and what it go like?
----- Original Message -----
From: Peter and Trace <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 6:59 PM
Subject: Re: Z18 Turbo WANTED
> David,
> I rebuilt and fitted a Z18ET into my 1600 at Christmas. Pretty easy to to
> but very time consuming. Engine and gearbox install is dead easy, swap
> engine mounts from side to side and bolt up some grinding on the left one
> to clear the turbo, do this while the engine is on the stand. Install
> gearbox using shortened tailshaft ( I already had from my Z box) and 1600
> mounts. I just had to elongate some holes. Sump mods:- weld in oil
> return pipe, weld in new sump plug nut into lowest point, panel beat where
> the sump hits the drag link ( I know, no-one ever tells you this stuff).
> Install top radiator inlet at top right, block off old one with welch plug
> and solder.
> Fuel system:- install return line to tank or surge tank ( I ran 2 new
> 5/16" made from bundy tube, install surge tank, install pre pump, install
> HP pump with pre filter, wire up pumps so they only run when cranking and
> engine running.
> Turbo:- depending on what you use, make oil supply line and return line
> to sump, get water to and from the turbo, fabricate a dump pipe and get
> and exaust system fitted.
> Wiring:-install extra fuse panel, repair wiring loom and fit on engine,
> drill hole in firewall for loom, install computer with appropriate power
> etc, install knock controll module.
> theres prolly more but I gotta go now. I have heaps of info and will help
> in many ways. The short of it is, I bolted the engine in on a Sunday
> night and Started the car on the following Sat. Thats 6 full 12hr days,
on
> my own.
> Seeya,
> Pete.
> ----------
> From: David D Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Z18 Turbo WANTED
> Date: Monday, 5 June 2000 15:27
>
>
> Hey,
> Im looking at fitting a z18 turbo into my 1600 and i was wondering if it
is
> a hard transplant and what parts i need. Also does anyone have or know of
a
> z18 turbo for sale and if so how much?
>
> Thanks
>
>
--membersozdat-------------------------------------------------------
OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:-
Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
No unauthorised redistribution of this email
http://www.datascribe.com.au/ozdatonline/index.htm
http://www.datascribe.com.au/ozdatonline/listindex.html
http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
---------------------------------------------------------------------
