What I've learned building an LS Swapped Datsun 280Z So Far 

Nice build. I’m early on in the process with mine. Chassis is reinforced, 8 point cage, on an apex track attack suspension kit. Finally a roller. Ls3 with a tr6060 is what’s going in. If you’re still struggling with seat height, look into a tillett seat. I put in a tillett b6 and have plenty of helmet room even with the cage. I’m 6’2”.

Sick car, we are doing the same thing. It's almost done

just about to start this swap on my 280z, this is some great inspiration!

Nice car, lots of us admire your car. Must be nice

I just checked out the channel. Great content. I would love an update for the 240z.

We are using a lot of the same stuff you are, we are using an F Body oil pan, same brakes as you and such, going to use 19" wheels to help with ground clearance for exhaust

Badass build bro

Just bought a 5.3 engine off a 2006 Silverado . High Milage . What should I upgrade on the engine before I install ?

Aren't those 4 lug pattern??? How u did 5!

Is the gas pedal just bolted to the firewall?

👍🏼👍🏼

what headers did you use?

What did you used for your Fusible links

What seats are those specifically? I am looking at corbeau seats for my Z too

What’s hubs are you using? And what rear end? Also are you running accessories like power steering and AC Thanks in advance

What radiator is that?

nice engine

I do not believe there was stock tint on the 280. Id fiberglass over that sunroof hole personally, glad I got a slick top, I think it looks better in profle. I did a half cage that ties in the foot well to the original seatbelt box to the center of the trans tunnel behind the seats, to the rear shock towers. The bars from the floor to the hoop do make it trickier to get in and out but you get used to it. Im 6'0" and its ok. My 6'2" friend had no trouble but hes very lanky and flexable. I had to move the seats in about 2 inches to accommodate the bars. In the future I think Ill install door bars with a bend in them to make the middle lower and make them protrude into the door card. A few inches would solve all the ingress/egress issues. Being off center from the wheel is a little weird if you think about it too hard but I dont notice the second Im moving. I also lowered the seating position about an inch and a half which I think is more comfortable and something you should consider being so tall. I didnt link my rear towers to maintain maximum storage space back there. I feel like the stiffness of the hoop will increase the tower's stiffness a fair amount without it and I can always go to a bolt in later. Its so cool you got a seam welded car. I started on that process during my restoration but the existing old seam sealer was too hard to remove and working around it was just causing a lot of black greasy smoke to be produced. I feel like if you have bars in the car you should scrap the rear seats to save weight.