RayG1988 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 So I was originally planning on doing a Rb20det swap (which I was about to get down to 1300 dollars with everything included) and I even considered getting an RB25det. However, I found an old turbo 280zx at a local junkyard and while the block isn't exactly rebuildable, I was wondering if I could still take some things off in order to "upgrade". Anyways...here's what I'm thinking: -Oil Pan -Air Flow Meter -Manifold -Dizzy -ECU And possibly even turboing it later with a turbo off an old Volvo or a Saab. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyZ Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 You'll have better luck and less antagonizing if you post this in the right section. Try Nissan L6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayG1988 Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 My mistake. Can someone move this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted August 31, 2007 Administrators Share Posted August 31, 2007 My mistake. Can someone move this? Moved… .....However, I found an old turbo 280zx at a local junkyard and while the block isn't exactly rebuildable, I was wondering if I could still take some things off in order to "upgrade". Anyways...here's what I'm thinking: -Oil Pan -Air Flow Meter -Manifold -Dizzy -ECU And possibly even turboing it later with a turbo off an old Volvo or a Saab. Thoughts? Just curious about your list of parts you are considering an upgrade. What is it you are trying to upgrade and why? Also, what year is the car you are working with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayG1988 Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 1979 280zx It's an N/A and obvioiusly it feels underpowered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted September 1, 2007 Administrators Share Posted September 1, 2007 Oil pan, I’m not seeing an “upgrade” there. Air flow meter, Again, not seeing the “upgrade” there unless you are VERY savvy with tuning and manipulating the OE L-jet EFI to take full advantage of the larger AFM. Manifold, I’m assuming you are referring the intake manifold. Again, another item that isn’t a true performance "upgrade" for an N/A L-28. Dizzy, Is there something wrong with yours? The Turbo Dizzy offers no performance advantage over the N/A Dizzy in an N/A application, not too mention the triggers are way different so I’m not even sure it would even work. ECU, When playing the OE EFI systems you will gain nothing in using a Turbo ECU on an N/A engine. The Turbo EFI would only work if the Turbo was also used. If you want to use a Turbo L-6 parts on your N/A L-28 as performance upgrades, the cylinder head is about it, and at that, it would only show realistic gains when you get the pint of extension cylinder head modifications. Stock for stock, no gain to be had there either. In short, I honestly feel that if you are wanting to add realistic performance upgrades to your N/AL-28, start by searching the “L-6” forums, and the sub forums in the “Engine components” section, as competent powerful N/A L-28’ s have been documented thoroughly here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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