john kosmatka Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Add 16V please..... http://www.merkurtech.com/merkurtech/techarticles/item045.php Greg Junkyard Veteran for TRUTH! My friends dad(owner of a Escort Cosworth) is building a 2.3 with the volvo twin cam head for his friends merkur. Its pretty neat, wish there was something like that for a Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 You should do the turbo 2.3 If you don't do that, then put in an L28 turbo motor. I'm so jaded by big turbo engines, I can't go back to NA. (I'm currently hating it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted November 4, 2004 Author Share Posted November 4, 2004 You should do the turbo 2.3... Yah, thats what I've been thinking... Can't get a hold of the guy with the t-bird though.. doh... And life has goten.. crazy the last few days.. I'm gona go post a rant I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildky Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I recomend the L28ET, the bolt in vs fabricate everything approach will help save your sanity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zcarsmakemyheadhurt Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 I'm doning a XR4Ti, cam, ported head, stage II TO4E, front mount and alot more to come. These engine are great and have a ton of aftermarket parts available from rods and pistons to stroker crank's. But why would you down size from a 2.8 SOHC turbo motor to a 2.3 SOHC? I don't care how much smaller and lighter it is, invest in a standalone ECM, ugraded turbo and correct intercooler on a L28. Alot less fab work I think and a better motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 I knew this was gona happen... You guys in the states ALL say "just get an L28ET..." Well, up here in Canada where I live, IF you can find one, it's IMPOSIBLE for me to get one for $700. I'm talking JUST the motor. No ecu, no harness, no tranny. Trust me. I've looked. And I'm sure SOMEone will now come back with "Dude, I'll sell you a complete package motor/trans/ecu/harness for $XXX!!!" Yah, and then I have to get it to me and pay for shipping/ect. Besides.. call me 'jaded' but over the years I've been burned TWICE buying motors that I couldn't hear run, and I will not let it happen again. I heard this T-bird run, can pick it up myself, and KNOW what Iim getting, to a ceartain extent.. and I'm POSITIVE that the 2.3 would be a cheeper motor to rebuild than an L28ET. BUT: All of this is probly worthless banter at this point, as my job/income apears to be going up in smoke, and it looks like I'll just be doing a junkyard (AKA budget) buildup N/A of some sort, IF I can even afford that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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