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*ManoNegra* · 12-05-2008, 04:54 PM

Complete S30 noob.
Been kicking around the idea of getting an early 70s S30.
No smog I could finally put that SR I have to good use.
Question is: can S13 suspension parts be swapped over?
ie. subframe, coilovers, Z32 brakes, etc.
Has it been done? Is it worth the hassle?
Reason being is that I already have them laying around and if
I could keep them it'd be cool.

*ManoNegra* · 12-08-2008, 07:49 AM

so much for the burgeoning Z community in Zilvia...

blueshark123 · 12-09-2008, 07:35 AM

I have heard of people using the complete s13 subfame on s30s but it needs lots of fabbing i believe and in the end not really worth it so i heard. I was thinking about doing this also cause i have a complete s13 suspension.

s13coupe805 · 12-09-2008, 07:38 AM

my buddy has a 80' 280zx and as soon as i get my susp. in over at the shop and get it on the lift to take out my current susp. he's taking and test fabbing them on there. He's thinking about marketing a custom coilover kit stending from this

Jsal32 · 12-09-2008, 06:43 PM

a few people have done it but its far from bolt on. here are a couple of examples:

its a skyline rear subframe but same difference right?
RB Zed aka Gaijin - HybridZ

this build is pretty sick. If i remember correctly he uses an s13 subframe. he has videos of the build and is a little more detailed
1971 Datsun 240z resto.project [vids/pics] - HybridZ

hope that helps.

-Jose

*ManoNegra* · 12-09-2008, 07:25 PM

cool, thanks
I went to see what I was told was "a driveable 240z in good shape" yesterday
turned out to be a 260z with some rust and missing parts
not a bad project but not something I'd want to do at this time
too many projects as it is
was a pretty good deal too, new L24 motor I was told

PirateZ · 01-23-2010, 10:12 AM

Check out HybridZ in the suspension, brakes section it's one of the main topics and a member has actually done it and has a few pics of it installed. I plan on doing the same when I get the funds.

Z U L8R · 01-24-2010, 11:20 AM

i have an s13 rear subframe in my 72 510......but i used the motorsport auto (MSA) coil overs on my 280z...

it can be done. just befriend a fab guy

here's my 510 build, 240Atlanta.com

as far as parts for your s30, check out Dave @ Arizona Z Car he makes some bad ass stuff

and/or Z Car Parts.com -- Motorsport Auto -- Home is MSA.

i have the msa type3 aero on my 71 240z getting boosted LS1 ^^

hybridz.org is good for you too

Dave

12-05-2008, 04:54 PM	#1
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	S13 Suspension Parts in an S30? Complete S30 noob. Been kicking around the idea of getting an early 70s S30. No smog I could finally put that SR I have to good use. Question is: can S13 suspension parts be swapped over? ie. subframe, coilovers, Z32 brakes, etc. Has it been done? Is it worth the hassle? Reason being is that I already have them laying around and if I could keep them it'd be cool.

12-09-2008, 07:38 AM	#4
s13coupe805 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: OXNARD Posts: 400 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	my buddy has a 80' 280zx and as soon as i get my susp. in over at the shop and get it on the lift to take out my current susp. he's taking and test fabbing them on there. He's thinking about marketing a custom coilover kit stending from this __________________ Steve Garrett ep-unlimited.com

01-23-2010, 10:12 AM	#7
PirateZ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check out HybridZ in the suspension, brakes section it's one of the main topics and a member has actually done it and has a few pics of it installed. I plan on doing the same when I get the funds. Last edited by PirateZ; 01-23-2010 at 10:38 AM..

01-24-2010, 11:20 AM	#8
Z U L8R Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia Age: 39 Posts: 1,194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have an s13 rear subframe in my 72 510......but i used the motorsport auto (MSA) coil overs on my 280z... it can be done. just befriend a fab guy here's my 510 build, 240Atlanta.com as far as parts for your s30, check out Dave @ Arizona Z Car he makes some bad ass stuff and/or Z Car Parts.com -- Motorsport Auto -- Home is MSA. i have the msa type3 aero on my 71 240z getting boosted LS1 ^^ hybridz.org is good for you too Dave __________________ RB25 280z GT30/76R 441hp/381tq [email protected]

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12-08-2008, 07:49 AM	#2
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	so much for the burgeoning Z community in Zilvia...

12-09-2008, 07:35 AM	#3
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	I have heard of people using the complete s13 subfame on s30s but it needs lots of fabbing i believe and in the end not really worth it so i heard. I was thinking about doing this also cause i have a complete s13 suspension.

12-09-2008, 06:43 PM	#5
Jsal32 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Goleta/NoHo, CA Posts: 273 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	a few people have done it but its far from bolt on. here are a couple of examples: its a skyline rear subframe but same difference right? RB Zed aka Gaijin - HybridZ this build is pretty sick. If i remember correctly he uses an s13 subframe. he has videos of the build and is a little more detailed 1971 Datsun 240z resto.project [vids/pics] - HybridZ hope that helps. -Jose

12-09-2008, 07:25 PM	#6
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	cool, thanks I went to see what I was told was "a driveable 240z in good shape" yesterday turned out to be a 260z with some rust and missing parts not a bad project but not something I'd want to do at this time too many projects as it is was a pretty good deal too, new L24 motor I was told