Hardway Posted October 10, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 10, 2013 This is the latest in Petrolicious' weekly video series. The sound of the Robello engine is just intoxicating! I would love to know just how good of a deal this guy got seeing that the engine alone probably cost $8K+. Still, a GREAT video as always by these guys. Enjoy.Dare to Be Different in a Datsun 240Z | Articles Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/47672-petrolicious-dare-to-be-different-in-a-240z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted October 10, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 10, 2013 Great video and car. It's set up pretty much exactly the same as mine, down to the wheels and tires! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/47672-petrolicious-dare-to-be-different-in-a-240z/#findComment-433426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted October 10, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 10, 2013 Great video and car. It's set up pretty much exactly the same as mine, down to the wheels and tires!So is it true that the motor has nothing below 5krpm like stated in the video. I have a hard time believing that the L 6 has no torque down low unless his motor his set up with a 8krpm power band Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/47672-petrolicious-dare-to-be-different-in-a-240z/#findComment-433433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted October 10, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 10, 2013 Thread on this topic was started earlier in the week:VIDEO: Dare to be Different in a Datsun 240ZDennis Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/47672-petrolicious-dare-to-be-different-in-a-240z/#findComment-433434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonV Posted October 11, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 11, 2013 So is it true that the motor has nothing below 5krpm like stated in the video. I have a hard time believing that the L 6 has no torque down low unless his motor his set up with a 8krpm power bandEither he was being dramatic, his engine isn't tuned right, or he's got an absolutely monster cam in there because L-series engines typically have a fantastic mid-range. I'd believe nothing under 3k RPM, but nothing below 5k? Like I said, he seems to overemphasize a bit...I recently built an L28 with a 280deg/.540" lift cam and the thing has no issues idling at 800rpm and flies after 2-3k RPM. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/47672-petrolicious-dare-to-be-different-in-a-240z/#findComment-433444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted October 11, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 11, 2013 That's kind of the sense I got - that he was exaggerating a bit or that's a 10k rpm motor;) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/47672-petrolicious-dare-to-be-different-in-a-240z/#findComment-433448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted October 12, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 12, 2013 That car sounds amazing! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/47672-petrolicious-dare-to-be-different-in-a-240z/#findComment-433540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oranngetang Posted December 11, 2014 Share #8 Posted December 11, 2014 I think he's running higher comp than me, since he's talking race fuel. My 91 tune is making a little over 250 HP by 5000 RPM, but only 175 HP at 4000. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/47672-petrolicious-dare-to-be-different-in-a-240z/#findComment-460177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted December 20, 2014 Share #9 Posted December 20, 2014 Either he was being dramatic, his engine isn't tuned right, or he's got an absolutely monster cam in there because L-series engines typically have a fantastic mid-range. I'd believe nothing under 3k RPM, but nothing below 5k? Like I said, he seems to overemphasize a bit...I recently built an L28 with a 280deg/.540" lift cam and the thing has no issues idling at 800rpm and flies after 2-3k RPM.I read one of his reactions on youtube and he didn't mean it that way, only that the engine comes alive in the higher rpm range. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/47672-petrolicious-dare-to-be-different-in-a-240z/#findComment-460602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonV Posted December 20, 2014 Share #10 Posted December 20, 2014 I read one of his reactions on youtube and he didn't mean it that way, only that the engine comes alive in the higher rpm range. Whoa, that was a while back! In retrospect, my comment sounds rather presumptuous and dickish. I love the car and the video! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/47672-petrolicious-dare-to-be-different-in-a-240z/#findComment-460612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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