which engine would you drop in a 280z?

[Logan76]

You could be different and stuff a 440 wedge under the hood

[evildky]

yup, L31 = 2.8 block bored .120 over (yes tahts right .120 of an inch!) LD28 crank, 240Z rods, 240SX or custom forged pistons

[usafdarkhorse]

5k Hhhhmmmm. minus the 1500 leaves about 3500. You could go with a l28et probably easiest and cheapest. but if you want a more modern motor that most people will drool over an RB motor set will bolt pretty much straight in and an rb25 with a few upgrades runs about that much. if you leave it stock you might be able to get a rb26 with a rb25 transmission.

But evildky is right for easability you should probalby stick with an built l28 with megasquirt.

An RB would put him over the $10,000 range to do properly. The purchase price isn't the only price.

[justin260z]

give me a reason to keep the l28? cause i have no clue about any motors.

That right there tells me that you shouldnt be handling anything mechanical-wise on your car.

[jtiet87]

My friend is going to help me step by step fixing/building with whatever engine I choose. He told me to read up and find out what I need, so basically this is a learning experience for me and im doing the labor as well.

you should read a lil more...

anyways my motor's almost complete and this is a really old thread. For the newcomers that just read this thread, i chose my stock l28 and plan to turbo it. And i've learn lots about this motor thanks especially to evildky and my friend

[evildky]

well then why don't you post up some updates, what you decided, pic's etc

[Milo (San Antonio)]

I know it's pricey but it is one of the few Z's that I would consider an RB for. Saw a gold one that belonged to one of the ZofJapan guys at Long Beach ZCON a few years back. Got to actually sit in it for 3 laps.... it was freaking insane. It was one of the few cars that actually scared the crap out of me.

I was sold on that. I am trying to get that same feeling via a Z31. Trying to find one currently. Can't find a Shiro so i am gonna settle for a hardtop hopefully. Still looking.

[justin260z]

you should read a lil more...

anyways my motor's almost complete and this is a really old thread. For the newcomers that just read this thread, i chose my stock l28 and plan to turbo it. And i've learn lots about this motor thanks especially to evildky and my friend

Oops, haha.

[jtiet87]

oh i will just you wait