what engines will bolt into a 280zx?
06-13-2008, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Goofyz
a 13b TT. For those that aren't familiar, that's from the Mazda RX-7 (3G).
06-13-2008, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Goofyz
a 13b TT. For those that aren't familiar, that's from the Mazda RX-7 (3G).
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
to bad its a sequential setup so its complete gabage singe turbo or bust. also, if you ever show the motor seom power maybe 25% of the time you use it expect a rebuild on the apex seals every 50k about. and the more power it makes the shorter the life span of those seals. however, i still love them. they just arent practical though. NA 20b however will make good power sound BA and be a little more reliable.
sorry snw...
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06-14-2008, 01:00 AM
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i PERSONALLY know someone witha modified RX-7 FD3S with the 13b rotary. it was rebuilt at least 3 times in his ownership. i didnt say this from rumor, i said it from experience helping with the last change of them before he sold it.
06-14-2008, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
i PERSONALLY know someone witha modified RX-7 FD3S with the 13b rotary. it was rebuilt at least 3 times in his ownership. i didnt say this from rumor, i said it from experience helping with the last change of them before he sold it.
06-14-2008, 04:41 PM
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Oh and in my opinion...and being around RX-7's. The rotory engine is not practical. And also has overheating problems. I have driven a first generation '85 RX-7. And have ridden in a second generation '86 & '87 RX-7's. Besides all that they are a pain to change the plugs..lol Oh and just some food for thought. It has Ford under the hoods of those things. Another reason I am not a big fan of those cars. They still do look sweet though. But I am not interested in another nice looking lawn ornament..lol I already have enough of those in my yard already..lmao Besides that...one ornament...that would destroy my pocketbook..lol 
Oh....and as for putting a 4 banger or an American V8 into a Z. I call it either..downgrading or bastardizing. But we have been that route before. I mean no offense to anybody..including you lifeguarddude in regards to you with the SR20..
Oh....and as for putting a 4 banger or an American V8 into a Z. I call it either..downgrading or bastardizing. But we have been that route before. I mean no offense to anybody..including you lifeguarddude in regards to you with the SR20..
06-14-2008, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
lol ford didnt own mazda till after the RX-7 when the symbol changed i believe, and its a wankel! and i'll agree they arent to practical but are AMAZING!
06-14-2008, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by WildmaN
Oh....and as for putting a 4 banger or an American V8 into a Z. I call it either..downgrading or bastardizing. But we have been that route before. I mean no offense to anybody..including you lifeguarddude in regards to you with the SR20..
06-28-2008, 03:56 PM
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well im pulling the 3 speed auto and putting a 5 speed manual in it. im wanting to put a v8 in it, a small block chevy or something, thinking 350, 454, etc. looking around 300-400hp or so? wanting to fix it up to run atleast a 12 on 1/4 mile. a 10 would be nice too... =P
06-28-2008, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by michanic220
whats the biggest HP number pulled out of a L28E engine? and @ what torque?
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07-01-2008, 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Bleach
really? I thought he was still running the turbo L28 in his 280zx.
j/k I think he got confused on the RB20 I said I was building up to eventually use on my Z once this L-motor took a dump. Either way, I'm not offended! The SR is a great motor too.
07-01-2008, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lifegrddude
Perhaps he was referring to the PS13 Silvia I drove back home in Japan? j/k I think he got confused on the RB20 I said I was building up to eventually use on my Z once this L-motor took a dump. Either way, I'm not offended! The SR is a great motor too.
j/k I think he got confused on the RB20 I said I was building up to eventually use on my Z once this L-motor took a dump. Either way, I'm not offended! The SR is a great motor too.
07-02-2008, 03:42 PM
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haha! i get it, you guys are acting like you dont know what a bolt is...... HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! you guys crack me up.... oh my, that is toooo funny!!!
but for real if you dont know there is the search button....
but for real if you dont know there is the search button....
