Manniacz Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi all, is there a checklist somewhere which lists what it would take to put a L28ET into a 71 240z and make it run properly... If someone could please direct me. I'd really appreciate it... Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Welcome to the forum. Use the search function and expand your horizons. Theres a whole sticky on this for cryin out loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone028 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Here's a start... http://www.zhome.com/ Under modifications for more HP -> 2.8L turbo swaps into a 240Z Is it a checklist? No. I doubt there are many people that can provide a comprehensive checklist on what is required in a "standard" L28et turbo swap...these cars are over 35 years old and have undoubtedly had changes done in their lifetime (both the donor and transplant patient). You never know what you will find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Look in the turbocharger forum.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manniacz Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks Guys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetremendoustim Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi all, is there a checklist somewhere which lists what it would take to put a L28ET into a 71 240z and make it run properly... If someone could please direct me. I'd really appreciate it... Thanks, dude good luck i dont think i've ever even heard of that before!! You can try it but its a long shot man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhughes Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) people have done l28et swaps for 240z and 260z before. Edited February 27, 2010 by dhughes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 dude good luck i dont think i've ever even heard of that before!! You can try it but its a long shot man Now this is just mean, you shouldn't lead people off in the wrong direction just cause they didn't follow the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Short answer: without knowing what you're planning, the answer is "no" there isn't a checklist. Longer answer: there are probably an infinite number of permutations for putting a turbo motor into a 240z. At one extreme you start with a 280zx turbo donor car and literally just take parts off of it and put them into the 240. At the other extreme you can build up a full custom L28 (or bigger) that doesn't use anything from the factory turbo. In my case all I used was the block with the crank and pistons, intake manifold, drive shaft and half shafts. Everything else was from something else. So it's probably impossible to create a checklist that could address all these combinations. I will suggest that you do 2 things: 1) decide what your build plan will be. What block/head/cam/pistons/intake manifold/turbo/intercooler/radiator/oil pump+cooler/exhaust/transmission/driveshaft/halfshafts/differential/LSD do you plan to use? 2) decide which ECU/injectors/fuel rail/fuel pump/gas tank/surge tank (if necessary)/fuel lines you plan to use. There are quite a few build threads on this site that should give you some good ideas of how to plan it for your specific goals. I didn't measure it, but I'll bet I spent at least 100 hours reading on this site before I picked up the first tool to start my swap. It's not rocket science if you do your homework. BTW, in case you didn't pick up on it, there's your checklist Anyone else have something to add? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Really,,,its doable? Holy smokes on rye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPIT U OUT Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 It's very do-able I have a 73 240z with an L28et from an 83 280zxt. It's got the 4spd manual and a welded rear diff. The only problem Im having is that it is fouling plugs super quickly and havent figured it out yet. But it is amazing the power to weight with that motor. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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