Rebello = West Coast, Who = East Coast?

[red_dog007]

Well, I have decided to stroke my L24. I just got off the phone with Rebello and quoted me $4,500 which I am willing to pay. Bumps power out to 220hp which is really all the power that I was looking forward too. It is pricey, for only 220hp, but that is what all I am wanting to do.

Though, is there anyone on the East Coast for Datsun that is like Rebello? I really don't want to have to send my engine all the way over to California, and then have it shipped back. I will do it, but it would be much more convenient if I could just drive it somewhere here in the East Coast.

I have called around to a few places, but I can't seem to get a hold of anyone, or find what I am looking for.

Kudos to Rebello for them. Actually picking up the phone, and not taking me to a directory. Took me a fellow mechanic and not some secretary either!!! :classic:

[jmark]

Sunbelt

[datsunrides]

If you do go Rebello, I can vouch for their quality/integrity. Dave is a straight up guy and will work with you to get you what you want and not "oversell" on stuff you may not need for the given application. Plus you can talk to him (when he's not at the races) I'm sure there are some great builders on the east coast just as good.

[bigoak]

Whitehead in Toronto...

[RIP260Z]

red-dog,

Speak to Dave Rebello about shipping your engine if you want to use his services. I shipped my cylinder head/crank and other parts to him using his contacts, and he sent my engine back. Very good price....oh and I am in England....I can't remember the cost of the engine shipping, but the cylinder head and crank cost about $60 to ship via air.

Ian

[rdefabri]

Rebello is well regarded, as is Sunbelt - they are in the Atlanta area.

[Diseazd]

Red dog What else is Rebello doing besides stroking the 2400 to get it to 220 H.P.? How about the head......what mods are they proposing (cam etc.). Guy

[xray]

Guy,

When I spoke with him he was vague about what he did. It's understandable since most of his work is proprietary and and his speedcraft and dependability are what make him an excellent choice for racing engines.

Basically, the 2.4 block is bored and stroked to about 2.8 using a 280Z crank and internals. Camshaft and headwork are TBD based on client discussions.

Here's an interesting thread with a link to a dyno for his 2.4 modded engine. Powercurve is quite peaky with 200HP+ available after 5000 rpm and peak torque in the same range. Good for racing, but may not meet expectations on the street.

http://classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18641&highlight=rebello

Good luck,

Steve

[rdefabri]

I've heard Sunbelt can get close to 200HP at the crank with stock bore/stroke...

[gnosez]

I'm confused as to why you would bore and stroke a 2.4L engine when you could do the same with an L28 and get a 3.0L motor giving you another 50+ HP for the same money.

I have had Dave build me a 3.0L and 3.2L version of the L28. Both are NA (2-inch SUs on the 3.0 and triple Mukunis on the 3.2L). The 3.2L NA does 314hp@crank on 91 octane.

I'd have him build me another motor if I had the money.....

[Oiluj]

The only real reason to have him do a 2.4 is to keep the matching #'s. That's what I'm doing. I'm ging with a stroke and mild cam with minimal head work on an E88.

Should be around 200 HP.

[dga]

Call Greg Whitehead in Toronto. They do great work and have been Datsun performance and racing experts for 20+ years. He has a first class team of professional and honest mechanics.

www.whiteheadperformance.com