Installing the 500HP LS Engine into my Datsun Project Ep. 10
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4 жыл бұрынToday, I'm using Apex Engineered's 240z tubular front crossmember to install the 500hp crate LS3 engine into my Datsun 280z project car build. I'm taking a break from all of the fiberglass bodywork to work on smoothing the engine bay and installing the engine.
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@CooperSTraveller Жыл бұрын
Watching this video with my two year old son. He’s watching every detail so carefully and literally said “wow” when you panned around the installed LS. Love this build Dave 👍🏻
@GrindhousePerformance Жыл бұрын
This 100% made my day Thanks for sharing 🤘
@nicknygaard4122 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I have a stock-ish LS1 in my 76, I can't imagine having 500 hp and still wanting to boost it lol. Its such a joy to drive a light car with a fat/lazy powerband. They make fantastic daily drivers.
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you! Part of the reason I'm not boosting it from the start is I'm reasonably confident this things going to scare the life out of me already hahhaha, glad you stumbled on my channel!
@cbus_lawn 4 жыл бұрын
I really love Dave's Superman curl coming through the opening of his hat. Super dreamy
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
Quarantine hair is seriously becoming a problem 😅
@jgraham8248 6 ай бұрын
You have a great approach and work ethic. I also enjoy this because I'm a Datsun Z guy. Thank you!
@GrindhousePerformance 5 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much, I appreciate that!
@SRZRB Жыл бұрын
First time I see someone flip the arm on the engine hoist. Gonna have to do that with mine 💪🏾
@GrindhousePerformance Жыл бұрын
This hoist was an old coworkers. He cut the arm in half and angled it so he had more clearance for pulling the engine of his mr2. It does seem to help give room for the balance bar, but I'm sure the overall load capacity is effected
@Zdatboi 4 жыл бұрын
Your build is keeping me motivated to finish my ls swap 280z :)
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
Hell yea Jesse, what's going in yours?
@Zdatboi 4 жыл бұрын
GrindhousePE 5.7L LS1 from a 2002 camaro z28 with 6 speed manual
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@gymz4065 4 жыл бұрын
Been thinking about building the same motor for my Z too. I’m new to your channel and can’t wait to keep on watching your journey. Awesome work!
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, what year is your Z? Welcome to the channel! Glad you found it!
@gymz4065 4 жыл бұрын
GrindhousePE 71. Running its original l24.
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a difficult decision on a 71!! Much more valuable than my 77
@gymz4065 4 жыл бұрын
GrindhousePE I agree. I’m trying to find another Z to play with. But we will see what the future holds.
@johnshaft5613 4 жыл бұрын
Looking great dude! Remarkable how well and LS fits in these cars isn't it? I can tell you that you are probably going to find the headers challenging to say the least. There is just so little room. I think it took me a full month to do the headers and finish the rest of the exhaust...but I shoehorned in a full dual 3" system, which arguably might have been overkill. On the passenger side you are probably going to find the starter and the Apex cross-member brace to be the major obstacles. It is also very difficult to get the collectors high enough to avoid losing a lot of ground clearance. But I'll shut up...you are going to see what I mean soon enough...LOL.
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about making another pair? LOL. I was also planning a full dual 3in... honestly have been debating if it would be less headache to run them up and forward into a turbo. Have a friend hopefully going to help me on the headers, this will be the first set I've ever tried to build..
@johnshaft5613 4 жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance If you can get your hands on one of these, they are a life saver: www.trick-tools.com/Icengineworks-1-7-8-inch-Basic-Header-Modeling-Set-10442. I honestly don't think I could have done it without these blocks. So many small bends and twists are needed to make the headers fit....I don't even want to think about trying to mock it all up with sections of tube... They were the first headers I ever built also. If you have someone with experience helping you it might go a bit better.
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
For how expensive those are, it'll probably pay for itself in time and materials saved, thanks for the recommendation!
@johnshaft5613 4 жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance They are overpriced...but then again...no one else makes a similar setup. So, they can pretty much charge what they want I guess. If you are doing stainless headers....you are probably right....using those blocks might very well save you money in less wasted mandrel bent stainless tubing.
@MindDezign 4 жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance with the HP you have ......exhaust routing Is only a neatness of installation and ground clearance. Those points of clearance mentioned sounds like you can run things forward and loop back similar to your turbo Idea( minus) the turbo for now. You have 300hp over a very peppy 200hp. So nothing you do in the exhaust will slow it down.
