got the bellhousing and head gasket today!!! motor should be placed into the car on monday!!!! also took out my old clutch and flywheel out of my old VQ and D*MN!!! its somehting to see hahaha....im too lazy to post pics tonight but for those who have FB, check out stancemonkeys, the pics are on there: http://www.facebook.com/stancemonkeys

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new pics from friday!



bellhousing and head gasket showed up!


my old clutch and flywheel from my VQ (HOLY SH*T)



started cleaning up and painting block



bellhousing on my R154 trans

 

very nice update..

 

u r going to use the Z transmission?

 

^id imagine hed use the r154, 5 speed supra trans.

why this over the 6 speed? cost? never followed up much on the r154, how stout are they?

 

correct...the R154 is only about 6-700$ and the 6spd starts around $4500.00...the 5spd will be just fine for me up to around 7-800hp then i know its gnna break...but since im only shooting for 5-600hp...i think i should be alright

 

Is it possible to mate a Z trans to a 2jz? I think it would hold the power as it has proven to do on a vq. And MUCH cheaper to get.

 

ok thanx

 

id be concerned about the input shaft size, length, # of teeth, etc. im sure it could be done given the right amount of time/money invested.

 

Time and money anything can be done, of course.

I was thinking about it because if possible and if it could be done for under just say $2,000. It might be worth it as a used 6 speed Getrag goes for more than $2,000-3,000 easy. ( Just saw one for sale for $4,xxx Low Mileage)

How much more "reliable" will a Getrag be over a 350z Trans(I'll go with CD 009) at high power / torque. 800-1,000whp with a 2JZ for the most part will only see 600-700 MAYBE 800wtq.

For the price difference, if possible, I feel a 350z Trans (Example: CD 009) will do the job perfect holding that power/torque. With using a Z trans, it might be possible to keep the Z Driveshaft then as well. Going on if the Trans didn't have to be moved forward or back.

 

it would be really interesting to see someone do this! depending on placment, would also allow you to use stock trans mounts as well!

 

cleaned up and resurfaced head


cleaned and painted block


fresh head on the block

 

One of these nights I will try to look into it a little further and see what I come up with. And you are correct.

Looking good so far.

 

hey guys! new updates! looks like the motor is fitted up in the car!!!

out with the old, in with the new!

 

there are even more pics on http://www.facebook.com/stancemonkeys ! check out the page, "like" it and you will get to see my current build AND the drift 240sx we are putting my VQ in!!! plus lots more!

 

just a pic from today, motor is set in the car...waiting on parts again

 

What are you gonna do about the tachometer?

 

any engine's mounting problem?

 

swap looks awesome so far man, keep up the great work. very interested to see the finished product