z_cars_rule Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Hi everyone. I have been reading the forums for a few years now and i thought that i might post what i have planned for next year. I have: 1981 280ZX 2+2 NA 5 spd planning: full rebuild including: -new crank, cam, etc bearing -spot peened and balanced crank and rods -0.060 overbore JE forged pistons with 10.9cc dish -custom stainless manifolds -stainless exauhst system with 2.5" DP and 3" system -biggest/most efficient IC w/custom piping -Stand alone ECU using MAP sensors -around 450cc - 550 cc injectors -rebuild g'box -LSD -around a T04E-50 with external waste gate -mild head work with cam I am looking at running 2 different programs which will allow for different timing advance curves and boost pressures for normal and fun driving. I would like to see around 400fwhp reliably. This car is just for me to have fun in. And yes i realise that i could do a V8 conversion or a more street friendly car for what this will cost me but i just love the feeling of a big turbo spooling. Have i forgotten anything motor wise? I am obviouly going to upgrade the suspension and wheels and maybe a roll cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Looks like a very good combo! But wow...that set-up is going to cost you some buxx! Hope the income tax return is good this year. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z_cars_rule Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 I don't know about your 280zx but mine is rear wheel drive... When I said 400fwhp I was saying 400 Fly Wheel hp. Trust me, I am not that much of a n00b that I dont know that my 280 is RWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z_cars_rule Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Looks like a very good combo! But wow...that set-up is going to cost you some buxx! Hope the income tax return is good this year. Yasin Yeah I do realise that this is not the cheapest way of doing things, but because I live in Australia we didnt get the turbo version over here so I have to do it on my own. I should be able to cut down on some costs because my mate owns a workshop and we will be doing the overboring and cylinder head work there for a very low price but he is reliable (I have helped him with several tough street machines). Another mate of mine has a Dyno at his workshop so I can tune it easily My main costs will be buying the Turbo, ECU and pistons, everything else is not too bad cost wise. Thanks for the replies and keep em coming. P.S. What do you all think would be the most I could get out of this motor combo running 98 RON fuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 300+hp at the wheels on pump gas is VERY achievable and still very reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z_cars_rule Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Cool, thanks for the reply, i thiught it would be easy enough with those mods, and that gives me room to grow too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z_cars_rule Posted March 19, 2005 Author Share Posted March 19, 2005 How much rwhp could 500cc injectors support on a L28et? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.