SFART

The '77 L28 is the one to go with huh? I had no idea. Then maybe instead of swapping in a 280zxt L28, I might go for a '77 L28. I prefer to keep my engines N/A.

Thanks for the prompt responses. But I am still confused because several sites have info indicating that the L28 makes less HP!? For example this one: http://www.datsuns.com/datsun_dept-mainpage.htm and this one: http://members.aol.com/KarlWS/zhistory.html "1975 - Needing increasingly complex technology to meet even tougher emissions regulations, Nissan boosts the Z-car’s displacement to 2.8 liters and adds a version of Bosch’s L-Jetronic fuel injection, creating the 1975 280-Z. Horsepower rating is increased to 149. " Excuse me for being redundant, but I would like to obtain accurate info. Also,, does anyone know the weights of the 240z and the 280z? A link with some comprehensive info would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Art (in San Francisco, hence SFART)

Hello all. I am new to this forum and I have decided to start off my first entry (question) with what i feel is a very rookie question-- Why does an L28 make less HP than a L24? To my understanding, the fuel-injected L28 makes less HP because of "an increase in smog emissions requirements(back in '74)." So, I assummed that removing all of the egr and smog stuff would make for an immediate HP gain. But, I read that this in fact does not icrease HP and could even lead to a decrease in HP. Any info relating to this would be greatly appreciated since the answer to this question has evaded me for so long. BTW, I currently do not own a Z, but I am planning on purchasing one soon. Specifically, I am planning on swapping a 280xt engine into an early Z. Still looking for the right one!

Hello all. I am new to this forum and I have decided to start off my first entry (question) with what i feel is a very rookie question-- Why does an L28 make less HP than a L24? To my understanding, the fuel-injected L28 makes less HP because of "an increase in smog emissions requirements(back in '74)." So, I assummed that removing all of the egr and smog stuff would make for an immediate HP gain. But, I read that this in fact does not icrease HP and could even lead to a decrease in HP. Any info relating to this would be greatly appreciated since the answer to this question has evaded me for so long. BTW, I currently do not own a Z, but I am planning on purchasing one soon. Specifically, I am planning on swapping a 280xt engine into an early Z. Still looking for the right one!