b0bnuts Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 So i'm at a point where I need to make a decision regarding the engine swap in my 260. I bought the car with aspirations of a vq35 swap. However, I have a spare L28 sitting around and have contemplated rebuilding it and grabbing a turbo manifold and some new pistons etc for a turbo l28 set up. Now someone has offered to buy my spare l28 and I have to make a decision. Sell the easier and most likely cheaper start to a swap? My goal is 300whp, and I've seen a lot of members putting up those numbers on l28et's, but the vq35 could also reach these numbers easily as well. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badeagle Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Go l28et, im picking up a new one since mine jumped some serious time. I plan for 300rwhp. Its really not that hard. All the power is in the head and tuning. Do some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 If you are on a budget a Turbo L28 is going to be MUCH better for you. Once you have the infrastructure there, you can upgrade fairly easily [i.e. replacing the long block, bigger turbo, etc] whereas a VQ35 is going to be pretty limited with power upgrades, and you'll need to be a fairly decent fabricator unless you have deep pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Mercedes Benz M104.99x But seriously, it's all about how you want the power applied. Both can easily reach 300whp, both can even hit 300hp NA (ok well kinda). The power applicaion of the VQ at 300hp is going to be decidedly more linear while the old' L is going to be much more "exponential" as the turbo spools. However, all that money you spend scouring for VQ parts and all the stuff you need to stuff it in there, you could be spending on making the L28 more powerful. My vote is the L28, they just sound good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 whereas a VQ35 is going to be pretty limited with power upgrades, and you'll need to be a fairly decent fabricator unless you have deep pockets. Limited? What's limited about twin turbos? To the OP, if you think that dropping an L28ET in is the same difficulty level and price range as installing a VQ powertrain, then you definitely need to do some more searching. I would recommend L-series in that case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Mercedes Benz M104.99x If you don't stop throwing MB part numbers around, I am going to have to learn another brand line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Limited? What's limited about twin turbos? You know what I'm talking about N/A VQ is still going to be more involved and expensive then a Terbeaux L28, much less a TT setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 You know what I'm talking about N/A VQ is still going to be more involved and expensive then a Terbeaux L28, much less a TT setup Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0bnuts Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Limited? What's limited about twin turbos? To the OP, if you think that dropping an L28ET in is the same difficulty level and price range as installing a VQ powertrain, then you definitely need to do some more searching. I would recommend L-series in that case. I know for a fact the l28et will be easier and cheaper than a vq. I was interested in hearing other's thoughts on going with the easier swap that I already have many of the parts for, or go with the original plan (http://www.vq240z.com-a.googlepages.com/ was my inspiration and the reason I bought a Z in the first place). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 You do know austin's 240 made it in a mag with his ol' turbo L28 right? Before the VQ transplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 You do know austin's 240 made it in a mag with his ol' turbo L28 right? Before the VQ transplant OHHH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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