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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>> >>
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