Lead Foot

Oh I see. I did mean the LED turning off. Thanks

Ok everyone. I believe I have all the ignition stuff sorted out. I ended up wiring a HEI ignition module in. Now for the next problem. When the key is on my computer has power. But as soon as I crank the engine my computer loses power. I have tried multiple 12v switched power points. I even tried running straight off the positive post of the battery. Still loses power when the engine turns over. The battery is completely charged. Any ideas what's causing this??

Thanks guys! This is extremely helpful stuff

I read the whole forum and I did realize that it said I need the harness. But I had a friend that had done the swap and he said I didn't need the harness so I was just double checking

I recently installed a L28ET from a 83 280ZX into my 78 280Z. The car will turn over but won't start. It has good fuel pressure. The coil has power but will not create spark. The coil worked fine with the original engine. The original engine in the 280Z had two wires going from the distributor to the ingnitor. The new distributor only had one black wire coming off of it. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a ground or where it's supposed to go. From what I've read I possibly need the ingition harness and a L28ET coil and ignitor? I've been going off of this forum http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/34469-a-quick-fi-and-ignition-280zxt-to-s30-turbo-swap-guide/ Any help would be appreciated. I'm thinking of just replacing the whole ignition system but I need to know if I need the ignition harness or not NEW QUESTION BELOW!!

Forgot to take a pic of the interior. I love the seats!

Sweet ride man! Is there any modification required to fit the 240z hood on the 280z?

Yea I see no problem with using an impact gun. 1/2 Air gun will break her loose. Good luck

Hey. I've been piecing together parts for my turbo l28et build. Send me a message if you've got something your willing to sell. Here's what I need: T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo 60 mm throttle body Programmable ECU Injectors Also need: Aftermarket bumper and air dam Disc brake conversion kit Suspension Set Up Thanks!!

I'd go with the rb. Something just would feel wrong about putting a cuda engine in a datsun.

Hey if you ever get your G Nose I'd be interested in your current bumper set up

Any suggestions for intercoolers? There are two pretty good deals on my local craiglist. Which do you think would work better? One is a JDM Intercooler. Other is Isuzu NPR Intercooler. I've heard good stuff about the NPR Intercooler but I personally like the size and look of the JDM better. Plus with the JDM I would still be able to run my CAI for the turbo at the front of the car. JDM is $50. NPR is $100. By the way I should be starting the build this weekend!! Going to pull the valve cover for painting. Adjust the valves. Then pull oil pan and check bearings.

Spray some penetrating blaster on it. Way better then wd40.

And a another pic of the datsun along with my z28

Oh I didn't know the ECU won't reflash. It'll probably be alright as I'm not going extremely crazy with mods right? And the reason for not using the search bar is that I plan to post my progress through the project on here. Was just looking for some quick questions before I got started. And I definitely hate the ugly bulky bumpers. As for power goals I'd like to get around 230 hp and have a good suspension setup. Thanks for the replies!!

Hey everyone. I'm new to the site and also new to Datsuns. I've always liked the look of them and finally got one a couple weeks ago. It is an extremely clean car. The car came as a package deal, including a l28et with ecu and wiring harness and a five speed transmission. The car currently has the naturally aspirated 2.8 and a 5 speed transmission installed. So I have two engines and two transmissions. Right now the turbo engine is on a engine stand waiting for me to get to it. But I'm not sure where to start and what all to do so I'm looking to you all for guidance through this build. I don't plan on tearing into the engine and rebuilding it. I only plan to remove the valve cover for painting. Than the engine will get serviced. New oil, new spark plugs, spark plug wires etc. Now I've read about T3/T4 Hybrid turbos. If someone could explain how that works I would be extremely grateful. But anyway this is kind of the list of possible mods. Open to suggestions. And I should add now that this is my first time working with a turbo engine 60mm throttle body off of 240sx T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo 3" exhaust with high flow muffler Intercooler New fuel lines and fuel pump ??? New injectors ??? Blow off valve Boost Gauge and Boost Control Reflash ECU New brakes and suspension Any other suggestions? The current engine has a cold air intake so I plan to incorporate that with the turbo system. Also what do you guys suggest for bumpers and air dam? Thanks again!!