RacnJsn95 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I don't know what I'll put it in, but I'd like to put it in the 620... Project Ghetto EFI is now known as Project: GET... An LZ22gET (The G still stands for ghetto), lol... So with the recent happenings of the L20b in the 620, I'm building something else. I did a little research, and measuring and it looks like a guy could use the turbo manifold off of an LD20T or LD20IIT with little to no modification... I figured if I could just get a stock manifold and save myself from having to make my own, I would be money, time, and frustration ahead on the deal... SO I picked up this turbo & manifold from an LD20IIT. I had the guy take a bunch of measurements, and the mounting looks to be the same, as well as the ports... Hopefully I should have it in my hands next week, so I can bolt in on something. Once I have this I'll restart on the intake manifold project... Obviously I shouldn't run ghetto EFI with a turbo, so I think I may end up running a megasquirt... I've got some more info, and theories, but I'm at work, so I'll get back on here after I get home tonight... :D Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Ill be following this, hope it works for you. I like the "G" inserted into your design...:lol: Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 LD20T or LD20IIT ? ive never heard if them what did they come in? Quote Link to comment
RacnJsn95 Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 The LD20, and LD20II(T) was an overseas engine, I know they were used in Aussie land, and Japan. They run on Diesel... The LD28 (like thats in my maxima), is basically an L28 that runs on diesel... The LD20 is basically an L20b that runs on diesel... For the LD20II they redesigned some things, but the major change was that it runs a timing BELT, rather than a chain like the other L series engines. Cheaper for the manufacturer to convert a petrol engine they already make to run on diesel. Like anything else, some LD20/20II/20IIT engines got imported here, and around the world. Here are some pics of an LD20: http://asavage.dyndns.org/ftp/Nissan/LD20/389.jpg http://asavage.dyndns.org/ftp/Nissan/LD20/389_2.jpg Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 some one did this a long time ago to an l20 it used to be on the net some where but i cant remember where. i looked for one of those turbo's and manifolds for a while and never found one Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Have you test fitted an intake? Don't forget the diesel would not need a carb, but you will. I could be wrong but it doesn't look like there's proper room for an L20B intake. Can you get the diesel intake? Quote Link to comment
RacnJsn95 Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 It looks like the flange part of the intake will fit fine, but if I were using a regular carb intake it looks like the outer part would hit the manifold... I don't have the turbo manifold in my hands yet, it ships tomorrow, but when it does show up, I'll check stuff throughly. I'll be making a custom intake, so I can make it fit. Quote Link to comment
nismopu Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 get the diesel intake as well and put the injectors into the runners closest to the plenum base. A couple of Z cars guys have done it with the LD28 intakes with really good results! peace. Quote Link to comment
RacnJsn95 Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 If I were to use a diesel intake, it would have to be the one for the LD20. I'll see if the guy has an LD20 manifold, but the stuff I bought is from an LD20II, and that intake wouldn't even be useful on a gas engine because of the way it's set up. Quote Link to comment
RacnJsn95 Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Well it came today! I came home and fedex had dropped it off at the back door, so I dug out an old gastet and laid it on there to see if my crazy plan would work out or not. Looks like it will be a bolt on ordeal! Will it clear the stearing in the 620? As of yet I don't know, it looks like it will be cutting it close though. Tomorrow if I don't have to work late or have anything else going on, I will unbolt the intake and exhaust off the 620, and see if this clears the stearing shaft. The flange on the intake fits inside the flange of the turbo manifold, so that's a plus, but I will either have to track down an LD20 manifold, or make something custom. Currently I'm leaning toward the custom route. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Freekin' cool. And not home made looking (not that there's anything....) It just looks like it was made for the gas L20B. Instant TURBO. Quote Link to comment
Datsun4u Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Have you test fitted an intake? Don't forget the diesel would not need a carb, but you will. I could be wrong but it doesn't look like there's proper room for an L20B intake. Can you get the diesel intake? Withe gasket on there, It sure looks like a duel carb intake would fit just right.:cool: Quote Link to comment
