Specific engine specs I unfortunately can't help with. I've never even seen
a 505 with the ZDJL motor!
What I would suggest is logging onto Aussie Frogs and(www.aussiefrogs.com)
posing the question there. The only advice I'd take is from people that
have done the work on their own cars. They are a great bunch of guys and
should be able to point you in the right direction. Dave McBean's 5 -oh
site might also be of help - he had specs for the 504 cams and might have
contacts for the ZDJL.
If you can't find good info on the motor my next stop would be the cam
grinding shop. There's one in Canada and when speaking to the owner I knew
that this guy knew exactly what worked and what didn't. I was looking at
getting a cam re-ground for the XN6 - and he made some suggestions that
would give me what I wanted...
If you find someone with enough experience - they'll know what will work.
As for fuel - L-Jet isn't going to cut it with a wilder cam. I think DCOE's
would be a nice choice - but again - I'd be looking for someone who's been
there done that. Renault had a derivative of the motor as well so I'd check
that route as well - find whatever info you can find on the motor and see
what works best for you. Stock L-jet injectors would likely cut it flow
wise (or maybe a slight increase), but changing the timing curve and the
pulse widths would be necessary to provide the proper control to get max
power. A stand alone ECU would be great if you wanted to stay with FI -
otherwise some nice sdie drafts would be a pretty cool alternative. Not
sure wha the timing control is - if manual you could get the distributor
re-curved. (Megasquirt is an option if you have the resourses and the
time.)
Not much help I know - but I wouldn't even want to guess what would work
without researching what others have done.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Karydas" <karydas@hol.gr>
To: "'James Rabin'" <rabin505@sasktel.net>
Cc: <peugeot-l@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 4:08 PM
Subject: RE: [Peugeot-L] ZDJL performance upgrades
> Thanks for the suggestions. Can you be more specific? I am all clear
> about the exhaust, we probably have the best exhaust builder in all
> Europe here. A 4-2-1 tuned length manifold into a 52 mm (2.25 inch)
> pipe w/ 2 free flowing mufflers. I am cool with the MSD
> function/necessity as well but it doesn't feel as if spank is the
> problem (although I have been wrong about that at times). What grind do
> you suggest for the cam? (270 to 275 degree?, what lift?) I understand
> the standard tuning stages, I am looking for specifics for that engine.
> The stock L jet (at least that's what I think it's wearing) or two 45
> webers DCOE side draft? Injector size, what psi fuel pressure regulator?
> What valve size (I/E). Machine out the throttle body to plenum size? The
> car seems to pull pretty well initially, but it starts choking around
> 5000 rpms. Even the 2 liter XN2 in my 504 coupe pulls stronger than the
> 505 STI at that range My 106 Rallye in a different zip code by the time
> the 505 reaches 75 mph. Is it fuel delivery? Valve size? Ignition? I
> am not a STI expert, but I was told this is not specific to the vehicle
> in question, they all do that. Can we use a reprogrammer on this engine
> type? I like to rev 8-valve motors between 4500 and 7000 rpms to keep
> them near their torque peak. How can I get this motor to deliver at
> that range?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Rabin [mailto:rabin505@sasktel.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 8:15 PM
> To: Karydas
> Cc: peugeot-l@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Peugeot-L] ZDJL performance upgrades
>
> What kind of fuel injection does it have? Are you limited to keeping
> it? How handy are you with electronics - IE Megasquirt?
>
> Without knowing too much more about the car - I'd look at getting a
> performance cam (or a re-grind the existing cam), Exhaust header and
> free flowing exhaust system. I wouldn't go larger than a 2" or a 2.25"
> in diameter though as you'd want to keep the exhaust gas velocity up.
> Might even consider match porting the head to the intake and exhaust
> flanges,
>
> I'd also use an MSD ignition system (6AL), coil and upgraded wires
> (Magnecor) for the added spark.
>
> Is shaving the head to get a bit more compression possible?
>
> After these modifications it would get more labour and cost intensive.
> (Engine work, Stand alone ECU, Weber DCOE's etc)
>
> Finding good cam grind would likely be the best bang for the buck
> though I would think - as long as the existing fuel system could support
> it.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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