Turbo Factory Vs Turbo Aftermarket

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08-27-2003, 08:32 PM

SteveGee

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Turbo Factory Vs Turbo Aftermarket

I found a datsun 280ZX purported to be a factory Turbo model in Brisbane in a card yard.

I suspect it is not factory turbo but I may be wrong.
I suspect the car is not factory original.
What do you think?
I didnt think they brought turbos to Australia and none before 1981 at least?

Details below.

Engine Number is L28-487576

Model designation is 280Z T bar roof. 5 speed manual.

Tappet cover does not have a embossed Turbo on it.

Turbo Pipe has embossed " HKS Turbo"

The vehicle is plated 5/80 and is showing 145,000 Klms on the odometer (can't guarantee that is original,).

VIN Number is HGS130 165902.

Apparently Turbo was fitted by a Nissan dealer.

Are there any/many differences between Factory and after market turbos? Any traps for young players? the car is reduced to $3000 it is a Mark 1.

08-28-2003, 08:38 AM

Bleach

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If you suspect that your country did not get the factory turbo Z, then you may be right. 5/80 is a little too early for the 1981 280ZX turbo. In fact, I think they were produced part way through 1981, probably mostly preorders.

Some other distinctions are the distributor; the Nissan turbo Z has a much larger diameter distributor cap and a larger diameter Air Flow Meter. You can compare these to your own cars as I see you already have some 280zx's.

HKS is aftermarket. I think the brand of turbo Nissan used is Garrett(?) ...or is that the style of turbo. I haven't owned a turbo Z yet.

08-28-2003, 09:57 AM

CaseyZX

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I always thought the first turbo was considered a "1981-1/2" model.

08-28-2003, 09:58 AM

lifegrddude

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I think it is an aftermarket bolt on, the stock on is like Bleach said a Garrett turbo. If you look at my cardomain page on page 7, you'll see the stock turbo. Another thing to add is that the turbo models of the 280ZX had a different front grill from the naturally aspirated models.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/lifegrddude
John 82ZXT

09-02-2003, 05:05 AM

Samz

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Factory Turbo?

Hi, SteveGee
Zcar garage has info on L28ET engines all the dates
and numbers on the blocks and heads.

http://www.geocities.com/zgarage.2001/engine.html

Although Australia did not get the L28ET 280 ZX for sale
there are imports around.

Patrol had an L28ET and I am told some Skyline have them.

Hope it helps mate! sounds like a good price
If it was in Adelaide I'd be interested.