Comments on: Valve Cover Polishing http://datsun-240z-blog.viczcar.com/valve-cover-polishing.html Gavin's Datsun 240z Project Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:25:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: gavindoolan http://datsun-240z-blog.viczcar.com/valve-cover-polishing.html/comment-page-1#comment-17434 gavindoolan Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:04:23 +0000 http://datsun-240z-blog.viczcar.com/valve-cover-polishing.html#comment-17434 Hi Rex, The original L24 is capable of a range of different HP profiles. It depends on what you want to do with it really. You could use forced induction (ie turbo) to achieve large HP numbers or you could build a full on race motor with 12:1 compression and a huge camshaft, but it would be useless on the street. The HP numbers are not always the best indicator as to how fast you can make a 240z go. The L-series engine has lots of torque and this can often accelerate a light 240z quite quickly. Especially when used with the right combination diff and gearbox ratio. My answer didn't really get to the point, but your question was a bit vague and there's so many variables other than top HP you should take into consideration when building an engine. I like to build my L-series engine instead of say swap an RB26DETT from a Skyline because I like the feel of the old motor and enjoy working on the old motor. Your needs and interests may vary. Hi Rex,
The original L24 is capable of a range of different HP profiles. It depends on what you want to do with it really. You could use forced induction (ie turbo) to achieve large HP numbers or you could build a full on race motor with 12:1 compression and a huge camshaft, but it would be useless on the street.

The HP numbers are not always the best indicator as to how fast you can make a 240z go. The L-series engine has lots of torque and this can often accelerate a light 240z quite quickly. Especially when used with the right combination diff and gearbox ratio.

My answer didn’t really get to the point, but your question was a bit vague and there’s so many variables other than top HP you should take into consideration when building an engine.

I like to build my L-series engine instead of say swap an RB26DETT from a Skyline because I like the feel of the old motor and enjoy working on the old motor. Your needs and interests may vary.

]]> By: rex http://datsun-240z-blog.viczcar.com/valve-cover-polishing.html/comment-page-1#comment-2907 rex Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:57:14 +0000 http://datsun-240z-blog.viczcar.com/valve-cover-polishing.html#comment-2907 what is the most horsepower to be made from the 240 motor and what mods are needed to do so what is the most horsepower to be made from the 240 motor and what mods are needed to do so

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