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  1. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    So, a few years ago (when I was like 17) I rebuilt an L28E to put in my 280zx, which included honing the cylinders with one of those whetstone things that you attach to a drill, and replacing the piston rings and most of the seals and gaskets and such. When I was assembling it, as I was...
  2. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    Last week I picked up an 83 280zx base coupe, got it running but it high idled at 3k rpms, cleaned in intake, bypass and throttle valve, clean contacts ect. Now it just cranks ands won't start at all. It will occasionally sputter like it's almost there but won't fire up.
  3. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    Hello, im planing to give my L28 block away to hone because a very little rust on the Cylinder Walls, do i need new Pisons and with new rings after honing, or can i just reuse the Pisons with bigger or standard rings? Or could i just hone myself to just get the rust away?. I would Prefer to...
  4. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    Im looking to make a reasonable 250-300whp and i want your guys knowledge/advice on using the stock bottom end, ive heard they can handle alot, im not trying to blow a hole thru the side of my block, i have a 81-83 F54 with good compression numbers, wanna know if its worth it to keep the stock...
  5. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    Recently bought a 280zx turbo. The car is 1983 280zx Turbo 2+2 with a manual swap, with 160k miles on it. Drove it all 150 miles home, the engine was hesitating, stuttering, and lacked power on the way home. Sense I have bought the car, I have changed the spark plugs checked timing, messes with...
  6. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    So I spent about an hour last night checking lights to make sure they were working. At first glance it they all seem to be working, except the tail lights, which is likely a bulb or something since all the other lights in front and behind them in the harness are working. I haven't pulled them...
  7. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    I think I have the wrong intake manifold for my 82 280zx. I’ve been having issues of it idling very high (2500-3000 rpm). I’ve replaced a lot of hoses, and put a new gasket on the intake and checked to see if it was warped (all good there). Only thing I notice now is that around the injectors...
  8. WTB: Parts & Accessories
    Looking for a L28ET for sale Can reach me at these. Ashtoncarr@gmail.com 434-865-3576 -Ashton
  9. WTB: Parts & Accessories
    Have a 76 280z L28 Engine for sale comes with: -ECU -Auto Trans -Anything Else you might need to keep it OEM - Has Less than 40,000 miles (Have proof) -The Engine ran before I pulled it Let me know if you are interested, Thanks I am open to possible trades Looking for Clutch pedals as well
  10. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    Hello, I’m having issues with keeping this car running. Motor was rebuilt 10 years ago. Less than 500 miles on it. It starts but won’t stay running. Fuel injection. I have spent hours trying to get this running. Any ideas. Thanks!
  11. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    Hello everyone, this may be a dumb question. I’ve searched it before and found that most people say do what you want with it. My questions are- Does changing the color of the engine block change the devalue the car? Does changing the interior color from the original change the value of the...
  12. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    I'm rebuilding my first L28 (first engine as well) and recently got my block back from the shop. The cylinders have been freshly bored and I'm installing new pistons with new rings. I'm following the book recommended on here (How to Rebuild your Nissan & Datsun OHC Engine Manual). I've just...
  13. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    My local junkyard has a few 280ZX's which all have engines, and I am planning on getting one of the engines to rebuild and put into my current ZX, a 1981. The one I am looking at is a 1980 model with a manual transmission. Are there any differences between the 1980 and 81 that I should be aware...
  14. 70-83 Tech Discussion Forum
    I'm looking to hear any opinions on this sound coming from the engine bay. Its present during idle, when I'm on the throttle in gear there is no sound. The engine is in pretty bad shape, it has an oil pan leak, it has 90k miles and now this. Would it be more economical to swap the engine, get...
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