horsepower?

[FERLINE]

Im going to put a new motor in my z and do not want the weight of a v8 but still mustang beating power what kind of dependable hp can i get from a L28 with what ever mods needed.

[SteveJ]

That's a VERY open-ended question. How much money do you want to spend?

[FERLINE]

Thinking of using an RB30dett (skyline) its 5K for everything including trans and computer

[Bubbleguinea]

you want turbo or NA?

you could get 400+ with turbo

you could get 200+ with NA

its up to you...im pushing about 170to the wheels right now, but after my SDS and custom intake manifold ($$$) ill be around 210-220 probbaly.

[FERLINE]

Id like the idea of a turbo just dont want there to be any stess issues with to much hp. I want a daily driver and this is going to be it.

[halz]

.do not want the weight of a v8

The L6 is a heavy engine. You could put in an alloy V8 (eg Rover) and it would be lighter than your current 6-cyl.

[FERLINE]

Im trying to gather options any ideas on what an L28 weighs.

[beandip]

Aside from the fact that the inline 6 and the V-8 are close to the same weight . Remember the v-8 sits farther back in the engine bay , this makes the car almost a mid engine car. If you are looking for HP , you cannot compair the L-6 engine to a good hot v-8 . As with the 6 or 8 HP costs money and it all depends on how fast you want to SPEND . Witch ever you decide , build the car for your self not others.

[nwcubsman]

Any ideas on how to weigh a complete engine? I have one on a stand if you have an method to weigh.

[nwcubsman]

Aside from the fact that the inline 6 and the V-8 are close to the same weight . Remember the v-8 sits farther back in the engine bay , this makes the car almost a mid engine car. If you are looking for HP , you cannot compair the L-6 engine to a good hot v-8 . As with the 6 or 8 HP costs money and it all depends on how fast you want to SPEND . Witch ever you decide , build the car for your self not others.

Gary, Are you trying to talk everyone out of a hot rod?

[FERLINE]

Ive had 2 V8 z's they just didnt seem to handle the same. I just want the car do drive like it should but still want a fast car.

[nwcubsman]

I think the Rover aluminum V8 or the Lexus SC400 V8 might be a nice way to go. Both have been done. I'm not really into V8's and have never had personal experience, but I have heard that aluminum heads and intake manifold on a SB Chevy is considerably lighter than the L28 engine.