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Ayecaps · 10-13-2010, 11:33 AM

alright so i have a stock n/a 1980 280zx but i was looking to turbo it.
This is going to be my first turbo project so im not really sure what im looking at here.
I was wondering the types of things id need to turbo it?
like low compression pistons, ect, ect?
k thanks appreciate the help
andrew

h2v7 · 10-13-2010, 11:36 AM

Bushido · 10-13-2010, 01:47 PM

You can turbo the engine you already have, 1980 L28E (N47 head, dished pistons 8.3:1, F54 block)

But if it were me, i'd just get an early (pre sept. 82) L28ET.
It's built for boost.
Mechanical rockers, 7.4:1 compression ratio, P90 head (best flowing head that Nissan made for the L (debatable!)), and lots of other little things, like a beefier oil pump, webbing cast into the block etc...

if you're looking for parts, let me know.
I have literally TONS of old Z parts.

Dirty Habit · 10-13-2010, 03:03 PM

Bushido knows whats up.
Visit Hybridz.org and by SEARCHING you can find literally 200 threads answering your immediate question and just about anything else you could think of.
H2v7- Give me your airdam. =)

h2v7 · 10-13-2010, 07:14 PM

lol EVERYONE always jockin my airdam

MSA type 2 airdam

zspeedrft · 10-13-2010, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h2v7

sick! where in cali are u??

SinGarage · 10-14-2010, 09:52 AM

Like Bushido stated, probably the best and cheapest route is to get the stock L28ET and go from there. You should be able to find them on HybridZ.org once in awhile but are starting to get more rare. I remember seeing in the JK all the time. Shows how old I am hahaha. GL with the build.

310R · 10-14-2010, 10:01 AM

I've always wanted one of these cars to stuff an rb into.Huge engine bays,friends dad had a 72 scarab z with 400hp 327 and 4speed and that thing was scary fast.I can only imgaine big 6 with a turbo,good luck with your project.

10-13-2010, 11:33 AM	#1
Ayecaps Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendale Age: 33 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1980 280zx TURBO?? alright so i have a stock n/a 1980 280zx but i was looking to turbo it. This is going to be my first turbo project so im not really sure what im looking at here. I was wondering the types of things id need to turbo it? like low compression pistons, ect, ect? k thanks appreciate the help andrew

10-13-2010, 01:47 PM	#3
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	You can turbo the engine you already have, 1980 L28E (N47 head, dished pistons 8.3:1, F54 block) But if it were me, i'd just get an early (pre sept. 82) L28ET. It's built for boost. Mechanical rockers, 7.4:1 compression ratio, P90 head (best flowing head that Nissan made for the L (debatable!)), and lots of other little things, like a beefier oil pump, webbing cast into the block etc... if you're looking for parts, let me know. I have literally TONS of old Z parts. __________________

10-13-2010, 03:03 PM	#4
Dirty Habit Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,069 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: Dirty Habit Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Bushido knows whats up. Visit Hybridz.org and by SEARCHING you can find literally 200 threads answering your immediate question and just about anything else you could think of. H2v7- Give me your airdam. =) __________________ 1982 280zx Turbo

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10-13-2010, 11:36 AM	#2
h2v7 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san francisco, ohio Posts: 2,194 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews

10-13-2010, 07:14 PM	#5
h2v7 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san francisco, ohio Posts: 2,194 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	lol EVERYONE always jockin my airdam MSA type 2 airdam

10-14-2010, 09:52 AM	#7
SinGarage Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 818 SoCal Age: 48 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Like Bushido stated, probably the best and cheapest route is to get the stock L28ET and go from there. You should be able to find them on HybridZ.org once in awhile but are starting to get more rare. I remember seeing in the JK all the time. Shows how old I am hahaha. GL with the build.

10-14-2010, 10:01 AM	#8
310R Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GRESHAM,OREGON Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've always wanted one of these cars to stuff an rb into.Huge engine bays,friends dad had a 72 scarab z with 400hp 327 and 4speed and that thing was scary fast.I can only imgaine big 6 with a turbo,good luck with your project.