Was scrolling through craigslist. Spotted this. Very tempted to buy it as a weekend toy. Or turn it into a track toy?
Thoughts on a SBC 260z? I'm going to go check it out this weekend. What should I look for? I've owned old cars before, but never a datsun, nor a SBC.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/5962169080.html
"260z early build...has 350sbc with 220/212 .440 lift cam refreshed rods and pistons 10.5.1 comression..holly double pumper carb.vortech heads..new radiator.new starter....new oil pan...car lowered wit tokito regular shocks up front and adjustable on the rear...and is very light weigh...15x8 and 15x9 0 offset rims with Muncie 4 speed m20 with r200 lsd with rare 4.11 gears... the car 0 rust i reapeat 0 rust...the floor boards have been replaced had rust originally all the lights work.has a hurst short throw shifter.......the car makes 280whp...fast and ready for new home...9.5k $ "
>>16522962
>350
>280whp
Jesus did a blind man put that carb on?
280hp isnt a lot
also unless you have another 9.5k to throw at it you dont have enough money to turn that or frankly any car into a "toy"
>>16522982
I do have another 9.5k and more.
Where do you think I'll be spending money on this car besides suspension, brakes, and tires? What does the motor need?
>>16522982
the embodiment of /o/ shitposting
>>16523000
Aus LS nerd here he is indeed a fucking huge shitposting faggot but anything below 300rwhp for a LS1/350+ cam is dogshit carbies are no excuse
It probably just needs a dynotune and that's it.
Looks gr8 otherwise offer him 9k and get it then you can join the SBC shitposting master race
>>16523021
What should I look out for on the SBC?
new radiator makes me think its been overheated. pics look like it has coolant splatter on the inside of the hood
>>16522974
It has a mild, low-lift cam and probably doesn't rev as high as it could with better valves and springs (though it doesn't really seem to have the duration and heads to support more than 5k revs anyway).
>>16522990
so you have a total of 19000 dollars and instead of buying a DONE CAR
you wanna buy a half finished car missing all the creature comforts and finish it for another 9k PLUS all that wasted time in doing so
do you feel that your time is worthless?
my time is near priceless to me
Don't track it or fuck with it you stupid neanderthal. Let someone who will actually preserve a classic buy it and find yourself a piece of shit fox body to destroy.
>>16523674
found the person who's never done their own oil change before
>>16522962
Check battery tray, front fender walls, behind front wheels on the fenders, rocker panels, the floor pans, inside the hatch, bring a magnet make sure the rear fenders haven't been bondoed on.
Check the doors. People put the wrong seals on. It needs to close without slamming. If it doesn't check every inch of the doors and rocker panels with a microscope.
I know nothing about 350. Check the rear end. If it is an r180 you are going to blow that up unless you have no traction.
>>16522982
Have you driven a 240/260/280z with 280 hp. I assure you it is fast.
I have a turboed L28 on mine and it is fast and it is only at about 250.
>>16523674
Are you retarded? I'm buying it as a toy that I can wrench on.
It's not about money, creature comforts, or wasting time. I have other cars.
Come in asking about SBCs or old Zs and /o/ tries to organize an intervention.
>>16522962
can gurantee this is a boomer
only... boomers... do this....
>>16523685
It is already ruined it has a 350 in it. It is a track car now.
>>16523753
thanks for the info ! Its got an R200 with LSD in it.
>>16523785
Should be better. If you want to go more than 400 hp with good tires is when you need to look at ford rear end conversions.
I'd see when the swap was done. The u.s. 260z was pretty aweful. Carbs were shit and it had a long stroke and just not very good.
This swap could be 20 or 30 years old, so if the radiator has been replaced that isn't too surprising. If it's an iron block iron head 350 I would. It worry about heat damage.
I would check it out, look for rust, test drive it, do a few hard pulls.
>>16523846
I've gotten in touch through email. Current owner bought the car already swapped. he said the sbc is a pre 78.
>>16523798
r200's are pretty strong, I doubt he would have to go with a solid axle unless he plans on exceeding 400ft/lbs.
>>16522962
does it come with the qt in the pass. seat?
>>16522962
the shitty paint, shaved look and molded in spoiler makes it look like a plastic toy
I'd buy it and fit all of the above, 280whp is actually a lot for a car of that weight
>>16523674
>priceless time
>on 4chan
>>16522982
>needing more than $1400 to get power out of an SBC
Spotted the retard
>>16523477
Nah just old rad probably split as these V8 run Bretty hot.
Do a compression test a kit is like 30 bucks
Only thing to look out for with 350/SBC LS is oil leaks and that's pretty much it they are very reliable and take alot of abuse however if it has signs of oil starvation walk away. A simple test is to take the rocker covers off or the filler cap and see if the valve train is lubed well enough.
But mainly I'd check for rust if I was u
>>16522962
It looks so ruined.
The paint is beyond awful.
The fitment of the door looks sketch as fuck. It could even have frame damage.
It looks very unfinished all around.
Looks like it's worth $500 plus whatever the engine is worth. It needs $5000+ of body work alone.
Why don't you buy from a seller that isn't crazy, asking $9500 for a completely ruined car? Just get a shell of a car that you can do properly instead of having to redo this shitty work.
>>16522982
>280hp isnt a lot
Confirmed benchracer.
>>16527384
Southern California. All the z cars are overpriced here.
>>16528216
So go buy one out of state. It's worthwhile to travel for an old car if you have the time to spare if you end up not buying it.
Seriously that car is a piece of shit and I wouldn't pay more than $2500 for it.
The only thing it seems like it might have going for it(assuming the chasis isn't bent) is that it looks rust free.