280Z Dyno Testing!
Added 2025-03-06 16:45:13 +0000 UTCBefore this thing goes under the knife for modernization upgrades, I wanted to get a baseline for how it’s performing now.
It came out to a whopping 125 horsepower, or 93 kilowatts. Not bad for a 47 year old engine! But also not good for what’s supposed to be a sports car 😅
It won't be to long before the engine is out of the car and cleaned up!
Comments
125 whp is probably the limit of what I’d consider safe on those skinny old tyres.
Furqan Nazhif
2025-03-13 21:42:29 +0000 UTCNot too far from the stock 170! I think the updated EFI system will help free up some horses, as well as a general cleaning/honing of the engine block and head. Can’t wait for this project!
Ariel Abraham
2025-03-13 17:53:43 +0000 UTCokay, that was wicked cool!
Arthur's Tiny House Build
2025-03-07 16:33:27 +0000 UTCThat is not bad at all, especially for a car that sat for a long time. I think new piston rings and some relapped valve seats will do the trick to free up some more horsepower.
bartjuhhh
2025-03-06 20:00:29 +0000 UTCThose numbers aren't too bad! Can't wait to see what your modernized z does!
Mar Carrion
2025-03-06 19:47:12 +0000 UTCNice start Ron... Good Idea to get the baseline!!! Looking forward to more of the 280Z!!!
Kevin
2025-03-06 18:40:11 +0000 UTCThat's a lot less escaped ponies than I thought. Looking forward to this and to see you dip you toe back into two wheels. That electric Triumph sounds like a right challenge
Wavey
2025-03-06 17:23:54 +0000 UTCI can barely wait to watch the engine series! 😁
John Rambo
2025-03-06 17:14:39 +0000 UTCThe power is relative…you have to look a weight (lbs or kg) per HP. Then it won’t look to bad I think. Cars nowadays are much heavier.
Martijn de Koning
2025-03-06 17:05:56 +0000 UTCHonestly more than I expected lol nice
Carson
2025-03-06 16:58:30 +0000 UTCAn all-motor ITB build would be awesome 👀 it's what I want to do with my 635csi once it's back on the road.
Vapid Idiot
2025-03-06 16:52:44 +0000 UTCExcited! Thanks for the updates!
Keith A. Drewnoski
2025-03-06 16:48:27 +0000 UTCHey not bad! Can't wait to see the engine teardown
Andrew Butch
2025-03-06 16:47:12 +0000 UTC
