Guest Anonymous Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 Hey Guys. I have a real quick question. I have a turbo engine I'm sticking into my Z. what I was wondering is how much boost and nitrous will the stock l28et handle. I've used the search function but I didn't find anything on both at the same time. I'm thinking on running a turbo with a vortec pro-cooler or a really big intercooler while running 12psi and a 50 shot. Do you think the car/engine would handle that? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 If you have searched, then you already know the L28ET is a good motor, and will easily do 400hp stock. Whatever combination of power adders you do, as long as they are properly fueled, will get you there. With only 12 psi and a 50 shot, the motor can handle that easily - just don't run it lean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 Ok. I was just wondering about the differences. I should probably get bigger injectors, a SAFC, and an air-fuel ratio gauge then. Thanks alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 here you go quick and simple. safc wont work with 280zxt electronics u wont need bigger injectors if you get wet nitrous kit and last dont get autometer air fuel from what i have seen they are piece of crap. get you good egt guage from greddy, apexi, or so...(they are not cheap but they are great gauges). this is just my honest opinion. Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Why an EGT gauge? And I was planning on doing a wet shot. But wasn't sure about fuel delivery. I mean turbo and n20, I don't feel like running a risk of detonation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Ok I had a discussion with a friend of mine and I was wondering what's better on the Z. Dry or wet shot? My friend said dry was safer and simpler but what do I do about adding fuel when I need it. I don't want to run around rich all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zcarsmakemyheadhurt Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 First off dry NOS systems are for equiped cars, such as bad boy stand alone fuel computer, large injectors and most importantly a tricky fuel program. With a stock ZX formate use a wet system jet it to 75-100hp depending on your sack and keep the car at no more than 12psi with or without a intercoooler, if you are using a non-turbo ECM, ON RACE GAS. Set timing from 26-32 total degrees of timing. Clutch, tires, hook go. Alex C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 I plan on using the turbo ECM. Do you think that setup would work on 91 or 103? Because c16 here is 5.00 a gallong. My whole plan is 12psi intercooled. Water-air, with blitz BOV, 12psi, centerforce clutch(9pck), aluminum flywheel, 100 shot NX w/rpm window,retard box, and some more safety goodies. I was just wondering on what else I would need. and what is a safer n20. Thanks alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zcarsmakemyheadhurt Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 If you spray 100 @ 12psi on 100+ octain fuel you should be OK with the turbo ECM, but I like to bump up the timing for more power. A turbo ECM will not advance the timing as much as a N/A distributor so the MSD timing components are not as vital. I think you can only get a max of 28 degrees or so on the turbo ECM but I may be wrong. Dump the Centerforce idea there pressure plates are cool but the disk is for girls, use a ACT solid disc and pressure plate. Water to air is not great on the street or needed at 12psi, but it will work no matter what. Good luck let us know how it works out.... Alex "the bomb" Costa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 Dump the Centerforce idea there pressure plates are cool but the disk is for girls Bahahaha, I just had to laugh at that. For higher power applications, the Centerforce clutches apparently can't handle it. I'm at 250 rwhp on a Centerforce II, no problems, but I will probably go to a Clutch Masters unit after I shred the CF with more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 ive heard mixed reviews about the cfdf, but way too many no's from the turbo set, is there a certain ACT clutch to look after, and hows the clutch feel, mine is really soft right now which is ok, but i am that guy that does like a heavy clutch, as long as thats how it engage under lots of load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 My DF has started to slip alittle between shifts. 218ft/lb of torque at the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 I was thinking on putting the clutch from my 86(?) 280ZX onto my 77 280Z tranny until I can get an ACT. Thing is my clutch right now is worn to the max. I slip all the way through 4th when I launch at 3500. And what about a lightweight flywheel? Someone told it would slow me down more but I think he's an idiot sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockjaw Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 If you have a turbo trans, you can have the flywheel redrilled, run the 300ZXTT pressure plate, the 89 300ZXT disc, and you are good to go. I have had good luck with that combo so far. CF sucks. No doubt about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zcarsmakemyheadhurt Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 Go with the 86 PP and a ACT solid disc I think I get them for about $100.00 and you should be cool even on the spray. Light flywheels are cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Thanks. I have an auto tras but it's an auto. Could I still use the flywheel. And I'll look around for the 86PP and ACT solid disc. Here's another question. I was told if you put an auto diff. The gears are closer, therefore you=faster. It's from the 83 turbo. Do you guys know if I have to replace the whole rear end? Or just the pumpkin? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 The only really safe way to run a shot of N20 on a Z with stock injection is to run a wet shot.With a turbo motor a seperate fuel pump with a flow thru style regulator should be used.The regulator will have to be boost referenced and run a return line to your tank. Also i would use an aftermarket retard for the nitrous when activated .I have had pretty good luck with an MSD digital 6. http://photos.yahoo.com/sss510six there is more involved, but it`s a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 well if i run a L28ET with say 55lb injectors, bigger turbo, intercooler, and other things to run this setup.. what nitrous kit should i get for the car? dry or wet? i wouldnt mind to put in a 100shot on the car when i need it. goal for HP is 450hp at wheels so i say 350hp without the NAWZ lol and 450 with it (when needed). thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 I just ran my car at the dyno and my numbers were 469.5 HP and 472 FPT at the wheels.This is with a stock Toyota CT26 turbo from a 89 Supra at 12 psi and a 200 shot of nitrous.You don`t need a huge turbo to make good hp with N20.I am running a sportsman fogger kit from NOS with a single fogger about a foot before the throttle body for a IC effect. My pictures show how the manifold was plumbed.BTW my 120 shot to the wheels on a NA motor turned into a 200 shot on my turbo motor.good luck, done right nitrous is very entertaining stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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