Smallblock swap

[minlow88]

Finally decided to do the swap I have been wanting. Start with the car



This is what I traded for the car a year ago.





I miss it. But I like my z more. But with it only being an N/A, it doesn't have much power, but is still fun. After tearing everything apart I'm now here.




And a box of random parts, harness, ecu, intake pipes



Car is all ready and gonna get put away until the good stuff gets here.

Motor is a smallblock chevy. 406ci 4bolt main, ported and polished double Hump heads, 2.02in/1.60 exhaust. Stock 400 crank, stock rods, weiand intake manifold, edelbrock carb.









350turbo, manual valve body, shift kit. Also have a 2800 stall converter


As soon as mounts are in we will be having some fun.
I will have some photos along the way.

[a.blanco0905]

Looking good man, keep us posted!!!

[es.biggs]

What are you doing for mounts? Does somebody make some for this? I've always been interested in the SBC Z lol. Looks great man, keep the updates coming!

PS - nice steelies LOL

[nissanfreak12]

Dang, the steelies are gangsta yo!!

Seriously, I have been interested too, gonna be a nice project and a great sound when done!!

[es.biggs]

I'm guessing the oil pan will need some modification too to fit right?

[minlow88]

Lol, steelies are dope, stock altima wheels actually. with out the hubcaps.
Im gonna burn the crap outta them.

Oil pan looks like its gonna clear,however, I do not believe my headers are going to clear the steering gearbox.
I will find out once my mounts are done.

Will definatly keep updated.

[NolimitZ32]

Yeah headers will have to modified, every single SBC/BBC swap I've ever seen in a Z32 has had to have the headers redone, get a hold of shannon furgeson, he did a BBC (IIRC) swap and a very clean one at that he may be able to give you some pointers.

[minlow88]

Yeah headers will have to modified, every single SBC/BBC swap I've ever seen in a Z32 has had to have the headers redone, get a hold of shannon furgeson, he did a BBC (IIRC) swap and a very clean one at that he may be able to give you some pointers.

Yes, his build inspired me.

I think I will be able to use some v8 s10 swap headers.
they look perfect.

[es.biggs]

Wow what a great coincidence that would be!

[minlow88]

[300ZXttZMAN]

Looks good keep it coming!

[minlow88]

Motor mounts are done. Everything has clearance. Gonna do a little modification to the trans mount to fit. Motor will be done shortly.

[nuttin but Z32]

Good looks,Can't wait till' it's finished.
It should sound like a beast!
And you will be satisfied with your need for speed lol
Good luck!

[minlow88]

81-92 Camaro B&M Mega shifter with the center console modified to fit.

[300ZXttZMAN]

^thats funny

[minlow88]

^thats funny

lol, i love it, I spent some more time on it this morning. It is actually centered now and not hangin off the one edge. I was a little off at first. Shifter and linkage is finished though.

[Ace2cool]

Awesome. How long till we get to hear a video of this beast firing up?

[minlow88]

Awesome. How long till we get to hear a video of this beast firing up?

well the machine shop still has my block, rods and pistons. they better have it done monday becasue I have 4 days off next week. and its all dedicated to the car. My oil pan is almost done, Believe header issue is solved as well. I have 95% of parts. Driveshaft and downpipes will be the last of my worries when i get there.
Deadline is my Bday of Novemer 30th. I think I will be done before then though. keeping my fingers crossed.
And the car is still tagged and insured. so once its done i dont have to worry about that crap.

[minlow88]

There's 1/4in. between the water pump and radiator. The motor doesn't move a bit though.

[es.biggs]

Just curious man did you end up going with the v8 s10 headers? And what are you gonna do for a radiator fan? Lookin good I bet you can't wait!!!!

[minlow88]

I have 2 10in. Electric fans, I will have alot more done tonight. And more pictures too. Headers are gonna be a d!ck. S10 won't work. Probly gonna buy a weld up kit

[alright2020]

great lookin project man!

[minlow88]

I know there are so many wheel threads. But they seem to be for big wheels. I have a wheel question.

I am looking at some 15in. wheels by 10in wide. and offset offered in +25mm and -25mm and 0mm.

Im thinkin 15x10 +25mm. Or maybe 0.
So, would 10in be to wide.

Talking about rear only.
Thanks.

[Ace2cool]

Width is width, offset is offset. Doesn't matter what the diameter of the wheels are. One thing I will tell you, however, is that you won't clear even the stock brakes with 15's. The stock 16's barely cleared.

They will clear rear, but I don't see you having 16/17/18 up front and 15's in the rear. Not to mention tires are only getting harder to find for smaller wheels.

[300ZXttZMAN]

^^ Aaron I have put 15" wheels that were off a Z31 cleared on my car all the way around... They just look goooofy and it doesnt show case the Z32's brakes

I imagine the only 15" wheel that will fit would be the Z31

[minlow88]

I ordered some headers last night. I think they may fit without any modification.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-2466HKR/?rtype=7

these are what I went with.

Width is width, offset is offset. Doesn't matter what the diameter of the wheels are. One thing I will tell you, however, is that you won't clear even the stock brakes with 15's. The stock 16's barely cleared.

They will clear rear, but I don't see you having 16/17/18 up front and 15's in the rear. Not to mention tires are only getting harder to find for smaller wheels.

Dang. I can get them in 17 but only 8in wide.

So i may have to go with 17x8 +20mm rear, 17x7 +15mm front, i really wanted some 10in wide, but i love these wheels.

^^ Aaron I have put 15" wheels that were off a Z31 cleared on my car all the way around... They just look goooofy and it doesnt show case the Z32's brakes

I imagine the only 15" wheel that will fit would be the Z31

being able to see the brakes would not bother me that much. I really want 10 wide in the back. Dang.

[300ZXttZMAN]

im just saying the style that were off the z31 that i put on my car were just a dish type wheel where you couldnt see the brakes

[minlow88]

[NolimitZ32]

Lookin gooood man, BTW if you ever wanna get rid of that spoiler let me know, that's the only non-flushmount I've ever liked and its already in the color I need

[minlow88]

Lookin gooood man, BTW if you ever wanna get rid of that spoiler let me know, that's the only non-flushmount I've ever liked and its already in the color I need

thank you. I thought about taking it off, there are so many holes under it though, and dents. It looka like crap without it. I