I haven't measured the two cranks but if that is the case I wouldn't think a
Z24 crank could be used. I was simply relaying information that was told to
me by someone I thought was a reliable source. Sorry if I misled anyone.
Jake
>From: "Errol Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: FJ mods
>Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 22:40:44 +1000
>
>I just wonder how the z24 crank can be used when the bore centres between
>number 1 & 4 cylinders in the L & Z series is 291 mm, and the bore centres
>between 1 & 4 in the FJ engines is 310 mm. This means each crank main
>journal and big end journal has to be moved and remachined?
>Cheers
>Feral Errol
>----------
> > From: Turbo 510 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: FJ mods
> > Date: Monday, April 24, 2000 8:14
> >
> > Luke,
> > A Z24 crank can be used with a lot of modification. I only know of one
>FJ24
> > that has been built that way and it is a race motor and is rebuilt every
> > 1000k's. Modifying a z24 crank would be an extremely expensive way of
>doing
> > it but if you can afford it Crankshaft Rebuilders in Victoria are the
>only
> > place I would trust to do it.
> > I would suggest simply boring the motor out and getting your manifolds
>match
> > ported to your head. That and a nice pair of cams with vernier cam
>wheels
>
> > should net you an easy 170-180hp while still retaining some
>driveability.
>If
> > you want much more than that I suggest you go a FJ20 turbo.
> > Jake
> > btw A genuine FJ24 is only 2340cc.
> >
> > >From: "Leadex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >To: "ozdat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Subject: FJ mods
> > >Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 08:53:31 +1000
> > >
> > >Ok, so what rods and pistons should be used, and will anything else
>need
>to
> > >be upgraded eg. what size webbers? Also, could someone recommend an
>engine
> > >place in melbourne which can help me, and what does 'stroker' mean?
> > >
> > >Luke
> > >
> >
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