Namerow Posted October 3, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 3, 2015 1970 Datsun 240Z Gets Hot Engine, Attacks Laguna Seca: Videohttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1100300_1970-datsun-240z-gets-hot-engine-attacks-laguna-seca-video 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Driver Posted October 3, 2015 Share #2 Posted October 3, 2015 Very nice, thanks for posting that, I love the ending... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmorales-bello Posted October 3, 2015 Share #3 Posted October 3, 2015 Wow! Great car. Thanks, I needed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted October 3, 2015 Share #4 Posted October 3, 2015 the link through to the engine build is nice. Another great option for a high capacity engine. I would love to know rough pricing for the engine and tranny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namerow Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted October 3, 2015 Yes, I read the write-up by the engine shop too. Very interesting. Carrillo rods (no surprise) and a billet crank (!). The Aussie builder (located just east of Melbourne, by the way) sounds very knowlegable on the topic of L-series engines. Note the comments about cam wipe patterns and use of Nissan parts. I didn't realize that the 3x2 Mikuni carb setup was that rare and sought-after. Maybe just this particular size? Also, I wonder what kind of power this engine made on the dyno. There was a suggestion that the head had been 'flow-rated for 400 Hp', but there were no figures given anywhere that I could see about the actual outputs achieved at the crank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted October 3, 2015 Share #6 Posted October 3, 2015 Yeah a nice build and I believe it was the 50mm that made the Mikunis rare. I would also like to see the final numbers. I would also be interested in the costs numbers to see how they compare to some of the other performance builders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted October 6, 2015 Share #7 Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) 50PHH Solex's are indeed uncommon. Expect to pay over USD$4,000.00 for a set of 3, ex Japan - if you can find some. Les & Greg have deliberately chosen NOT to release HP & Torque figures, as it just becomes a 'pissing contest' & plays no real part in the driving experience of the 240Z.I was lucky enough to sample the engine & gearbox when it was fitted to the 240Z 'Test Mule', before the engine & gearbox package was sent over to the US & I can attest that the performance is 'enough' - after my drive, my eyes were watering & I needed a change of underwear... Cost? To replicate a similar engine, gearbox & exhaust system would cost north of USD$25,000, so it's not a package for the average Zed owner, however Les does sell engine/gearbox packages that are cheaper (depending on spec). With the current exchange rate, it makes for very good buying if you are after a SERIOUS L series engine... And if anyone has specific question's about the LCR L34, I'll do my best to answer them Edited October 6, 2015 by Lurch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted October 9, 2015 Share #8 Posted October 9, 2015 Lurch Thanks for the reply. I understand that all horsepower is not the same and even between Dynos numbers very greatly but they do give a starting point to base observations on. I am not surprised as to expected costs. There was a tremendous amount of work put into the engine and transmission. $4000... ouch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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