Guys, where in or near Miami is there a performance facility that can do V8 swaps on 350z?

 

Eww.

 

I would ask around locally … if a shop does it prepare to pay quite a bit … it’s not an easy swap and parts may be plentiful but everything is expensive.

 

About $6-10k for a car that will barely be faster than an HR Z.

 

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Would probably put it around 10-12k to do it right if you aren't doing the work yourself. Could be wrong though as it's been a bit since I've paid attention to a LS swap lol. Thought those days were over.

 

Totally, I was referring to just a basic junk yard deal but yeah a crate engine itself is $5-7k on top of about $10k worth of stuff you need to make it work.

 

I do appreciate the guys that put the time, effort, and money into LS swapping but it seems like most (not all) LS swaps come out looking like **** … disorganized, wires everywhere, only half the interior works, oil/fluid leaks, intake pipes that look like junk, etc…

I’ve really only riden in a few and obviously the torque comes earlier and hits a little harder but you have to shift earlier and it seems like all you do is shift gears between short bursts of torque??

Ehhhh…no thanks, not for me … turbo it and wring it out to 6500 to 7000rpm…

but more power to the people that like the LS swap… just not for me…

 

One thing a lot of people don't account for is gearing, the stock gearing works for the VQ but I'd say it's a bit aggressive for the hp/tq of the LS.
It's ok for a drift car but not if you want something that feels sorted, if you go T56 then the gearing isn't ideal for stock LS power level.
Most won't do the math and play around with gearing or FD ratios.

 

New motor, motor mounts, transmission, exhaust, etc. The list goes on plus if you don't have to knowledge and fab skills it will be a pretty penny and cost more than you get imo.

If I'm honestly going to go with a "cheapish" Nissan and work it I'd just go with the S14 with the SR20. An LS Z just isn't worth it to me IMO. Vettes or a WS6 can be found for fairly cheap now instead. It was cool back in the day for this but its super dated.

 

I completely agree, hence why I'm against swapping. If a boosted VQ is not enough for you than the problem is not the car it's you.
Only swap I'd like to see is a VR38 swap.

 

Were probably no help but keep us posted … despite my lack-luster opinions (I’ll keep those to myself) I’ll do my best to be helpful and supportive in any manner I can.

 

I'm on lowbudget but I'm looking to ls swap my 03 auto z. My question may be dumb because I'm new to engine swaps but with a isr transmission adapter can you put and ls on a stock automatic 350z trans and if you can how much hp can it take.

 

If youre trying to do any swap / mods / build 'on the low' than just stop ... this will backfire and burn you in the end...

I dont know that anyone here has an exact answer for you related to your transmission... roughly speaking a OEM unmodified 5AT transmission is going to take 300 to 350, possibly 400ft-lbs of torque before it fails. Depending on which LS engine you choose this could be 300 to 400hp - similar to your budget, keep your expectations low.

 

I just don't understand the craze with swaps or the need to have 800+hp, you can't use it unless you got AWD. You just look silly rolling around on slicks lol.

 

my buddy that ls swapped his G35, final tally was close to $14k

 

Well I have a blown engine and I'm trying to get started on building my car up my self and I have about 6-7k to spend so what would yall suggest if a swap is a bad idea

 

For that budget, consider swapping in a rebuilt VQ35DE and paying for some professional help in getting it installed.

 

I have considered a lowmile de and maybe throw some bolt ons on it but im not looking for professional help

 

I have considered a lowmile de and maybe throw some bolt ons on it but im not looking for professional help