G'day guys,

As some of you might already be aware I have recently been considering what engine I'm plannig to run in my 1200 Coupe. It currently has a worked A15 that I was planning on converting to EFI and turbo charging.

I have been doing a bit of research on engine swaps and combos and am starting to think there might be a better option.

"D" from this forum has been letting me in on a lot of info on a different option which sounds promising.

Started looking at the Z18ET and thought combining this with L series setup might be a better option.

I can use an L16 Block bored out to 87mm. L16 rods. Use 86mm L20B crank wihich will make it 2 litre but still keep the L16 stamping on the block without engineering issues. Would use Z20E pistons.

"D" tells me that the L series need different timing case from Z to make the Z18ET work as the timing pulleys are different to the L.

basically would use the Z18ET head, inlet manifold, timing case, turbo exhaust manifold, turbo and injectors.

He also suggested that LPG could be used using ford LPG throttle body which means no ECU amd no need to worry about emmisions.

As far as I now there is stuff all difference in the weight between this an an A15 once you consider lightening of the crank, light clutch and flywheel etc and a lot lighter than a CA18??

It seems like I could get this all together pretty inexpensively.

Just wanted to get everyones opinions. Any advice or ideas would be much appreciated.

Do you guys think this would be a big difference over an A15 with EFI & turbo induction?

Was thinking about using R30 Stumpy box too???