tube80z Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Purely uninformed comment there. It is well known that the Electromtive L28ET was advertised at 750HP, at 21.6psi at 7500. In matter-of-fact, the number was closer to 1100HP, at higher boost and rpm numbers. The car was capable of lighting the rear meats onto the back straight at Riverside, and perpetuating that to the next corner. Driver commented that it was the first car he ever drove that 'Met the Granatelli Criterion'! Years ago I got to watch this car at PIR (Portland) and it would outrun all the IMSA GTP cars down the straight and then get caught in the braking zone. Over and over this happened and it was very entertaining. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alxxpress Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Someone please put that car/motor on the dyno and see what's the story. GT40 on that motor, nothing smaller or its a bad balance. That stroker motor and cylinder head breath too much to down size that small, but thats just my opinion. That combo will make power with anything you set it up with, specially on that light little race car. COOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 In my experience, anything over 300hp in an S30 and you better know how to drive. I got over 300hp and I don't know the first thing about driving. It is well known that the Electromtive L28ET was advertised at 750HP, at 21.6psi at 7500. I would love a link to that monster! Also, I would imagine it requires A LOT of head-work (if not completely custom made DOHC set-ups), completely reworking the bottom end and so forth. Yeah just because it's old doesn't mean it lacks potential, and 3 liter engines aren't too small to get real power without complete remanufacture anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I would love a link to that monster! I'm not sure if this is the one Tony is referring to... http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/gallery/image/13696-electromotive-devendorf-datsun-280zx-turbo-rt-may-1983-p1-of-6/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Yeah, that's the article, "580 HP at 7500rpms, and 20.6psi" what a laugh! Talk about totally fabricated numbers! The numbers were far higher than that, as was their engine rpm capabilities. I'd not seen that link on the 33 car and the President 4.1L TT setup, though. Will have to read that on the plane tomorrow! Thanks. Oh, and there is a 'link' someone made. There's little 'links' to much about this, it was all on paper at the time, and then...apparently...forgotten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo_Gizmo Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Awesome videos. I especially liked when you passed between two cars in the Evo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Oh, and there is a 'link' someone made. There's little 'links' to much about this, it was all on paper at the time, and then...apparently...forgotten! I don't get it. What's paper again? Something to do with PDF's that you can hold, like on your Kindle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) It appears his plans changed.... Car is up on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Datsun-240Z-2-8L-Turbo-Race-Car-2077lbs-406RWHP-/120611424847?pt=US_Cars_Trucks#ht_1038wt_1165 Edited August 25, 2010 by 280zcar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 *sighs* Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgmeredithjr Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 It appears his plans changed.... Car is up on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Datsun-240Z-2-8L-Turbo-Race-Car-2077lbs-406RWHP-/120611424847?pt=US_Cars_Trucks#ht_1038wt_1165 I'll have some pictures up shortly as to why plans have changed...I've decided to take on another project that is even more bitchin. Clifton's old car and the big bad L28 are available, but if I don't get what I want for them, I will continue with the tansplant. Cleve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob80 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) Why is the car for sale now? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Datsun-240Z-2-8L-Turbo-Race-Car-2077lbs-406RWHP-/120611424847?pt=US_Cars_Trucks EDIT: Didn't see the above post, ignore this! Edited August 25, 2010 by jacob80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgmeredithjr Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 Why is the car for sale now? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Datsun-240Z-2-8L-Turbo-Race-Car-2077lbs-406RWHP-/120611424847?pt=US_Cars_Trucks EDIT: Didn't see the above post, ignore this! How about this for a reason:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 How about this for a reason:) I will allow this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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