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Removed the Adaptronic ECU little bit of wiring to be removed then previous engine and other stuff will be shipped ti California Dropped the new engine in to have some measurements for exhaust manifold and custom mounts Sits way back and intake might touch the hood Gearshifter braket needs goood 4-5" of cutting to come in place of stock hole as well. Crossmember is touching the crank case but will move the engine down another 3-4". Will alter the cross member might make a new one and move the radiator close to engine along with AC condenser and Oil cooler. Intercooler will be in same place as before might be longer pipes but wont be close to hot oil cooler. Parts already ordered will be here in a week's time 1. Griffin Double Pass Radaitor 19" X 24" 2. 16" Flex-a-Lite high majic 3300 CFM puller fan with shroud would need some shroud work, going with single big fan then twins as last time. 3. JWT clutch and flywheel combo 4. Moshimoto Intercooler 5. Moshimoto Coolant reserviour tank Also converting to power steering from Subaru Forester

Removed the Adaptronic ECU little bit of wiring to be removed then previous engine and other stuff will be shipped ti California Dropped the new engine in to have some measurements for exhaust manifold and custom mounts Sits way back and intake might touch the hood Gearshifter braket needs goood 4-5" of cutting to come in place of stock hole as well. Crossmember is touching the crank case but will move the engine down another 3-4". Will alter the cross member might make a new one and move the radiator close to engine along with AC condenser and Oil cooler. Intercooler will be in same place as before might be longer pipes but wont be close to hot oil cooler. Parts already ordered will be here in a week's time 1. Griffin Double Pass Radaitor 19" X 24" 2. 16" Flex-a-Lite high majic 3300 CFM puller fan with shroud would need some shroud work, going with single big fan then twins as last time. 3. JWT clutch and flywheel combo 4. Moshimoto Intercooler 5. Moshimoto Coolant reserviour tank Also converting to power steering as feeling wise stock wasnt that good and crossmember is in works so would be easier to do now. so got these 1. Used 2000 Subaru forester steering rack 2. New outer tie rod ends for 1998 subaru legacy/impreza 3. 84 toyota celica inner tie rod ends 4. Whiteline steering rach & Pinion mount bushes 5. Energy suspension stock steering rack bushes 6. Moshimoto Power steering bottle There is a DIY to install subaru forester steering rack using celica inner and legacy outer tie rod ends, lets see how it goes.

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Did some quick port and polish job done. Removed cam and timing covers got those chromed first! Red and black colour was applied on these along with matte and glossy clearcoat to have have some kind of anodized effect in red and other black chrome. Will be installed once engine is all cleaned up Removed the old engine and engine bay came out messy, thinking of painting a satin black or sating finish golden while its empty, any suggestions? Engine mounts are in works, which is the tricky part will update how it goes.

Did some quick port and polish job done. Removed cam and timing covers got those chromed first! Red and black colour was applied on these along with matte and glossy clearcoat to have have some kind of anodized effect in red and other black chrome. Will be installed once engine is all cleaned up Removed the old engine and engine bay came out messy, thinking of painting a satin black or sating finish golden while its empty, any suggestions? Engine mounts are in works, which is the tricky part will update how it goes.

Thanks Eric, engine is dirty but in good condition let's see how it behaves once all wires up and start There are lots of engines coming from Japan which use their so called 40k km limit oil so they don't change oil but just to top ups making lot of sludge in the engine and majority of times people like those as they are nice after cleaning them up. The gearbox I got had got 4 inches of shaft so will wled the current one with it. For mounts will be custom ones and chroming I'm doing because its all opened up will be a hassle to do it later. As per my experience these light weight pulleys aren't that good on VQ engines and disturb the harmonic balancer. GTM reckons not to use these UR, Stillen pulleys only good is ATI

Cams are with adaptors, oil pump, and so does some other things, but people havent do some much work on it. Block is much stronger then VQ35 so I doubt anything needed to be changed there for head people have changed cams in some builts No logistically not worth it so will make custom here

Atleast the one I got doesn't have VVT, not sure about newer models. As for gearbox havent mated it yet but there is housing difference from HR model which is 2007 till now.

