VG30DETT Swap needs hood - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

01-22-2002, 12:17 PM

Hello everyone

I have been chatting with the guy who owns the company that did a VG swap in an S13. The swap is not all that it seems. He told me that the stock V6 mounts will work with the stock locations, and the only custom parts needed would be a driveshaft and a HOOD.  The whole deal about the handling is not true. He told me that the engine sat further back in the engine bay, and the transmission is heavier than the stock unit, and it made the car handle better than the KA. I have all of the emails if you would like me to post them. VG's are now becoming a slow commodity on JDM importer sites, and they are in the $2000 price range (cheaper than the SR's, especially the S15's) and this engine is capable of MUCH more horsepower STOCK than the SR. This seems to be the ideal swap. The only catch is that there is a custom hood required, and he will not start making the hoods again unless there is an intrest in them. His company does alot of fiberglass work and such, and he build body kits. He told me that he is currently making a body kit that if it doesn't fit, he'll swap it or return your money. (all in my emails) But for the matter, does anyone have any intrest in a VG30DETT swap?

Thanks
Caleb

If you want me to post the emails, please tell me.

01-22-2002, 12:17 PM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Hello everyone I have been chatting with the guy who owns the company that did a VG swap in an S13. The swap is not all that it seems. He told me that the stock V6 mounts will work with the stock locations, and the only custom parts needed would be a driveshaft and a HOOD.  The whole deal about the handling is not true. He told me that the engine sat further back in the engine bay, and the transmission is heavier than the stock unit, and it made the car handle better than the KA. I have all of the emails if you would like me to post them. VG's are now becoming a slow commodity on JDM importer sites, and they are in the $2000 price range (cheaper than the SR's, especially the S15's) and this engine is capable of MUCH more horsepower STOCK than the SR. This seems to be the ideal swap. The only catch is that there is a custom hood required, and he will not start making the hoods again unless there is an intrest in them. His company does alot of fiberglass work and such, and he build body kits. He told me that he is currently making a body kit that if it doesn't fit, he'll swap it or return your money. (all in my emails) But for the matter, does anyone have any intrest in a VG30DETT swap? Thanks Caleb If you want me to post the emails, please tell me.