Phyte Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I'm trying to decide if I really do want to go with an LT1, or a turbo motor from a zx. I've always had V8's, but it would be a nice change to a turbo inline 6. How does the cost compare between the two? Phyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 A JY L28 should run you between $300-$500 with wiring. I'd say up to about 300rwhp the costs between swaps are pretty much equal. After 300rwhp the chevy becomes cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyte Posted November 7, 2003 Author Share Posted November 7, 2003 A JY L28 should run you between $300-$500 with wiring. I'd say up to about 300rwhp the costs between swaps are pretty much equal. After 300rwhp the chevy becomes cheaper. Thanks. I was looking at the price of I/C's and larger turbo's and the price starts getting up there for the I6. I think I'll just stick with a V8. I can get an L98 TPI for $300 complete off of a family member. I think I'm going that route. I know TPI doesn't breath worth crap, but its still possible to get 400hp out of one with some porting. And besides, at that price I can sell the TPI and get an LT1 intake Thanks Phyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I'd say up to about 300rwhp the costs between swaps are pretty much equal. After 300rwhp the chevy becomes cheaper. Stock LT1 won't touch 300RHP. Plus V8 swap need a transmission also. L28ET doesn't, so it's about same or in my case, less than V8 swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockjaw Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I would like someone to show me a 300rwhp chevy V8 you can get at a junkyard for 300 to 500 bucks. I would buy lots of them, and sell them, and make money. Here's the way I look at it. If you really want to go fast, go turbo L6. Anyone can drop a V8 in a z car and make it fast, it takes talent and skill to do it with an L6. Not to mention, I don't think anyone in my local Z club has bested my 1/4 mile time yet, and they dang sure aren't putting V8's in ZX's. Or here's an idea, go up to the V8 forum, and see what those guys all run compared to what they have done, and then go look and see what the turbo guys are running. We got guys breaking into the 12's on stock engines with intercoolers and stock turbo's. ( jersey right?) Going fast is expensive no matter which way you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Or here's an idea' date=' go up to the V8 forum, and see what those guys all run compared to what they have done, and then go look and see what the turbo guys are running. We got guys breaking into the 12's on stock engines with intercoolers and stock turbo's. ( jersey right?) Going fast is expensive no matter which way you go.[/quote'] Yup. Jersey. And ScottyMIZ. And if I'm not mistaken, ScottieGNZ did on his L28ET before he went to the 3.8 GN engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Or here's an idea' date=' go up to the V8 forum, and see what those guys all run compared to what they have done, and then go look and see what the turbo guys are running. We got guys breaking into the 12's on stock engines with intercoolers and stock turbo's. ( jersey right?) Going fast is expensive no matter which way you go.[/quote'] Yup. Jersey. And ScottyMIZ. And if I'm not mistaken, ScottieGNZ did on his L28ET before he went to the 3.8 GN engine. been on both sides of the fence, 2.8t is more fun to me, all power mods go straight to the ground, and i can get tranmissions cheap!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I would like someone to show me a 300rwhp chevy V8 you can get at a junkyard for 300 to 500 bucks. I would buy lots of them, and sell them, and make money. Anyway, my 1st statement still stands. Up to ~300rwhp the costs are about equal. Which is.... NOT $300-$500. The two statements were intended to be seperate: a) you can get a JY L28T for $300-$500. Up to about 300rwhp the swaps cost about an equal amount. To get 300rwhp (reliably)? Probably $2000-$3000 in either case. Some have done it for less, some for much more. I know some L6 guys are running 18psi on their stock turbo's with JY intercoolers, and modified AFM's, running high 12's and putting down nearly (or over) 300rwhp. The stock turbo at 18psi doesn't strike me as a reliable source of power though... As for your comment: Anyone can drop a V8 in a z car and make it fast, it takes talent and skill to do it with an L6. I think you are pretty far off base honestly. I could easily interject that "anyone can put in an L6 Turbo in a Z and make it quick" Because honestly there isn't much to it... To each his own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I've been on both sides of the fence too and I agree with fl327, the turbo 6 is funner. Not to say a V8 Z is boring, it certainly is not. I'm just taking into account the whole package. Driving, tuning, planning, noises. etc. My V8 Z was faster but I'm having more "fun" in the turbo Z because of all the other factors. It's up to your personal preference and what you feel comfortable working with. To begin with, I think the L28et will be cheaper because of less fabrication and trannies are $50 but do you really count how much you spend on your Z anyways? You're gonna get sucked in no matter what engine you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 i just think its easier to make power with a turbo, in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 To begin with, I think the L28et will be cheaper because of less fabrication and trannies are $50 but do you really count how much you spend on your Z anyways? You're gonna get sucked in no matter what engine you choose. Hear, hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyte Posted November 8, 2003 Author Share Posted November 8, 2003 Gentlemen, I didn't know this subject was such a sensitive one I gotta start looking around for a motor. More then likely I'll stick with the inexpensive L98 motor that my dad has(one of about 20 motors). Its a full roller block(87) with already ported L98 heads and cam. For $300 I can't beat that deal! I'll toss a T-5 behind it and go to the races. Phyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 To begin with' date=' I think the L28et will be cheaper because of less fabrication and trannies are $50 but do you really count how much you spend on your Z anyways? You're gonna get sucked in no matter what engine you choose.[/quote'] Hear, hear. I concur. Pick your madness, and go with it. My 327z would still probably run my L28et, but I get more kicks out of the bells and whistles of the turbo swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAW Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 Good rapor; tough choice..so let's let the deciding factor be e.t., or 0-60, correlated to the c.i. of the engine in question. Does a 265 c.i. sbc (larger in size than an L28) actually outperform the L28 in a first generation Z-car? What about the turbocharged version of the 265 c.i. sbc vs the L28ET? Bang for the buck, L28ET gets my vote, hands down. DAW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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