ProZac Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Much love for these man, looks like you've scored some awesome goodies there. Those wheels are pretty cool and that bolt in cage looks to be quite awesome. That rust though, whoa.... That'll be challenging fun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageoutlaw Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 The interior looks mint as! Keen to see how this works out for ya! An yeah, had rust issues on my Datsun too. Worth it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyronj Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Much love for these man, looks like you've scored some awesome goodies there. Those wheels are pretty cool and that bolt in cage looks to be quite awesome.That rust though, whoa.... That'll be challenging fun . Yea totally stoked to be honest, apparently the last owner had the rims made for the car and has allowed for a sizeable brake upgrade also Lucky for me that the car comes with a near mint spare bonnet too - but yea the rest is gunna be exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyronj Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 The interior looks mint as! Keen to see how this works out for ya!An yeah, had rust issues on my Datsun too. Worth it though! Cheers dude - i cant wait to get it home and make a start!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr1600 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Love these things , good base to start from. ROH venturo are the wheels, come custom widths and sizes some as any other 3 piece wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyronj Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Love these things , good base to start from.ROH venturo are the wheels, come custom widths and sizes some as any other 3 piece wheels. Oh true - thanks heaps for the info!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyronj Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 So keen to get some feed back/ideas....... Original idea was an RB Turbo conversion, however now on the fence. Maybe stroke the L28 with the LD28 diesel crank and rods (bringing it to 3.1L) i've been told this is possible using the petrol pistons. ***********Feel free to correct me if i'm wrong BTW********** If i was to stroke it and keep it N/A i was thinking using ITB's and high compression with a street/race cam profile (with associated valve train hardware required). Obviously bigger injectors, extractors, exhaust, etc. I have currently have in the shed an original Link Plus ECU, VL commodore fuel pump(RB30E) and a Malpassi adjustable fuel pressure regulator. Let me know your thoughts.......Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyronj Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 So keen to get some feed back/ideas....... Original idea was an RB Turbo conversion, however now on the fence. Maybe stroke the L28 with the LD28 diesel crank and rods (bringing it to 3.1L) i've been told this is possible using the petrol pistons. ***********Feel free to correct me if i'm wrong BTW********** If i was to stroke it and keep it N/A i was thinking using ITB's and high compression with a street/race cam profile (with associated valve train hardware required). Obviously bigger injectors, extractors, exhaust, etc. I have currently have in the shed an original Link Plus ECU, VL commodore fuel pump(RB30E) and a Malpassi adjustable fuel pressure regulator. Let me know your thoughts.......Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJZ Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 How much money do you have and what are you wanting to do with the car in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 yeah. the stroker motors are cool. but only if you love NA i think rb turbo in this would be freaken sweeeeeeeet@! cool car man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Come to Palmy monthly meet on thursday outside Te Manawa at 6.30 i think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyronj Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 How much money do you have and what are you wanting to do with the car in the end? Haven't set a budget atm.... I guess its really going 2 be a weekend car, I jst think it may be better 2 keep it original or close 2 it. As I said still on the fence as I love RB's so still may do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyronj Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 yeah. the stroker motors are cool.but only if you love NA i think rb turbo in this would be freaken sweeeeeeeet@! cool car man! Yeah both engines have there merrit so gunna be a tough decision... But no hurry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyronj Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Come to Palmy monthly meet on thursday outside Te Manawa at 6.30 i think! Sweet ill try make it mate - cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 There is a million how to's on doing the L31 conversion - you need the L28 block/head and LD28 crank at least. From there you can do it with a mix'n'match Nissan parts like L24 rods (a particular type) and Z18 pistons or something like that. Or you can buy the rods and pistons aftermarket - while expensive - they are brand new and good quality.. Do a quick google search on Nissan/Datsun L31 and there will be umpteen websites to choose where to get the info from - some more detailed than others. Rob/Voldo would be the man to suss a cam and associated hardware as he works for Kelford in Chch and has been playing with Datsuns since Barney and Fred last won the bowling league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJZ Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 It really comes down to what you want to spend and what you are doing with the car. Sticking with the L series depending on what else you are doing with the car means you don't have to cert it. For the price of a well build 3.1L with throttle bodies + gearbox I'd guess you could get 50 - 100% more power out of an RB25 or 25/30. There are things I miss about my old 3.1 with throttle bodies but I wouldn't go back from the RB in the Z. I would like to build another turbo L series at some stage though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyronj Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks for the info - i'll look into it. Like i mentioned im a big fan of the RB but i am also a fan of L series turbo 2 ...... decisions decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBreeze Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Depends what you want, n/a or turbo. If you want turbo, then no doubt RB is going to be cheaper for the same power. However, if going n/a I'd stick with the L. They have more potential and have a lot cheaper valvetrain (half the number of valvesprings and cams to buy...) Don't forget about nostalgia, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 ...and they sound better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJZ Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Depends what you want, n/a or turbo. If you want turbo, then no doubt RB is going to be cheaper for the same power. However, if going n/a I'd stick with the L. They have more potential and have a lot cheaper valvetrain (half the number of valvesprings and cams to buy...)Don't forget about nostalgia, either. I'm interested to know why the L series has more potential N/A than an RB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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