Canadianz Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hey all, For those interested in a Disel Z, I found a cool article from the 1975 November Motor Trend Magazine. I have scanned the article for those who want to read it. Apparently this engine got 45mpg, in the 70's ! Pretty cool idea, I can't imagine how today's diesel would do in a Z, I imagine it would be pretty interesting ! Cheers Article below (sorry its super wide) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleaf Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks. That's a cool article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze73 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Thats a marine/industrial engine....you can find them in old fish boats and such around here. Pretty cool that they were doing this back then! Heres a graph of an '05 TDI engine with just a chip (and probably exhaust). These engines are as light as any turbo 4cyl swap and you can buy RWD trans adapters for them.....I would love to have one in a 510 someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhp123166 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Now imagine that thing with two turbos and a biodiesel conversion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 45mpg back then is pretty darn impressive considering most prius owners I talk to only get around 40-45.... I bet a full restored S30 with zero rust and a well done diesel swap could get better mpg than a prius, be a ton more fun, and cheaper too! Sounds like my kinda swap if you ask me. I'd love to see some more people doing modern diesel swaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze73 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Considering a TDI golf or jetta already gets better mileage than a prius, subtract several hundred lbs and add some higher gearing for a Z (or 510) and id say you could guarantee better mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerAce Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Considering a TDI golf or jetta already gets better mileage than a prius, subtract several hundred lbs and add some higher gearing for a Z (or 510) and id say you could guarantee better mileage. aero though is were the Zs lose out to modern cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clsatt Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 check out acme adapters. they sell everything to get a WV TDI to mate up to a supra 5speed. it could be done... just hasn't been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknomage Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 My 280Z 2+2 2.8 LDTI with a MSA II body kit and vortex generators (added today) averaged 43.06 MPG today in a 250 mile loop. In fact look at my long term numbers since putting this Z together. Pay particular attention to the cost per mile All the fuel log entries without fuel cost were free Veggi Oil top offs. Efficiency log for: Z - 1977 Datsun 280Z 2+2 custom Lifetime Fuel Economy: 38.37 90-day Fuel Economy: 38.37 3-tank Fuel Economy: 43.06 EPA Rating (% over): 22 (74.4091%) Total fills: 29 Average cost per gallon: $1.12 Average cost per fill: $3.49 Average cost per mile: $0.03 Total gallons used: 90.6 Total miles traveled: 3476.7 Total cost: $101.47 Total saved: 67.43 gallons Total saved: $75.52 Average tank distance: 119.89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum380Z Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 45mpg back then is pretty darn impressive considering most prius owners I talk to only get around 40-45.... I bet a full restored S30 with zero rust and a well done diesel swap could get better mpg than a prius, be a ton more fun, and cheaper too! Sounds like my kinda swap if you ask me. I'd love to see some more people doing modern diesel swaps. and loook better too ! IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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