Guest 78Zboy Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I was wondering if i could use my L28 motor out of my 78 Z. I know that this is probably a stupid question but i am just wondering. Sorry if this pisses anybody off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 to add a turbo to? Yes you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Mine Motors Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 when your talking about the hp, are you talking about rear wheel hp or flywheel hp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Always rwhp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brians_zx Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 i have a 82zx and i plan on picking up a 82 or 83 zxt engine. i know that i have to replace my ecu and pick up an intercooler. my question is do i have to get a new fuel pump, distributer, and maf, or will the zx components work with the zxt? pretty much what i am asking in the case of the zx people is it worth the money to buy the whole doner car or just the basic components? i am planning to put down maybe 250hp. and i have searched but most info is for aftermarket parts or swaps into 240z/260z/280z very few zx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 i have a 82zx and i plan on picking up a 82 or 83 zxt engine. i know that i have to replace my ecu and pick up an intercooler. my question is do i have to get a new fuel pump, distributer, and maf, or will the zx components work with the zxt? pretty much what i am asking in the case of the zx people is it worth the money to buy the whole doner car or just the basic components? i am planning to put down maybe 250hp. and i have searched but most info is for aftermarket parts or swaps into 240z/260z/280z very few zx. i'm doing this swap now. everything changes, and if you want to convert to the turbo dash guages it's alot more work (wich doing now). It basically means changing LOTS of wiring on the entire car. It's a real pita. Looking at it now, I'm much more comfortable designing my own dash in the future and wiring it in myself. The stock system is very poorly design IMO and isn't intended to really be taken out easily. This is probly a good thing to mention in this FAQ, that if you want a 280ZX to begin with, it's much more affordable and less time consuming to find a car that you don't have to do a swap into. I bought a donor car wich was well kept by someone here on HZ for $1,350. Same week I passed up a sweet deal on a clean 280ZX turbo for $1,800 wich was having some small issues. Looking back on it I should have just spent the 1,800, oh well. It might be more expensive, but it's probly more effective to just go stanadalone from the begining. The way I see it, if you're gonna put a bunch of work into wiring the new engine in, you may as well put in something that will just need to be replaced in the future if you want more power. Plus the effiency of one of the newer systems is nice. Much more solid air/fuel ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.INSANE Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I Would love to write about a Hi Peformance N/A L Series if anyone would permit it I think i know the L series well enough to write basicly all your choices and such for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Mr.INSANE - write one up as a new thread in the FAQ section. Jon M. o Johnc can review it and approve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 ABSOLUTELY!!! You don't need to be an admin or a moderator to write a FAQ. If you see a need for a FAQ to address a question that constantly gets asked write it up and the admins will approve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageskaterkid Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 i have a 82zx and i plan on picking up a 82 or 83 zxt engine. i know that i have to replace my ecu and pick up an intercooler. my question is do i have to get a new fuel pump, distributer, and maf, or will the zx components work with the zxt? pretty much what i am asking in the case of the zx people is it worth the money to buy the whole doner car or just the basic components? i am planning to put down maybe 250hp. and i have searched but most info is for aftermarket parts or swaps into 240z/260z/280z very few zx. You HAVE to use the turbo AFM if you plan on using the stock wiring. If you use the N/a AFM it will act as though your hitting redline at 4000rpm, it won't rev past that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poundz9oh9 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I know this is an old thread, but I think this article made me abandon my lsx/t56 ambitions in favor of a very well built l28et!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirkland1980 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Here is an example for you. At my local track, we have a class called domestic. Rules can be viewed at Atlantamotorspeedway.com friday drags...rules. These are street legal V8s with hard tires and no power adders. The quickest car I've seen in the class runs a 7.20 et (1/8 mile) A nearly stock L28ET with boltons and upgraded turbo will do that all day. That will beat any LS chevy car, Ive seen it! Glad you made the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozy280z Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 debating if I want to naturally aspirated engine or turbo set. I'm looking to for about 250-300 hp. Wondering if a guy could build naturally aspirated 2.8 liter that high? And how much it would take. I would rather stick with the naturally aspirated engine idea. This is my first Z build and would love some insight on it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alrighty Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) I have to say this because no one has mentioned it,you will hit a brick wall at around 250hp with the factory AFM(not to mention binding).If you are wanting around 300hp the 84-85 300zx(turbo) wiring harness and MAF is the only way to go. Drive-ability and throttle response is 200% better, not to mention easier to find parts for. Edited January 7, 2015 by alrighty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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