Neveragain55

Thanks for the input letitsnow, and I'll definitely be researching the N42 intake a lot more before I make my final decision. Sounds like you’re on your way to getting rid of all the teething issues and sorting it all out. Good luck. Cygnusx1, I'm very aware of you guys and I've read a lot of your threads. I actually bought this engine off of EvilZ. Any advice or info you can share would be really helpful. I've been wrenching on cars for about 32 years and this is my third Z, but me first rebuild of a Z motor. Thanks, Guys...........

Thanks 19762802+2, I’ve read some articles and seen some threads on using the set up that you referred to over fuel injection and a couple of guys even made claims that using the triple carbs with the stacks made the car run better. I have to admit I’m a little skeptical only because of the efficiency of fuel injection but I don’t have enough experience in the arena to say for sure. My strong suit is the bare mechanicals of it all. I’m not an expert when it comes to fuel systems or electrics. I need to do some more research on the carburetor options though and I appreciate the advice. Zmanco, I completely see where you’re coming from regarding heat shields and heat soaking the fuel rail. I was told by some very good mechanics in Florida where I once lived and owned my first Z car (a 1983 Turbo) that turbo’s don’t like the heat, and sure enough my 83 ran funky on the super hot days. I live in Connecticut, and I only plan on driving this car on the weekends in the spring, summer, and fall. I’m not overly concerned about extremely hot days but you raise some really good points. The only thing I would say is that there seems to be a heck of a lot of people running the N42 and N47 web-less manifolds on turbo set ups with engines that are pumping out a heck of a lot more horsepower than my engine ever will. So I have to assume that if the web-less manifolds are that much of a problem with turbo’s, a lot less people would be using them. But once again, I am new to all of this and I will research your points further and they are very much appreciated. Thank you both for taking the time to help………………

My bad gang, I truly do apologize. I didn’t read the rules page and I had no idea the word “best†could or would ever ignite so much passion. You all make good points and I appreciate the advice. I’ve found a lot more information on this subject since I wrote my last post and I have a much better idea of how all the different intakes work.

Wow…………… Ok, let me first apologize by saying that the title for the post was written poorly based on what I was truly looking for. I’m not nor was I looking for advice on “which†intake manifold would be the best as much as I was looking for advice on how well, if at all the N47 intake would work with the F54/P90 turbo engine set up, and how I could clean up the look of the intake. If you got past the title, and read the post you would have been able to glean more accurately what I was looking for from the content. Sorry if the title offended you, as it obviously did. While I appreciate the fact that somebody replied, the sarcasm and low budget put down on my choice of the word “best†in the "quote" was really rude and even kinda mean in my opinion. But hey……………………thanks for playing………………

Hi Gang, So I picked up a 1982 L28ET engine that I plan on rebuilding and I’m basically keeping it stock for the most part using Nissan engine internals as these parts are very reliable. Once it’s rebuilt, it’s going into the 1977 280Z I just bought. I’m on the fence about using forged pistons with Moly rings but everything else like the cam, crank, valves, rockers, retainers and all other parts will remain stock. I also plan on rebuilding the original turbo with a turbo rebuild kit from Garrett which is a hell of a lot more economical than spending $650.00 dollars on a new turbo. The question I have for all of you concern's the intake manifold. As we all know the stock intake manifold is very messy with all kinds of attachment points, bung holes and other stuff that completely covers it and makes it look very ugly. Not planning on building a 300hp monster, just a modest rebuild that will make the car slightly faster than it currently is. I’ve done a lot of research in this area and the general consensus seems to be to use a 1975 intake without the EGR at the end. Some say however that the intake runners on the 75 intake are too long for the turbo engine and the fuel mapping will be thrown off. Please advise me if the 75 intake will work, how I can obtain these results and/or what would be the best intake manifold to use keeping in mind that I don’t have to worry about emissions because of the age of the car and the state I live in. I have attached some pictures to give you some idea of what I'm talking about. I planned on getting rid of all the emission nonsense (sorry guys I’m not a tree hugger) I also looked at the LoneWolf intake setup but I’m not sure. As always, thanks in advance...........

All depends on the condition, it's a little difficult to answer. Like I said in the ad, I'm not looking for a perfect engine, just something I could work with. Tell me what condition the engine and tranny are in and I could give you a better idea of what I would be willing to spend.

Hi gang, Just purchased my third Z and I'm looking for an 82 to 83 L28ET motor with the accompanying 5 speed transmission. The turbo doesn't have to be in great shape and I'm not fussy about engine mileage as I plan on rebuilding the motor anyway. I'd like to purchase a motor and tranny as a package from the same car if possible. If any of you are parting out an older ZX with the turbo motor and 5 speed transmission, please let me know. Thanks.........