1979 280ZX Turbo

[whale392]

This kit started as an AMT kit that I was building into a model of a friends car. Well, he got rid of the car before I finished the kit. Now, like so many of my other builds, it languishes in the 'need to be finished' stack. Enjoy, and as always, comments and critisisms welcome.

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I really liked his car, and wish to one day have a real 'Z' just like this (only I won't sell it).

Edited February 4, 2010 by whale392

[ajulia]

Hello there friend! Excellent build up so far and the color scheme is cool too! Theres a "copperhead' color one running wild here in my city. Cant wait for yours and to see what he has done to his since the winter! keep on wit the keepin on fela!!

Paz

Tito

[Jason Vandergriff]

That thing looks great. I've got one in the getting to contest table stash and this is some great inspiration.

[whale392]

Thanks for the kindnesses. I will hopefully finish this build this year.

[Eric Stone]

That looks pretty cool. A buddy of mine had an 81 non-turbo in High School for a little while. His was a piece though... lol

You using the six for it? It would be cool with a SBF, SBC, LSX, or ModMotor swap.

[Jason Vandergriff]

Im going lt with mine ls would be killer but not sure if i can find another ls motor thats complete.

[whale392]

Yes, I am using the L series engine that came in the 240Z from Revell with the Fuel-injected intake adapted to it and I have made my own tubular header and wastegate for the exhaust side.

I have another of these kits partially built up as well......that kit has recieved the DOHC S20 inline 6 from the GT2000R Skyline kit. I have the Revell 240Z with a twin-turboed 383 SBC as well.