I've got a 1979 280zx 3 speed automatic...

What kind of engine performance mods can i put in?
Can i put a turbo in this?

Is it better that i do an engine sway or are there many things i can do to this engine?

 

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Rod.

 

I'd suggest searching the forums before you ask a question you think someone else has.

here's a fast response to keep ya happy

you can put a turbo if you really desired to but your question about the engine swap is a much more reasonable way to turbo.
Engine mods...
Before you do that, I'd suggest getting a 5-speed manual. It'll boost your acceleration and speed much more than engine mods on a N/A at this moment.
You could bore it out and stroke it. Bigger cam... etc

 

damn, I got beat

 

yup, search and you shall find your answer's, i so far am the only person i know of on this site that is actually going through with converting an NA motor to turbo. i was planning on perhaps doing a write up after its all said and done.

 

Unfortunately though, nobody will ever get to read it because Snwy's gonna get banned way before he's done working on the conversion


Rod.

 

i was already banned, almost 24 hours worth... it was rough. really rough. but i yam back. and full of resentment

 

hey thanks for the info...i'm still not sure on whether i want to keep this car all original or go for the engine swap.

i like the way she runs with the 3 speed and restoring it to all original might be my ultimate goal.

 

Haha why were you banned??

 

if you like the auto you could also just tune the engine up good and then swap in a 4-speed auto from a 1983-84 Maxima and at the same time lower your rear gear ratio. That'll give you more power but still be able to cruise nice on the freeway.