While I prefer the L28 myself they are still a heavy engine. All modern V8s would be lighter. I have a VH45 (4.5l) V8 that is the same weight as my L28. But I stil love my L28
@fatalfury2020 stroker kit an a turbo engine is quite frankly ass backwards. The added mass and length of stroke slow RPMS while increasing torque. A stroker kit also shrinks how high the L28 can rev. All this makes having a turbo practically worthless. I'm not saying people don't do it, but those people are idiots
@thebluemaggot No I have been doing years of research on this and that is the opposite of everything I've found. The stroker does not limit rpms. I've seen firsthand a couple produce 7000+ rpms. I've also seen the same cars put out over 500+ hp. It can be done, and it makes a deadly racer. Problem is a lot of ppl do it wrong and thats why no one realizes the potential. Im about halfway done on mine and its gonna be wicked.
Hey gal, we've got our own '73 project 240. We've taken out the 6 and we're replacing it with an 350, couple it with a carbon fiber hood, fiberglass hatch & fenders, and '71 doors, should be a pretty mean weekend driver. With the 300zx rear end, and willwood brakes, should make for an even better autocrosser. Oh and we're only 3 years into it, money's tight, many more years to go :\
how about an 83 L28T with a stroker kit making it a 3.1? gets a real throaty sound! plus puts out super torque and hp without the weight of a V8
fatalfury2020 2 years ago
@fatalfury2020
While I prefer the L28 myself they are still a heavy engine. All modern V8s would be lighter. I have a VH45 (4.5l) V8 that is the same weight as my L28. But I stil love my L28
galderdi 1 year ago
@fatalfury2020 stroker kit an a turbo engine is quite frankly ass backwards. The added mass and length of stroke slow RPMS while increasing torque. A stroker kit also shrinks how high the L28 can rev. All this makes having a turbo practically worthless. I'm not saying people don't do it, but those people are idiots
thebluemaggot 10 months ago
@thebluemaggot No I have been doing years of research on this and that is the opposite of everything I've found. The stroker does not limit rpms. I've seen firsthand a couple produce 7000+ rpms. I've also seen the same cars put out over 500+ hp. It can be done, and it makes a deadly racer. Problem is a lot of ppl do it wrong and thats why no one realizes the potential. Im about halfway done on mine and its gonna be wicked.
fatalfury2020 10 months ago
The only engine to sound like a V8 is........a V8 .give me that wailing L6 sound any day !
FARMSET 2 years ago
Thanks, Yeah the RB is an awsome engine but it doesn't get that same V8 style rumble.
galderdi 2 years ago
You just can't go past a proper engine in a Datsun L series , however I will make exception for RB series , still in our exclusive family ...
FARMSET 2 years ago
lol i love the L28 but you just dont get that nasty sound like a L24
280zx2by2 3 years ago
Hey gal, we've got our own '73 project 240. We've taken out the 6 and we're replacing it with an 350, couple it with a carbon fiber hood, fiberglass hatch & fenders, and '71 doors, should be a pretty mean weekend driver. With the 300zx rear end, and willwood brakes, should make for an even better autocrosser. Oh and we're only 3 years into it, money's tight, many more years to go :\
Rawr454 3 years ago
is that your car?
ninehneh 3 years ago
That is my car. I spent 4 years rebuilding it from a pile of rust. It is a 240z with 280zx running gear.
galderdi 3 years ago
Go the Z, nice.
FairladyS130 3 years ago
Thanks. Have you posted any pics of your car?
galderdi 3 years ago