[240Z Turbo]

If I am not mistaken, that block has flat-top pistons. Swapping blocks would give you increased compression and some added power with it. Nice combo with your N-42 head. Also, you should consider swapping to a 3.90 differential. This will really give your car some giddyup!

> I have a 75 280z 2+2 w/260,000 miles and a
> junk 82 280zx n/t w/104,000 miles is there
> any parts that would work better on mine
> than the stock parts. Afm, trottle body,
> ign. parts, etc... I'm already using the
> fuel pump, injectors, and pressure regulator
> from the 82. Thanks for the help.

 

[240Z Turbo]

The compression should not be too much, maybe around 9.5:1. I use to run the E-88 head and a flat-top motor with no problem. The N-42 and the flat-top is a common combination. I had switched the gear in my diff long ago. I couldn't just swap the gear unit because it wouldn't fit correctly. I had to take off the nylon gear itself and swap it to the other gear unit in order for it to work correctly. One thing to consider, the 79 I believe has the P-79 head that is round port exhaust unlike the N-42 with square ports.

> About how much compression will that give
> me. I was just thinking of using the whole
> engine. I'm a high school student and don't
> have gobs of money to spend on high octane
> gas. I already have swapped the diff mine
> was really wore out didn't realize it was a
> 3.9 till I was done. I don't mind just have
> to figure out how to change the spedo gear.
> I use a 79 5 speed.