In a message dated 3/31/99 4:31:01 PM Pacific Standard Time,
MMJB28A@prodigy.com writes:
<< someone local told me today that there's a fairly rough, nondescript
'73 240 Z for sale reasonably nearby that he stopped and took a look
and when he popped the hood, it had what he swore was a twin turbo
Nissan Skylane (I think) motor in it. what can anyone tell me about
this one? what's the output, how far could I go without getting into
a lot of money, any other advice. what's the value? I think this
engine's been discussed before, but now that one has entered the
sphere of my reality, it has more relevance to me. I think I'm going
to have to go on a road trip tomorrow....:-) >>
If it's a DOHC inline-6 with twin turbos and six individual throttle bodies,
then chances are you've got yourself THE skyline engine...code name:
RB26-DETT. 2.6L, ~280hp rated from the factory. Prices for an imported engine
are about 5-6K. It'll take some work to get it into a RWD-only application
since the engine came with an AWD drivetrain. Not saying it can't be done, but
you'll need the right parts...meaning more $$. I'm assuming that Z's going for
more than 6K??
Look for this valve cover:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1201/ENG.JPG
Oh yeah, craig paisley of paisley automotive in NY has an R33 ('91 model)
skyline gt-r with some HKS bolt-ons (air filters, upgraded turbos, larger
intercooler, exhaust, and a PFC-FCON fuel computer) that put out over 550hp to
the wheels. So there's a lot of margin for fun in there.
Van
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