L28 3.1

[vpulsar]

If you don't like the 1 for 1 that Mike charges - order your parts direct - what you pay for with Mike is advice and a guarantee. I know life is no charity but he has been around for a long,long (sorry Mike ) time and has helped countless Zs to stay on the road.

I buy a fair amount of stuff from Mike myself and I do appreciate his help and advice greatly, But do I like paying a £ per $ no I don't!, But somethings it just isn't worth the hassle of shipping myself.

But I do ship over parts myself when need be as I did with my new susp which landed on my doorstep at half the price quoted over here, Also waiting for parts to arrive for months and months can be a bit wearing when I want to get on with my project, So for these reasons I am looking at all my options regarding engine choice.

As for my local factors their just isn't the one their is many to choose from so I doubt I have to worry much about them all closing down anytime soon lol.

I'm not saying that I will end up with the SR20 it was just a suggestion for the guy asking for advice to think about, I thought an open debate about all options available was what the forum was all about.

I have to say all my mates think I should fit an RB as well .



Rob

 

[Ian Patmore]

dappastyle,
As you are not far away, take Status (off M11) up on his offer of taking you for a spin in his stroked S30...I live near him, and you can have a chat with a couple of owners...

 

[SeanDezart]

Fair points.

I have to say all my mates think I should fit an RB as well .

..........is that because they have never experienced a mean stroker or even a well-sorted L-gata ?
Biggest is best and most power is better still ?

 

[vpulsar]

Fair points.

..........is that because they have never experienced a mean stroker or even a well-sorted L-gata ?
Biggest is best and most power is better still ?

You know you and I don't think that differently you'll be surprised to know, I've done the big power thing with my last car and ruined it so I'm well aware of the pitfalls of going down that route again .

I will try out the L series for a year and see how it goes , Can't say fairer than that can I lol.


Rob

 

[SeanDezart]

I will try out the L series for a year and see how it goes , Can't say fairer than that can I lol.

Why don't you fly your lard-arse down here and try MY L-series engine out (I don't trust you low-landers to build a proper one to judge upon) - can't say fairer than that can I .

 

[Mr Ex]

A Z ain't a Z unless it has a straight 6 (L or RB) a 4 would look like a pea in a pod.
As for Mike & bits he is better & quicker to deal with than a Nissan dealer (Don't even know where my nearest one is now since the local one closed a few year back) & as for motor factors their books/computer says that a 260 has discs on the rear.

 

[Mr Ex]

Why don't you fly your lard-arse down here and try MY L-series engine out (I don't trust you low-landers to build a proper one to judge upon) - can't say fairer than that can I .

Why don't you take a tour round our "glorious country" stopping off at certain points for interested parties to take a peep? Z fest for starters

 

[SeanDezart]

Why don't you pay the ferry, fuel and hotel bills ?

 

[zedhead260]

Why would a light front end make it understeer, most racing cars are lighter at the front.

My first thought was that with less weight at the front, the front would easily lose traction causing understeer. But perhaps having more rear bias would give the car a pendulum effect and cause oversteer.
Either way, why change a car that has great balance as standard.

(and just because something is done on a race car, doesn't prove that it's good for a road car).







Going back to Dappa's question - here's my view.

An S30 with a mildly modded L series (say up to 200 bhp ish) and suitable suspension / wheels / tyres is still a bundle of fun. My car in it's old guise was a good example of this.

If you want 250+ in either 2.8 or 3.0+ litres then it is going to start to cost money, but expense isn't a reason for not doing it. Things are only expensive if you can't afford it.

Because of the block issues on a 89mm bore, the safer bet would be 88mm bore (3 litres). For road use a 3 litre kicking out say 250 bhp would probably be a nicer drive than a 2.8 delivering the same - because of the torque. But it's not like a 2.8 is lacking in torque anyway. A 2.8 is certainly a nicer drive than the shorter stroke 2.4.

If cost is an issue, I would have thought an unmoddified RB engine would be a cost effective route.
The danger in going the RB route is getting greedy with the power. Over 300bhp and I think the chassis will struggle to cope and the car will be dificult to drive (or drive fast) - or you need to do more and more to the chassis to offset the power hike. Then we are back into the big money again.

Going 4 cylinders is just wrong - regardless of what power it may achieve for the money. Even if there is an argument for handling, you'd be just as well sticking in a light alloy V8. At least people won't laugh at you when you open the bonnet.

 

[SeanDezart]

Wot he said !

 

[grolls]

My first thought was that with less weight at the front, the front would easily lose traction causing understeer. But perhaps having more rear bias would give the car a pendulum effect and cause oversteer.
Either way, why change a car that has great balance as standard.

An S30 with a mildly modded L series (say up to 200 bhp ish) and suitable suspension / wheels / tyres is still a bundle of fun. My car in it's old guise was a good example of this.

If you want 250+ in either 2.8 or 3.0+ litres then it is going to start to cost money, but expense isn't a reason for not doing it. Things are only expensive if you can't afford it.
.

Some very valid points, I think to further add to the list is simply the vast majority think they can drive a car to its limits if they need or wish too. Of course the question would have also to be raised is; Would those same majority know how to get the best from a standard car in the first instance?.....I think not!

It should be all about "what floats your boat" Me peronally I like the thought of a 7 litre V8 or a mental RB shoved in my car.......

 

[SeanDezart]

It should be all about "what floats your boat" Me peronally I like the thought of a 7 litre V8 or a mental RB shoved in my car.......

'cept the title and first post is about a stroker - not "what engine aside from an 'L' should I use !

So no 4 pots, no V8s........not even RBs.

Question is - what is your budget ?