Engine Rebuild Questions

[texasz]

Here, here Jeff!! I have to agree. The L24 was never designed to be a turbo, the F54 block on the L28 engines was designed as such and therefore built a little stronger (some will argue this point). They do not cost all that much, infact I think I've seen one on here recently for sale...or maybe that was over on www.hybridz.org (since many of those guys are doing V8 swaps the just want to get the L6 out of the way and do not charge too much).

Much less work this way and it's a drop in upgrade...except for all the wiring and turbo conncetions but you'd have to do that much any how.

[gema]

Okay...I'm convinced. I'll find a 280zxt and pull the entire engine, rebuild the beast, and drop it into my 240z (which will get sandblasted and repainted while the engine is rebuilt). Now...which model year do I get? I know 81-82 are okay, but I've heard one bad thing about the 83. Apparently it has hydraulic valve lifters instead of normal rocker arms? Supposed to make the car much quieter, but "impossible" to rebuild? Could someone enlighten me with some facts? I'd prefer a quieter engine, but if it'll be too much trouble, I'll just get a different model year. Thanks!

[texasz]

Many if not all the '83s came with a P90a head (not to be confused with the P90) wich is the one with the hydrolic lifters. These are generally considered scrap metal by most, the P90 is the preferred head. The non-turbo model from the time frame you listed is a P79, also not one you would want to keep.

Hope this answers your question; or at least helps.