egzlilgituarboy9 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Ok i have a N/A 1976 datsun 280z im going to be doing a v8 swap by next in about 6 months but in the mean time id like a bit more hp without spending alot. I been looking at the ebay turbo kits i know there not quality but i really only care for it to last me for 6 months i need it. What do you guys think. and also i was wondering about the exhaust manifold would i be able to use the manifold from the 280zx? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-T4-T04E-TURBO-KIT-280ZX-300ZX-Datsun-280ZX-/230543754171?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35ad7a83bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egzlilgituarboy9 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 in the next six months** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I think you need to start proofreading your posts. In all honesty, just wait for the V8 swap. Don't try to swap the car if it's your daily, you'll end up without a car at all, for a long time. You'll end up spending plenty of money on the V8 conversion, so anything you spend now you'll wish you still had later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egzlilgituarboy9 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 I know my bad i was on my phone and didnt look over it. Well i dont plan on swapping the engine just throwing a turbo and running low boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I would wait also. I just cant see the money for what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 You're going to need a lot more than what's listed in that kit. Very quick list off the top of my head Exhaust manifold: $100 Downpipe: $100 Standalone ECU: $400+ Injectors: $100 Fuel rail for injectors: $110 Wastegate adapter: $30 Welding labor to install the adapter: $50 ... We're already at $890 and the car isn't running yet, you have an entire turbo swap to install and wire, and you have to tune the car to run. If you want to turbo it as a "temporary" solution to run low boost, I would look for the turbo and all related accessories from a running 280ZX turbo car to swap onto your longblock and skip the universal Chinese kits on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Why not get a Nitrous kit and run like a 40-50 shot on the L28? and then it can also be used when you get the V8 in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egzlilgituarboy9 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Because i have a sticker on my window that says "all throttle not bottle" hahaha but i think im just going to leave it as is and put the money towards the v8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruchtnicht Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Is it worth putting a turbo on a NA 81 280zx? I'm kinda new to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliburito Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Depends on your goals and budget. I bought an ebay turbo kit, turbo afm, injectors, harness+ ecu for about the same price cockerstar has said (im stuck on wiring though). But you best place to start is assessing what your goals and budget is and to then research and study which plan of action is best for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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