GT35R install Datsun 280z turbo

[marcus11619]

did your manifold ever crack or leak after you welded the t3 flange to it? its really funny but i got the same adapter,same problem then i saw your video! just thought id ask.

marcus

[JCO187]

i just fell in love with these older z's a few days ago, they are really amazing cars and yours is beautiful (from what i could see :P)

[Neverseestar]

clean your nose

[subaruforever07]

why didnt you put the coolant line on the other side where the lil thermo port is?

[albee26]

So would it be better to go this route using the zx turbo motor or the Rb25det set up?

[turbo280z]

@albee26 rb would flow more the the old zx motor

[turbo280z]

multi layer metal head gasket. Alamo motorsports in arlington tx sell them

[nzo210]

what head gasket do you run on you l28et??

[nzo210]

i am gonna do a rear mounted turbo but leave the stock manifold on there and buy a flange to bolt up to it and go from there

[nzo210]

what welder did you use?? i got a junk 82 turbo manifold i need to try to weld cause i can't find a header on my tiny budget

[nzo210]

are the manifold welds holding up??

[turbo280z]

@nzo210 to this day YES!!!

[nzo210]

are the manifold welds holding up??

[nzo210]

are the manifold welds holding up

[zacattak16]

wish i had the money and mechanical knowhow to mod my 280. cant wait to see more vidoes on all ur rides

[joshua78874]

not bad man it a good done car

[simonnoitalay]

you do know your supposed to prime the turbo before you start it up right...

[0mAr5rAm0s]

hey where can i buy the turbo exhaust manifold? i cant find them on ebay and stuff?

[sqweekyknee]

i can hear it spinnin!

[Cole112986]

Check that out. Both the exhaust and air intakes are on the same side of the old datsun motors.

[jevmaster5]

Phil, ive watched you on the forums, and on youtube, and i have to say, you're killing me. i cant afford to really upgrade my n/a 280. but i must say, i love your car and your work, and cant wait to see what you do next to it!

[doluck2100]

i like how he's sitting down. like a kid with his toys lol.

[joesmo505]

if you have a welder, you should just weld the whole adapter on. Then if you ever part it out just sell it on ebay as a gt35 manifold.

[Adnowwwwn]

I loved the video, every second of it. I just learned that the intake/exhaust were on the same side of those engines, never seen that before on a piston engine. I'm surprised that you used that manifold with the 35R, its hideous! haha... I would think you'd go with an equal length tubular one with an upgraded turbo. What are the spool characteristics? Once again, sick car and great video.

[turbo280z]

oh id go with a tubular header in a second, if anyone made one. And they don't

[firelizard007]

@Adnowwwwn ha the jeep 4.0s have the exhaust and intake on the left side i just noticed on my friends cherokee the other day lol

[ddavid993]

u are the shit my man!! that L28 IS A BEAST!!

I LOVE YOUR CAR BRO

[2jzs13]

how did you modify the exhaust downpipe

[turbo280z]

the exhaust was made for the Holset turbo, so when I put the garrett on the down pipe didn't line up. I had to cut it off and reweld it so it would line up. Its a 4 inch exhaust

[bowlinmaster89]

that spinning it does when you cut off the car my ford f350 dually does that, it will do that for like 5 min after you cut it off lol its a 7.3L though lol

[turbo280z]

is it a ball bearing turbo?

[bowlinmaster89]

i dunno what kind it is, i know its a garrett turbo though and its stock.

[Oddmanout84]

Where did you get that GT35-R.... it seems it'll be a while before I can afford anything but a T3/T04 (Garrett, not ebay knockoff). Must be nice to have ball bearings

[turbo280z]

Well evr since I got some balls I've been a new man! Its like im an ass to all other cars I see....lol

[torquexlt]

I've heard that you can weld cast iron, but you have to super heat the metal before you do it. Get it absolutely red hot then weld it. That's how they use to repair cast iron bells long time ago.

[tscurlyninja]

what engine is a gt35r engine

[turbo280z]

Thats the turbo. Its a Garrett GT35-R duel ball bearing turbo

[phlebmaster1]

How late did you stay up to get that project done? lol

[turbo280z]

They don't ever look dirty! lol

[mean71cuda]

the build was great but the main thing i noticed was the empty corona bottle.. hahahaha.. music in he back, beers layin around.. is this club turbo? how much is the entrance fee? : P

[turbo280z]

ha ha ha, thats funny! Entrance is FREE!!! come on down.

[xRICHxBOIx]

that thing sounds sick!! thumbs up bro

[andre141106]

what intake are you using?

[turbo280z]

just the stock one for now. I'm trying to find a non EGR intake and port that out?

