Import Performance Parts

[24OZ]

Looks like I'm going to have to completly rebuild my L28ET, thanks to the member of this board that sold it to me... .

 

Has anyone heard of this company called Import Performance Parts, they are offering L28ET engine rebuild kits for a good price, $1199 and that includes Ross or Wiseco forged pistons.

 

Complete Gasket Set

Copper Performance Head Gasket

ROSS/Wiseco Forged Performance Pistons

(86, 86.5, 87mm bore) and

(8.5-1, 9.1-1 comp ratio)

Performance Rings

Performance Wrist Pins

TOGA HP Main Bearings (std, 10)*

TOGA HP Rod Bearings (std, 10)*

ARP Rod Bolts #202-6003 (9mm)

 

 

Here is the link http://www.importperformanceparts.net/imports/pek-nissan.html

 

 

Has anyone dealt with them?

[dj paul]

tell us whats wrong with your motor. do you know the extent of the damage? i would get everything out and label it and inspect it. unless this is your daily driver you could get it done way cheaper that way. dont get me wrong, thats a great price for all that. but more likely then not all you will need are the gasket set out of those. L series heads are what go bad. the bottem ends are crazy strong. not many people here even fool with them unless going for serious power or there was neglect on the motor and they seized it or spun a bearing. even then ive only heard of one doing it. but i guess like i said just let us know what is happening and what your plans for the car are. because of course, a crazy boost, high hp, fun machine would benefit from that kit.

[zbloke]

I got a set of ARP head and main studs from IPP, no problems whatsoever

 

IMO good to deal with

 

Tim

[z-ya]

I bought an exhaust and clutch from them. Good service.

[slownrusty]

George - Sorry to hear that..what exactly went south on your L28? that price seems cheap as it includes forged slugs! Not sure what Performance wrist pins and rings means though...LOL

 

Yasin

[24OZ]

Hi guys/Hi Yasin,

 

Thanks for all the input.

 

Well I took my valve cover off to replace a leaky gasket and noticed a wierd groove in the head between the timing chain and the chain guide. Noticing metal swarf, i thought i had better investigate by pulling the oil pan off and taking off the timing cover.

 

This is the mark i saw when i removed the timing cover off and didnt know what it was:

 

 

I previously thought that the mark could have been created by a loose timing chain that was hitting the side of the head, but many on here were uncertain due to the shape of the gouge.

 

On removing the timing cover a bolt fell out and we found a variety of other bits in the oil pan..

 

 

The bolt was the most interesting bit of all as the head was smoothed out and so were the threads.

 

Since it had fallen from the timing cover area we tried to see if it fitted into the groove in the head and it fitted perfectly:

 

 

 

This is a clearer picture of the the mark it made:

 

 

The oil pan contained other smaller nasties too:

 

[Dat260]

Looks like a piece of your chain guide broke.

[spork]

I've bought through them several times. Never had any problems. The one time they were backordered on a part, they let me know right away and let me cancel that part.

[dj paul]

if you have the money, definately go for the kit. otherwise i would think you would be ok with a new timing set. but just make sure clearances are ok and oil passages are ok and everything, since you had some goofy stuff floating around. that is a really good price for that kit.