280Z information wanted

Spooler · 04-16-2017, 10:58 PM

The 280zx's didn't start until 1979. You are looking for a 1978 280z with a 5-speed. That is the best year of 280z's. IF you don't know anything about the Bosch fuel injection system you are gonna be in trouble. As far as modding. You will be looking at flipping the car to triple Makuni's or Webbers if you can find them. If you want to go turbo you can do that too but it will be way more money to get it reliable. If you have never done this, you are more than likely getting in way over your head. Rust is an issue. Floorboards, Under the battery, Frame rails, rear quarters, doors, are the most common spots. I would suggest you just buy a car already done. It will be cheaper in the long run. The problem is finding one in good shape. Expect to pay 15-25,000 for one in good shape. Everything needs to be on the car. Parts are getting hard to get. Do I have one, Yes. It is a 1975 280z turbo. I have worked on these cars most of my life and have owned one since 1986. It is going to be a challenge to me to finish my car. Time is my enemy at the moment.

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04-16-2017, 10:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,176 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684395	The 280zx's didn't start until 1979. You are looking for a 1978 280z with a 5-speed. That is the best year of 280z's. IF you don't know anything about the Bosch fuel injection system you are gonna be in trouble. As far as modding. You will be looking at flipping the car to triple Makuni's or Webbers if you can find them. If you want to go turbo you can do that too but it will be way more money to get it reliable. If you have never done this, you are more than likely getting in way over your head. Rust is an issue. Floorboards, Under the battery, Frame rails, rear quarters, doors, are the most common spots. I would suggest you just buy a car already done. It will be cheaper in the long run. The problem is finding one in good shape. Expect to pay 15-25,000 for one in good shape. Everything needs to be on the car. Parts are getting hard to get. Do I have one, Yes. It is a 1975 280z turbo. I have worked on these cars most of my life and have owned one since 1986. It is going to be a challenge to me to finish my car. Time is my enemy at the moment.