[vortecMAS]

hey big phil i got a 1983 280zx but i want to put a turbo on it but wat do i need to install it????

[ozzinc]

if you want to put a turbo on your stock

280zx, first you have to decide if you want a stock turbo setup are a aftermarket setup if you want a stock turbo setup, first you have to get a 81 to 83 280zx turbo exhaust manifold, afm,ecu, ecu wiring harness and a stock t3 turbo, if you want to go after market then you can go with a custom ext manifold, longwolf custom intake manifold, a gt35 or turbonetics turbo, and a haltech stand alone ecu, and maybe a 90 to 94 q45 throttle body and much more.

[oh2seR]

Hey Big Phil, I had a few questions if you don't mind... How do you like the performance of your gt35r? I'm really looking into getting one for my car ('02 Sentra Se-R). How much boost are you running on this turbo? This might be a dumb question but is there anything you DON'T like about this turbo? Anyways thanks Thanks for your help and hopefully I get a few answers from you. Appreciate it.

[turbo280z]

I'm running 17 lbs. About the only thing I don't like is it does not whistle as loud as the Holset did. It WAY out performes it in every other way.

[oh2seR]

Thanks, I appreciate your it..

[bigboigman]

Phil you kno wht would be awesome if u could make a whole video of all ur mods on your car probably take along time but i just wanna see wht u got like the methanol thts what i have been looking for and ill get a vid of my car running tomrw if u wanna see it and ill make a huge list to but plz it would be greatly appreciated!!

[turbo280z]

I did that a couple times, but it keeps changing ha ha. I'll try again in my next video. I still have a ported head, Isky cam to put on!

[bigboigman]

how and where u get the methanol from and would this be the same on the 280zx turbo 1982?

[killbillet420]

im glad you welded that adapter, i was a little worried about that

[ozzinc]

hey phil nice job, where did you get the t3 to t4 adapter for the turbo z exhaust manifold.

[turbo280z]

its a t3 to t3. Got it from e-bay

[killbillet420]

he needed the adapter for the wastgate

[K3N51NGTON]

i cant wait to go pick up my 280z, I am going to wait to dive into turboing it, but your car is an inspiration, my firsts are going to be an KAAZ 2 way R200 and suspension, but it'll take me some time, i love the way this car sounds

[Box5diesel]

Kickass Phil. Looks like you've gotten to know ur car pretty well over the last few years.

[turbo280z]

yeah, I've had this thing apart and back together so many times its crazy.

[foodieeee]

how much did you pick the garret up for?  that thing is worth as much as the car new :D

[turbo280z]

ha ha ha, very funny. OK so it needs a paint job. lol Watch my other videos, this car kicks ass.

[hoov100]

why didnt you just get four longer bolt to hold the turbo and adapter to the mani? that way you could eliminate the studs all together.

[turbo280z]

the waste gate hole does not allow bolts to go all the way through.

[greenx2004]

hey big phil, chris here again, i was wondering what you wanted for your old turbo set up {turbo, an headers} i live in Richmond Texas about 25 miles from Houston, just let me now, because i order some forged pistons an rodes from "the Z store" an trying to find a used tubro for sale.

thanks, chris.

[twiistedsixx]

Nice Job Phil,

That manifold welding will be fine as long as you got good penitration. The manifold is actually cast steel I believe and welds very good...you might have an issue with the adapter though but hopefully it is compatible. My welded manifold lasted without any issues.

[turbo280z]

Thanks man. It feels so bad ass. It is so much crazy better than the HY35. This is the best upgrade yet. My Isky cam should be here next week. Then the ported head/cam go on.

[olderthanme]

I always said you needed a bigger, less restrictive turbo. ;-)

[Sulaimaa]

nice jop

waiting to see the car running

[SidewaysGts]

Hey phil if youre still looking for those parts you listed in this video let me know- I can order them through our supplier we use at DC performance for you at my cost. Feel free to PM me on hybridz (ive pmed you before asking you about your rims) with what you need and ill get you a quote.

[spacecase70]

I think you should have just put in longer studs in that side, that way you would just have to use 4 nuts instead of 8, I just hope it works out for you and i hope to see you at the MSA show in Irvine , CA!

[ZAT50057]

Holy Crap Man! Can't wait to see her on the rode.

[datsun723]

WOO! Can't wait for the next vid!!

[nitrousboy0311]

Nice holy crap that turbo spins for a long time so how much psi are you running for the 35r?

[Pigioto1]

NICE! cograts Phil! Now you need to get a vid of the car runing with the new turbo =)

hay your Wast gate vents into the atmosphere rite?

[turbo280z]

yes

[Pigioto1]

Does it sound good? and what kind of blowoff valve are you using?

[turbo280z]

Greddy type RS, yes sounds good