Datsun 280ZX LS Engine Swap - Speedway GM LS1/LS6 Engine Weld In Motor Mounts - NV1500 Transmission

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  • 1980 Datsun 280ZX getting a 5.3L (L59) and a 5 speed (NV1500) transmission.
    Speedway GM LS1-LS6 Weld In Engine Mounts-
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  • @GuitarKAB
    @GuitarKAB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome vid man. I feel like I understand I lil more about cars now lol. Good bg music, edits, and I laughed my ass off watching you ride that liftstand lol. Keep it up

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao thanks bro!! I appreciate it 👌👍

  • @LooseFab
    @LooseFab ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice 👌! Check out Apex Engineering, they have a lot of parts I wish I knew about before I started. Best of luck 👍 yeeewww!!

  • @south7boys
    @south7boys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoy the process! I'm hoping to LS swap our 280z project soon too! I might have to pick your brain sometime lol

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anytime bro! It's a lot of work but hopefully it'll be worth it lol 👌

  • @i-still-cruz2430
    @i-still-cruz2430 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always been a fan of the Z cars. 240, 260, 280, 300 . All of them. This will be an awesome build! Subscribed & following 👍

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏 Thank you!! Yeah I love these cars and it's gonna get challenging but I think it'll be worth it in the end!! Yeeew!!

  • @WastedTalentFabrications
    @WastedTalentFabrications 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thing is going to be a little rocket i have a LS2 swapped 350Z its a ton of fun cant wait to see this one rippin

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You and me both! Still got a ways to go but I see the light at the end of the tunnel!! (hopefully it's not a train lol)

    • @WastedTalentFabrications
      @WastedTalentFabrications 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@likablemichael yea you can get down the rabbit hole on these builds i am currently doing a swap on a Subaru outback and its getting out of control lol if you get a chance check out some of the videos and let me know what you think

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WastedTalentFabrications I will definitely check it out! Already sub'd, YEEWW!!

    • @sethlandreth
      @sethlandreth 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@likablemichael bro I need to PM you. Is that the nv1500 like in s10s, because everyone told me only nv3500 will work

  • @indefinitehorology
    @indefinitehorology 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Schwartz force brought me here, subbed and liked!

  • @annafrankowski7668
    @annafrankowski7668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wild thing!

  • @missesmew
    @missesmew 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always fantasized about putting a GNX turbo six into one of these. Thinking about power to weight ratio.

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be sick 👌 I fully support it lol

  • @Djm9393
    @Djm9393 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet I have a 280zx 81 what drive shaft will you be using thinking of getting a texas speed engine not sure on the trans yet any ideas?

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice bro!!! If you’re gonna get a Texas Speed engine I would find an F-body T56 transmission (you’ll probably need it 💪 lol) I’m going to attempt to modify the Yukon driveshaft but I might end up getting a custom one made if that doesn’t go as planed 👌

  • @jamierodriguez3554
    @jamierodriguez3554 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to tell you you can fit almost anything in a z x chassis a big block fits with no problem

    • @jamierodriguez3554
      @jamierodriguez3554 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Back in the'80s a guy put a Jaguar engine in 280Z yes V12

  • @victordeleon8412
    @victordeleon8412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    LS🤔 I really want to do an RB some day in mine. But I also really like the stock L28

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I also considered an RB but fully agree the L28 is sufficient - I just couldn’t find a transmission, which this car lacked, so decided to gut and build 🤷‍♂️

    • @victordeleon8412
      @victordeleon8412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@likablemichael can't wait to see it running

    • @south7boys
      @south7boys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm having the same dilemma with our 280z project, LS or RB? 🤔

    • @jamierodriguez3554
      @jamierodriguez3554 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's all about the cost per dollar

  • @m.naufalarifin7753
    @m.naufalarifin7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow thats very cool wheels what wheels is that?

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think they are from a 280z but I’m not sure 🤔 lol bought them off a guy on offer up for $80

  • @homesteadingafter6050
    @homesteadingafter6050 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you have to change out the bell housing to fit the 5.3?

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope, this specific transmission has the same LS bolt pattern but I've been told they're not all the same

  • @KissCairo
    @KissCairo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that the s10 5speed

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep yep, but apparently there are two different kinds out there so if you plan on getting one, just make sure the bolt patterns are the same.

  • @yerbabuenagarden404
    @yerbabuenagarden404 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make me sum of those mounts?

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love to but I don't think I could provide a qood enough quality control to feel confident in the product just yet 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for the vote in confidence though!

  • @alexisguzman677
    @alexisguzman677 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Someone is selling me an 280 zx for 500 bucks but idk if I should take the risk is it worth it ?

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Depends on what you plan on doing with it but if it runs and drives $500 is a steal!

    • @south7boys
      @south7boys 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's always worth the risk for a Datsun! We just got a Datsun truck for 500 bucks lol

  • @ericrivera8522
    @ericrivera8522 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much was it for everything?

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      For what? The motor and transmission?

    • @chrisz1601
      @chrisz1601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@likablemichael im gonna answer for him and say yes because im curious too

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisz1601 Roughly 750 for the engine and 900 for the rebuild transmission 👍

    • @Luke-nl9zq
      @Luke-nl9zq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@likablemichaelwhere did u buy the motor and who rebuilt the transmission?

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Luke-nl9zq I pulled the engine out of a 2002 Yukon and I got the transmission from Bishop International out of Dallas 🤙

  • @user-gw5th9mr2t
    @user-gw5th9mr2t 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    🇰🇼🌹🙋‍♂️

  • @predaR6
    @predaR6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ls is a v8 right? Any suggestions on a v6 engine swap that wil fit in a 240z ?

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly if you're going to go through the trouble, I would go with a v8 unless for some reason you just really want a v6. The challenge with swapping these chassis are side to side, not front to back since they came with an inline 6. If you're dead set on 6 cylinders though, a 2JZ or an RB26DETT would be so legit!!

    • @predaR6
      @predaR6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@likablemichael ow thanks for the answer! that helps me alot, now i can look at some engine swaps with these 2 engines and see which one is cheaper and easier haha. I do want a v6 because im from the Netherlands and i want to make it road legal (its a hell to do that here and wil cost so much) and road taxes and insurance and gass is lower cost compared to a v6

    • @predaR6
      @predaR6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@likablemichael sorry for bothering you 1 more time haha. So the rb26dett and the 2jz are both standard twin turbo? Or are there different versions?

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@predaR6 The RB comes twin turbo (skyline engine) and the 2J I believe it comes both naturally aspirated and turbo charged. That's awesome you're in the Netherlands!! I love it there!!

    • @predaR6
      @predaR6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@likablemichael i really think i wil do the rb26dett or 2jz! there are somany video's covering everything for the 240z, and i can do most things, but when it comes to the wiring i cant do that hahah. but i know a hand full of people that can help so thats good aswel.
      Haha yeah you like the Netherlands? Did you come here for holiday?

  • @jamierodriguez3554
    @jamierodriguez3554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The problems not going to be fitting the engine your problems going to be keeping those tires from spinning

    • @likablemichael
      @likablemichael  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spinning tires doesn't sound half bad 👌 the tricky part was clearing the steering box on the driver side