FJDatto Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Any update on this project? Quote Link to comment
Gensaiken Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Any update on this project? He still has the turbo but not much has really happened as of yet. I might actually ask to take a look at this set up when I see him tomorrow. If he doesn't see this I'll ask him to post an update. Interesting project. Wish more people who've done clean L-turbo installs would do write ups for the rest of us. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
DatsunKid Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Wish more people who've done clean L-turbo installs would do write ups for the rest of us. :rolleyes: cough Fineline cough :D Quote Link to comment
FJDatto Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 He still has the turbo but not much has really happened as of yet. I might actually ask to take a look at this set up when I see him tomorrow. If he doesn't see this I'll ask him to post an update. Interesting project. Wish more people who've done clean L-turbo installs would do write ups for the rest of us. :rolleyes: I just need someone to make me an affordable exhaust manifold that will work with my setup which hasn't been used for 18yrs. Started out with the Crown, but the exhaust manifold that came with the kit was terrible and prone to cracking due to the thin gauge of steel. Not to mention that I went through a buttload of gaskets since the turbo would shift quite a bit from the heat generated. I had someone fabricate me another setup, after ditching the crown mani, which consisted of a "J" pipe that wrapped underneath the front cross member (totally ghetto, but very effective). It would have been fine, but he hooked up the wastegate improperly (so it didn't work, at all) and it ended up pushing 19lbs of boost through an L20B with Z20e pistons. Extremely fun, but not conducive to long life of a block. I still have the original Rajay, with 5k miles on it, running up to a Volvo 44mm SU. I'm about ready to re-assemble this motor and hopefully will have it done in time for Blue Lake. Old school draw-through, ahhhh. I wish I had the funds to do it right....:o Quote Link to comment
Fineline Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 cough Fineline cough :D I guess i'll have to post up some more pics of my build in my project thread. I had a lot on the NWDE site but not too much here pre-install. Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 what is nwde? That would be: Northwest West Datsun Enthusiasts And as the name would suggest, they're Datsun Enthusiasts. From the Pacific North West. Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Any clearance issue for this turbo setup in a 510 engine bay? Can you share your source on how to get one of this bolt on turbo. Quote Link to comment
djlotus Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Any clearance issue for this turbo setup in a 510 engine bay?Can you share your source on how to get one of this bolt on turbo. Indeed, this has piqued my interest Quote Link to comment
Gensaiken Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Well as of right now nothing has really happened yet with this project. The manafold is sitting. It is possible that he might be willing to sell the turbo set up but you'd have to ask him, dunno if he's going to save it for a future project. Quote Link to comment
denveratsun Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Wow!!! Can I be the first one in line to "ask him if he wants to sell it"? I would love that on my L16 at 7000 feet elevation!:mellow: FO SHOW! Let me know if this is for real. Quote Link to comment
sr71sss Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 I have a guy in the PI right now that is looking for me for those manifolds right now and with the pesos to dollar conversion man I can get probably a pallet full of them if not a couple of complete motors, I'm really going to try and push these thru as thisi diesel thing has been in my mind for quite sometime also, I'll update in a few weeks when my friend magicjacks' me from the PI conrad"your junk is my treasure"abastillas:) Quote Link to comment
RacnJsn95 Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 I replied to this already, but it seems to have not gone through for one reason or another... Anyway, I decided not to put this on my 4x4, I figure it is better suited for a 2wd apparatus. I won't be selling it, but saving it for something 2wd. I'm supposed to be looking at another 620 K/C here soon, and it might end up on that with any luck! Best advice I can give it to watch ebay, or yahoo.jp auctions for one. I managed to pick this one up for $125 shipped, with turbo. They seem to be few and far between, like an L series EFI manifold, but they are out there... This manifold I have is from an LD20-II-T (basically the same as an LD20T but the LD20II cam is belt driven instead of chain, and a few other external differences). Quote Link to comment
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