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HyperTek · 10-27-2008, 01:21 AM

very nice build up! Gotta admire the attention to detail you have put into this.

vaughn4 · 10-27-2008, 08:56 AM

great to see this thing up and running again! are you going to paint the car yourself? have you thought of running some type of tips on your exhaust? either that or polish out the piping you have there now... maybe even blue them with a torch.

driftrkp · 10-30-2008, 05:14 PM

what flywheel did you use?

turtl631 · 10-30-2008, 09:33 PM

QOHC!

That's what I say.

ZenkiCam · 11-07-2008, 06:41 PM

oooh nice. i dont feel like going through nine pages to look for my answer, but after its all over with how much does a VH swap usually cost, cause ive seen VH engines for cheap.

singlecamslam · 11-07-2008, 06:45 PM

I love the way these valve covers look, way better than the red ones.

drftwerks · 11-07-2008, 06:54 PM

liked it more with the zenki front, but everything else = awesome

SicBastard · 11-08-2008, 03:31 PM

40 ft lbs with a tune is damn impressive! Good work. Was there just a bunch of timing that you were able to throw at it? You don't see that everyday.

GSXRJJordan · 11-08-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SicBastard

40 ft lbs with a tune is damn impressive! Good work. Was there just a bunch of timing that you were able to throw at it? You don't see that everyday.

Seriously! And they were supposed to be tuned for 91 octane from the factory! That's a great tune then

Love the car, keep it up ~

gsracer · 11-08-2008, 04:14 PM

from what i was told it was a little leaner and 3 degrees, however the motor still is running pretty rich above 4k rpm so we need to go back with more time, im fairly confident above 4k theres still about 15-20whp and probably the same tq.

Oo_Skyline_oO · 11-09-2008, 01:11 AM

awsome!!!!!!

Anomas23 · 11-09-2008, 07:46 AM

ok its all fine now.

PoorMans180SX · 11-11-2008, 03:44 PM

Holy awesome batman! I'll remember to get a tune right away when I do this swap.

brent the junkie · 12-07-2008, 10:19 AM

gsracer listen man a few years ago a guy pulled 700whp out of a vh45 powered 240z. He went rear mount twin turbo setup and if i'm not mistaken the bottom end was left stock. Its been awhile since i looked up everything on the car so i can't remember what site i saw it on, but its not hard to find. The vh45 swap into the 240z has been goin on for awhile so you might be able to get some helpful info on makin more power with those motors by doin a search for people who have done that. Also, i know hardly relative as its on a boat, but a speed boat team has reported hp of over 1500 stroking and doing a quad turbo on the vh45. Power is there, just gotta find it.

thefro526 · 12-07-2008, 11:21 AM

Hey GSracer, sorry if you've already answered this but what radiator is best to use with this swap? I'm trying to get all of the parts together for my project and I'm almost positive that there no aftermarket radiators made specifically for the Q45/VH.

RastaS14 · 12-07-2008, 01:34 PM

wow i know im late to the build thread but this swap is amazing. very nice work, and it sounds amazing.

what transmission did you end up using and is it a 6spd?

thefro526 · 12-07-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RastaS14

wow i know im late to the build thread but this swap is amazing. very nice work, and it sounds amazing.

what transmission did you end up using and is it a 6spd?

I'm almost 99% sure it's a 5-speed 300zx twin turbo transmission using the modifed bell housing and adaptor plate made by mazworx.

GSXRJJordan · 12-07-2008, 04:29 PM

Lol, whoops, brainfart.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefro526

Hey GSracer, sorry if you've already answered this but what radiator is best to use with this swap? I'm trying to get all of the parts together for my project and I'm almost positive that there no aftermarket radiators made specifically for the Q45/VH.

Edit - after lookin at the pics, a custom would work best, but he used an SR radiator with custom pipes. I'd look at side-tank radiators from Summit if I was going to do this.

turtl631 · 12-07-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

Negative, 6spd Z32 tranny with the adapter plate from Mazworx.

Edit - after lookin at the pics, a custom would work best, but he used an SR radiator with custom pipes. I'd look at side-tank radiators from Summit if I was going to do this.

Er? Z32 trans is a 5 speed. And that's what he's running.

Agreed on the rad, I would just look at what summit has to offer in a generic cheap crossflow rad. Then just toss on a thermoswitch and whatever fan will fit between the rad and engine. A quick trip to autozone or napa for some hoses that fit with some trimming and you're set. Here's a cool older thread about this

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/138254...a24-setup.html

gsracer · 03-08-2009, 04:09 PM

Thought i would update

Finally got my battery cable routed, went thru the subframe, also put a 150 amp breaker in the back just in case.

Got my interior in, also put in the 5 point harness, still need a steering wheel though.

Snapped some pics of the whole car today, wish i could say its done but i still have so much to do...

Time for a rear diffuser?

soreballz · 03-08-2009, 06:39 PM

Looks rad. Needs a front lip of some sort, though.

PoorMans180SX · 03-08-2009, 06:52 PM

Very nice and clean! Looks like a totally different car from the Zenki it was before.

timlush · 03-08-2009, 07:03 PM

Is there a reason you didn't use the braided line/AN fittings for the radiator hoses this time?

GSXRJJordan · 03-08-2009, 07:11 PM

Car looks good! Maybe kouki or LED tails, a rear diffuser, Gracer or equally low pro front lip, to go with those skirts?

gsracer · 03-12-2009, 12:30 PM

yea im getting a lip but i havent decided what to do with the rear, maybe a diffuser or something.

