1977 280Z 2+2 with a MSA Type II body kit to reduce the Cd
The L28 was removed and replaced with a LD28 which was turbocharged and intercooled. Running with tires pumped up to 50 psi.
Weighed in at 2700 pounds with the LD28
Build Thread:
Current Mods:
2009-07-03
I added plug in electric pre heater, will be pre heating the engine anytime I can before starting the car. Added a pyrometer to observe EGT at the number 6 valve. Thermal wrapped the exhaust manifold, turbo, and the first 2 ft of the downpipe to keep energy in the exhaust system. Drilled, tapped, and plugged the turbo hot section for a tangential steam nozzle to drive the turbo using waste heat in the downpipe (for future mods).
2009-08-01
Added clear headlight covers that blend the ice cream scoop headlights in to the fender line.
Added HID headlights to reduce the HP draw of night driving.
2010-01-20
Removed fuel injector lines and wrapped with electric heating wire and insulation to aid in fuel temps when running WVO. Draws 7 amps or (95 watts (1/8 hp))
Closed up the front end with chin pan for aerodynamics.
Installed taller tires to reduce highway RPM by about 200 at cruise.
Planned Mods:
2009-07-03
Drilled, tapped, and plugged the turbo housing hot section with a tangential 1/4 npt port for future steam nozzle to drive the turbo using waste heat in a downpipe boiler (yet to be built).
2009-08-01
I have Vortex Generators to add.
I have a dual tank pollok switch for diesel/greasel mode
fuel heater
tank heater
bicycle spedometer for accurate milage and speed statistics
will be closing off the front with a small belly pan
planning wet front spindles with spring loaded disc brake pad retractors for minimizing rolling resistance.
