skyline motor in a 350z
I remember this issue being in the past. Pros and cons, why VQ or RB is better, etc. Good luck with your swap. Lookin forward to seeing the finished results.
Originally Posted by Zexy
Is that a R33 or R34 RB26.? How much did that run you? Have another one? I'm looking for one.
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Originally Posted by RTracing
It is a R34 engine with 600 miles, I got it from a friend so he hooked me up. I don't know of another one for sale, sorry.
HOW THE F did you get that...??? It's not even broken in....
Ok so your mounts should be alright, if your friend is a good welder.
Now to the driveshaft. I know McKinney makes a shaft for the 240sx. In all honesty, it may very well work on the Z. You could atleast buy that one, and take it somewhere good and have it cut and balanced back straight. That requires a lot of skill though, and shouldnt be half a**ed!
I also think that the 300zx has a very similar driveshaft to the GTS. I think that the shaft that goes into the tranny is the same size or something like that.
Now to the driveshaft. I know McKinney makes a shaft for the 240sx. In all honesty, it may very well work on the Z. You could atleast buy that one, and take it somewhere good and have it cut and balanced back straight. That requires a lot of skill though, and shouldnt be half a**ed!
I also think that the 300zx has a very similar driveshaft to the GTS. I think that the shaft that goes into the tranny is the same size or something like that.
. Nobody seems to offer a R33 or R34 rb26dett motor. 
Originally Posted by bacalhau16
Ok so your mounts should be alright, if your friend is a good welder.
Now to the driveshaft. I know McKinney makes a shaft for the 240sx. In all honesty, it may very well work on the Z. You could atleast buy that one, and take it somewhere good and have it cut and balanced back straight. That requires a lot of skill though, and shouldnt be half a**ed!
I also think that the 300zx has a very similar driveshaft to the GTS. I think that the shaft that goes into the tranny is the same size or something like that.
Now to the driveshaft. I know McKinney makes a shaft for the 240sx. In all honesty, it may very well work on the Z. You could atleast buy that one, and take it somewhere good and have it cut and balanced back straight. That requires a lot of skill though, and shouldnt be half a**ed!
I also think that the 300zx has a very similar driveshaft to the GTS. I think that the shaft that goes into the tranny is the same size or something like that.
Originally Posted by Zexy
That's the biggest crock of **** i've ever heard.
You're joking, right???
Show me a 600 hp TT VQ and I'll show you a slew of 600 hp NA V8s. Take you're pick - Vettes, Mustangs, old Hot Rods, etc. I guess if you want to compare apples to apples, then look at the relatively small effort it takes to get 1000+ hp from a TT V8 setup. You're not going to get that out of a VQ without having much more money invested. How about 1500 whp? Are there any VQs or RBs that can do that much???
You wanna know WHY V8s have more easily attainable power?
I think you already know the answer.
Edit: BTW, this is not a V8 vs. V6 post. This is an easier way to display the FACT that more displacement will yield more power than an equally equipped, but smaller, engine.
Last edited by dTor; Jul 22, 2006 at 09:49 AM.
Originally Posted by dTor
How about 1500 whp? Are there any VQs or RBs that can do that much???
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Originally Posted by dTor
You're joking, right???
Show me a 600 hp TT VQ and I'll show you a slew of 600 hp NA V8s. Take you're pick - Vettes, Mustangs, old Hot Rods, etc. I guess if you want to compare apples to apples, then look at the relatively small effort it takes to get 1000+ hp from a TT V8 setup. You're not going to get that out of a VQ without having much more money invested. How about 1500 whp? Are there any VQs or RBs that can do that much???
You wanna know WHY V8s have more easily attainable power?
I think you already know the answer.
Edit: BTW, this is not a V8 vs. V6 post. This is an easier way to display the FACT that more displacement will yield more power than an equally equipped, but smaller, engine.
Show me a 600 hp TT VQ and I'll show you a slew of 600 hp NA V8s. Take you're pick - Vettes, Mustangs, old Hot Rods, etc. I guess if you want to compare apples to apples, then look at the relatively small effort it takes to get 1000+ hp from a TT V8 setup. You're not going to get that out of a VQ without having much more money invested. How about 1500 whp? Are there any VQs or RBs that can do that much???
You wanna know WHY V8s have more easily attainable power?
I think you already know the answer.
Edit: BTW, this is not a V8 vs. V6 post. This is an easier way to display the FACT that more displacement will yield more power than an equally equipped, but smaller, engine.
Last edited by dTor; Jul 23, 2006 at 06:57 PM.
Originally Posted by EM-EFER
My point is, there is only so much tuning, head work, camming, and bolt on stuff that can be done before an engine of xxx displacement reaches its output limit, at which point the only thing that can be done to significantly increase output is to make the engine bigger. Remember, we are talking about a comparison between engines of equal inductions - NA or FI or N20. Saying that a TT 3.5L can get more HP than a NA 5.7L negates the entire discussion.
So, after all is said and done and the VQ has been thoroughly gone through, and built to equal standards as an RB, physics dictate that the larger displacement VQ engine will produce greater output.
If this is simply not the case, and the laws of physics do not apply to the legendary RB, please post some links and show me.
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Originally Posted by dTor
WOW!! Very impressive vehicle.
My point is, there is only so much tuning, head work, camming, and bolt on stuff that can be done before an engine of xxx displacement reaches its output limit, at which point the only thing that can be done to significantly increase output is to make the engine bigger. Remember, we are talking about a comparison between engines of equal inductions - NA or FI or N20. Saying that a TT 3.5L can get more HP than a NA 5.7L negates the entire discussion.
So, after all is said and done and the VQ has been thoroughly gone through, and built to equal standards as an RB, physics dictate that the larger displacement VQ engine will produce greater output.
If this is simply not the case, and the laws of physics do not apply to the legendary RB, please post some links and show me.
My point is, there is only so much tuning, head work, camming, and bolt on stuff that can be done before an engine of xxx displacement reaches its output limit, at which point the only thing that can be done to significantly increase output is to make the engine bigger. Remember, we are talking about a comparison between engines of equal inductions - NA or FI or N20. Saying that a TT 3.5L can get more HP than a NA 5.7L negates the entire discussion.
So, after all is said and done and the VQ has been thoroughly gone through, and built to equal standards as an RB, physics dictate that the larger displacement VQ engine will produce greater output.
If this is simply not the case, and the laws of physics do not apply to the legendary RB, please post some links and show me.
True...but modding a V8 to hit 1500HP will cost a $hit load of money...not for performance parts alone, but to preserve the structural integrity of the motor (to keep it reliable). Now, an RB and 2JZ to be exact, can produce serious horsepower and last longer without having to spend alot of money compared to a V8. Put it this way, $10k invested in an RB route in a 350Z will outperform $10k invested in a VQ. Remmember, turbo motor are usually stress tested at almost 2/4X over the stock boost levels from the factory for safe and reliable operations. Also, lets not forget the transmission costs too...alot of power has been realized on a GTR (Getrag) trans, not on a 350Z trans.