78zstyle Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) My metal head gasket should be here something during the week. Heres a picture of my putting a l28 in a 280zx. Headers ended up not fitting so it took me a long time to really figure that out and swap out manifolds. Edited August 12, 2012 by 78zstyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 2mm MLS cosmetic hg installed with ARP head studs. Upgraded to spark control as well, engine runs great and feels great. Too bad Im still smoking from my valve cover a lot, oil is still seeping through valve cover gasket and my vent from the valve cover. And there is a little oil in my intake pipe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) I overheated hard yesterday after getting on it a little bit. Da faq is going on? Im starting to think something more than a ring..Like maybe a cracked block or something. If I have to take this engine out of the car, it will no longer be a turbo. Edited September 2, 2012 by 78zstyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Yeah. I decided. At the end of this month when I can buy a DD Im going to start my new engine. F54/P90, Stage 2 Cam, Flat tops, 6-1 Headers, 2.5 Inch exhaust all ran by megasquirt. My goal is 200 Crank HP. Should move nicely with my 4.11 rear end. I'll probably sell my 2mm MLS. Other items that will come up for sale is my turbo, intercooler, bov and full exhaust. Hopefully I should come close to breaking even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 So did you ever figure out what was the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 So did you ever figure out what was the problem? For sure? No. But what I THINK is a ring, or cracked block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Update: Popped open my block today, number 6 piston skirt broke and the rings broke as well. Im going to an NA setup, about to assemble a .040 bored over F54/P90 fully balanced. Updates to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenbooty Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Nice build, it sucks you have to pull the engine and go back to NA. Oh well. Really I just wish I had the money to buy the turbo stuff off you. I'm in Arlington and am planning to do an L28et build myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Update: Popped open my block today, number 6 piston skirt broke and the rings broke as well. Im going to an NA setup, about to assemble a .040 bored over F54/P90 fully balanced. Updates to come. By any chance that you have a friend name Jake helping you with this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 By any chance that you have a friend name Jake helping you with this ? Nope Nice build, it sucks you have to pull the engine and go back to NA. Oh well. Really I just wish I had the money to buy the turbo stuff off you. I'm in Arlington and am planning to do an L28et build myself. I could probably cut you a discount. I also have a 3 inch exhaust that I would be willing to sell. I'd perfer to go to 2.5 if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Got it started and drove it today. Sounds really good with the 3 inch exhaust. Pulls really hard from 4K +. I like it. Vids to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Video of a 0-60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 70 mph on my speedo is really 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Cool. Needs more turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Awesome ! I'd love to stop by and check it out . Just got my LS1 conversion done . Maybe we can run them . LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Awesome ! I'd love to stop by and check it out . Just got my LS1 conversion done . Maybe we can run them . LOL Lmao you would destroy me, but shoot me a call 940-206-4800. Its a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) I'm still here. Now that I have a steady income again, I'm doing more upgrades.. Plan for the car right now are to redo the interior, seats, sound system etc. Also as the far as the paint scheme goes. I want to get bigger wheels (16x9), flare it, paint the hood black (with the rest of the car red). Black Flares, Airdam, Spoiler and bumpers. Considering what I want to do for my next engine build.. Maybe a KA24DET, or maybe another L28ET. Edited April 30, 2013 by 78zstyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Still have that 83 turbo motor with your name on it , i sold the T5 trans. . LOL . And MSA Type 2 body kit . Good to see you at it again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Dom, it should be in my budget to purchase it. Can you text me what you'd like for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Over the weekend I bought an HY35 Holset turbo. Its nice because it has both the compressor outlet elbow and both oil line flanges. There is zero shaft play, but the exhaust housing is a tad rusty looking, so I'm going to try hitting it with some part cleaner and maybe take a wire wheel to it. I plan on having the wastegate welded shut and using an external wastegate. I also bought a V band adapter for it.. Plan on a 3 inch downpipe and 4 inch exhaust to a aeroturbine muffler. Things still on the list for the engine: ARP hardware MLS Meth Injection Intercooler Radiator All in good time though, I'm in no rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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