Yep I finally have turbo FR action now! I know this isn't really 2GNT related but its turbo related! This is what I've been up to besides getting my RS to pass smog O_o. I blew the headgasket on my stock L28 so I decided to just buy a L28ET with the ECU and harness. I was originally going to just turbocharge the stock engine and add a FMU but it'll never pass a smog check in cali since its a 76 >. Anyway it was my summer project and my first full engine swap. If it wasn't for zcar.com and hybridz.org forums I don't think I couldn't have finished it properly (I'm a dunce when it comes to wiring) oh and of course the S30 and S130 Haynes manuals too. Even though its a basic swap that didn't require any or much fabrication it was a good learning experience.
It runs now, its just still got some small bugs to work out like the speedo doesn't work right now O_o' but its running pretty well. I haven't gotten to drive it much though because after I had the exhuast installed one of the rear wheel cylinders blew and I lost brake pressure. So its sitting in my driveway awaiting a rear disc conversion. Here's some small specs on the engine.
Its a L28ET from a 82' 280ZX turbo. 7.5:1 compression! Boosts 7 psi stock (for now >) T3 Turbo 2.5" turboback exhuast (maybe I shoulda went 3") Non intercooled for now RX7 front mount oil cooled
I plan on increasing the boost to around 10 psi and install an intercooler, EGT gauge, turbo timer, 1G blowoff valve, T3/T4 turbo. Wahaha so not only do I have 3 different driving platform cars at my house they all are force fed ^_^ Turbo Eclipse, Supercharged MR2, and Turbo 280Z. Another funny thing is that it doesn't really look any different than it did b4 (cept the big ass oil cooler), that is until you hear the turbo spoolin mwahaha reminds me of how a diesal turbo spools.
#88911, "RE: Woohoo Turbocharged 280Z!" In response to Reply # 0
Haha! That's awesome, man. Now there's no way you'll ever get stranded due to car troubles. O_o Hahaha. I bet that's a lot of fun. Nothing like spending time working on a car that runs when you're done with it.
#88915, "RE: Woohoo Turbocharged 280Z!" In response to Reply # 1
heh well this car is constantly giving me problems its not being driven again because I blew the rear wheel cylinder so I want to do a rear disc conversion turns out finding conversion brackets for this car is tougher than I thought If you have a peek at my car page you'll notice the status is always yellow meaning there's something wrong with it haha.
But yes it is nice to have a backup car. To tell you the truth its nice to have a project car, a backup car, and backup for the backup car haha. If both these cars go down I still got my goped scooter I guess
http://www.hadesomega.info -car specz and movies 95 Eclipse RS | 76' 280Z | 89' MR2 | 99 Neon | 91 Zephyr Who sez FF can't drift?
#88928, "RE: Woohoo Turbocharged 280Z!" In response to Reply # 2
That's a nice summer project. I wish I had the funds to do something like that. I think your next project should be to swap the exhaust on your two cars. That exhaust you have on the Z would look perect on your eclipse.
>. Anyway it was my summer project and my first full engine swap. If it wasn't for zcar.com and hybridz.org forums I don't think I couldn't have finished it properly (I'm a dunce when it comes to wiring) oh and of course the S30 and S130 Haynes manuals too. Even though its a basic swap that didn't require any or much fabrication it was a good learning experience.