@JoseMendoza-wm2nf 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate u doing this video
@GrindhousePerformance 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks!
@dekebell3307 Жыл бұрын
The LS looks at home in the Z!
@wildwoodcustomsbytonyscott6504 2 жыл бұрын
Nice ! Couple questions Who’s front pulley set up ? What oil pan did you use?
@GrindhousePerformance 2 жыл бұрын
The alt mount is from ICT Billet, the rest of the pulleys are factory GM. The oil pan is from MAST Motorsports 👍
@richjohnston3763 3 жыл бұрын
Did you finally decide on wheel sizes, tire sizes, and brand of wheels?
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
I've been talking with a few different wheel manufacturers but I'm extremely close! Tires are here, 275/40r17 front, 315/35r17 rear. Nitto NT01s.
@aldogallo18 3 жыл бұрын
Great job 👍💪💪💪💪💪💪
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much!
@amystratton7958 3 жыл бұрын
I have the same set up.. when pushing the motor back closer to the firewall where it belongs, how did you solve the clearance issue with the alternator and the Apex motor mounts..?
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Amy! With the low mount alternator, its extremely close to the apex mount and I'll most likely wind up putting a small notch in the mount for a little extra clearance. I'm using a 105 amp alternator which has the smallest physical size. I was not able to have the engine mount go all the way back on the slots without hitting. Bit of a bummer having to cut up powder coated parts, but seems par for the course on this project 🤣
@damnitdang Жыл бұрын
Can't you mount the alternator up on the passenger side,I personally like it up there . How you settle with yours?
@rustbucketbeauties2767 4 жыл бұрын
First off, Awesome Build. I'm looking at buying the T56-Magnum as well for my own build! It would be awesome to see how it goes for you. What size wheels are those? I'm looking at ordering some for my 260z, the brakes are all being upgraded to mustang S550 parts interestingly. I'm swapping in a 1GZ-FE V12, and have actually been looking at Apex Engineered's front suspension kit as well. What a small world... Keep up the great content! P.S. I wish my engine would fit as well as that V8 Does :(
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
These are the stock 19x8s from the S550 Mustang with a 1.5in spacer behind them. Just using them to roll the car around for now and set ride height to measure for the 17s I'll be ordering. They do look good though! Next episode planned to be all about the trans so be sure to check back!
@rustbucketbeauties2767 4 жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance I am looking at 17x8 as well!
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@fogtown3027 4 жыл бұрын
GrindhousePE I had a question.. will you be using apex engineering’s rear track attack?. I’ve yet to see a car with it installed. I read you can squeeze 305’s in the rear👍
@jameshanigan7957 2 жыл бұрын
was your oil pan stock or did you have to use a different pan. Where did you source you engine and Transmission?
@GrindhousePerformance 2 жыл бұрын
Im using a MAST Motorsports oil pan, the stock one didn't fit. Engine and trans were both crates from jegs on discount 👍
@MindDezign 4 жыл бұрын
Rrrriippp the needle OFF the record......BUDGET...I heard you say...budget? You must mean 100,000$ Budget. I'm just adding up the parts you have ... That's some "BUDGET" good for you ! My budget is pay check to pay check and scrape as much as I can off those bones to by a few parts to move forward with my build...yep I'm jealous !! But it's awesome! AND COME ON The EDIT is TIGHT !!! Oh! I just watched you first video....you did say a race car, So when you said there goes the budget , it was in jest ! I get it now.....you already have alot of money in parts. No looking back now ! Looks like SEMI to me ! Great build, I'd build like this if I had the cash flow...keep up this great build!! It is exciting, and a very fast dependable Japanese/American Ferrari
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
I'm planning on doing an episode on how much this cost me to build towards the end, I'm not sure I really want to know!
@MindDezign 4 жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance yep yep blinders are a good thing. But it's good to know it's value. Minus labor. But you can quickly see paying some one to build any car is.....well...NOT DO able . I love I can do it all.. and not at the mercy of anything Automotive.
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
Ive always said I'd rather spend a thousand dollars on tools than a thousand dollars in labor, and it's made a huge difference in my approach to life and work ethic. Im by no means a craftsman or builder, I'm still very new to so many things, but there's so much value in learning. Im just excited to share that with everyone
@MindDezign 4 жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance you've got tools I keep seeing the white English wheel. If you have an English wheel you have tools.For sure .
