ktm Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Yorgo and his dad helped me install my L28ET earlier today. It only took us 4 hours after a few trials (destroyed the first rear main seal we installed, hoist arm was not set long enough, etc.). However, we did get it in the end. I am using a T03/04E, 0.63 a/r 50 trim turbo with 360 degree thrust bearings and water cooled section. You can see how I routed my coolant lines in the photos. I am also using a Wolf V500 EMS and will be using LS1 coil on plugs for spark. Fuel lines are SS braided lines by Earls and Goodridge. I have a Walbro pump installed and my fuel tank has been modified. I modified my throttle linkage to accept a throttle body quarter off of a Toyota Camry. The stock linkage can be readily tapped for an 8mm bolt, which is the perfect size for the quarter. I need to install the radiator, electric fan, intercooler and piping, and exhaust. Now, onto the engine pics. I have a few pics of the tranny tunnel after I coated it with POR15 and Chassis Coat, but those can wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Looking good KTM. What fitting did you use for the oil sending unit? Doesn't look stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 I used a fitting provided by Stealthmodeperformance.com. It's a BSPT to NPT adpater. The end of the fitting is 1/8 BSPT female and 1/8 BSPT male. The fitting for the oil feed is NPT. I had to buy the 45 degree fitting separately (they provide a 90 degree). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Thats a pretty swift solution, I know that adapter has been a PITA for A LOT of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughdogz Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Lookin' Awesome KTM!! It won't be long now until the real fun starts. That's quite the setup for your coilpacks...are they completely mounted? Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTM-EXC Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 that is one clean motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted July 1, 2007 Administrators Share Posted July 1, 2007 Looking good Bo. At one time you mentioned extrude honing the intake... do you go that route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Ron, I inquired about extrude honing the intake and the cost outweighed the benefit. I spoke to JeffP on Zcar.com who had his intake extrude honed and he said it cost him around $300. When I inquired it was closer to $600. For that money I can buy a Lonewolf intake. For the time being I will just use this N42. In a couple years (or next year) I'll probably buy a Lonewolf. With the money I already have invested in this one (cost of the intake, powdercoating, shaving/welding, etc.) I would be nearly 2/3 of the way to a Lonewolf. Live and learn. Hugh, the coil packs are completely mounted. What is not clearly evident is that there is another bar running below the top one which secures the coil packs. There are two struts that attach the setup to the block. I used 6mm allthread rod and 5/16 aluminum tubing. The four end pieces of tubing have a slightly thicker wall diameter than the rest. I tapped these pieces with a 6mm tap and use them to secure everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I absolutely love the whole color scheme of the car and the motor. I hope it runs as good as it looks! Great work! What coating is on the manifold and valve cover? It looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 Cygnus, it's wrinkle black. Mike (2003Z) powdercoated the valve cover, intake, water pump pully, alternator bracket, alternator pulley and fan, upper and lower t-stat housings and oil pan all wrinkle black. I had a local shop powder coat the other parts with textured black. The exhaust manifold is ceramic coated. I hope it runs as good as it looks too! I will be wiring it up over the next few weeks and start up will be in a couple months. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kastmaster Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Beautiful! Love how the powdercoating turned out. I'm jealous haha, looking really clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Very clean indeed. I really like the coil pack and h2o routing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 WOW....VERY SEXXXY! Some awesome L28ET swaps happening on HybridZ! Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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