L28 turbo motor gearbox and nasty clutch

[tir33d]

Avid reader, rare poster, big ideas man.

Hey some may say im silly, (actually most of the town where I live) but I am goin to remove the L28 from my 280zx and replace with a LS1 and 6 speed.

You will get:

L28with factory turbo manifold

xr6 intercooler

new turbo (off fleabay rated at up to 600hp)

5 speed with a nasty paddle clutch running the larger flywheel pressure plate combination

wolf 3d computer V3

boost gauge and electric boost controller

all piping to suit (including blow off)

Head just been serviced,

new timing chain and gear

new water pump

 

 

Ok a little history, I bought this car of ebay 18mths ago as is with turbo, used it as a run around for a while then took it to Wakefield Park racetrack. I also own a VE ute that has a cam and makes about 320kw atw. Me VE does 1.11 with alot of money spent, my dato does 1.15 with no money spent. Good strong little motor with really sloppy handling. Anyway, my V8 friends have all embarked on the track only car concept so I have decided to do the same.

Last outing at Wakefield I push the limit a little far. I eventually blew the exhaust side seal on the turbo, we removed the head, no internal damage, no head damage but had it all serviced anyway and a couple of exhaust valves replaced. Replace the timing chain and put it all back together.

Running again now but I have now assembled all my bits for the conversion so I am keen to start.

OK what you need to know.

Although all there, the computer system running the turbo is old and hard to get someone who knows what he is doing, I would suggest to get it right you would be better off to put a new computer at it. The current tune is rich - not dangerous. It produces good power, but there is obviously heaps left.

Some of the pipework it a little average to look at, but a sand and coat of paint will fix this.

the clutch was bought as a track only clutch, standard clutch slips immediately. The clutch is nasty, engages very solidly and honestly not road friendly.

Located near Bathurst NSW, am able to assist with freight.

Currently still in car

Ok open to suggestions was thinking $1500 was more than fair!

I have spent at least that on and around the motor in the last 12 months.

thanks Phill

0402115201

[Mr240z]

bit pricey as a mint rb30et/det will sell for that much

 

Why would you say that.......

His not selling a dime a dozen rb30 his selling a L28turbo that fits pretty much the same as the original L-motor with a few extra bits..

 

I think it a top price that will sell fast..

[zzzzed]

the wolf 3D ecu is worth a big chunk of that price tag alone

me thinks this is a bargain and if i didnt already have one i would buy it my self

 

I would also rather have this than an rb30et

[r30 sedan]

Interested in the lot for that price have sent you a Pm

[herrods]

Those commenting should really either be buying, or asking questions, or posting constructively or positively.

 

negative comments on the gear or the price are not appreciated by anyone.

Personally I think that is a bargain.  RB anything will require different mounting etc etc etc etc that will run u into more dollars than this will.

 

Good luck with the sale.

 

the new owner of an L28et powered beast will be very happy.

[r30 sedan]

Sold to me just know

[1979ZED]

good buy mate.

 

If I wasn't building my own I would have grabbed this.

[r30 sedan]

Cheers mate

 

Yeah great buy i think

[tir33d]

SOLD...

Yep it is a great buy, and seems to have gone to the right bloke with the right purpose.

Thanks all

Will let you know how I go with the LS1 conversion

[herrods]

and another zed goes the way of the turbo,

 

come join the turbo ranks.

 

Lert us know hjow both builds go.

[RB30X]

Can't wait to see an LS1 in a 280zx.

[Taz]

im annoyed i booked a holiday to vietnam just days before this pops up for sale... :-\