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04-23-2004, 07:50 PM

GPSMatt

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engine decicions

Hey guys I am new to the forum. I just got a 260z cause my other street car is being turned into a track car so i can go kcik mustangs *** in the camaro mustang challenge. Anyways I was wondering is it worth moding the straight 6? I have a 350 out of a truck as you know 4 bolt main nodular crank itd be a good strong motor to build up i know i'd proyl need a new drive shaft and obviously a trany can the rear end handle 500 hp or so? I also got a 327 block which would eb fun and 2 305s (yuck) . But why waste one of my chevy blocks and money if i can get sufficiant power out of the 6 its got in it. I like big power from small motors. What would some of you more expereinced guys recomend i do with my car?

04-23-2004, 08:47 PM

Spudz

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Hey Matt,
It all depends on how deap your pockets are and your mechanical knowledge.
You can't beat a well prepped V8 in a Z body . You will have to do the easy rear end swap to the R200 as used in the later Z's . Check out HybridZ They are full of every kind of swap
you can think of.

Mike

04-23-2004, 09:00 PM

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Sweet thanks pocket book not so big fair sized mechanical knowledgealot pluss have tons around me who no what they are doing and have equiptment.I was just curious for the most part what can be done to the 6 is it capable of 400 hp or so or is that a lost cause?

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04-23-2004, 09:08 PM

Spudz

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The L6 is capable of over 400 HP , but you have to go turbo to get it a normally aspirated one is limited to 200's in street trim and a bit over 300HP with an all out race motor.

Mike

04-23-2004, 09:19 PM

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I am a fan of big power outa small motors is there any turbo kits that are sold? Do you have a good site for cams heads and what not for my engine?

04-23-2004, 09:28 PM

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Most people just buy a 280ZXT that came with a turbo and use that set up as a
start for their project. Search this site and HybridZ for install and mod information.

Mike

04-24-2004, 09:50 AM

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I am gunna do what ever I need to do to the 6 to get it to around 200hp so its a streetable engine that gets some what good gas mileage and when i get a diiff car or truck I will build a stroker for it.