My 240z restoration is a slow process, but this weekend we took a quantum leap:
The idea now is to source a T-5 or T-56 transmission for the conversion (I just love me some 5th and 6th gears) and run a turbo set up to make between 375-400HP at the rear wheels. From what I understand, this is very easy with this power train. Here is a an example of what I hope to achieve (this guy was running the exact same setup in his Fiero before he sold it):
Pretty soon, I'm going to set up my own blogger dedicated to the build process so you'll be able to follow it in one place, and I'll link to it here. I'm so excited, I haf'tuh change my diaper!
On a related note, we are coming up on Cool Desert Nights again (June 21-23) so put it on your calendars!