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Old 04-09-2008, 09:42 AM
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I've been looking at the possibility in installing a RB26 into my 350z, I know this has been a subject that is often seen around the forums here but just wanted to get some advice...I've been to many local performance shops that specialize in motorswaps and VQs, and some dont even want to take on the challenge. I'm not interested in keeping my AC or cosmetic parts. Even if it came down to a rally or GT inspired interior with the instruments either in the "on" or "off" position to make it easier to have the electronics function in the z from the RB power plant might be a consideration. I'm also aware that Top Secret did a similar swap, and I've seen the vid on YouTube of this as well...Realistically speaking, if I had a simple instrument cluster designed, and removed some motor components for a clean swap and install...can this be done on a budget? **Also, would need an rb25 tranny for the RWD** Any advice is much appreciated! Cheers!
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Not really worth the effort and cost.
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Old 04-09-2008, 09:47 AM
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find out what you will have to do for air conditioning, it may be too big an issue.
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uh.. how much do you have?
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A cooler alternative, https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/310010-well-my-v8-is-in-ls2.html .
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+1
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Old 04-09-2008, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Willie
Not really worth the effort and cost.
what he said
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Old 04-09-2008, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Willie
Not really a cooler alternative but a more cheep alternative
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waste of money IMO, do a quick search, you will find a million other my350z noobs ask the same thing.
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I'm sure the money you spend you can build a boost a VQ
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swapping to lose a full liter of displacement? dumb. yeah yeah they can take more boost but theres no replacement for displacement, torque is important.
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Originally Posted by ke0ki2k
torque is important.

just ask all those honda guys, they make insane torque.
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Originally Posted by ke0ki2k
swapping to lose a full liter of displacement? dumb. yeah yeah they can take more boost but theres no replacement for displacement, torque is important.
+1, pm 002-MP and ask him, he tried it and still has the motor.
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Old 04-09-2008, 01:43 PM
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I know someone who is trying that swap right now.
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I know someone who is trying that swap right now.
Are they in SD? Who is performing the swap (which shop)?
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Closed. Please do a search as this has been done and discussed
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