Paddy,
Why the L16? I agree that it is nice to use the original L-series motor(as
that is a large part of the character of the 1600 car) but the L20B block
would give you a bunch more off-boost torque, helping driveability and
allowing a proportionately bigger turbo to raise top-end power whilst
retaining good bottom end.
Vizard I think went into detail of an LPG turbo setup, it seems ideal with
high octane rating, allows blow-thru with intercooling and cheap to run. I
think he even mentioned light nitrous assistance in a full throttle flooring
situation to spool the turbo up more quickly, as an option.
Also with a turbo, multi-valve multi-cam breathing isn't a significant
advantage as the turbo will force the mixture in as well through the old 1
intake valve per cylinder set-up. Also the L-series has the intake and
exhaust on the same side, very compact for turbo application.
I like the idea of an L20B turbo, LPG intercooled. The L-series are
attractive engines to look at, so cleanly designed, simple, durable and dead
simple to work on.
Denzil Palmer's 2c worth.
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>From: "paddy mcmillan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Turbo'd L series
>Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 2:10 AM
>
> g`day,
> I AM building a turbo L16 and it will cost me ABOUT $2000, admittingly it
> wont be as good as an SR or CA etc, but it will be a turbo L not an SR or CA
> etc.
> reliability? its a datsun motor! i can replace bits IF they break
> power? how much from a stock CA?
> fuel economy? couldnt be any worse than it is.
> whats a VRS(gaskets etc.) worth for the SR or CA??
> AFR in adelaide had an Lseries turbo manifold for $250 a few mths ago
> Paddy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Heath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 10:02 PM
> Subject: Re: Turbo'd L series
>
>
>> i would like to see u build a L series turbo for $2000? that cuts the
>> mustard
>> power?
>> fuel economy?
>> reliability?
>> decent manifolds and turbo would cost more than $2000, then add carby's
> need
>> at least twin CD's
>> and methanol injection or if u go fuel injection add computer, injectors,
>> intercooler etc
>> then we get to the motor.
>> I have weighed this all up with looking at a turbo L series for my coupe
>> for $2000 i got the complete CA18det with intercooler, 5 speed computer
> and
>> the loom.
>> both Mike Vine and custom exhaust wanted $1000 just for the manifolds for
> a
>> decent L series turbo setup.
>>
>> Heath NFI
>> "shit happens"
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "paddy mcmillan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Sent: Thursday, 28 September 2000 9:37
>> Subject: Re: Turbo'd L series
>>
>>
>> >
>> > SR CA or FJ cheaper than an Lseries? i doubt that very much
>> > $2000 to buy a 2nd hand SR or ca etc. and say $2000 to build a turbo L
>> > how much to fit an SR compared to fitting an Lseries?
>> > i rekon a turbo L on gas would end up a lot cheaper than the cost to fit
>> an
>> > SR or CA etc.
>> > Paddy
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Heath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> > Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 4:31 PM
>> > Subject: Re: Turbo'd L series
>> >
>> >
>> > mal in NZ sells them
>> >
>> > what are u after exactly David
>> > what sort of HP do u want?
>> > Mike Vine or custom exhaust specialists
>> > want around $1000 just for the manifolds, add turbo,
>> > then carby or efi, i looked at turboing a L series for serious HP,
>> > buy an FJ or SR or CA. newer technology with EFI and 16 valves and will
>> work
>> > out cheaper
>> >
>> > Heath
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: David Costello
>> > To: Online Datsun Club
>> > Sent: Thursday, 28 September 2000 12:03
>> > Subject: Turbo'd L series
>> >
>> >
>> > someone a while ago mentioned they could supply L series turbo
> manifolds
>> >
>> > who was it again? and how much would you be asking?
>> >
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