inZane 240 Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 This is for all of you turbo guys. I just wanted to know how much your setup has cost you so far and what modifications most deserved your money. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Stopped counting a long, long time ago. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 Im aiming to complete mine with 3.5 to 4k. That includes an engine rebuild and sds, but other than that pretty much stock. I want to have it in the car and running good for that price from there anything can happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 well lets see so far: n42 block free (traded some 240z rods) p90 head (traded diesel crank) t3 turbo free delta gate and custom madifold (traded perfect 240z dash for it) intake madifold came on the car (priceless) custom fuel rail came on the car new timing chain kit from nissan-traded engine stand and 6-2-1 exhaust madifold. nissan turbo gasket-$40 or so all other gaskets about $30 magnaflow muffler-$80 ecu injectors mas from z31 (dont know how much yet) stock tranny from 77 (came on the car) brand new nissan 280zx turbo clutch was like $200 but it came with the car 240 sx tbody-free (traded busted t3 for it) 2 1/2 inch exhaust-free it came on the car (good for now) ngk one step colder plugs $12 ngk cables-free came on the car need to get custom downpipe-about $175 nos fogger (about to order it)-about $450 i think thats about it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inZane 240 Posted October 16, 2002 Author Share Posted October 16, 2002 Nice....very nice. It is deals like yours that keep me motivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 I'm likely at about $4500 canadian ($3000US into my engine and accessories) - 82 Turbo Engine Stock Rebuild - P90 Head with a few minor airflow mods - SDS EM-6E EFI/Ignition Control - MSD 6A - Isuzu NPR Intercooler - 240sx Throttle Body - Custom I/C Piping - Mitsubishi Eclipse BOV - 2.5" exhaust (3" in the plans) - Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch - Lots of little things that add up fast With a few more minor mods (injectors, exhaust, downpipe) The car should be capable of low 13's. One day soon I'll stop building race cars and finish building my own cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockjaw Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 I always liked the reponse if you have to ask you can't afford it, which means I can't afford anything, becuase I always ask. What made the biggest differences. Lets see. A big hybrid, intercooler, JWT ecu upgrade. But the best bang for the buck I got was the 3 inch mandrel exhaust with a straight thru muffler. That change alone dropped me 6 tenths of a second. I have alot tied up in mine. It has forged pistons, and very good machine work, which together was probably 2 grand. I had a 3 angle only done on the head, it is port matched and that is it. Has ARP rod bolts. I am probably close to 5k, counting buying everything except the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Originally posted by Lockjaw:But the best bang for the buck I got was the 3 inch mandrel exhaust with a straight thru muffler. That change alone dropped me 6 tenths of a second. Hey Lockjaw, if you don't mind,what muffler are you using? Noise level? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idnevno Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 heya sleeper i am running a 3.5 inch full exhaust on my '77 280. i am running the dynomax magnafow muffler. gives an excellt kick ass sound at idle and when i hit boost up to 20 lbs the car is rather quiet not as loud as you think it would be. also there is no drop in power either i have proved this with an l28et on an engine dyno swapping out mufflers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perry Posted October 17, 2002 Share Posted October 17, 2002 when I had my turbo engine in the 77 280, I bought a donor car that ran great, replaced all engine gaskets, plug wires etc.., put in a boost guage, put it all together with a 3 inch exhaust made by a local shop for about $500. turned up the boost for free(~10 psi) and drove it a couple years with no problems until the turbo shaft bearings croaked and the V8 bug bit. Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted October 18, 2002 Share Posted October 18, 2002 I'm afraid to add it up right now. All Canadian $$ 600.00 for hybrid turbo 100.00 boost controller 300.00 FPR 300.00 BOV 200.00 used I/C 500.00 for spare engine. 1200.00 for balancing, shotpeening 1000.00 for polishing rods,crank 1000.00 for p&p heads, plus seals. etc.. 600.00 for clutch 300.00 for muffler 300.00 custom bent exhaust 900.00 custom bent/fitted I/C pipes 200.00 new oil cooler 400.00 new gasket set 300.00 oil pump 600.00 new sensors/waterpump/timing belt and related equip. And I haven't even mentioned all the labour to re/re umm this is getting depressing... too much $$$ ouch $8,800 and counting. not bad I guess for a high 12 sec engine... that will last.. I won't even get into what the swap itself cost! PS IT ALWAYS COSTS MORE THAN PLANNED!!!!!! 30% at least.. anyone who says different is lying. That darn "while its apart" syndrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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