picked up a 260 2+2, a few q's

[DriftnR31]

just picked up a datsun 260z 2+2 for next to nothing.

its monza red and has no motor or gearbox and the dash has been removed and re-upholstered but not put back in.

a few questions for those of you in the know;

what would a shell like this be worth?

Im told it was resprayed last year, so rust is minimal.

Also I have my old rb30e out of my r31 sitting in the shed with all the accessories and was thinking i could drop this in but i will be needing a road worthy cert and was wondering if this conversion would require an engineers cert.

I know that the 3L is bigger than the L26 and apparently you need a certificate when increasing capicity but i thought i might be able to get away with it.

alternativly if anyone wants to buy the shell for the right price then i'd sell it.

any input appreciated.

[leech_]

I have a 260z 2+2 sitting in the garage being slowly built up as in not much has been done in agessssssss. Depending on the condition of the shell if its straight as with a good paint you might be able to get 3 - 4K got to remember they arent as popular as the 240z... also put a rb25det in or even a rb20det still a good amount of power to be had.

just picked up a datsun 260z 2+2 for next to nothing.

its monza red and has no motor or gearbox and the dash has been removed and re-upholstered but not put back in.

a few questions for those of you in the know;

what would a shell like this be worth?  

Im told it was resprayed last year, so rust is minimal.

Also I have my old rb30e out of my r31 sitting in the shed with all the accessories and was thinking i could drop this in but i will be needing a road worthy cert and was wondering if this conversion would require an engineers cert.

I know that the 3L is bigger than the L26 and apparently you need a certificate when increasing capicity but i thought i might be able to get away with it.

alternativly if anyone wants to buy the shell for the right price then i'd sell it.

any input appreciated.

[riceline]

Hey guys

Me and a mate have got a 260Z 2+2 (Kermit Green with porsche kit) L28botom end P90 turbo head. Full exhaust. lowered etc etc.

My question is.. What is needed to drop in a RB to the 260?

We were thinking of making a RB30DET to go into it.

[reecey]

Also I have my old rb30e out of my r31 sitting in the shed with all the accessories and was thinking i could drop this in but i will be needing a road worthy cert and was wondering if this conversion would require an engineers cert.

I know that the 3L is bigger than the L26 and apparently you need a certificate when increasing capicity but i thought i might be able to get away with it.

Well I know in SA you can put the RB30de into a 260z and only need to fill out a change of engine form. From What I have found out (don't know if differant in other stats) but as long as you dont improve the power of the car more than 20% (from stock) then you don't need an eng cert.

I also run a web site www.thezgarge.com that has an Australian Z forum. There is some people on the forum with a grate knowledge of Z's and what can be done and how to do it.

Reece

[SteveL]

what would a shell like this be worth?  

Im told it was resprayed last year, so rust is minimal.

Hard to say without knowing the 'true' condition - amount of bog, etc. IMHO 2+2's aren't worth a whole lot, but it's very much enthusiast driven and you might get someone that will pay a lot.

Also I have my old rb30e out of my r31 sitting in the shed with all the accessories and was thinking i could drop this in but i will be needing a road worthy cert and was wondering if this conversion would require an engineers cert.

Engineers certificate is required under Vicroads rules - larger capacity/power + not an engine type sold in that model. You might 'get away with it', although someone is likely to notice during r/worthy and/or Vicroads inspection. If you did manage to get it on the road, don't ever have an accident......

A problem with the RB30 conversion into Z is that the sump configuration is wrong, and it won't just 'bolt in'. Requires a custom sump job or get a sump and pick-up from a 200ZR (rare).

[DriftnR31]

thanx for the replies.

that z forum looks good, got a few answers on there already.

turns out the bloke i bought it off has the original motor so.

Ive decided to rebuild the existing engine and restore the 260 to its former glory.

-Adam