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After that? Who knows? I'm leaning against doing a TT swap. If I had really wanted another TT, I'd have gotten a beater TT instead of a beater NA. Plus, I've already got a supercharged XKR w/ 510 hp and 470 ft lbs of earth moving torque should I desperately require an adrenaline rush. If the NA motor, with 200K miles, pans out OK; well then I've got a nice driver for around $5000, and I'll keep it basically stock with intake and exhaust mods. However, if the engine is a lost cause; then I've been toying with the idea of doing a LOJ-based LS swap. LS motors are relatively cheap, easy to work on, and make reliable power w/ a torque band flat as Kansas. Fully dressed out, an aluminum LS block is actually a hundred pounds lighter than the VG30DETT, more compared to an NA. If I keep the Z's 5spd, the NA driveline and accessory drives; I can integrate the GM block into the Z32 chassis for about the same price as one could upgrade to a pro-built TT motor. The kits themselves, however, can get pretty expensive if you buy everything from the LOJ vendor. https://www.lojkits.com/pages/300zx-1990-1996-overview All that's speculation however. For now, its on the rack getting wrenched on to make it roadworthy and safe. Given the amount of money I got for the old Z, I can't say I'm sorry for selling it; however, it's clear to me now how much I missed these cars and I'm glad to have the opportunity to own another one. gordo
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