bianski Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 So i have a 280Z and im going to put a p90 head on the stock 280Z block and switch out to dished pistons that should be the right compression and everything to run a turbo pretty safely I ask this Becuase i got a turbo block without pistons or crank in it its not damaged but needs honed didnt know if it would be worth it to use that block or my L28 block. this has most likely been beaten to a pulp but i like some personal reassurance I am also do a very budgeted build (in college) heres my list Piston Rings 255LPH fuel pump (still needed) 280ZX ECU (need to find a 5 speed manual ecu) (still needed) Wiring harness Main bearings Front mount 280Zx stock Turbo (gonna use the internal wastegate) stock 280ZX Turbo manifold is it needed?? since i have the normal L28 one 280ZX injectors 280ZX afm (need codes cant find em to make sure its the right one) im gonna use my friends old stock 3rd gen rx7 bov larger oil lines Larger Fuel lines sorry to put this on here and thanks to anyone that reply's.also if you can tell me if im missing anything.I hope to not be a bother but im just trying to kill as many birds with one stone. Thanks Fellow Hybrid Zers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamH Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 OK, your 280Z should already have dished pistons, so you won't really need anything to do with the engine itself, although the P90 would probably be aa nice addition. You will need a 280ZX Turbo ECU, not the standard 280ZX ECU (manual or automatic, doesn't matter - the ECU has nothing to do with the transmissions in these cars. You will certainly need the 280ZX Turbo manifold. 280ZX Turbo injectors, not standard 280ZX injectors. Not sure what you mean by larger oil lines. Do you mean for the turbo? If so, you just need the turbo oil pan, and the feed where the filter goes off of a turbo engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Honestly, if you need the entire ecu setup, I would say go with megasquirt. The cost of the parts new for a turbo is stupid expensive (afm's are 400 dollars if you try new, ecu's are stupid expensive too) Plus it add's in that extra tunability that will help you pull every ounce of power from your setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Bad title. We want your titles to be descriptive so that if someone is searching through the archives they don't have to wonder what's in your thread. Changing it from "Just making sure" to "Dished pistons for turbo build?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianski Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Do i need the turbo oil pump or will my old one be sufficient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I'd go with the turbo pump. If i remember, the turbo pump can pump more volume, which you'll probably need with the addition of your turbo to make sure nothing get's starved. I'm not 100% positive on this, so if anyone wants to chime in and yell at me go right ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianski Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 could i use a 300ZX turbo oil pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robrob Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 You should be able to replace the spring in the oil pump with a stiffer one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianski Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Advanced auto sells 280zx turbo pumps for like 60 some dollars ill go that route lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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