Heres my latest idea, more power

irax · 03-14-2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsracer

Heres my latest idea, more power

I FUCKING LOVE YOU!!!

now is it me or does it look like the lower intake manifold on the front cylinders can be used on all 8? if so it would make it easier to adapt that super charger I would think.

dirtdiggler666 · 03-15-2009, 01:24 PM

i hope its a cobra blower they sound so cool and make good power dooooooooooooooooooooit

or if you have cash get the kennybell

GSXRJJordan · 03-15-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtdiggler666

i hope its a cobra blower they sound so cool and make good power dooooooooooooooooooooit

or if you have cash get the kennybell

Kenne Bell lol - and going centrifugal would probably be cheaper if you're not buying used OEM (junkyard) stuff.

SicBastard · 03-12-2009, 01:10 PM

F'ng brilliant! The lower part of the VH intake manifold being all nice and flat on top is just begging for someone to fabricate a SC mount. Is that SC from a cobra?

highwhey_14 · 03-12-2009, 07:12 PM

I envy you so much.

10-27-2008, 01:21 AM	#1
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	very nice build up! Gotta admire the attention to detail you have put into this. __________________ Keep it Classy

11-07-2008, 06:45 PM	#6
singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,534 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I love the way these valve covers look, way better than the red ones. __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

11-07-2008, 06:54 PM	#7
drftwerks Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: california Posts: 2,343 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	liked it more with the zenki front, but everything else = awesome __________________ giantroboteyes.wordpress.com/

11-08-2008, 03:31 PM	#8
SicBastard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	40 ft lbs with a tune is damn impressive! Good work. Was there just a bunch of timing that you were able to throw at it? You don't see that everyday. __________________ BURN OUT IN YOUR FACE! 1998 S14 LS7/T56 swap in progress, build thread: http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/147301...d-gto-pan.html

11-08-2008, 04:14 PM	#10
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 41 Posts: 1,590 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	from what i was told it was a little leaner and 3 degrees, however the motor still is running pretty rich above 4k rpm so we need to go back with more time, im fairly confident above 4k theres still about 15-20whp and probably the same tq. __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

10-30-2008, 05:14 PM	#3
driftrkp Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: dayton Age: 37 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what flywheel did you use?

10-30-2008, 09:33 PM	#4
turtl631 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 900 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	QOHC! That's what I say.

11-07-2008, 06:41 PM	#5
ZenkiCam Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 931 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	oooh nice. i dont feel like going through nine pages to look for my answer, but after its all over with how much does a VH swap usually cost, cause ive seen VH engines for cheap.

11-09-2008, 01:11 AM	#11
Oo_Skyline_oO BANNED Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	awsome!!!!!!

11-09-2008, 07:46 AM	#12
Anomas23 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Age: 39 Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok its all fine now.

11-11-2008, 03:44 PM	#13
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 5,616 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Holy awesome batman! I'll remember to get a tune right away when I do this swap. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

12-07-2008, 10:19 AM	#14
brent the junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: alabama Age: 38 Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gsracer listen man a few years ago a guy pulled 700whp out of a vh45 powered 240z. He went rear mount twin turbo setup and if i'm not mistaken the bottom end was left stock. Its been awhile since i looked up everything on the car so i can't remember what site i saw it on, but its not hard to find. The vh45 swap into the 240z has been goin on for awhile so you might be able to get some helpful info on makin more power with those motors by doin a search for people who have done that. Also, i know hardly relative as its on a boat, but a speed boat team has reported hp of over 1500 stroking and doing a quad turbo on the vh45. Power is there, just gotta find it.

12-07-2008, 11:21 AM	#15
thefro526 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,813 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Hey GSracer, sorry if you've already answered this but what radiator is best to use with this swap? I'm trying to get all of the parts together for my project and I'm almost positive that there no aftermarket radiators made specifically for the Q45/VH.

12-07-2008, 01:34 PM	#16
RastaS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow i know im late to the build thread but this swap is amazing. very nice work, and it sounds amazing. what transmission did you end up using and is it a 6spd?

03-08-2009, 04:09 PM	#20
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 41 Posts: 1,590 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Thought i would update Finally got my battery cable routed, went thru the subframe, also put a 150 amp breaker in the back just in case. Got my interior in, also put in the 5 point harness, still need a steering wheel though. Snapped some pics of the whole car today, wish i could say its done but i still have so much to do... Time for a rear diffuser? __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

03-08-2009, 06:52 PM	#22
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 5,616 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Very nice and clean! Looks like a totally different car from the Zenki it was before. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

03-08-2009, 07:03 PM	#23
timlush Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Is there a reason you didn't use the braided line/AN fittings for the radiator hoses this time?

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gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 41 Posts: 1,590 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	yea im getting a lip but i havent decided what to do with the rear, maybe a diffuser or something. Heres my latest idea, more power __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

03-15-2009, 01:24 PM	#27
dirtdiggler666 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: p-dale Age: 45 Posts: 2,113 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	i hope its a cobra blower they sound so cool and make good power dooooooooooooooooooooit or if you have cash get the kennybell __________________

03-12-2009, 01:10 PM	#29
SicBastard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	F'ng brilliant! The lower part of the VH intake manifold being all nice and flat on top is just begging for someone to fabricate a SC mount. Is that SC from a cobra? __________________ BURN OUT IN YOUR FACE! 1998 S14 LS7/T56 swap in progress, build thread: http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/147301...d-gto-pan.html

03-12-2009, 07:12 PM	#30
highwhey_14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: AZ Age: 38 Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	I envy you so much.