Blue Ballz KA24E 210 swap

[H5WAGON]

Now this is one of those "Bolt in swaps".....Very cool.

[H5WAGON]

Oh, wow- that's true!  SWEEEEEET.  That's why I love RATSUN: there are guys, and gals (but mostly guys) that have done cool things in cool ways for people on a budget, like me.  Thanks guys! I think i am going to do the split collar lowering project, with lowering blocks in the back.  Either way, I would need to use 280z shocks in front and back.  When I check at Oreilly AUto Parts it seems like the tops of the B210 and 280 z are threaded, so I figure they will be the same thread, just shorter travel.  Anywho, Thanks again guys!

 

-Octavio

You can also run Cut down 280z springs....They are the same diameter as B210 and a bit stiffer.

[ggzilla]

280Z springs are a much larger diameter than B210 springs.

 

280Z rear springs are same size but same spring rate so not much gain there.

 

280ZX is where it's at. The rear springs are same diameter yet stiffer. The front shock inserts are shorter and more choices. The struts and brakes are superior to 280Z too.

[H5WAGON]

Thanks...I knew the 280zx front were bigger . :thumbup:

[CWhip]

Now this is one of those "Bolt in swaps".....Very cool.

Thanks. It was pretty close to being bolt in.

[COOCHaDAMus]

280Z springs are a much larger diameter than B210 springs.

 

280Z rear springs are same size but same spring rate so not much gain there.

 

280ZX is where it's at. The rear springs are same diameter yet stiffer. The front shock inserts are shorter and more choices. The struts and brakes are superior to 280Z too.

are 280zx struts direct bolt on a 80 210 without swap of crossmember, tierods etc...?

[COOCHaDAMus]

WTF Rockauto? Same part number, just put quantity 2 in my cart and this is what shows up. They did however finally get the tie rods correct.

 

rockauto messes up too they sent me wrong calipers once.

[CWhip]

are 280zx struts direct bolt on a 80 210 without swap of crossmember, tierods etc...?

Yeah you unbolt the ball joint from the bottom of the zx housing and just use the stock 210 ones. Tie rods are unaffected as well but will need to be adjusted after cause the wheels get sucked in a bit and the toe will be off. You also have to remove the springs and perches and swap over the 210 stuff or run coilovers. You don't have to mess with the x member but you will need at least 14" tires to clear the brakes.

[flatcat19]

Yeah you unbolt the ball joint from the bottom of the zx housing and just use the stock 210 ones. Tie rods are unaffected as well but will need to be adjusted after cause the wheels get sucked in a bit and the toe will be off. You also have to remove the springs and perches and swap over the 210 stuff or run coilovers. You don't have to mess with the x member but you will need at least 14" tires to clear the brakes.

 

To add to that...

The lower spring perch for the 210 will fit right inside the 280zx's perch. 

Just cut 210 perches off. Place perch and 210 springs onto ZX struts. Install hats. Rock it!

[floyd17]

What driveshaft did you use? Did the h190 just bolt in?

[CWhip]

What driveshaft did you use? Did the h190 just bolt in?

It was a custom driveshaft and I've only got a H-165 but it and the 190 are bolt in. Just so you know, I tried installing the new rear end behind the original engine/tranny and my drive shaft was too long.

[floyd17]

It was a custom driveshaft and I've only got a H-165 but it and the 190 are bolt in. Just so you know, I tried installing the new rear end behind the original engine/tranny and my drive shaft was too long.

Ok thanks.

[dat521gatherer]

I saw this car at the Carls jr meet. Great car.

[CWhip]

Thanks! Now that I have another reliable car I can finish some stuff this one needs!