Check out this bad boy, nice looking job. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Nissan-Z-240Z-280ZX-Turbo-3-0-Engine-Motor-Head-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem256117b1e5QQitemZ160542732773QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Haha, That would be great if it wasn't from "Datsun Parts" Do a search of him here at CZCC. You won't be dissapointed in the write-ups, but will likely be upset with him.......

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16183

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34974

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30585

I'm not looking to buy, and have no use for a turbo motor. Just looked like a slick setup if someone was looking. Intresting read on the other threads though.

Ah, the irrepressible Mr. Allen:

**Please do not ask about HP numbers, these engines have not been dynoed and I can not confirm the numbers. Estimated figures will be 105 and up depending on intake, exhaust, flywheel and other parts!**

I sincerely hope that's a typo.....

Edited February 13, 201114 yr by sblake01

In before the lock.

Sure he has sold a lot of stuff and have a satisfactory rating, just beware of what you buy.

ground off identifying marks of what is supposedly diesel cranks etc is just one thing to look for.

Ah, the irrepressible Mr. Allen:

I sincerely hope that's a typo.....

Perhaps just truth in advertising.

:devious:I know where he lives:devious:

:devious:I know where he lives:devious:

I didn't open a can of worms here......did I?

Not really but he does live less than 10 miles from me.

He's fine to buy "low cost" bits and pieces from, but as others mentioned, I'd be careful about purchasing anything significant from him.

He seems to have a good connection to engine rebuilder(s). Unless someone has info. that they're not good work? Anyhoo, the pictures of the L motors for sale on Ebay look good to me. I've read a horror story or two about this guy in past threads here and I wasn't sure how to interpret it. I see someone with a successful Ebay business. He might not be perfect but has many good customer reviews.

"Life is too short for fussing and fighting my friend."

We all like Z cars; where's the love? Let's all just get drunk and share the love with each other!

Or else...who is the proven reputable (and affordable) L-block engine builder out there? And before you say "myself" or "I know a guy" how about someone/someplace that I can actually Google.

Edited February 18, 201114 yr by Jennys280Z

Jenny, since I cleaned up and painted the top end of my engine, I think it's gained 50hp! I'm being facetious, of course, but people perceive that when they look at it. It's amazing how a bit of spit and polish can sell an engine, and people have much less attention to what's inside.

So this guy is selling a very pretty engine, certainly! But how good is the rebuild work underneath? Are the parts of a high quality and well matched? Are the tolerances tight? Is the machine work well done? If I understand correctly, that's where this guy falls short.

If/when you need your L28 rebuilt my advice would be to go to a local engine builder with a very solid reputation. I don't think the rebuilder needs special knowledge of the L28 unless it is to be used for racing. In that case, go to your local Z specialist, who might end up farming out the work to the local guy with the solid reputation. However, the Z person will know what mods work well and which ones don't. Otherwise, if it's for everyday street use, any GOOD rebuilder should be up for the job.