Posted October 24, 200420 yr comment_99259 Who here has done it? I'm interested in doing it to save money on an engine conversion.Will the L26 take the being bored out and what not? Also if i'm going to do it what other mods would i be looking at? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 24, 200420 yr comment_99267 Your question would be better asked at HybridZ.org. Most members here keep their cars essentially or absolutely stock.I would buy an L28ET out of a 280zx turbo, and do the transplant-all of the parts, none of the headaches.Will Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/#findComment-99267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 24, 200420 yr comment_99268 Only problem being we didnt get the 280ZX-Turbo! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/#findComment-99268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 24, 200420 yr comment_99277 I haven't done it, but id say that I'd would be smart to upgrade to EFI, which (should) include a new baffled tank or surge tank. Then if you've gone and tracked down the EFI manifold and bits, then there is prolly an L28 attached to it :nervous: . I'd say that it depands on how well you want to do the turbo set up. Yeah you prolly could just "throw" one on a L26, but finding turbo manifolds in Aus will be difficult. So there is all the cons, someone tell him the pros!Luke Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/#findComment-99277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 24, 200420 yr comment_99281 Seen turbo setups for sale before, they seem to come up fairly regularly on sites like Ozdat. Unless you have 'the knowledge' buying a factory or other pro turbo setup is the only way to go.To do it properly it won't be cheap, the L engines are ancient now :tapemouth Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/#findComment-99281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 24, 200420 yr Author comment_99282 True. Would it be cheaper and easier to get an RB25DET conversion done? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/#findComment-99282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 24, 200420 yr comment_99289 Probably the same.Look to an RB20DET, they can be had for $1200 or so nowadays, but they are getting old too.Seriously though, if you budget doesnt allow for expenses to add up toward the $10k mark on the enigne alone, I wouldnt bother with forced induction. Do the math first. Everyone thinks they could do it cheaper including myself, but its never the case, and those who do, even up paying more in the long run fixing short cuts.L28E is probably the most cost effective option. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/#findComment-99289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 24, 200420 yr comment_99315 More than likely the turbo bits would be attached to a L20ET in australia. I know a guy with 6 of them lying around in his shed. Go the L28E with a big cam and extractors. With the instant power you'll leave the turbo boys at the line waiting for their turbos to spool up onto boost. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/#findComment-99315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 26, 200420 yr comment_99495 If you would like to turbo your L26, Id say go for it! Don't listen to everyones excuses as to why it won't work, why it will be too expensive and why the parts are hard to find.Go visit ebaymotors and search for an L28 turbo manifold, they are sold all the time, buy yourself a nice t3 turbo (the expensive part), and plum it through an intercooler and then into your su's (240z kind).This setup will work, I have seen it done. Yes EFI will be better, however if you tune the carbies right (and upgrade needles and jets) the power will be sustantially higher than stock.I have a mate with an L28 turbo, it uses a custom exhaust manifold, a 45mm weber, and a t04e turbo. The setup is a suck through design (not the best in my opinion) and runs water injection. It uses a $^!# load of fuel, however it propels his 260z 2+2 into the mid 11's. Make no mistake later model motors may be more reliable, however every man and his dog is using them.An rb20det, despite good right ups, has absolutely zilch torque, sure u can get a decent 220rwkw, but what about the torque? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/#findComment-99495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 26, 200420 yr comment_99498 I had all the bits including motor for my L28ET setup, problem was all the parts were approaching 30 years old and needed a good reco.So I went with the RB30DET which I worked out to cost around the same, as if you are rebulding a motor, you may as well rebuild a newer one as it will cost around the same.Either way it costs a small fortunes to do it properly, but at least this was I will have more power, better economy and a world of off the shelf new parts. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/#findComment-99498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 26, 200420 yr comment_99499 Using SUs in a blow through setup is generally a no no. AFAIK it's to do with some issues of sealing, also you'd need to pressurise the fuel bowls, which means a high pressure fuel pump and a rising rate regulator. Suck through would be a better option, although not all turbos are suitable for this. Mickie: Depending on what way you want to go, well have a spare RB25 turbo when we get the big turbo on Danny's R32. Should be soon. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/#findComment-99499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 26, 200420 yr comment_99515 give paul onacanthophis@dodo.com.auan emailHe has a few turbo setups(with manifolds) for datsun 6 L's Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/13750-tuboing-the-l26/#findComment-99515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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