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V8s and Zs/ZXs !
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ZHead
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That wouldn't by any chance be a Rolls Royce Merlin would it ????? Spitfire engine ????????
Making a Z with a V8 go immensely fast in a straight line is cheap, cheerful and easy peasy. Making one go stick to a twisty track with the best of them takes a bit more thought and a load more money but is eminently "do-able".
The plan is all based around chassis integrity and suspension - weight distribution will be virtually the same and the total weight will only be a little more so the issue is not really any different to making a straight six handle.
Making a Z with a V8 go immensely fast in a straight line is cheap, cheerful and easy peasy. Making one go stick to a twisty track with the best of them takes a bit more thought and a load more money but is eminently "do-able".
The plan is all based around chassis integrity and suspension - weight distribution will be virtually the same and the total weight will only be a little more so the issue is not really any different to making a straight six handle.
SeanDezart
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Hey Jez,
what keeps the operater from flying off into the school wall ?
And that Corvette engine DOES fit in nicely !
As Andy says, 'anyone can fit a V8' - making it handle is another thing - do-able even
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Welcome back to the land of the living mate - how are you ?
what keeps the operater from flying off into the school wall ?
And that Corvette engine DOES fit in nicely !
As Andy says, 'anyone can fit a V8' - making it handle is another thing - do-able even
!Welcome back to the land of the living mate - how are you ?
This is a reputable company with realistic prices www.autoshopracingengines.comZed2k said:
I wish the big block chevy would fit.
Obviously there is a huge amount of information on this subject over on www.hybridz.org. I think Steve has the right approach with the LS1/T56 combo in the S30 body. The S30 is the most receptive to a V8 conversion and the LS1/T56 is by far the most technoligically advanced/simplest installation - especially if you can get it from an American F-body donor car - Firebird or Camarao 1998-2002.
My 1977 280Z California model was the prototype for the conversion kit offered by Johns Cars, Inc - www.brokenkitty.com. The LS1 in my car is from a 1998 Camaro and, with no internal engine modification is putting 311 HP to the rear wheels. That's about 365 HP at the flywheel with a stock - read "reliable" - motor.
My 1977 280Z California model was the prototype for the conversion kit offered by Johns Cars, Inc - www.brokenkitty.com. The LS1 in my car is from a 1998 Camaro and, with no internal engine modification is putting 311 HP to the rear wheels. That's about 365 HP at the flywheel with a stock - read "reliable" - motor.
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Russ
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I have a catalogue from http://www.sdpc2000.com/ (Scoggin Dickey), lots of engines in there.