bobsmiley1927

Hey
I just bought forged pistons for my 260z. Does it matter if I used the orginal rods or should I find new?
Also, Will somebody make me feel better about taking project funds out of my 260z and buying a 78 280z 2+2 with rebuilt engine for $500. I should concentrate on one car but I think this is a good deal.

NismoPick

What's your hp goal for the re-built engine? Forged is quite extreme if you're just planning on JUST a lil more hp... those are racing pistons.

Get your rods magna-flux'd & cross peened by a local machine shop. That will fix any microscopic cracks & make them more rigid.

As for the other 280Z for sale... tis an ok deal... tho the 280z 2+2's were quite oogahley (ugly). What would you do w/ it?

bobsmiley1927

250hp hopefully. But whatever forged pistons, stage 3 cam, 6 in 1 headers, exhaust and S.U carbs take me (maybe triple webbs). I am doing a complete break down on the L-26 now before I start my 280z turbo project. I want my 260z beat my 350z (nismo) in a drag. But I am going to race those little rice burning civics before I do any body work (build their confidence up before the race and destroy after the race) Now with the 280z 2+2 it is ugly but I really wanted the engine out of it. I havent bought it yet

bobsmiley1927

well isnt this the damnest thing. Courtesy parts canceled by order due to back order!! I wasnt really expecting 250hp but whatever I get by doing what I said above, That is why I said "hopefully"

NismoPick

How much did you pay for those forged pistons? I'm sure it wasn't cheap! Now you can spend the money on better, more useful upgrades.

bobsmiley1927

I am looking at flat tops on courtesy parts. This maybe better.

bobsmiley1927

I paid $800

NismoPick

Holy sheet bro! If I was near ya, I'd slap ya silly! $800 pistons for a 250hp engine??? j/k... but really... use that $$$ more wisely. Stock OEM pistons will hold plenty well up to about 300 - 350hp (tho you will be REALLY hard pressed to get an n/a L26 engine to 300hp).

bobsmiley1927

Yeah I agree. I am doing a turbo project too. But I may go with stage II cam instead and the other stuff I listed. The $800 I am going to put into the turbo project. My end goal is to have a turbo Z and N/A Z both modified to gain Max HP.