{"id":4031,"date":"2015-05-19T22:08:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-20T02:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=4031"},"modified":"2023-06-23T14:18:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T19:18:22","slug":"adv-1-wheels-1978-datsun-280z-has-a-800-hp-2jz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=4031","title":{"rendered":"1978 Datsun 280Z with a 800 hp 2JZ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-01.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6306\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=6306\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C827&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,827\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1431548799&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;45&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.33333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ 01\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-01.jpg?fit=1024%2C706&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6306\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-01.jpg?resize=640%2C441&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ\" width=\"640\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-01.jpg?resize=1024%2C706&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-01.jpg?resize=600%2C414&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-01.jpg?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-01.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>ADV.1 Wheels unveiled their Project 2ADZ.1 at Festivals of Speed in Miami. The project involved taking a 1978 Datsun 280Z with a 3.4 L 2JZ-GTE and turning it from a quarter-mile monster into a street monster.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-02.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6307\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=6307\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C827&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,827\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1431557073&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;36&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.33333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ 02\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-02.jpg?fit=1024%2C706&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6307\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-02.jpg?resize=640%2C441&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ\" width=\"640\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-02.jpg?resize=1024%2C706&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-02.jpg?resize=600%2C414&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-02.jpg?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-02.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The swap was originally preformed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G-45nIgJfBs\">JDV323<\/a> (Youtube channel name) and using a C4 automatic transmission with the boost at maximum ran a 8.8 sec @ 162 mph (video embedded below). The engine can produce upwards of 1,000+ horsepower but has been de-tuned to 800 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque for street use.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-03.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6308\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=6308\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-03.jpg?fit=1200%2C827&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,827\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1431555671&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;29&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.33333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ 03\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-03.jpg?fit=1024%2C706&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6308\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-03.jpg?resize=640%2C441&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ\" width=\"640\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-03.jpg?resize=1024%2C706&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-03.jpg?resize=600%2C414&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-03.jpg?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-03.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The engine&#8217;s displacement was increased by the previous owner to 3.4 L on a balanced and blueprinted block. The engine build included Carrillo pistons, Brian Crower rods and cams, port and polished head, and a Garrett GT42GTX turbocharger.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-04.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6309\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=6309\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-04.jpg?fit=1200%2C710&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,710\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1431552818&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.33333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ 04\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-04.jpg?fit=1024%2C606&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6309\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-04.jpg?resize=640%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ADV1 1978 Datsun 280Z with 2JZ\" width=\"640\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-04.jpg?resize=1024%2C606&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-04.jpg?resize=600%2C355&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-04.jpg?resize=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-04.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The transmission was switched from a C4 automatic transmission used for drag racing to a Supra Getrag six-speed manual transmission with a HKS twin disk clutch.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/G-45nIgJfBs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/gCX9GwyEHP0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/-IoVaqHV7zA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>ADV.1 includes more stats of the build including a very large gallery with 168 photos of the car before and after the transformation.