Questions about Engine Swap and AWD Setup
12-12-2006, 08:00 AM
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Questions about Engine Swap and AWD Setup
What’s up fellas: I have 2 quick questions. I’ve read on the forum that with a few modifications and maybe a different tranny that the Z can be converted into an all wheel drive setup. I’m considering this possibly with a minor suspension upgrade like the tein basic setup should do for my taste. My question is how is this procedure done and what shops having the capabilities to take a RWR to AWD. And what’s a good ballpark figure of the price to successfully complete the project.
Secondly my question: I’m seeking just a mere 330 hp with an all wheel drive setup N/A. I think this in my book will make the Z a whole new animal. I have every bolt-on possible with the exception of new 3.9 gears and cams. I know these numbers can be achieved but every post I've read so far has not produced any pic's of this being done with the current vq. So should I just wait for the VQHR to be released or can these numbers be achieved with the current vq with an all wheel drive setup.
Correct me if I'm wrong I read in a post that I if you get a reflash with shorter gears you can stay in a gear a lot longer I think possibly raising the overall top speed then stock gearing. Someone please explain this concept.
And by the way spare me the just slap on a turbo and be done with it speech. Unless you wanna buy me a turbo, pay the labor cost, and pay for all the future maintance cost then spare Me.!!
Secondly my question: I’m seeking just a mere 330 hp with an all wheel drive setup N/A. I think this in my book will make the Z a whole new animal. I have every bolt-on possible with the exception of new 3.9 gears and cams. I know these numbers can be achieved but every post I've read so far has not produced any pic's of this being done with the current vq. So should I just wait for the VQHR to be released or can these numbers be achieved with the current vq with an all wheel drive setup.
Correct me if I'm wrong I read in a post that I if you get a reflash with shorter gears you can stay in a gear a lot longer I think possibly raising the overall top speed then stock gearing. Someone please explain this concept.
And by the way spare me the just slap on a turbo and be done with it speech. Unless you wanna buy me a turbo, pay the labor cost, and pay for all the future maintance cost then spare Me.!!
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^^HAHA!!
Good luck on being able to convert to AWD. You are looking at a lot of money for little benefit. Get out your checkbook and spread your *** cheeks.
Well since you don't have all the bolt ons out there as you claim, you should take that out of your original post so you don't have people telling you to put on a s/c or turbo.
BTW, you'll spend more on this AWD conversion than on any turbo or s/c kit.
Good luck on being able to convert to AWD. You are looking at a lot of money for little benefit. Get out your checkbook and spread your *** cheeks.
Well since you don't have all the bolt ons out there as you claim, you should take that out of your original post so you don't have people telling you to put on a s/c or turbo.
BTW, you'll spend more on this AWD conversion than on any turbo or s/c kit.
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Originally Posted by chickmagnet
I know these numbers can be achieved but every post I've read so far has not produced any pic's of this being done with the current VQ!
And I personaly went to SGP and they agreed they could make a 300hp n/a car it was just more cost issiue of doing it. and that was like a year and a half ago
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Originally Posted by chickmagnet
What’s up fellas: I have 2 quick questions. I’ve read on the forum that with a few modifications and maybe a different tranny that the Z can be converted into an all wheel drive setup. I’m considering this possibly with a minor suspension upgrade like the tein basic setup should do for my taste. My question is how is this procedure done and what shops having the capabilities to take a RWR to AWD. And what’s a good ballpark figure of the price to successfully complete the project.
12-12-2006, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by g356gear
plus you would be stuck with an automatic tranny.....worth it??? No...IMO.
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Originally Posted by kwiker
There is the Pikes Peak Z(RB 4wd swap), two of them were built i think, just make an offer on one of those.
12-12-2006, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 002-M-P
There are four actually....Zele has two and Top Secret has two
12-12-2006, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by chickmagnet
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Secondly my question: I’m seeking just a mere 330 hp with an all wheel drive setup N/A. I think this in my book will make the Z a whole new animal. I have every bolt-on possible with the exception of new 3.9 gears and cams. I know these numbers can be achieved but every post I've read so far has not produced any pic's of this being done with the current vq. So should I just wait for the VQHR to be released or can these numbers be achieved with the current vq with an all wheel drive setup.
Correct me if I'm wrong I read in a post that I if you get a reflash with shorter gears you can stay in a gear a lot longer I think possibly raising the overall top speed then stock gearing. Someone please explain this concept.
Secondly my question: I’m seeking just a mere 330 hp with an all wheel drive setup N/A. I think this in my book will make the Z a whole new animal. I have every bolt-on possible with the exception of new 3.9 gears and cams. I know these numbers can be achieved but every post I've read so far has not produced any pic's of this being done with the current vq. So should I just wait for the VQHR to be released or can these numbers be achieved with the current vq with an all wheel drive setup.
Correct me if I'm wrong I read in a post that I if you get a reflash with shorter gears you can stay in a gear a lot longer I think possibly raising the overall top speed then stock gearing. Someone please explain this concept.
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Originally Posted by chickmagnet
What’s up fellas: I have 2 quick questions. I’ve read on the forum that with a few modifications and maybe a different tranny that the Z can be converted into an all wheel drive setup. I’m considering this possibly with a minor suspension upgrade like the tein basic setup should do for my taste. My question is how is this procedure done and what shops having the capabilities to take a RWR to AWD. And what’s a good ballpark figure of the price to successfully complete the project.
Secondly my question: I’m seeking just a mere 330 hp with an all wheel drive setup N/A. I think this in my book will make the Z a whole new animal. I have every bolt-on possible with the exception of new 3.9 gears and cams. I know these numbers can be achieved but every post I've read so far has not produced any pic's of this being done with the current vq. So should I just wait for the VQHR to be released or can these numbers be achieved with the current vq with an all wheel drive setup.
Secondly my question: I’m seeking just a mere 330 hp with an all wheel drive setup N/A. I think this in my book will make the Z a whole new animal. I have every bolt-on possible with the exception of new 3.9 gears and cams. I know these numbers can be achieved but every post I've read so far has not produced any pic's of this being done with the current vq. So should I just wait for the VQHR to be released or can these numbers be achieved with the current vq with an all wheel drive setup.
And by the way spare me the just slap on a turbo and be done with it speech. Unless you wanna buy me a turbo, pay the labor cost, and pay for all the future maintance cost then spare Me.!!
I think you need to come way back down to earth here, lol! future maintenance costs w/turbo vq<future maintenance costs with custom AWD 350z.........plus custom awd 350z costs>>>>>>>>>>>>>>turbo 350z costs.
plus, you can't throw different gears in the rear diff than those that are in the front diff...............you cannot mix and match diff gears front to back, they MUST be the same!
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I know the turbo setup is cheaper then the conversion to AWD. I just was thinking of going a different route. turbo turns me off cause I have read lots of post where people have problems and engine blows ect.
He is my deal. I love my Z. but so many are the same. Im considering an engine swap to meet hp gains but I really haven't decided on if i should take the HR which im sure is gonna cost just short of life. I also did not know that much about converting form RWD to AWD. I figured it was costly but didnt know it was only possible in AT which is an automatic uh uha no thanks for me.I just want a car thats low 11's. that is a monseter of a N/A engine with a car that has handels like a cat.
He is my deal. I love my Z. but so many are the same. Im considering an engine swap to meet hp gains but I really haven't decided on if i should take the HR which im sure is gonna cost just short of life. I also did not know that much about converting form RWD to AWD. I figured it was costly but didnt know it was only possible in AT which is an automatic uh uha no thanks for me.I just want a car thats low 11's. that is a monseter of a N/A engine with a car that has handels like a cat.