build a z24?

[84720kid]

im still new to all of this and i was wondering if the z24 is buiable. i was thinkin about buildin one on the side while i drive my truck then droppin it in later once its done. i have a 84 720

[Z chopper]

any engine is buildable if have the resources knowledge and ability and $$

[datzenmike]

I assume by 'build' you mean to make some performance gains???

 

The truth is... the Z24 has loads of low speed torque 132 ft lbs at 2,800 RPMs and this means it will pull a heavy truck very well. The reason for this is it was designed to work this way and also produce low emissions. Power... any real power is made by the head and how fast and how efficiently it draws in air and gets rid of the exhaust. In other words how well it 'breathes'. Because of this the head it the only drawback and is not easily modified to make power. Z24s tend to be under carbed so replacing the Hitachi with a 32/36 Weber will wake it up some. This is probably the cheapest most bang for the buck improvement you can 'bolt on'.

[Wide14u]

i like the z24 it does plenty for me all mine needs is the carb and it should be done

[84720kid]

where should i look for parts?

[elmerfudpucker]

First thing is tune it up, put a heavier ground wire from the battery to head and to the frame. Replace the carb and call it good. if you want more than that then you need a better motor.

[Grit]

First thing is tune it up, put a heavier ground wire from the battery to head and to the frame. Replace the carb and call it good. if you want more than that then you need a better motor.

 

Just curious,

Whats wrong with the stock grounds, and what problems do they cause?

[elmerfudpucker]

Stock ones have been on there for how long? bit of rust/corosion/ wore the hell out. New grounds will make the lights, wipers, motor all of that run better.