Z18ET Help

datrat · Post by **datrat** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:26 am

Anybody know Z18ET engines well enough to come give me a hand... I have a rebuilt engine which runs ok but lacks alot of power it has good compression etc just want someone who knows them to help me a bit in exchange for beer or cash or whatever...

DAT620 · Post by **DAT620** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:55 pm

timed right? clean injectors? clean air filter? what are the compresions?

datsunboy · Post by **datsunboy** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:50 pm

how much down on power?
sounds like it could probably be your cam timing?

datrat · Post by **datrat** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:24 am

yeah looked at cam timing and I'm pretty sure I might be out a tooth but would love for someone to confirm this before I change anything... are you keen to take a look I am not that familiar with these engines and the book is very vauge on info

datsunboy · Post by **datsunboy** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 2:03 pm

Is it driveable?

When I built my first L20b, I had it 1 tooth out on cam timing, and you'd be suprised how much difference it makes!

It's kinda hard to check the cam timiming 100% with the front timing cover on, as you need to line up a little mark on the crank......but if you can get it as close to TDC as you can, then you should be able to see if your out or not on timing.

datrat · Post by **datrat** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 2:25 pm

thanks mate yep sure enough 1 tooth out... I managed to use pry bars, welding wire, cableties etc and changed it one tooth on the cam without removing the front cover it now runs as it should... plenty of power to the point it will spin the the wheels in second when it comes on boost... stoked

datsunboy · Post by **datsunboy** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 3:35 pm

sweet, good on ya!

You'll be able to bring it to the NZ Datsun Nationals at Akaroa on Labour weekend then!

z18et1200coupe · Post by **z18et1200coupe** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 3:45 pm

nice job! what mods have you done to your z18? how much boost are you running?

datrat · Post by **datrat** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:42 pm

z18et1200coupe wrote:nice job! what mods have you done to your z18? how much boost are you running?

Its a rebuilt Z20E engine standard internals with the Z18ET turbo gear on it running factory boost which if the gauge is correct about 7

datrat · Post by **datrat** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:45 pm

datsunboy wrote:sweet, good on ya!

You'll be able to bring it to the NZ Datsun Nationals at Akaroa on Labour weekend then!

I'm trying my best to get it all sorted... still have full exterior panel and paint and compliance to get which may be a bit tricky considering it has aftermarket seats, modified engine, and its lowered... do you have to get it certed before or after compliance???

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