VK45DE in the Z
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VK45DE in the Z
I had a thought when I saw the FX45, with its VK45DE V8 and the same FM chassis this engine should fit in the Z. Has anyone seen this conversion done yet? This mod could be an alternative to stroking the VQ35DE. Find a totaled FX45 and take the engine out 
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Originally posted by DuckyZgiirl
you mean the VK45 fix the title it will work but handling wont be soo good
you mean the VK45 fix the title it will work but handling wont be soo good
I could see how the added weight would affect handling, but couldnt a different suspension system help reduce the effect of added weight? Plus just wondering if anyone would think of doing this kind of mod.
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Why won't the handling be any good?
If you were smart in the install you'd push the motor as far back as you can, up against the firewall. Then run the intake side to the front.
In theory it would work VERY well. My concern would be width... Not sure if it would slide in too well.
If you were smart in the install you'd push the motor as far back as you can, up against the firewall. Then run the intake side to the front.
In theory it would work VERY well. My concern would be width... Not sure if it would slide in too well.
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Top Secret is workng on a conversion, but they are putting it in a G35 and they are putting in a little more than what you hoped for. Check it out its in the web site, first article. http://www.topsecretjpn.com/topsecretenglish.html
