V8 sbc in a 510 .... Haters go away

[datzenmike]

And still looks like a Z car.

[logicali]

ok who wants to trade for a pre 75 z car

[racerx]

Nothing going to be easy about this swap and will cost tons of money.   It boils down to what do you want this car to do or behave, 1/4 mile, trailer queen, autoX, track car, which one and then how much money you got.  Practically anything can be fabricated, if you have the skills, if you don't then you will have to rely on a real good fabricator (money).  Here is a suggestion, call around in your area and show them what you want and see how much it will cost. 

[datsunfreak]

Nothing going to be easy about this swap and will cost tons of money. 

 

Not if you start with a Z. If you're handy with a wrench, it could be done in a few weeks with (relatively) minimal cash outlay. 

 

Side note, done correctly putting a V8 in a Z could actually make it handle better, not worse.

 

Buy this and read it:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/jtr-datz

 

Cheap investment that will tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about swapping a V8 into a Z. 

[Big_E-Dog]

well he changed his mind quickly lol

[datzenmike]

well we changed his mind quickly lol

[racerx]

The V-8 in a Z has been done in the past.  Look up Scarab.  Typically they would install a 327 or 350 Chevy engine but original post was inquiring about V-8 Chevy into a 510.

[logicali]

[logicali]

[Big_E-Dog]

put in a vg call it a day!

[Sideways 620]

A SBC is a little easier to install but not by much, I've done the install on a 510 wagon but this is not a good task for the beginner. As previously stated in a regular dime your combo needs extensive fabrication, listen to these folks. You will probably never hear me say that again since I make my living putting small blocks in most anything with wheels. Unfortunately the dime just isn't a good candidate.bit you can't find someone to trade a z for your dime, I have a 75 280 body in good shape I will trade for your dime, I will even throw in the jags that run adaptors for the motor mounts and the tranny mount adaptor

[racerx]

Any update?

[KoHeartsGPA]

left ratsun to never return...

[logicali]

left ratsun to never return...

yea right imA HOTT RODDER FAREAL .... NOT MY 1ST OR LAST PROJECT.... I KNOW MOST OF YALL NEVER CUSTOMIZED SHIT AND HATE... CUZ U CANT  DO SHIT ..... BUT .....

[logicali]

Any update?

IVE JUST BEEN PUTTING ALL NEW B USHINGS AND PUTTING A REAR END FROM A Z 

I HAVE A 4 SPEED AND AN L20B IM REBUILDING JUST FOR NOW... 

[logicali]

A SBC is a little easier to install but not by much, I've done the install on a 510 wagon but this is not a good task for the beginner. As previously stated in a regular dime your combo needs extensive fabrication, listen to these folks. You will probably never hear me say that again since I make my living putting small blocks in most anything with wheels. Unfortunately the dime just isn't a good candidate.bit you can't find someone to trade a z for your dime, I have a 75 280 body in good shape I will trade for your dime, I will even throw in the jags that run adaptors for the motor mounts and the tranny mount adaptor

TOO BAD YOUR IN GEORGIA

[Lockleaf]

Why are you shouting everything?

[tr8er]

Why are you shouting everything?

COME AGAIN?

[Sideways 620]

Where are you Logicali? I have a truck and trailer and I'm working on going to Bakersfield in July if the docs clear me to drive by then, has a mild stroke yesterday so I have to be a good boy and play nice for a couple of weeks. Easier said than done but what ya gonna do?

[logicali]

Where are you Logicali? I have a truck and trailer and I'm working on going to Bakersfield in July if the docs clear me to drive by then, has a mild stroke yesterday so I have to be a good boy and play nice for a couple of weeks. Easier said than done but what ya gonna do?

OH MAN STAY SAFE,,, im in the sfv ca ... north hollywood area ... send me some pics