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Vonbastard · 07-24-2011, 01:38 AM

What, in your opinion, is the best engine swap for a z32?

strictly_JDM · 07-24-2011, 10:59 AM

depends on your power goals, what type of racing you will be doing, and how deep your pockets are.

the VG30DETT will supply most people with what they need in any motorsport. Maybe even a stock VG

Tantwoforty · 07-24-2011, 12:01 PM

vg30dett.
IF you are skilled enough to build it right. its a beast.
i see your in riverside. call alex at tek one. he specializes works on z32's
facebook:
Tekone Autoworks | Facebook
Tek One Autoworks
5885 Jurupa Ave. Unit C
Riverside Ca. 92504
(951) 354-6686

in a s13? why not

bardabe · 07-24-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Vonbastard

What, in your opinion, is the best engine swap for a z32?

a VG30DETT money wise it's the smartest thing to do. why because its bolt in and will make 500whp with very little money and ease.

now if you have deep pockets and can care less about costs and amount of work. a VQ35 will make the Z32 a very balanced car. (better than the Z33 IMO)

I have owned both a Z33 with a DE, a Z33 with an HR, N/A and TT Z32's and i really think a VQ35DE(TT) Z32 would be killer. 50/50 weight distribution with power and torque on tap. it'll be a monster on the time attack.

Tantwoforty · 07-24-2011, 12:42 PM

+1 for ttvq

simmode1 · 07-24-2011, 12:53 PM

For the street: VG30DETT. No need to reinvent the wheel here.
For the track: The sky is the limit. But I think most will agree a lighter LSx.

nautical miles · 07-24-2011, 04:27 PM

id go with a different route personally. take the engine out all together. cut the floor boards out and do it flintstone status.

all joking aside. there is nothing wrong with a vg30dett. if a swap is where your heart is. there are a few rb26 swapped z32 examples out there that make your southern regions tingle a bit.

Matthew Murphy · 07-24-2011, 04:44 PM

plus 1 on the rb's. Not cheap though, vg30dett is a good route

ilovedjwz · 07-24-2011, 04:52 PM

+1 for Tantwoforty

DrIvEsldEwAyS · 07-24-2011, 07:39 PM

buddy has one with a ls1 in it. he loves it

ILoveMyRHS13 · 07-24-2011, 07:47 PM

Fuck yes to a VG30. 600hp stock bottom end? Yes please. Factory forged bottom end? Yes please. I'll probably put one in my 240 after I pop my SR.

Vonbastard · 07-24-2011, 11:18 PM

People have been giving me different routes on what to do. People tell me that an RB26 is a nice swap as well as the VG30DETT and I even had someone offer me help on a LS1 swap also. This is going to be my fun/track car.

What are some good prices for a VG30 and a RB26?

Vonbastard · 07-24-2011, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tantwoforty

vg30dett.
IF you are skilled enough to build it right. its a beast.
i see your in riverside. call alex at tek one. he specializes works on z32's
facebook:
Tekone Autoworks | Facebook
Tek One Autoworks
5885 Jurupa Ave. Unit C
Riverside Ca. 92504
(951) 354-6686

in a s13? why not

Oh nice, thats wayy close to where I live. How much is his usual charge for a swap?

irritatedmax · 07-24-2011, 11:36 PM

I like the 1JZ swap Z32 build that's going on currently in another thread. MA Motorsports RB26 Z32 was sick as well. VG30DETT probably makes the most sense but those engine bays make me cry. Haha.

Vonbastard · 07-24-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by irritatedmax

I like the 1JZ swap Z32 build that's going on currently in another thread. MA Motorsports RB26 Z32 was sick as well. VG30DETT probably makes the most sense but those engine bays make me cry. Haha.

Seriously haha, Had to replace my battery cables and the ground cable is hidden behind hoses and its hooked up to a bracket that is nearly impossible to get off without getting pissed off

Tantwoforty · 07-25-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vonbastard

Oh nice, thats wayy close to where I live. How much is his usual charge for a swap?

depends on what you want. just shoot alex a call and tell him joey sent you, he will take great care of you, or just go down!
the sky is the limit, he has a z32 convertible he was planning on a rb26 and all wheel drive
we did a sr20 delsol
buncha ls1 z's s13's and rx7's
work is super clean

simmode1 · 07-25-2011, 05:01 PM

OP, seriously. VG30DETT. The main reason ppl get rid of it is because the engine bay is too cluttered with it in stock form. But do a wire tuck and shave the engine bay while you're doing the swap and you'll be in love with the look.

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strictly_JDM Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 136 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	depends on your power goals, what type of racing you will be doing, and how deep your pockets are. the VG30DETT will supply most people with what they need in any motorsport. Maybe even a stock VG

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Tantwoforty Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Riverside ca Age: 35 Posts: 1,890 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	vg30dett. IF you are skilled enough to build it right. its a beast. i see your in riverside. call alex at tek one. he specializes works on z32's facebook: Tekone Autoworks \| Facebook Tek One Autoworks 5885 Jurupa Ave. Unit C Riverside Ca. 92504 (951) 354-6686 in a s13? why not

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Tantwoforty Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Riverside ca Age: 35 Posts: 1,890 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	+1 for ttvq

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simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For the street: VG30DETT. No need to reinvent the wheel here. For the track: The sky is the limit. But I think most will agree a lighter LSx.

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Matthew Murphy Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: houston Age: 33 Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	plus 1 on the rb's. Not cheap though, vg30dett is a good route

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ilovedjwz Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CN Age: 45 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	+1 for Tantwoforty

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Vonbastard Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	People have been giving me different routes on what to do. People tell me that an RB26 is a nice swap as well as the VG30DETT and I even had someone offer me help on a LS1 swap also. This is going to be my fun/track car. What are some good prices for a VG30 and a RB26?

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simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OP, seriously. VG30DETT. The main reason ppl get rid of it is because the engine bay is too cluttered with it in stock form. But do a wire tuck and shave the engine bay while you're doing the swap and you'll be in love with the look.