NewZed Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 If you get a Pallnet rail machined for o-ring injectors you'll have a wide range of salvage yard injectors to choose from. If you stick with barbs all there will be is aftermarket turbo injectors. The factory turbo injectors were a dark brownish purple color. The ones in your pictures look like NA injectors which were green or tan. If they've been open to the atmosphere for a while they might be rusted and sticking inside. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1982,280zx,2.8l+l6+turbocharged,1209361,fuel+&+air,fuel+injector,6224 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernautjoee Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Thanks for helping me identify them. Guess I'll need to save up for a new rail/injectors/FPR combo as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 The Nissan-made green injectors have a string of numbers on the plastic body. Like 0014xxxx, can't remember exactly. The numbers don't tell much except that they were made by Nissan. They used colors to identify flow rates. Bosch injectors have 0 280 150 105 or similar, the last two numbers can vary. The numbers identify the flow rate. Check for numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernautjoee Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) Thanks NewZed. I'll see if I can find the numbers. I'm surprised how well the wrinkle paint came out. I didn't think it would be warm enough last night to cure correctly. I'm going to sand the raised portion in a couple days. Edited December 11, 2022 by juggernautjoee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernautjoee Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 Got the oil pan tapped and a bung threaded in. Also got the valve/cam cover finished: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Just looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernautjoee Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) Turbo cleaned and painted and mounted. I'm waiting on a few fittings to get the oil lines completed. And some vacuum hoses/adapters for the lines going to the wastegate. Not going to bother with a boost controller right now. I did order a cheap ebay t3 turbo blanket for $30. We'll see if it fits. I know I'll have to cut it to fit around the wastegate bracket. I know as soon as I get everything mounted, I'll find a nice P79/P90 head for cheap lol. Then I'll have to redo this. Edited December 16, 2022 by juggernautjoee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernautjoee Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 Very anticlimactic updates. Oil feed and drain are in. Got the turbo blanket on with some modification for the wastegate to open/close. I'm not doing anything until next week. Waiting for the polar vortex to pass first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Not an expert on these things but - I don't think that fuel hose is rated for the temperatures it might see from hot turbo oil. I've seen interesting steel flex lines. I just saw a video about Toyotas with rubber hoses, not even that close to the heat. They degrade over time. I'll see if I can find it and link it. Might have some ideas in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernautjoee Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 Yeah I've actually got a heat wrap that I'm going to throw on that here shortly. Hopefully that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Just now, juggernautjoee said: Yeah I've actually got a heat wrap that I'm going to throw on that here shortly. Hopefully that works. The heat is on the inside. Seems like high temperature hydraulic fluid hose would be better. Can't think of any fuels that are meant to be transported at high temperature. No offense, it's just the wrong stuff for the application. Even a wrapped hose could just end up as an oil-soaked sponge next to the exhaust manifold and turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernautjoee Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 (edited) Ah ok, i'll try to hunt something down that's better for this application then. Hose is cheap. Something like this? - https://www.amazon.com/HPS-Resistant-Temperature-Reinforced-Thickness/dp/B084XGF37W?th=1 Edited December 21, 2022 by juggernautjoee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Didn't Nissan use a metal line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernautjoee Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 I think it may have, but finding one seems to be a PITA. I believe it's best for me to get a hose specifically designed for oil drains on turbos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Turbos are so popular today that you can find them all over the place. Even OReilly Auto has an inexpensive Dorman line. The race shops have neat looking braided lines but the automakers use solid steel. https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/fuel-delivery/turbocharger---supercharger/turbocharger-oil-line/37ad2bed2d4d Really though, if you have flaring tools you could just buy some steel tube and make your own. It's low pressure, a 45 degree flare should be fine. Good luck. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/dorman-oe-solutions/fuel-delivery/turbocharger---supercharger/turbocharger-oil-line/37ad2bed2d4d/dorman-oe-solutions-steel-turbo-oil-line/doe0/625813?pos=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat73z Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 So I researched this extensively a while back. You want to get a hose made specifically for the temps and fluid, in this case hot oil. It's at low pressure and you need to ensure there is no restriction. Gates and a bunch of other co's offer off the shelf solutions to this, and I'd recommend you get the same hose rated and used for oil coolers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernautjoee Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 Thanks guys. I'll make sure to get the right hose for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernautjoee Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) Special hose is on. MSA downpipe painted and wrapped & installed. Intake and valve/cam cover installed I found a P90A head that I might pull the trigger on. I know I'll need to either trust in some timeserts and thread in the solid lifters, or take it to a machine shop for them to work their magic on it. I've heard the timeserts either crack, or the lifters loosen up. Lol I knew I would find a P90 once I got things back together. Now i just have to decide if it's worth it. He wants $450 plus shipping. Which is a pretty good deal. Edited December 30, 2022 by juggernautjoee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggernautjoee Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 Took the head and manifolds off in preparation for the P90A. Gonna snag up some ARP head studs & bolts finally. Looks like they're back in stock at certain places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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