June 5, 201311 yr Author comment_424941 Zedy.....If you need any build help, you've got my phone number.....go to Harbor Freight and buy yourself an engine stand and an engine hoist. You of all people should build that engine yourself (like all your stuff, it would be beautiful). It ain't rocket science.......we can can walk you through it.....it's a blast! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-424941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 5, 201311 yr comment_424943 Thought you might have measured just for assurance and to make sure you used the right HG Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-424943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 5, 201311 yr comment_424944 What I like about your set up is down the road if I want displacement I can just call rebello and get a stroker crank and rods and drop it in. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-424944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 5, 201311 yr comment_424948 Guy, for sure, I will do this next build myself. My Eiji motor will probably outlive me.But this is going to be a fun project. I may wait to do it with my son. Maybe it can be a good project for a first Z car for HIM!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-424948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 5, 201311 yr Author comment_424949 Oh my God.....A Zedytwo! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-424949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 7, 201311 yr Author comment_425089 Tore down the dirty old motor.....It's fun to take something so ugly and make it pretty again! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-425089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 7, 201311 yr comment_425095 How do the cylinder walls look? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-425095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 7, 201311 yr Author comment_425096 They don't have any ridge at all.....I'm boring .040 over anyway. I never know who owned these motors, so it's fun to crack 'em open, clean 'em up and put 'em back together like new. I just wish I could do the same to myself. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-425096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 10, 201311 yr comment_425226 Love your work Guy. You have quite the collection of motors there! I thought you had a lot until I realised I have just as many. Bitten by the same bug it seems. I can't help but thinking about an N42/F54 stuffed with an L20A crank. The option to do this is not for all, the first stumbling block is locating the crankshaft. It would probably be fairly expensive to build, quality crank dampers, valve train components, forged pistons etc etc but it's an idea I can't help but entertain in my head. The fact that you'd be using an L28 block means very good unshrouding of the valves, big valves and good ports could make this engine breath very well for 2.4 litres capacity. Your first hand experience with this sort of engine Guy; what do you think? Cheers mate. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-425226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 10, 201311 yr comment_425229 I really like the idea of a short stroke high reving L series motor Guy. I will be watching this thread often and with great joy! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-425229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 10, 201311 yr Author comment_425241 OZ.....Good to hear from you again Mate. Yes, this engine is exactly what you and I discussed several years back ........we thought it would be fun, and we were right. It doesn't feel like it's got quite the low end torque as the longer stroke L28 crank, but the smoothness and quickness to 7000 are awesome! I highly recommend it......the modern head (shaved P79) with the short stroke L24 crank and rods are a great combination. I liked it so much, I'm doing it again. Hope you and the family are good.....keep dodging those Wallabies! Guy BTW.....Yes I love motors......can't have too many motors....I've got nine extras. Edited June 10, 201311 yr by Diseazd Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-425241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 10, 201311 yr comment_425285 Hahahaha, I don't have as many motors as you after all. NINE, crikey that's heaps.Same to you and yours, I hope all is well at your end mate!I'll stay posted and I'll drop a line in from time to time. Like I said, love what you do!Cheers. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39741-new-engine/?&page=10#findComment-425285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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