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dr.torsen · 10-06-2009, 02:52 PM

I am putting a vg30 into a 89 coupe. feel free to discuss, talk crap, say that the vq is better, cause it has more power and more aluminum, etc...
point being, vg is enough power (for now)
weighs little more than a stock ka
and best case scenario, it was free! (and attached to a complete j30), so it has most if not all the best of budget things
j30 brakes
5 lug
lsd (j30t)
a big v6 (i dont like to drive rwd under 2.5L)
did i mention free?

things i will buy..
300zx trans
custom driveline

the rest will be all godspeed parts, and i will have the seams welded and the fronts "tubbed" for increased steering angle.toe arms boxed braced like the nismo, except, well free (except for sheet metal)
total cost, to get it running? ihope less than $500.

total build time? hope to have running before december. why build this? i hate difting my lexus, i love it it's super fun, but it is / was a clean car and want to keep it running strong (dd and drifted weekly w/ 215k on motor)
see ya on the track

los_inc · 10-06-2009, 02:59 PM

good luck mate the VG30 is a real dream to work on in tight quarters.

Bushido · 10-06-2009, 03:07 PM

repost this in december

s13 @ fullboost · 10-06-2009, 03:19 PM

NO pics = Fail I wanna see some pics

Drifting-pedobear · 10-06-2009, 05:16 PM

pics would help

dr.torsen · 10-11-2009, 04:14 PM

so it's not december, and admist doing side jobs (ie axles, waterpumps, etc) i have gotten this far. here are pics

dr.torsen · 10-11-2009, 04:25 PM

alternator, oil pan need to be modified to fit.

**ThatGuy** · 10-11-2009, 05:13 PM

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10-06-2009, 02:52 PM	#1
dr.torsen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So- Cal Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	vg30 budget build I am putting a vg30 into a 89 coupe. feel free to discuss, talk crap, say that the vq is better, cause it has more power and more aluminum, etc... point being, vg is enough power (for now) weighs little more than a stock ka and best case scenario, it was free! (and attached to a complete j30), so it has most if not all the best of budget things j30 brakes 5 lug lsd (j30t) a big v6 (i dont like to drive rwd under 2.5L) did i mention free? things i will buy.. 300zx trans custom driveline the rest will be all godspeed parts, and i will have the seams welded and the fronts "tubbed" for increased steering angle.toe arms boxed braced like the nismo, except, well free (except for sheet metal) total cost, to get it running? ihope less than $500. total build time? hope to have running before december. why build this? i hate difting my lexus, i love it it's super fun, but it is / was a clean car and want to keep it running strong (dd and drifted weekly w/ 215k on motor) see ya on the track __________________ drifting the sk-rolla

10-06-2009, 02:59 PM	#2
los_inc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Joisey Bro. Age: 40 Posts: 826 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	good luck mate the VG30 is a real dream to work on in tight quarters. __________________

10-06-2009, 03:07 PM	#3
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	repost this in december __________________

10-06-2009, 03:19 PM	#4
s13 @ fullboost Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.Petersburg,FL Posts: 2,550 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	NO pics = Fail I wanna see some pics __________________

10-11-2009, 04:14 PM	#6
dr.torsen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So- Cal Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so it's not december, and admist doing side jobs (ie axles, waterpumps, etc) i have gotten this far. here are pics __________________ drifting the sk-rolla

10-06-2009, 05:16 PM	#5
Drifting-pedobear Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: seattle, wa Age: 34 Posts: 937 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	pics would help

10-11-2009, 04:25 PM	#7
dr.torsen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So- Cal Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	alternator, oil pan need to be modified to fit. __________________ drifting the sk-rolla