Guest ON3GO Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Hey guys ran into alitte problem with my blue L28ET Z.. headgasket is blown again along with a few other new problems. anyways at the shop i work at were building a LS1 Porsche 928S, and also starting a LS1 S2000.. now the place we are getting our motors has another one and would cut us a better deal if we get all 3 at the same time. if i get it for the Z its gonna stay stock for awhile and im sure will be slower then how it is now.. but that can all change once i start modding it now all i need is a headgasket, new oil pan, clutch, flywheel, gaskets here and there, euro pulley and i think thats it. everything else is done to it, i mean everything! ive been saving up money for a bigger turbo also. the setup i have now will produce very close to 300rwhp and 400lbs of torque at the 18psi i plan on running.. with the bigger turbo 350rwhp is very reachable. now if i just ditch the L28ET and sell everything i have ill have plenty of money for everything to have a LS1 in my car running. what would you guys do? dont think like a chevy or nissan guy though mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulla Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Well I dont have the exact problem you do but close. I have a 260z with a good L28, webbers, 3.90 etc so not the turbo and 350RWHP you do but nothing wrong with it. I even have a complete turbo car if want it. But any way I have decided to drive it like it is fix the few small things with the motor and build a V8 and collect all the parts I need. If you have the cash to fix your z like it is and buy the v8 to build and get it ready for later I would do that. Also how much is your turbo z motor worth now and how much is it worth after you fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Also how much is your turbo z motor worth now and how much is it worth after you fix it? all depends who wants and what they will pay for it. it still runs fine and all but still, i dont want a half as$ motor. so i want it perfect and if i keep it ill get the parts needed to make it run 100% again. its got only 700 miles on the new fresh rebuild.. thing is i cant build a LS1 on the side and just fix the Z as i go along with it.. no money for that or time. i would sell my L28ET straight out and with that cash pay for the LS1 and parts needed. im not sure what ill do yet.. if i stay L28ET i want to get things in order as we have a car show i want to attend with the Z for the shop.. if i deside to go LS1 ill just bring the integra or the S12 200sx with the SR20.. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulla Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Well I vote for the V8 for the same reason I am going to go to one. More HP potential and you can run 450hp and not be running the motor as hard as a with 450hp from the L28. Plus you have to love the sound of the v8:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett76Zt Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Mike didnt you say you sold the s12 with the SR in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Mike didnt you say you sold the s12 with the SR in it? got it back... he couldnt finish it nor get it running mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Mas280, has proven that you can get 400RWHP out of an LS1 with basically just a cam. Thats 400 reliable HP with an extremly broad TQ curve. I say come over to the dark side!!!!!! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I say come over to the dark side!!!!!! Guy Nah...he's not man enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Nah...he's not man enough this coming from a guy who ripped his V8 out of his Z and sold it.. 80LT1: i know plenty about LS1's and even had a 480rwhp LS1 in my garage here in houston. he was a room mate and great friend and he was on stock heads and a nice cam. with nitrous it was sick. i just have to price this out and see if its doable. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rick458 Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Mike MTI in up by Bush Intl (IAH) and they make some truly sick LS1s we have had 3 12 sec camaros at the plant all had work from there http://www.motorsporttech.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I sold an aluminum driveshaft from my LS1 to cablebandit over on LS1tech. He was telling me about his twin turbo LS1, around 750 RWHP and it sounds stock. His rear locked up and ripped the driveshaft in half. The one I've got should make around 400 RWHP easy and still get 28 to 30 mpg in 6th gear (maybe I'll find out next month!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rick458 Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 the guys pull 23-26 mpg and its just sickening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 4,162 posts on a forum named HYBRIDZ...... LS1!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeboost Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Only thing is, once you go LS-1, you have to hunt down a tranny for it (unless it's included), it'll take a different setup than the turbo, and if I remember correctly for the LS-1, headers/exhaust kit for it is a PITA. I'd say, you already have a turbo engine that fits in there well, it should be plenty reliable (if you put it together right ), and it's very easy to do maintenance on it. However, since you already have the Hulk, I'd say it may be funner to throw in the LS-1 to experience something different (like low-end torque ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260ZRED Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I wouldn't get rid of that motor after all this hard work and time, but if you do decide to ditch the L28ET, keep me in mind for all the turbo goodies you got! I'll be happy to take it off your hands!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I'd say it may be funner to throw in the LS-1 to experience something different (like low-end torque ) thats pretty funny.. low end torque is what i have to much of right now. but im still thinking about it. the LS1 motor ill be getting (if i get it) has a T56 included. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awd92gsx Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 From the sounds of your original post, it sounds as though you're frustrated with your setup... I'd give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 i am, but i do love the L28ET.. mine makes great power and its awesome cuz i built it, but i dunno.. its pissing me off. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeboost Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I was basically just saying that you won't have to wait for the turbo to spool -- the only turbo vehicles I've ridden in were lacking in low-end, but as soon as they spooled up, you'd better hold on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I don't know how your motor blew up this time, but if it's just a HG, I say replace that and install your microtech, cus 77 ecu was what was holding you back. Thats the cheap and easy way out, assuming theres not much more to fix on the engine other than the HG. If you want some more downtime on your Z, (that seems to be the case with your z's... ) then go for the LS1 swap... P.S. - either way your car is still gonna be kicking my cars butt. -Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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