Well almost straight in....It's straight in compared to most of the
other conversions... Need to swap engine mounts around is about
all... Plus all the other stuff you need to do when upgrading to an
EFI turbo car.... fuel system etc etc
No pricing yet... I am waiting to see what happens with shipping
on the first lot.... then I will have a better Idea of prices.
Cya
JamesF
David Costello wrote:
> oooh L18 block
> now that really has got me interested
> I'm in the process of modifying my 120Y to fit my worked L16 so basically
> the Z18 should just bolt straight in right?
>
> and last time I checked the Z18's where pretty damn cheap
>
> any idea's on price yet??
>
> thanks
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jamesf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Wednesday, 16 August 2000 3:31
> Subject: Re: Z18 power
>
> >You haven't missed anything cause I haven't really talked about it
> >much... But you can bet I will have a lot more to say once I actually
> >get my hands on my motor
> >
> >The Z18 is basically a L18 block, so you can use a L20b or Z20
> >crank in the bottom end, So I am initially planning on doing a 2L
> >and will do a 2.2 as soon as I get my hands on a Z22 crank :)
> >
> >In regards to the Z18Turbos, I have some coming soon, and will have
> >a regular supply of them available... more info when the shipment
> >gets closer to Melbourne... They are complete standard Z18 motors
> >with computers, loom, dissy, gearbox, clutch, fuelpump, turbo and all
> >manifolds etc... basically a complete package.
> >We can also do Gearbox crossmembers and shortened Tailshafts
> >if needed... for a compete conversion kit ready to go.
> >I am also working on cheap Z20 rebuildable short motors.... for those
> >who want more power :)
> >
> >But like I said more more info and pricing on them when they get
> >closer to landing.
> >
> >Cya
> >JamesF
> >
> >
> >David Costello wrote:
> >
> >> I'm not talking about a standard Z18 I'm talking about the 2L version
> JamesF
> >> mentioned he was building
> >>
> >> Dave
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: cp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> Date: Tuesday, 15 August 2000 7:14
> >> Subject: Re: Z18 power
> >>
> >> >standard z18...
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >From: David Costello <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> >Date: Tuesday, 15 August 2000 19:04
> >> >Subject: Re: Z18 power
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >>sounds interesting I musta missed a thread somewhere about this engine
> >> >>what bottom end does it use?
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>-----Original Message-----
> >> >>From: jamesf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> >>Date: Tuesday, 15 August 2000 4:01
> >> >>Subject: Re: Z18 power
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>>Cool, so it was on a Dyno that we can believe the results from.
> >> >>>
> >> >>>That is good power then.... around 170hp at the wheels
> >> >>>
> >> >>>Thats more than a CA18 with stock turbo on 15PSI makes !!
> >> >>>Correct me if I am wrong but Andrew Dennis's 1200 made
> >> >>>150hp at rears with 15PSI (and intercooler?)
> >> >>>
> >> >>>I wonder what sort of increase in HP the Z18 would get with the
> >> >>>addition of a roller bearing turbo, without changing anything else
> >> >>>(though the standard injectors will probably run out of puff with
> >> >>>all the extra air flow)
> >> >>>
> >> >>>Can't wait to get my Z18 happening with a 2L bottom end....
> >> >>>
> >> >>>cya
> >> >>>JamesF
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>steven taylor wrote:
> >> >>>
> >> >>>> James,
> >> >>>> I had it done at Croydon Autosports at Silverwater, good people down
> >> >>there!
> >> >>>> Steve.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> jamesf wrote:
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> > Hi Steve
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > Who's dyno was that on?
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > Cya
> >> >>>> > JamesF
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > steven taylor wrote:
> >> >>>> >
> >> >>>> > > Hi,
> >> >>>> > > Just wondering what sortof horsepower all the Z18et owners out
> >> there
> >> >>>> > > have managed to get on the dyno?? I had mine done recently and
> was
> >> >>very
> >> >>>> > > surprised/pleased with the results (126 kw@rear). This is stock
> >> >>>> > > internally/intercooler/digi1 fuel only and about 14 psi boost,
> >> >>>> > > anyone????????
> >> >>>> > > Cheers
> >> >>>> > > Steve.
> >> >>>> > >
> >> >>>> >
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