Guest Zalumo Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Hello All, I have an opportunity to get a ZX Turbo motor from oil pan to turbo. Not sure of the running condition and I am planning a rebuild anyway. How much are these going for? Should I grab the tranny or stick with what I have in my 78 280? Are the 2 compatible? I am going to grab everything connected to it since I can take it out myself. Anything hidden I should be looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineC Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Look for a welded wastegate or if the actuator arm is messed with. These engines are pretty strong and unless there is a rod hanging out of it I wouldn't worry to much especially if you are planning on rebuilding. Around here I would pay $150 to $250 for a complete turbo engine if I have to pull it. I like the 1983 tranny's which are Borg Warner T5. If it is one make sure you take the driveshaft to. Some people like them some don't. Welcome to the forum. I am sure I missed something. If parts are cheap I would take a lot more probaly to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zalumo Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Thanks Linec, Just talked to the guy and he wants $500 and he will pull it. He is going to get it running first and if not at least do a compression test before its pulled. He wants $1000 for the whole car which I would do if it was a 5 speed but its automatic. Can I bolt the turbo to my current Z tranny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zalumo Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I also found out it has only 46K original miles on the motor. I think we have a winner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineC Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Yes your tranny will bolt up fine. Take a look at this thread when you decide to drop it in. You might want to take it to the next level while you have it out. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=115904 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zalumo Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Thanks Line, I found that just after posting. Good write up. I was thinking turbo stock and then go from there once its running. How do I check a wastegate for problems? Thanks for your help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineC Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Just check for any tampering. It's a cheap way to up the boost. BUT if you don't do it right it's a very easy way to blow up the engine. I have actually seen a wastegate rod cut then zip tied together to make it smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zalumo Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Will do. Thanks. I found a great link for anyone else considering this swap. Details what to pull out of a donor car: http://zhome.com/rnt/L28TurboConversion/Genavese.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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