B-rad Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hey folks. My name is Brad, i am 30 and live in dixon ca. I have been working on a 1975 280z 2+2 for about a year now. I have completly rebuild all the suspension, steering, and brakes. Installed new poly bushings. Well i have been doing tons of research about what motor swap is the best to do. Yesterday I just bought a L28ET from a wrecking yard for 300 bucks (complete). IT is out of a 83 so it has the HYD lifters. ( not sure what do about these yet) Well I have some questions.( i know they have been asked before, but i am asking again anyways). My goal is to have a reliable turbo engine with around 250-300 horses with all the bells and whistles( IC, Boost controller, etc,..) 1. How good is the stock internals? What s the REAL answer? I have heard to many things. I am thinking of getting forged pistons but they are expensive and i am not trying to build the fastest car out there. i want it fast and reliable. 2. What do I do about the HYD lifters? are they really that bad? They lock and act like a solid lifter anyway right? besides all the rockie questions, I just want to say that I have read tons of great info. I have loved these cars since i was a kid and finally have one to play with. I look forward to all the great advice. Hey I met a bunch of folks from a Z club at The Nut Tree in vacaville ca about 6 months ago. I have been wanting to get ahold of them. Does anybody have any info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 A stock engine will easily take 250-300 hp. Unless you plan to make big changes to the intake, head, and larger turbo I'd run what you have. But that's just me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-rad Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Im not going to change the intake at all just clean it up a bit. I am having a real hard time justifing the forged pistons. they are expensive. The engine is already out of the car so it's the perfect time to do the mods and i only want to do it once. I will be really pissed off if i get the engine all installed and for some reason i kill the pistons and have to rebuild because i didn't change them in the first place. I have priced it out and i can completly rebuild the block with forged pistons and rebuild the head with all new parts for around $1200. (just parts) its a good deal but times are hard. who has the magic answer?? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-rad Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Check out blackdragonauto.com some of there prices are high some are really good. let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The magic answer is DO NOT DETONATE. Then the stock pistons will take quite a bit more than 300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-rad Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 So if I get a good IC and boost controller I should be fine right. What about the stock wiring and injectors? I know i need to change the fuel pump to the turbo one. anything else i should get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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