To be honest, I don't think anyone on this board has done that swap or is contemplating it in the near future as he car is pretty new here in the states. On that note, I do remember someone saying that FairladyZ owners in Japan are doing that swap and that there are at least a couple. You may want to check a speed shop in Japan.

 

I hope I'm wrong, but I thought that it wasn't legal to put an older model engine in a newer car.

 

Yup, it's illegal. Unless you have friends in the smog business.

 

damn

 

sounds good, but id hate to see the bill for the custom fab work!! btw why is it that you want to go rb?? i for one believe its all about bang for your buck, and if you go with an rb26 youll be paying out of your *** for the same amount of hp you could get with something else.. supra motor, sr20det, maybe fit a small block chevy in there??
franklinz

 

The RB26 is an awesome engine, but I really wanna see what the VQ35's limits are. Only time will tell.

 

I must say, swapping an RB26DETT is a great idea. The VQ is really just a truck motor compared to the RB. I really thought about swapping an RB26 into my 300ZXTT in place of the VG30DETT. You can definitely do it because engine bay size shouldn't be an issue. As far as other engine choices go, the Supra's 2JZGTE is probably the only other worthy engine, and a great one at that. However, even in Japan, some tuners have been known to swap RB26 engines into Supras if you can believe that!!! In terms of cost, it would probably be cheaper to just get a 2JZGTE Supra engine and swap that in. I know, you'd rather have a Nissan engine but getting a 2000 model year RB26 from Japan isn't going to be that cheap. Hmmm......now you're giving me some ideas. I was debating on getting a used Supra TT vs a new 350Z because Supra can be made so much faster, but if I stick a 2JZGTE in a 350Z........I might have the perfect car.....

 

lol yeah it does raise some serious eyebrows! im still waiting to see what can be done with the stock engine, and drivetrain. im just scared that since its a fairly new setup, and it will only take minor mods (ala 300zx)
but then again the mitsu evo is one tried and true beast....
ill have to wiegh my decision come this december.
franklinz

 

Another interesting swap would be a Infinity V8 from a Q45.

There's no replacement for displacement!

 

RB26DETT in a Z32 has already been done, but rare.
I'd like to hear bout about it though.

Same goes for RB26DETT in a Supra...

 

It might be difficult to get an Endurance motor, is it?

 

I've never heard of that one, which car is that engine in? Since it is called Endurance, I'm guessing it's used for some endurance car.

 

For the money you'll spend doing this you can buy a R34 GT-R from Motorex, and it'll be completely legal. Or for the same money you can build up your VQ (truck motor ) with low compression new internals, valve train, cams, stand alone ECU, and a big *** turbo, and go faster than this hybrid. Should be more reliable and you don't have to call Japan for a filter when you change your oil.

Also the RB has a heavy *** iron block, it will really throw off your weight distribution. Its heavy weight didn't matter in the GTR because it was meant to be in an an AWD car with electronic torque distribution. If you really want to swap the RB into something RWD go with an S13 or S14 that is more simplified electronically and much lighter. New cars(350Z) have so many digital sensors and computer controlled gizmos, just the thought of dropping in an engine designed 10 years ago seems like a nightmare.

Don't sleep on the VQ35DE, it has the same power rating as the RB26DETT(although I'm sure the RB is underrated). Imagine how much power a built VQ35DET will make.

If I were you and cost wasn't a concern I'd wait for the R35 GTR and mod the hell out of that.

 

I heard its been done

 

ya there is, here is a list

1. Turbo
2. Supercharger
3. Lighter Wt
4. Better Gearing
5. Better revs

the list can go on

 

pics, info, price, dyno results....anything?

 

thanks, i missed that one.

 

Ok, but he was right, there really is no replacement for displacement, its been proven many times over. For ease of explaining this ill talk only in terms of displacement. All those things you list are great for making a smaller displacement engine/car have equal/better performance. But what happens when you put FI on a larger displacement engine? I cant believe this is even an argument... As far as horsepower and tourque is concerned there is NO replacement for displacement. Handling is a whole different story. Why do you think top fuel dragsters massive displacement supercharged V8s?

 

Forced Induction or Nitrous IS a replacement for displacement since it actually makes a smaller engine displace more oxygen than it normally would. Top Fuel dragsters are by rule limited to 500 cubes and I wouldn't call that massive compared to the 700+ cubic inch Pro Stock cars. And since Top Fuel cars use superchargers to make over 7000hp and Pro Stock cars do not, I would call that supercharger a replacement for displacement.