Shabib67

Well im going to go aftermarket suspension. I will make sure to upgrade every part of the car that needs to be upgraded.

widebody350

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well you'll need more than 20gs.

Zexy

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Want some candy apple? Haaaaaa.

If you want AWD it is MONEY. Just wait for the new GT-R or source a R32-34 elsewhere. Or buy an S14 and get full race to do the full AWD conversion for about 20k. You're in over your head ..+5... Unless you're rich.

RWD shouldn't be real difficult and no MAJOR fabrication .. You need the right people and resources for the job though. Call JE import performance for more info as they have lots of info about the swap.

Quamen

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RWD will be much easier to do and much cheaper.

Cloud

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if i'm not mistaken the attessa on the X is dfferent from the R34 GT-R's... the R34 GT-R has the ATTESSA ET-S PRO

Alberto

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Did you read my post? Do a search for this, the shops name that has done this was given before, from there you can call them, check out the website, visit them, ask Q's, whatever, that is your best bet!

MIAPLAYA

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Theres a couple people doing it here but its pretty much known its going to be retarded expensive.

Wired 24/7

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lol @ thread

Nexx

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ok, just wanted a discovery channel special on the F14 tomcat. i was thinking the F14's twin jet engine system could make my Z fast. i was wondering what would be involved in making this swap. thanks.

Wired 24/7

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yeah my buddies did that on some jack stands using hand tools and all for under 10k, if you want nitrous system plan to add 1k

Wired 24/7

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2T350Z

If past experience teaches us anything, then 99+% of these types of posts never yield any results.

Especially when the person who posts the thread is not particularly well known in the 350z community. In this case, a relatively unknown forum lurker.

Add in the obvious question "why not just get the 2008 GT-R?" and this thread really doesn't make much sense.

Yes people have done the rb26dett swap. The latest evidence is showing that it is just not worth it at all. The VQ35 is so well understood nowadays, and has much more potential. As for the AWD drivetrain, it's possible, but again, is it worth it? Is the weight balance going to work out? What tranny to use? Is there even room in the undercarriage for getting power to the front wheels?

Questions like the ones I posted above generally end up being hurdles that are too big for anyone, let alone a relatively unknown forum lurker, to tackle the project. The OP says he has $20k to spend. Well, if you look around the forums, people have spent a lot more to accomplish a lot less.

Of course, if I'm wrong, I apologize for sounding like an as$h0le. But even if I am wrong, the OP is still going about this project the wrong way, and that is why people are poking fun at him. He should be calling experts and fabricators on the phone. He wouldn't post a thread on the internet where no one knows him and ask the most general questions possible, then expect to get serious answers from people who are also 99% sure that he won't go through with the first step of this project.


Here's my final word:

In my experience, if you tell somebody that their idea is impossible, or cannot be done, then they are much more likely to try to prove you wrong.
That's my $0.02, have a good day.

Zexy

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^

Hahah. Has no thread ultimately PROVEN the all mighty hail VQ makes a RB swap make no sense. To me the spending 8k for 400whp reliably on a VQ makes no sense. For the same level or a bit more $ i'd rather go with a different worthy platform.

Bottom line if you got the money, resources, and aspirations GO FOR it. I know what is involved for the swap so if you want give me a holler. There's much more knowledge out there than people think. Also alot more knowledge lacking^ ^ With all due respect. I don't intend to turn this into a motor war but it's my 2 cents just like yours wired247


But yeah.. Jet engine.. Haha. Good one

Wired 24/7

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I'm not really talking about "proof" ... but the "evidence" that I mentioned is that there is now at least 1 tuner/builder on these forums that is so convinced that the VQ can make reliable high hp levels that they put a warranty on their turbo/built motor package.

combine that with the fact that the VQ is simply a more modern engine. aluminum versus iron, it's newer so getting parts is easier, etc

I'm not arguing or turning this into a motor war either, but all due respect Zexy, the OP said the motor was the least of his concerns and this thread is more about the AWD conversion

2T350Z

You say that there is someone on here that will warr. there work please tell me who because if it weren't for this fourm i wouldn't have found out as much as I did today. I actually called alot of reputable shops in my area and told them that I had spending limit of 15g's and was looking for a range of 500rwhp and they told me that was very managable and were able to provide me with quotes. But if I can be provided with a warr. that would be much more valuable to me then spending 15's on something that wouldn't I didnt want to sound as though I was calling you guys a holes I just simply think that everyone is entitled to having a dream. I do agree in most cases if you say it can't be done most people tend to love to prove people wrong.

wtf no turbo

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There was a place in MD working on a full swap, but the last time i drove by they had chains on the doors.

bb1314

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You're talking about JE Performance?

002-M-P

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Can't be, I ordered and received ARP headstuds from them last week for my RB.

Zexy...sexy looking valve covers/front cover. Still debating on my paint scheme, probably a deep blue (candy blue if I can get it).

Zexy

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I was thinking of that too! I'll IM you later to link you a pic for an idea.

JuanFunction2ND

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Well we are currently finishing up the AWD project. But it’s not a simple motor swap. U have to reconfigure the front frame rails to and modify under body to have every thing fit up right. That’s all I can say for now .ones it’s completed we will post pics driving experience RWD vs. AWD on the Z

Zexy

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Are you using the VQ35 motor?