Engine & Drivetrain
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What would the displacement of a built 2.4 (early block) if someone installed the diesel maxima crank? Does anyone know? I've heard of this as a mod that was done long before 2.8 longblocks were readily available. I'm just curious as to what that would make the motor do. Eric
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Well.... I don't want to sound like a new kid or anything... or think that CAI will boost up alot of horsepower... But I would like my engine to run a bit stronger, better MPG and to spruce up my engine bay, and let my engine breath to it's maximum. Do any companies manufacture cool ari intake tubing and filters for L28 EFI engines? I really do not like POP chargers too much, but what are my options fro my car to "inhale" more air and much less "constricted"
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Does the 73 240z stock exhaust bolt onto a 78 280z exhaust manifold? I have a complete 240z factory exhaust and want to replace the existing exhaust on my 280z. I am wondering if the 240z manifold is has the same configuration for the bolting of the exhaust piping as a 280z. I know this will eliminate the cat but here in texas smog exempt is '84 and under.
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hey guys I'm wondering how much play in the shaft of the distributer is normal, i've got the 280zx dizzy, and just wondering as its in the car now, and its got quite a bit of movement when i take the cap off, and move it around with my hand what sort of problems would this make? and also should i fix it
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I have borrowed a compression test gauge from my brother-in-law and have a couple questions. 1 - what should the compression on a stock '82 280 be with an F54 block and a P79 head? I looked in my books and could not find this info. 2 - how much spin on the engine is required to do this test? The engine is on a stand in my garage so just turning the key will not be possible.
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OK, I'm about to the point of lifting the engine out of my car. Got the hood and entire front body off (grill, headlight buckets, etc.). I decided to "lighten" the engine as much as I could before lifting it by removing anything I could. Figured I'd lift as little weight as possible. So, when I took off the intake manifold and header, I discovered that the rear engine lifting ring is attached to the rear header stud. So, I have to put that stud and the ring back on. I intend to put a stack of washers between the head and the lifting ring of the same thickness as the header flange. Questions: Anybody done it this way? I hadn't considered earlier, but now wonder if t…
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Hi Guys: I finally got my short block back from from the rebuilders and I'm ordering the parts to assemble the engine and I have a question about assembling the timing components onto the block. Is it possible to assemble the timing chain, gears, and tensioner onto the engine block BEFORE installing the front cover onto the block? I've always had the cover on the block before installing the Cam gear, and it has always been a royal pain in the A$$ to get the gear w/ chain onto the snout of the camshaft. Also, the plastic tool that I got from MSA to hold the tensioner in check is SO HOKEY that it doesn't do a very good job, and is a complete bitch to remove when you do ge…
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i HAVE MY REBUILT HEAD NOW AND i HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GET NEW ROCKER VALVE GUIDES. i WENT TO NISSON AND THEY SAID THEY COULDNT GET THEM. I WOULD LIKE TO GET NEW ONES BEFORE INSTALLING THE HEAD. iS THERE ANY ONE OUT THERE WHO CAN HELP ME GET NEW ONES. i NEED 12 tHANKS Al
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Does anyone know what the trim version the turbo is in the stock 280zxt. I believe the turo that came stock from Nissan is a Garret T3 model, but I am unsure of the A/R size - 40, 45, 50, or 60? I have found compressor maps for this model and would like to find out if the stock turbo is suitable for my wants, needs and desires. thanks, any info appreciated
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Has anyone used aftermarket pistons(inexpensive) on n42 block l28s? I'am in Aust, but USA brands also would be interesting I'am after high compression eg 9.8 or higher-- any ideas???
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Which is the best head to start to tune? How good is e88? How about e88 with FI? Do they work together?
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Just wondering if anyone has input on this. As I sit and ponder the fact of a 'cross-flow' engine system, I really start to wonder why this design wasn't used as a standard on the L-series engines. FYI, cross-flow means that the exhaust and intake manifolds are on opposite sides of the engine. To me, this seems like a more logical design for an engine. Any input?
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