Engine swap??
12-21-2003, 06:29 PM
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i saw a pic of a G35 with the swap. but that was in clubwrx.net.
why would you want to swap anyways? too much hassle. id rather rebuild the z's bottom end and twin turbocharge it.
why would you want to swap anyways? too much hassle. id rather rebuild the z's bottom end and twin turbocharge it.
12-21-2003, 07:38 PM
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Originally posted by Scorch268
the skyline's motor has much more potential than the 3.5L in my opinion
the skyline's motor has much more potential than the 3.5L in my opinion
To build the RB into something that would touch a fully done VQ would start taking some serious cash.
How much can YOU bring to the plate?
12-21-2003, 08:05 PM
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Originally posted by Scorch268
the skyline's motor has much more potential than the 3.5L in my opinion
the skyline's motor has much more potential than the 3.5L in my opinion
The VQ is a far more advanced design compared to the RB, especially in the weight department. The only thing the RB has over the VQ is a closed deck and forged internals.
$2000 in parts will put the VQ in a much better position to take boost than the RB26, and the VQ has 0.9L of displacement over the RB.
A Z with built block and twin turbos would make a built GT-R34 weep. Not to mention the weight savings, which really shines on the road course, where the Z was meant to be.
12-21-2003, 08:31 PM
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Well, I've seen 1000hp Skyline's I've yet to see even a moderately reliable 500hp Z (if ever even a 500hp Z).
When I see 1000hp Z's I'll think differently.
I think you'll end up replacing just about the entire engine (I doubt the block could even handle it) before you even get close to what some tuners (JUN Skyline anyone?) have gotten out of the RB.
When I see 1000hp Z's I'll think differently.
I think you'll end up replacing just about the entire engine (I doubt the block could even handle it) before you even get close to what some tuners (JUN Skyline anyone?) have gotten out of the RB.
12-21-2003, 08:33 PM
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I would have to agree with azrael !! Anyways. why would you want to spend so much for a swap and destroy the technology and weight distribution Nissan build. Just beef up the VQ and you could have a mean monster and come out a lot cheaper 
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12-21-2003, 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by jeffrey
Well, I've seen 1000hp Skyline's I've yet to see even a moderately reliable 500hp Z (if ever even a 500hp Z).
When I see 1000hp Z's I'll think differently.
I think you'll end up replacing just about the entire engine (I doubt the block could even handle it) before you even get close to what some tuners (JUN Skyline anyone?) have gotten out of the RB.
Well, I've seen 1000hp Skyline's I've yet to see even a moderately reliable 500hp Z (if ever even a 500hp Z).
When I see 1000hp Z's I'll think differently.
I think you'll end up replacing just about the entire engine (I doubt the block could even handle it) before you even get close to what some tuners (JUN Skyline anyone?) have gotten out of the RB.
JUN build an 850rwhp 350z with VQ. Didn't you watch the video? Give it another year or two and we will be looking at very reliable 350z running 500+rwhp and carb approved. Can't say that about the skyline because emmisions is what killed that motor
12-21-2003, 08:43 PM
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Originally posted by spazpilot
JUN build an 850rwhp 350z with VQ. Didn't you watch the video? Give it another year or two and we will be looking at very reliable 350z running 500+rwhp and carb approved. Can't say that about the skyline because emmisions is what killed that motor
JUN build an 850rwhp 350z with VQ. Didn't you watch the video? Give it another year or two and we will be looking at very reliable 350z running 500+rwhp and carb approved. Can't say that about the skyline because emmisions is what killed that motor
And what did they do to the VQ? I still have my doubts about the bottom end holding up to that kind of HP.
I love my Z as much as anyone else, but I'll let other people blow there's up first. I'm no guinea pig.
12-21-2003, 08:55 PM
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Originally posted by 1.8T
With enough money you can have a Yugo putting out 1000hp.
With enough money you can have a Yugo putting out 1000hp.
Victor: got a working link to the video?
12-21-2003, 09:07 PM
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Can't find the video now but it is somewere on this forum. It show the car toping out above 200mph and then losing control because of tire failure.
Can't find the video now but it is somewere on this forum. It show the car toping out above 200mph and then losing control because of tire failure.
12-21-2003, 09:21 PM
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Originally posted by spazpilot
jeffrey
Can't find the video now but it is somewere on this forum. It show the car toping out above 200mph and then losing control because of tire failure.
jeffrey
Can't find the video now but it is somewere on this forum. It show the car toping out above 200mph and then losing control because of tire failure.
12-21-2003, 10:06 PM
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Originally posted by azrael
You couldn't be more wrong.
You couldn't be more wrong.
i totally agree. besides, what is more fun than building an engine and totally proving people with their fancy swaps wrong?
man, you really got owned.
12-22-2003, 06:16 AM
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I was "owned" because someone disagreed with me? grow up man.
Originally posted by Nismobilized
0\/\/N3D!
i totally agree. besides, what is more fun than building an engine and totally proving people with their fancy swaps wrong?
man, you really got owned.
0\/\/N3D!
i totally agree. besides, what is more fun than building an engine and totally proving people with their fancy swaps wrong?
man, you really got owned.
12-22-2003, 07:42 AM
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Originally posted by azrael
You couldn't be more wrong.
The only thing the RB has over the VQ is a closed deck and forged internals.
You couldn't be more wrong.
The only thing the RB has over the VQ is a closed deck and forged internals.