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240Z / 260Z / 280Z LS swap
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Datsun · 1970–1978
Swap kits verifiedS301 sourced swap recipe
LS Gen III/IV swap — moderate
Datsun 240Z/260Z/280Z/280ZX LS swap: Godzilla Raceworks complete Tremec Magnum-F transmission kit for Gen III/IV LS.
| Part | What | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swap kit | Godzilla Raceworks Complete Magnum-F transmission swap kit for LS Datsun Z (trans, driveshaft to R200, crossmember, shifter, bleeder) (Magnum-F kit) "from" price | $5,895 Godzilla Raceworks, 2026-09-28 | Required | |
| Mounts | Dirty Dingo Datsun Z LS engine mounts (referenced by Godzilla kit) (Datsun Z LS mounts) | Required |
Required parts we've priced so far: $5,895 (parts only, not a full budget — engine, trans, wiring and labor are extra. Try the swap cost estimator.)
Wiring harness options
Plug-and-play LS swap harnesses listed for this chassis by Wiring Specialties (prices as last checked). Pick the one that matches your engine (LS1 24x vs LS2/LS3 58x) and throttle type — see tuning.
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| Harness | Throttle | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datsun LS1 / Vortec Swap Wiring Harness | $899 checked 2026-09-29 | Check price & fitment | |
| Classic Datsun LS2 / LS3 Swap Wiring Harness | Cable | $999 checked 2026-09-29 | Check price & fitment |
| Datsun LS3 Swap Wiring Harness | Drive-by-wire | $999 checked 2026-09-29 | Check price & fitment |
| Datsun LS3 Swap Wiring Harness for Haltech Elite 2500 | $1,299 checked 2026-09-29 | Check price & fitment | |
| Datsun LS3 Swap Wiring Harness for LINK Extreme ECU | $1,299 checked 2026-09-29 | Check price & fitment |
LS swap parts listed for the 240Z / 260Z / 280Z
Vendor catalog listings whose titles name this vehicle — a title match, not a fitment guarantee. Prices as of the date shown; confirm fitment with the vendor. How we match parts
| Type | Product | Vendor | Price | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headers Exhaust | Headers for Datsun Z LS1 V8 | Jags That Run | $699 checked 2026-09-30 | In stock | Check price & fitment |
Swap kit evidence
- COMPLETE Tremec Magnum-F Transmission Swap Kit for LSX Swapped Datsun 240z/260z/280z — Godzilla Raceworks (kit-verified)
Questions about this swap
Every LS swap also needs
An oil pan that clears
Compare GM LS pans by sump position and depth.
Accessory drive spacing
F-body, car, truck and Corvette offsets.
Fuel system sizing
Injector and pump sizing for your power goal.
A harness, computer and tune
VATS delete, 24x vs 58x, drive-by-wire, harness makers.
A transmission
4L60E to 8HP70 behind an LS.
- COMPLETE Tremec Magnum-F Transmission Swap Kit for LSX Swapped Datsun Z — Godzilla Raceworks