bizzyboi904 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I have an 1977 280z with a stock l28 engine. I am panning on swapping in a l28et when I can find one for a reasonable price. In the mean time I want to start buying parts for the future engine that can also work with what I have now. For instance I purchased a larger 3 row aluminum radiator to deal with the increased heat of a turbo motor. The stock radiator I have now is leaking so this was a reasonable upgrade. I also purchased a Pallnet barbed fuel rail, but im not sure if that was a good idea versus going with an o-ring style fuel rail.(by the way I need a recommendation for a FPR) My question is what parts can I use on my current engine that will work with my future engine? I want to avoid buying the same parts twice. I made that mistake by buying a new stock clutch kit instead of upgrading to a 2+2 flywheel and clutch kit, while this may not be an issue now, When ever I swap to the turbo motor the bigger clutch would have been a better option. My goals for the l28et is approximately 300 to 350 hp, nothing really crazy. I am going to go to mega squirt for engine management and I will be installing MS on the l28 so I have some practice tuning. Edited February 11, 2015 by bizzyboi904 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 The barbed fuel rail can be used with your stock injectors, and there are a fair selection of injectors that will fit it when you upgrade to MS. The stock FPR works great at 300-350 hp. I got an AEM FPR but it will not keep the fuel rail pressurized when the pump is turned off, so it takes some cranking to fire it up on a cold start. You will definitely need a better clutch. You can get a good fuel pump like a bosch or walbro, either will support your hp goals. Other than turbo-specific parts, that's all I can think of you should really need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibud Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Intercooler if you want to run those #s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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