@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын
I wish it was this easy getting my engine in my 280zx 😅 👌
@GrindhousePerformance 2 жыл бұрын
I edited out all the cursing and swearing 😂
@likablemichael 2 жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance lol same, makes for a better video
@TheShicklee 4 жыл бұрын
What wide body kit is this? What width tires will fit?
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
This is a 280YZ kit by Ztrix. I believe you can fit up to 335 tires in the rear and 315 in the front if you have coilovers. Im planning on 275 front, 315 rears 👍
@modgrip805 3 жыл бұрын
Love the videos but why an LS!? The straight sixes sound soooo good!
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
Yes they do! Im a big fan of straight sixes as well. It was really a difficult decision not doing an RB in it, but prices are getting out of control for them for an engine that's waning support and availability
@modgrip805 3 жыл бұрын
GrindhousePE Fair enough man. I was thinking an L28. Plenty of parts still out there.
@briandeidrich3386 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a part number or a website for the crossmember?
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
It's the 'Front Tubular Crossmember' available at apexengineered.com - they actually sell transmission mounts as well now for folks doing this so wouldn't need to fab either engine or trans if you're doing an LS/JZ/RB swap.
@michaelrodriguez845 Жыл бұрын
would it be same with an LT1 Gen 2 from a 93 vette?
@GrindhousePerformance Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure, I'm not too familiar with the older LT1's to know if they'd work with the same mounts
@jean-pierreluna4784 Жыл бұрын
Where did you buy your mounts?
@GrindhousePerformance Жыл бұрын
The engine mount is apex engineered, I fabbed the trans mount bc apex didn't offer one at the time. Super nice stuff 👍
@falco621 4 жыл бұрын
Did your LS3 come from the seller at 500 horse?
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, the engine is an LS376/480 rated at 495hp with the factory cast manifolds
@alexandergallegos3843 3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the name of the beat he uses in the background it sounds so damn good.
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
The track I believe you're looking for is DJ DENZ The Rooster - We Back Baby
@alexandergallegos3843 3 жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance Thank you 👍
@Djm9393 3 жыл бұрын
Full send bro never lift 😏🤙
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
YES
@yerbabuenagarden404 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Datsun 411 I'm really trying to do an ls engine swap what do you think
@GrindhousePerformance 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think the 411's have very much aftermarket support so it'll really depend on your fabrication skills. You'll want to reinforce the chassis quite a bit so it doesn't pretzel on you. If you're lucky, parts for 510's or early Z series cars might interchange with the 411, but I honestly don't know whether that's the case. Chances are it'll be a pretty uphill battle unless you're very comfortable learning/executing on custom fabrication. That said... it'll be a fulfilling learning process if you're up for it!
@eastonnida8213 3 жыл бұрын
Why no windshield wipers?
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
I'll probably total the car the minute it sees rain 😅
@louphi34 3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you!
@jyaj007 4 жыл бұрын
this is a easily a 10 sec car, motor and trans is already 10k invested
@KickinAsh91 4 жыл бұрын
#savethemanuals
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
There's no way this car's getting an automatic 👍
@L0rdN3ptune 3 ай бұрын
I need help with my ls swaps
@GrindhousePerformance 3 ай бұрын
Me too 🤣🤣🤣
@L0rdN3ptune 3 ай бұрын
@GrindhousePerformance well any advice on your build because I'm wondering of I need to swap my differential or the whole rearend
@jayinmi3706 3 жыл бұрын
Is the blue mustang in the background of some of the videos wifey's?
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
Yep that's her baby!
@smoothiebunsgaming5664 4 жыл бұрын
hi unke dave
@JPMcCann2 4 жыл бұрын
#SaveNaturallyAspiratedEngines
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
I both love and hate this comment LOL
@predaR6 3 жыл бұрын
Damm that sucks a ls3 is so expensive in the eu😪
@GrindhousePerformance 3 жыл бұрын
Are engine swaps in general common in the EU? I wasn't sure what extra regulations you guys may have to deal with
@predaR6 3 жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance no i don't think there common at least not for street legal cars. Because the cost to make it street legal is really expensive, i have heard. But I am going to do my best. and how older the car the better, because they have les rules and requirements.
@smoothiebunsgaming5664 4 жыл бұрын
hi its kyle
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
Hey bud!
@smoothiebunsgaming5664 4 жыл бұрын
wasup
@GrindhousePerformance 4 жыл бұрын
Keeping really busy.. how are you guys doing out there?
@williamandrews1683 3 жыл бұрын
That has to be some of the worst music I've ever heard.
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