Project 240RR

[240RR]

Boring update again but got the Z situated in my new shop and started tearing it down. Have a rendering being done!! Scheming and dreaming and the ideas are starting to gel...!
Researching power plants and leaning strongly towards a 350Z engine and 6 speed. They make an aftermarket ITB setup that is way cool. 100 lbs less than an LS engine and stock about 300hp. They make some pretty crazy horsepower with this engine so room to grow!

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have a look over on dpcars.net, or palatov motorsport denis is selling some amazing suspension setups that could be used on a tube frame build, all the calculations and clever stuff are done already, you'd just have to build it in

[240RR]

Those guys build some cool stuff!
Here is a little more exciting update. Ripped off the right front suspension just to stick a tire/wheel in its proposed place...mostly for motivation!
I have to get the chassis jig done and finish gutting the Z and then the fun should begin! Can't wait after getting a glimpse of a tire/wheel mock up on the front.
We are going to pull the fenders and quarters out maybe 3" per side (will be determined once things get set on the jig with suspension).
Will raise the wheelwells approximately 4".
Going to flatten out the sides of the front fender and rear quarter kinda like shown in the side shot....bringing the rockers out and blending to the rear.[IMG][/IMG]
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Wheel looks killer on there.

[70rs]

Cool project! There is a local 510 that is heavily modified.
He is running a Subaru diff, Pathfinder based engine and a later model 280zx trans.
I only mention it because he did it on the budget too and said the mods were really straight forward. I thought maybe this might help somehow in your drivetrain plans.
Keep the pics & updates coming!

[240RR]

Originally Posted by 70rs

Cool project! There is a local 510 that is heavily modified.
He is running a Subaru diff, Pathfinder based engine and a later model 280zx trans.
I only mention it because he did it on the budget too and said the mods were really straight forward. I thought maybe this might help somehow in your drivetrain plans.
Keep the pics & updates coming!

I will try to look that 510 up...thanks!
After a bunch more research I ordered a front and rear drivers side upright from a 350Z as that looks like the way to go and the parts are reasonable.

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Got a start on the chassis jig yesterday and pretty darn pleased with it so far. I have four bolt adjusters on the legs. I wanted to do minimal welding on the two beams so built the supports this way. I have to do a couple cross supports but I may just bolt some angle iron on each end where there already holes...to save welding and risking deforming the beams.
Have to do leg braces yet also...
I like the notches in the beams...a 2x4 fits in perfectly for quick cross supports. Also will see if I can pick up some 1-1/2" tubing I can tack in place.
I left the supports a little long and set them both at the centerline of the wheelbase...figure that might come in handy for placing the jigs for the uprights.