but the motor leans the other way...
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From: David Costello <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Wednesday, 16 August 2000 18:56
Subject: Re: Z18 power
>well I shouldn't need to change mounts if it's an L series block
>I've got a stanza crossmember in it so any L series block should bolt
>straight in
>
>will have to look into getting a custom gearbox mount made up
>
>or making one myself, what's involved in customising one? just new hole
>placement or do they need to be reshaped?
>-----Original Message-----
>From: jamesf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Date: Wednesday, 16 August 2000 6:36
>Subject: Re: Z18 power
>
>
>>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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