Help with an unusual problem. Our race team has chosen to explore a Ford 3.8L engine swap for our race car, a 1987 Nissan Z car (Z31). There are several good reasons for attempting this but here are the key reasons for the decision:
1.) RWD V6 with junkyard availability and good parts availability
2.) the right stock HP rating (1999-2003) Mustang of 190hp (more about our rules challenges below)
3.) although we must remain mostly stock - decent aftermarket support
Although the engine must remain stock we can make some improvements using stock parts and typical racer tricks. We endurance race typically 12-14 hours or back to back 6-8 hour "sprints". So, what we're hoping for help on is the following:
1.) best stock oiling system - we hope to increase volume, flow, and cooling (can't dry sump)
2.) oil control in a stock pan - DIY baffling, scraper, other
3.) best stock cam and valve train components
4.) best DIY intake (can't modify the MAF, or other components - must be "stock". i.e. the best DIY CAI - location path etc.
5.) best stock exhaust manifolds (we can build our own exhaust system after the headers so it will have an X or H set up)
If possible proof of gains from the above improvements..
Anyone here endurance race this motor? What challenges have you had? In summary we're looking for a couple of things - mild improvements to performance and reliability in endurance racing..
Good sources for junkyard motors, heads, etc..
1.) RWD V6 with junkyard availability and good parts availability
2.) the right stock HP rating (1999-2003) Mustang of 190hp (more about our rules challenges below)
3.) although we must remain mostly stock - decent aftermarket support
Although the engine must remain stock we can make some improvements using stock parts and typical racer tricks. We endurance race typically 12-14 hours or back to back 6-8 hour "sprints". So, what we're hoping for help on is the following:
1.) best stock oiling system - we hope to increase volume, flow, and cooling (can't dry sump)
2.) oil control in a stock pan - DIY baffling, scraper, other
3.) best stock cam and valve train components
4.) best DIY intake (can't modify the MAF, or other components - must be "stock". i.e. the best DIY CAI - location path etc.
5.) best stock exhaust manifolds (we can build our own exhaust system after the headers so it will have an X or H set up)
If possible proof of gains from the above improvements..
Anyone here endurance race this motor? What challenges have you had? In summary we're looking for a couple of things - mild improvements to performance and reliability in endurance racing..
Good sources for junkyard motors, heads, etc..
