LS Swapped Datsun 260Z First Drive!

[@hotrodfarmer6308]

Badass, I used to have a 260 with a built 302 , it would pull front tires off the ground, man I miss that car

[@phorobierre2884]

ford windsor v8 in a 280z is a great combo breh

[@bobvasquez1846]

I too have a Datsun Z 1979 sitting in my garage since 2010 and it has a great body and inside is good I have a dream to put a small block Chevy in it. As soon as I get tired of my Vette.

[@kiddpandadrinkswater4560]

Just do it bro!

[@robertwest3093]

The power to weight ratio is off the charts!

[@RickyBoada]

Congrats on getting it running! That’s a huge step! Should get my LS 260z this week. I’ll be posting about it

[@andrewturnock5665]

Next s30 is now going to be an LS. Oh my so excited.

[@gabrielrobles4087]

This can sound like a dumb question but why does your engine make deep gurgley crackling sounds? Is that normal

[@Schurkest]

Damn man, the last time I was up there (to get the STi) harness, you were balls deep in Subarus, now the Z? Man, that is a sharp ride, much potential there. I got out of the Subaru game too, am doing a 92 Prelude.

[@LifeFlatout]

I’ve still got big plans for the RSTI. Been bucket list cars since I was a kid.

[@mikedamian1338]

Damn .. The way you “poured” the gas. You used to be a bartender? Congratulations!!!!

[@LifeFlatout]

Thanks Haha no but I’ve poured my fair share

[@seeess777]

That thing is SICK!! I have wanted a Datsun Z since I was in elementary school and I would see one on blocks sitting at a house across from the school. thinking on finding a body to drop a LS or 302 carb'd with less electronics to deal with. Keep it up, really interested on where this will go.

[@ponchoz5365]

Cnt wait till i get mines running i wouldn't mind share it on your channel when Finished

[@jimink3047]

Looks like yours came in an emerald green. I just got a 260 with emerald green. About to wrap a silver on it until I want to paint it. Also about to Ls3 swap. Just wanted to get a peak at what I’m about to venture into

[@redlineremedy4478]

Hey man! First thing I would check is your sending unit screen! Ls engines are terrible for them clogging up. Just pull your sending unit out and use a pick to pull it out! Hopefully it fixes your problem without having to dig deep into the engine!

[@redlineremedy4478]

And if this doesn't work I'd bet on your oil pump if you haven't changed it already.

[@jesse5222]

Congrats bro! Long time coming

[@colin300]

Awesome man it's still a dream for me.

[@barrythacker7281]

That z has a lot of room under the hood for a small car. Good LS swap. I am swaping a LS in a 35 coupe. I have very little room. I am to the point i need a new 9 inch ford rear and that holly wiring harness and computor. $$ save up.

[@G1itzik]

Great stuff, congrats on the working build

[@Intellitronix]

Did you know Intellitronix (aftermarket gauge company) makes direct fit replacement gauges for the 240,260 & 280 Z

[@LifeFlatout]

Just checked out your site, look cool but any videos or installed photos?

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

How good is the front thrust washer on your cam? Any play there and the oil gallies will not be sealed, and there is a oil screen st the back of the motor, if clogged from dirty oil , you can look up other low oil pressure

[@SilverZepp]

How’s the custom shifter you made. Shifts as quick as you like?

[@LifeFlatout]

Love it

[@damnitdang]

What chassy working are you using? Ez wiring kit? Painless?

[@midlifemotox]

What could go wrong?

[@WootSkinsWoot]

Just watched all your vids on the 260, subscribed, and notified. I'm throwing a L92 in my 74 260Z as well. How much power are those subbie diffs known to handle? I was thinking of going the ford 8.8 route. But this looks far more bolt in, plug and play. Thanks.

[@LifeFlatout]

WootSkinsWoot I’m still rocking the stock r180 but subaru r180’s can hold 400-500 pretty safety. Cv’s are the biggest battle.

[@WootSkinsWoot]

Flatline Detonation yeah, that was a late night brain flatline. People do put the wrx ones in for posi, but i was just confusing them. For the gas tank have you considered just running the 280zx tank, as they are ready for EFI and bolt in? Guess you still have the gas filler issue tho

[@LifeFlatout]

Car came set up for this tank and fuel door has been removed. I have a different tank design in mind. I’d like oem but not really an option anymore.

[@sashimimann]

570Z? 600Z? 620Z? 700Z?

[@SRZRB]

Where did you get your 12v switched while cranking?

[@LifeFlatout]

Just used factory wiring for starter. Ecu I think I had to battery or found a constant to fuse box.

[@romero.4089]

Is there a list of the build 😍

[@rudystime2684]

Did you connect all the connections of the transmission???

[@DatsunLSZ]

Which LS is this ?

[@alocal1334]

Forgi ve my ignorance but that has some funky chop to it...is it caammed up too?

[@alocal1334]

By the way...that thing is wicked

[@LifeFlatout]

Yes it is cammed

[@Tylerjschmidt]

what wheels and tires are you running?

[@LifeFlatout]

Xxr’s 16x8 can’t remember offset or model

[@fogtown3027]

Let me drive it 😉

[@rickypisarchick7127]

What Radiator are using and does it have fans

[@LifeFlatout]

I'm not sure on the rad it came with the car. It's got two crapy slim fans. I'll be doing a big mishimoto fan with shroud eventually.

[@noahadams1264]

Oil pressure is way to low, possibly partially spun cam bearing

[@LifeFlatout]

It most definitely was something I did. Found the solution in the next video.

[@Tai_240z]

Sump pickup O-ring I'm guessing

[@theesamuelromxro]

what intake is that?

[@LifeFlatout]

Ls6

[@krazobuildz7567]

What’s trans ru running

[@LifeFlatout]

Tr6060

[@jordanrumsey2115]

OMMMMMGGGGGGGGGG

[@whitelight1720]

Knowing the brakes are sketchy and still driving it like you stole it on the public road without lights. 🤦‍♂️ I get it you’re excited BUT, use common sense.

[@LifeFlatout]

Meh on country back roads all you have to worry about is a cow or two.

[@viktor84]

"Best thing that I've done to make me who I want to be, was dropping that 350 in the old 240Z" kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6uXf6N6hLCtebMsi=0j5M6PXKO_OEg43s

[@ranranpoopants]

What transmission did you use with it?

[@LifeFlatout]

Hit the playlist watch button you’ll learn a ton from this build