na parts rather then turbo?
08-16-2006, 03:37 PM
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na parts rather then turbo?
i have a stock 280zx na engine rite now and im wondering if i were to get a turbo engine are any of the stock na parts better then the stock turbo parts and would it be better to switch those parts? i was told that the 82 na has forged crank an rods... does the turbo as well? if not should i switch em? things like that. enlighten me
08-16-2006, 05:13 PM
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08-16-2006, 06:13 PM
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taken from the post...
Despite a common misconception, the F54 used in the turbo cars is NOT stronger than the F54 used in the non turbo cars. The ONLY difference was the Pistons. There were variations in the F54 castings, but they were the same for NA and Turbo blocks. The F54 is however considered supperior over the N42 blocks.
only difference other then the head..
F54 Non Turbo
Pistons: Flat Top
F54 Turbo
Pistons: Dished
Despite a common misconception, the F54 used in the turbo cars is NOT stronger than the F54 used in the non turbo cars. The ONLY difference was the Pistons. There were variations in the F54 castings, but they were the same for NA and Turbo blocks. The F54 is however considered supperior over the N42 blocks.
only difference other then the head..
F54 Non Turbo
Pistons: Flat Top
F54 Turbo
Pistons: Dished
08-16-2006, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RodMoyes
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08-16-2006, 06:15 PM
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Maybe this will help.
F54 Non Turbo
Pistons: Flat Top
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Horsepower: 145HP
Torque: 155LBFT
Factory Octane Requirements: 87 (US)
F54 Turbo
Pistons: Dished
Compression Ratio: 7.4:1
HorsePower: 180HP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 203lb/ft @ 2800 RPM
Factory Octane Requirements: 87 (US)
Despite a common misconception, the F54 used in the turbo cars is NOT stronger than the F54 used in the non turbo cars. The ONLY difference was the Pistons. There were variations in the F54 castings, but they were the same for NA and Turbo blocks. The F54 is however considered supperior over the N42 blocks.
They are basically the same except the pistons which are dished on the turbo for lower compression.
F54 Non Turbo
Pistons: Flat Top
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Horsepower: 145HP
Torque: 155LBFT
Factory Octane Requirements: 87 (US)
F54 Turbo
Pistons: Dished
Compression Ratio: 7.4:1
HorsePower: 180HP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 203lb/ft @ 2800 RPM
Factory Octane Requirements: 87 (US)
Despite a common misconception, the F54 used in the turbo cars is NOT stronger than the F54 used in the non turbo cars. The ONLY difference was the Pistons. There were variations in the F54 castings, but they were the same for NA and Turbo blocks. The F54 is however considered supperior over the N42 blocks.
They are basically the same except the pistons which are dished on the turbo for lower compression.
08-17-2006, 01:47 PM
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They are basically the same except the pistons which are dished on the turbo for lower compression.
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08-18-2006, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by turbobluestreak
and the turbo pistons have different ring lands to help promote flex so they don't break the lands out under detonation. so don't get sneaky and try to find some old N42/N47 block pistons. They have the same dish as the later turbos just the wrong ring lands. But I know some people will say ring lands are unimportant once you get some much boost cranked up because you'll even break the turbo lands out.
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08-20-2006, 01:35 AM
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why not use the flat tops ? that will give a more modern aproach. a friend o fmine ran a flat top 90a set up and loved it !! much less lag .. more drivable and good power .. also 8.5 orso is stock compression for most turbo cars now.
08-20-2006, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by frank280zx
why not use the flat tops ? that will give a more modern aproach. a friend o fmine ran a flat top 90a set up and loved it !! much less lag .. more drivable and good power .. also 8.5 orso is stock compression for most turbo cars now.
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