Factory V8 240Zs

[That Ozzy Guy]

Originally posted by 26ounce

Apparently the fact that Nissan made a factory V8 Z makes it easier to register a V8 Z in WA.

Do you know why this would be? I thought that seeing as it was only a test engine and not mass produced that it doesn't affect anything.

[Zedrally]

Don't suppose there was a G-Nose version of this factory V8?

[26ounce]

Originally posted by That Ozzy Guy

Do you know why this would be? I thought that seeing as it was only a test engine and not mass produced that it doesn't affect anything.

The guy who did the rover v8 swap told me this while we were having a chin wag, I didn't really investigate it any further so it's as much as I know.

It was also helped by the fact that on paper the rover V8 swap is only a small power increase (under 20%).

[nixcars]

OK guys, here's my 2c worth,

P76, good for a boat anchor only, doesn't like reving,

3.5L Rover, only slihgtly better than the above,

4.4 President, too old,

Nissan VH41 or 45 would be the go if you wanted to keep it in the family, but (if my info is correct) didn't come with a manual geabox behind it, but could make one fit,

so why not go for the LS1 alloy chev or even better, the new 4.6 or 5.4 all alloy OHC Ford. Both these take a 5 or 6 speed behind them. If you need more grunt just add a hair dryer on each side to any of the above & that should get you mobile.

[zed240au]

I built my 240 up in 1990 finished just in time for the first australian nationals in brisbane I have fitted nissan 4.4 ltr v8 from president with 5 speed box from a celica also too car to 1993 national in sydney have fully registered car still running strong 12 years later have fitted 600 double pumper holley straight on to standard manifold electronic dizzy and hand made extractors real neat fit

Though about ready to rebuild motor now have full gasket kit going to have a look and extract a few extra ponies

Will have to check info but did read of bob sharp building twin turbo motor based on the 4.4 motor but rules changed and it never raced if memory serves me correct

Check out my gallery last pic is the best i reckon

Bye for now if any one has worked on 4.4 ltr motors would luv to get any info i can