changed (s130).

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Caligulas_Prodigy@reddit

I'm not sure about the 2JZ, but you can get idler pulleys and brackets to replace those pump pulleys on lots of other motors. Let's you use the factory belt size and routing.

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_clever_reference_@reddit (OP)

Yeah I know of at least one company that makes an idler pulley setup for better routing. The routing I have now is common for 2JZs with deleted PS and AC and most seem to have good luck with it. It hasn't squealed at all after that first startup (I think it might have been the paint on the alternator pulley) so I'm gonna run it like this until it becomes an issue.

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