turbodieselfreak Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hey everyone. I am currently in the middle of my V8 280zx swap. My plans are to put a running 305 motor in my 79 280zx while i am building a 350 or 383, which will most likely be twin turbo'd. I will then swap the motors out. I have a non world class T5 transmission I am going to use with the 11" clutch setup out of the mid 80's Astro Van. Me and a buddy I work with have fabbed up some motor mounts already. I am leaving for Gulf Shores tomorrow, but when I get back I will post some pics and try my best to keep you updated. Tyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Sounds interesting, what transmission are you planning on putting behind the TT motor? Certainly the the non WC T5 will grenade as would the WC trans behind any kind of power that a TT motor would likely put out. Also you may want to rethink the TT setup, in all but one instance the plumbing is a nightmare. Turbomeister has a nice setup in his z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 when i was considering the tt for my sbc i built the hell out of a th400 and i know thatll hold up but non wc t5 i donno how much power are you going to try to push through it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 As many poeple i talk to poeple who have gone single stay single and poeple who have gone twin wish they went single or changed to single. You may want to build the hot side while the motor is in the car and i had problems with room because its a s400 borg waner and the size of a 5 gallon bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodieselfreak Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 i am going to use the t5 until it grenades, then get a g-force kit most likely. It probably still wont hold up to the tt power, but hey I'll try anything! I have also thought about using the s400 instead of tt. I am starting to lean towards a single turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 go to dallasturbo.com thats were i got my s400 from. it was 595 shipped. the guys (dave and mike) are real nice and will work with you and you can call them with any questions or anything. or if you have any questions you can just pm me. Guys have put out some real nice numbers on those turbos. I have some pics of my setup on here i posted. I'm expecting around 575 rwhp on pump gas and around 10-12 pounds of boost. On paper that should easy but you know how that goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxKaffee Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Looks like dallasturbo is running a special on the s400 right now too. rx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodieselfreak Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 I started the Z up last night!!!:-D:-D All I need is a driveshaft and a few other odds and ends to have it ready to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zwitha383 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodieselfreak Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 I drove the Z down the street tonight. (with air still in the clutch line and a rope for a throttle! ) It ran alright, but i am definately ready for the Turbo'd 383. The block goes in the machine shop next saturday! I hope to be driving the Z by the end of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zwitha383 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 oh heck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I drove the Z down the street tonight. (with air still in the clutch line and a rope for a throttle! ) It ran alright, but i am definately ready for the Turbo'd 383. The block goes in the machine shop next saturday! I hope to be driving the Z by the end of the week. what is your motor setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodieselfreak Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Stock TBI 305 out of a 91 Camaro with Holley 600 Carb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zwitha383 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Should have thrown a cam in there in the mean time. Is that a roller cam engine? If so I guess I could see why you wouldn't ($$). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Stock TBI 305 out of a 91 Camaro with Holley 600 Carb and you want to turbo that motor or another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodieselfreak Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 I am going to turbo the 383 I am building for it. But I will probably go ahead and set it up on the 305 just for some fun. I am thinkin I am goin to run a MP T70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I am going to turbo the 383 I am building for it. But I will probably go ahead and set it up on the 305 just for some fun. I am thinkin I am goin to run a MP T70 I was going to run the MP T70 because from what I have read it is not a bad turbo for the money. However for the same money you can get a better one that will support 1000 hp. Let me define better though because I'm saying it's better due to the amount of people that run the s400, the company support, and you have all the knowledge of the turbo from other people using them. I was just lenient with the mp's because it's a new company for cheap turbos which would make anybody lenient on why are they so cheap? I didn't want to spend 600 dollars on a door stop so I bought the s400 that has been proven by numerous amounts of poeple. I'm not trying to sway you at all just putting it out there on why I purchased the s400 instead of the mpt70. what is your goals for this motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodieselfreak Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 I have also been considering the s400. I really havent decided which turbo to use yet. Thank you for the info on the s400....I will definately be keeping it in mind. I am shooting for 1000 hp with the 383:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I am shooting for 1000 hp with the 383:D You want the s400 (75mm) then, that is too much for the mpt70. are you putting that in a z cause you'll be knocking on the 8 second door with that or at least low 9's even if you mean 1000 at the motor. some helpful links that you NEED TO read http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=84015.0 http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=98046.0 http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=94080.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodieselfreak Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 thanks for the links and good info on the s400 dustin280zx. I'll keep everyone updated on my progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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