NissanJon

Does anyone have a comprehensive list of necessary parts and integration blocks for the 350z VK56 swap? Obviously, employing the manual RE5 requires an adapter plate, also needs a solution for the VK CAS location on the trans bell housing if switching to a manual. New engine mounts, new trans mounts if you push the engine back to the fire wall, what else? Factory Titan harness? Haltech? What does it take to get a VQ powered Z into a VK powered Z?

NissanJon

I'm starting a VK56 swap myself and would like to not go into this completely blind. Everyone knows about the swap, and some of you have actually done it, but no one seems to know exactly how its done, even those who've done it.


Ill be logging all of my information to write a comprehensive 'How-to' in the future, after I get the project near completed, but I could certainly use some insight.

dcains

iTrader: (15)

Why don't you search this site? There is a thread currently open discussing this topic.

NissanJon

I have searched the site and found nothing of any substance. Which thread are you referring to? Most threads are filled with people giving each other high fives.

dcains

iTrader: (15)

This thread took me 2 seconds to find. Lots of good info:

https://my350z.com/forum/g35-g37/611...vk56-swap.html

quickdiversion

haha thanks for linking my thread....

iideadeyeii

iTrader: (6)

WHYYYY
LS and call it a day. Cheaper/better

travlee

iTrader: (8)

unless you go big

http://www.karlperformanceparts.com/...SABEgJAsfD_BwE

iideadeyeii

iTrader: (6)

Can't a stock ls1 handle FI at 500whp easily?
Can't anyone do a custom rear-mount turbo for an ls swap for under 2k maybe 3k with an expensive turbo

That engine is just so overpriced.

travlee

iTrader: (8)

yeah it is, and unless you fix the valve guide issue you have to worry about trashing the motor.

if i were me, i would do ls2/ls3.. little stronger, and yes there is a rear mount turbo

quickdiversion

Cool story bro, show me your ls swap into a z/g platform. Love to see how easy your stand alone system was.

travlee

iTrader: (8)

oh you mean like this? this is my buddies car, we did all the manual labor and then it went to the shop for wiring harness and tune. cant remember the final total, will text him

quickdiversion

Exactly. You didnt do the wiring and by the lopks pf the motor location, you destroyed the eright distribution just to put the motor in.


I never said it was bad.
I talking getting it running yourself, the mechanical work is easy.

travlee

iTrader: (8)

the sikky did came with the wiring, but one part confused us so we didnt mess with it, but it piggy backed both ecu's

and we didnt destroy anything, the ls motor sits lower and further back... that is how every ls swap is

travlee

iTrader: (8)

all we were saying is that the ls swap has been done numerous times and most of the kinks have been worked out..

i give you props on your build, read the thread from time to time

iideadeyeii

iTrader: (6)

Quickdiversion has a personal vendetta against any motor swap that is easier than his tedious and "steady-paced" vq56 swap.


He'll show those ls swapped z's what 265whp and 325wtq is all about in about 3-4 more years



. . .And the fact that barely anyone cares for his build

quickdiversion

Cute.
There is plenty interest in my build.
Yes my build is steady paced, I have a budget and I stuck stuck to it. When you work a lot and your married an engine swap is not always my priority.

B.Frye91

BROSKIS! Quick Diversion finished his build! Check it out...

Wait till the end, his wife twerks on the hood whilst he does thy holy drift 🍩 's

False1

where’s it at!?

quickdiversion

Northeastern NJ.

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