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Originally Posted by raf280z
Wow, you seem to have a lot of animosity towards the l28, huh?
Keep in mind the l28 design is more than 25 years old. The RB series started when? During the late '80s? They are SOHC, so don't expect them to rev up to 9000rpm. Comparing an RB26DETT to an L28ET is pretty stupid.
Reasons why the l28et is a good engine to put into an S30?
-It's literally a drop in application (see hybridz.org)
-How about staying smog legal
-Cheaper than any RB
You probably would be much happier with an RB swap, if your pocket book can sustain it, but if your looking for a solid ~200hp, which is a lot in a S30, why bother? If your looking for more, an SBC swap would be easier (possibly better?) than any RB, IMO ( www.jagsthatrun.com). Show me a well documented RB swap that a weekend grease monkey can do, please, I'd seriously love to see one.
Bottom line, the 280zx is an ugly car, no argument there, but that doesn't mean it isn't fun. The L28et is an awesome engine for what it is and the time it was used.
Btw, I'm speaking from experience... what are you speaking from? wikipedia? |
LOL you really want to call me out on the experience eh. I guess you don't read much. I started out in High school with a Datsun 510 in 1979. I moved on to 240Z's in the early 80's. I owned my own Japanese engine and transmission business in the San Francisco bay area called Sun Performance Imports. I have owned 10 240Z's and more than that in 240sx's
I was alive and living when Scarab was sticking small block chevys in 240Z's and my friend used to do it on a regular basis. I personally feel the Small block chevy is not ideal for the S30 thats my opinion.
The L28 is not an awesome engine it was a stop gap engine. It was developed because when Nissan upped the weight of the 280Z due to federal crash safety standards they needed more HP to move the chassis.
Care to argue anymore with me .Seeing as I was building 240Z's and driving them before you were born.
Oh and call me an old fart its ok because you would not even guess it if you met me in person.
Oh and if you so intent on staying L series contact Rebello Racing in the bay area and they will build you a stock 200HP L24 NA. They used to build them all the time for ITS class 240Z's in SCCA.