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adv1wheels.com\/blog\/official-release-1978-datsun-280z-project-2adz-1\/\">ADV.1 Wheels<\/a> (large photo gallery) via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2015\/04\/adv1-wheels-1000hp-supra-powered-1978.html\">Carscoops<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ADV.1 Wheels unveiled their Project 2ADZ.1 at Festivals of Speed in Miami. The project involved taking a 1978 Datsun 280Z with a 3.4 L 2JZ-GTE and turning it from a quarter-mile monster into a street monster. The swap was originally preformed by JDV323 (Youtube channel name) and using a C4 automatic transmission with the boost&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=4031\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">1978 Datsun 280Z with a 800 hp 2JZ<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6306,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":70,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[95],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-280z"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ADV1-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-2JZ-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C827&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":127642,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=127642","url_meta":{"origin":4031,"position":0},"title":"Godzilla Raceworks&#8217; 1978 Datsun 280Z","author":"swaptastic","date":"February 11, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"This 1978 Datsun 280Z arrived at Godzilla Raceworks (GRW) as a rolling shell. The company was tasked to rebuilt the classic with more power and better handling. Two years of work resulted in an amazing 280Z. In the engine bay GRW swapped a 5.3 L LSx V8 using Dirty Dingo\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;280Z&quot;","block_context":{"text":"280Z","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=95"},"img":{"alt_text":"Godzilla Raceworks' 1978 Datsun 280Z with a LSx V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Godzilla-Raceworks-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-a-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C801&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Godzilla-Raceworks-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-a-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C801&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Godzilla-Raceworks-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-a-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C801&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Godzilla-Raceworks-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-a-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C801&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Godzilla-Raceworks-1978-Datsun-280Z-with-a-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C801&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":123028,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=123028","url_meta":{"origin":4031,"position":1},"title":"1977 Datsun 280Z with a Turbo VG33 V6","author":"swaptastic","date":"November 7, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"This 1977 Datsun 280Z originally came with 2.8 L L28 inline-six. It is now powered by a turbocharged 3.3 L VG33E V6 featuring ported heads, custom intake, 3-inch exhaust, and Megasquirt ECU. The motor is paired to a FS5W71C five-speed manual transmission. From there power is sent to a R200\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;280Z&quot;","block_context":{"text":"280Z","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=95"},"img":{"alt_text":"1977 Datsun 280Z with a Turbo VG33 V6","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1977-Datsun-280Z-with-a-Turbo-VG33-V6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1977-Datsun-280Z-with-a-Turbo-VG33-V6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1977-Datsun-280Z-with-a-Turbo-VG33-V6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1977-Datsun-280Z-with-a-Turbo-VG33-V6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1977-Datsun-280Z-with-a-Turbo-VG33-V6-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":137159,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=137159","url_meta":{"origin":4031,"position":2},"title":"Godzilla Raceworks&#8217; V8-Powered Datsun 280Z","author":"swaptastic","date":"August 27, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The owner of this 1977 Datsun 280Z wanted more power so they sent it to Godzilla Raceworks in Fort Worth, Texas. The company swapped a 5.3 L LSx V8 from ATK Engines using Dirty Dingo mounts. The motor features a Summit camshaft (.550 lift, 222\/232 duration), Melling high-flow oil pump,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;280Z&quot;","block_context":{"text":"280Z","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=95"},"img":{"alt_text":"1977 Datsun 280Z with a 5.3 L LSx V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1977-Datsun-280Z-with-a-5.3-L-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1977-Datsun-280Z-with-a-5.3-L-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1977-Datsun-280Z-with-a-5.3-L-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1977-Datsun-280Z-with-a-5.3-L-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1977-Datsun-280Z-with-a-5.3-L-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":146065,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=146065","url_meta":{"origin":4031,"position":3},"title":"Datsun 280Z with a Mercedes V12","author":"swaptastic","date":"March 10, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Jordan Easter built a unique Datsun 280Z to race in hill climb with help from Michael Tung. Jordan swapped a 6.0 L M120 V12 from a Mercedes S-class paired with a T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission. During the race the engine overheated. So Jordan purchased and installed another M120. 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The engine bay now holds a turbocharged 2.5 L RB25 NEO inline-six from a Nissan R34 Skyline. They installed the RB25 using a McKinney Motorsport swap kit and Wiring Specialties wiring harness. 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Between the front wheels sits a 346 ci LSx V8 built by Tick Performance and features an iron block, 853 heads, stock crank, Stage 3 turbo camshaft, Callies connecting rods, and Wieseco pistons.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;280Z&quot;","block_context":{"text":"280Z","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=95"},"img":{"alt_text":"1978 Datsun 280Z with a Twin-Turbo LSx V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1978-Datsun-280Z-with-a-Twin-Turbo-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1049&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1978-Datsun-280Z-with-a-Twin-Turbo-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1049&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1978-Datsun-280Z-with-a-Twin-Turbo-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1049&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1978-Datsun-280Z-with-a-Twin-Turbo-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1049&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1978-Datsun-280Z-with-a-Twin-Turbo-LSx-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1049&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4031"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4031\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":101896,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4031\/revisions\/101896"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}