76_280Z Posted December 8 Share Posted December 8 (edited) I want to turbo my 280z using the CXracing turbo kit that includes the turbo and intercooler, but I can't find much about it. Any help? Link:Turbo Intercooler Intake Manifold Kit for 75-78 280Z Fairlady Z L28 L28E Engine 500HP Edited December 8 by 76_280Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgsheen Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago (edited) Have you rebuilt your L28E with forged pistons and H-beam rods? Lowered compression? In my opinion that's too much turbo for the unmodified S30 chassis and "supports 500 HP" sounds good - but is it? In an unstiffened early unibody Z - probably not. We saw a 300HP RB25 swapped Z here in Phoenix tear the spot welds apart. It was a 240Z chassis and the 280 is a bit beefier but still. This is a town with no rust. The kit looks legit however (I'd still go for a different turbo, but that's me). I'm not a fan of the charge pipe config that an opposite-side intercooler requires but it's a little more difficult to get same-side charge piping through the radiator core support. Don't get me wrong, I'm in the TURBO EVERYTHING camp - but do your research, and do it the right way, and you'll have a Z that's FUN to drive and will stay together while you're doing it. Edited 2 hours ago by cgsheen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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