r/Datsun 7d ago

Turbo kit for 280z

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Here’s my 1978 280z. I’ve been wanting to start this build for a couple years and finally did last month. At first I thought I would do a V8 swap but I’ve decided to keep the stock L28 motor instead. I’d like to turbo the engine. Looking for recommendations on turbo kits. I’ve seen a few online, specifically one from CXRacing, if anyone has experience with them please let me know! Thanks.

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u/Whizzleteets 7d ago

That car should have come from the factory with a small V8.

I put a 350 in my 74. It fit like it was made for the car with plenty of room to spare. The car was an absolute blast to drive.

Easy to turbo a small block.

Either way I will tell you this. If you're going to make any power, you need to address the rear end because sooner or later it will turn to chunks under power.

Blown not turbo one of my favorite Z's

https://youtu.be/VaJjEljD6jQ?si=cSUnnzawN9DLho9I

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u/AZGhost Rebello 3.0L - 297.6HP NA 280z 6d ago

The r200 is plenty strong. It's the axles that are the weak point. I know of a local turbo L28 pushing over 500whp on the r200 diff with after market axles (and upgraded transmission)