My engine is pooched. I am investigating the option of swapping in an LS. My friends all want to do it as a project over the winter in my garage. That's the most likely scenario. but I'm not sure I am willing to put in the time it would take to do this and I don't want to burden my friends unnecessarily. I also lack the skill to get this done myself.

So if it came down to it who in the area do you think would be able to competantly do this sort of thing since I haven't heard of a car yet in this region with a LSX/ T56 swap. Even if it's a backup if we run into problems with one particular issue.

Thanks.

 

If there is no one local, I would look into shipping it to a shop that has some experience under their belt. Also, what are your goals for doing the swap? Just as an alternative to another VQ, or do you have specific plans for the Z in the future - track, drag, streetricer, etc.

 

Its a dirty track car that requires MOAR POWAR!

I think V8 is the way to go. I would hate to see you drop in another VQ (which is still a pain in the ***) and have issues with it next year.


APH would probably do it, but I imagine it would be a first time for them. Winter is a long time man and you have a big garage

 

2th you should buy my car and swap eng.

If SG was still around I'm sure they could do it, they put a LS into a 240 and other eng swaps.

 

Ive been looking into this too. I suggest doing the swap yourself and have a shop
get it running. It would cost under $10k hopefully that way. Take your time too over a few mths.
Who have to talked to?
Did the fellow with the 370 blow his engine 2th?

 

Just hope its not like guys with mk1s throwing in v6 engines into them... it destroys handling. As long as the V8 you pick is light... that would be sweet.

 

Yeah the all aluminum LS engine and T56 trans is about 50 lbs heavier than the stock VQ and CD009 trans. With the fueled racing swap kit the engine is also mounted much lower and much further back. I've already got the AC out and a light battery and a light hood. More than 50 lbs off the front already. The balance will be a little different, but not that much.

Its a track car.

 

yeah his engine wont even turn over. mine sputters. bellows smoke.

 

If you find a guy whose up to it, I'm also in for an LSX swap.

 

Contact Scott at Can-Alignment. His main focus is alignments, his business is wide-spread and ranges from roll cages to hot rods to full race car builds. He did my SR20DET swap.

Try Vic at Simone Performance. I wouldn't hesitate to let Vic work on my car.

Mark at Marken Performance. He's done a lot of unique work and some great V8 experience.

Adam at Ontario Race Fabrication put a LS into his 240sx. I haven't had him do any work but he's been around quite a while.

 

^^ Thanks

 

Yup I blew it.

When I left there was only the oil pressure light that was up but no codes at all. I decided to go back home because the engine loss quite a lot of power on my last cooldown lap .
the engine Oil went up to 145C !!! that 293F

Since I have 2 oil coolers the Oil temp on the 370z is taken before the oil goes back in the engine ... so at the Exit it must of been about 165C (329F)

that is indeed extremely HOT !!!!!

anyway

I drove back home with a weak engine which died after about 200kms



depending if Nissan is willing to do the warranty repair.
im also looking for a possible swap for a lighter engine
Ive been told to forget the SR20 even if built apparently its too much of work and the power isnt that good for the track.

if I have to spend 10k$ I might as well choose the right engine/tranny this time ! hehe

 

Sucks Mike.. From my research on this subject, it seems that the LS* swaps are not as straight forward as many think, and there seems to be many hurdles to overcome before you have a motor that will run like "stock".

I know you have likely done your research, but thought I would mention that anyway..
GL bro.

 

The mechanical side of things can be done in your garage on jack stands if you have basic knowledge and skills. You will need a shop to custom fab an exhaust and possibly help with the throttle cable to the pedal. The big stumbling block for most is the wiring and integration of the GM and VQ ECUs. That is where having a shop that knows what they are doing comes in handy.

 

Group buy on chevy V8s?