I was planning for a while to swap RB25/30 NA setup but after reviewing it a lot working with different heads and lack of upgraded cams in some heads dropped the idea. Moved to VQ35DE/HR for which wiring is a bit of a pain but then couldnt find HR engine and where I found with online wiring service (2k$) and engine cost over all project costs jumped. So in between talking to few installer came across something unusual and interesting taking it as a challenge. VQ30DET, its a rare engine same quad cams but block is much stronger then VQ35 and low compression as it comes with a turbo from factory. It is fitted to the following vehicles: 1995–2004 Nissan Gloria Y33,Y34 1995–2004 Nissan Cedric Y33,Y34 1997–1999 Nissan Leopard Y33 2001–present Nissan Cima F50 As per some forums stock engine is running on 5-6psi and gives around 280hp and turbo can go easily upto 14psi before playing with the wastegate and power can go upto 350ish but still needs to be checked, as people are running cars upto 500whp on stock block and its holding great so there is good potential in the engine. Being a destroked version compared to VQ35 its revs better as well. One other things which my mechanic said engine is without VVT so can change the cam gears as well if needed along with cams maybe for future. After looking for a while found one here, as per Air flow meter clips seems like came out of 2002-2006 model Nissan Cima here it is Bought the whole things with 8 speed CVT gearbox lol, and engine mounts sway bars and most importantly ECU and harness. Was lucky found a CD009 gearbox out of 2006 JDM 350z as well. Covers removed from engine There will be alteration needed in cross member, whole exhaust manifold on engine and might need to move the turbo a bit as well. I opened up the engine so do some colours and for some porting the exhaust and intake inlets, engine was clean but too much slug inthe oil sump seems like car was running on those 30k limited oil, but compression came out good. Only problem was turbo came out broken one fan was missing so will change that from the shop got the engine. Fan was chocked and one side one is missing, as for the size seems bigger then RB25 turbo more like GT25 series size. Engine opened up Intake and TB Lower intake manifold These are parts I dropped for chroming will do a contrast in these three Pulleys as well for chroming (sample chrome piece on left side )

Ok project moving in another phase Engine SWAP. As people on some forums know I sold my current setup with everything including radiator, ecu etc. I was planning for a while to swap RB25/30 NA setup but after reviewing it a lot working with different heads and lack of upgraded cams in some heads dropped the idea. Moved to VQ35DE/HR for which wiring is a bit of a pain but then couldnt find HR engine and where I found with online wiring service (2k$) and engine cost over all project costs jumped. So in between talking to few installer came across something unusual and interesting taking it as a challenge. VQ30DET, its a rare engine same quad cams but block is much stronger then VQ35 and low compression as it comes with a turbo from factory. It is fitted to the following vehicles: 1995–2004 Nissan Gloria Y33,Y34 1995–2004 Nissan Cedric Y33,Y34 1997–1999 Nissan Leopard Y33 2001–present Nissan Cima F50 As per some forums stock engine is running on 5-6psi and gives around 280hp and turbo can go easily upto 14psi before playing with the wastegate and power can go upto 350ish but still needs to be checked, as people are running cars upto 500whp on stock block and its holding great so there is good potential in the engine. Being a destroked version compared to VQ35 its revs better as well. One other things which my mechanic said engine is without VVT so can change the cam gears as well if needed along with cams maybe for future. After looking for a while found one here, as per Air flow meter clips seems like came out of 2002-2006 model Nissan Cima here it is Bought the whole things with 8 speed CVT gearbox lol, and engine mounts sway bars and most importantly ECU and harness. Was lucky found a CD009 gearbox out of 2006 JDM 350z as well. Covers removed from engine There will be alteration needed in cross member, whole exhaust manifold on engine and might need to move the turbo a bit as well. I opened up the engine so do some colours and for some porting the exhaust and intake inlets, engine was clean but too much slug inthe oil sump seems like car was running on those 30k limited oil, but compression came out good. Only problem was turbo came out broken one fan was missing so will change that from the shop got the engine. Fan was chocked and one side one is missing, as for the size seems bigger then RB25 turbo more like GT25 series size. Engine opened up Intake and TB Lower intake manifold These are parts I dropped for chroming will do a contrast in these three Pulleys as well for chroming (sample chrome piece on left side ) This thread is going to be busy again

Got some pictures from the feature off http://www.motoringme.com/features/modified-classic-nissan-fairlady-z-datsun-240z/.

Here are mine 15"Work CR01 with spacers it more like 15 X 8.5 -42 and -9.5 -44, tires are 195/50/15 & 205/50/15

Details of seats are there in the built thread For the Nardi horn button, just put some double sided tape in the inside ring where the button sits then just press it hard and it gets stuck because of the tape can be removed if needed, but make sure tape is inside the ring only.

They did a feature on my project (thread in my signature) http://www.performancemag.net/ Its free to access, pictures I took it from from http://www.motoringme.com/features/modified-classic-nissan-fairlady-z-datsun-240z/ . Some high resolution pictures are there

Top Performance magazine did a feature on the Z, published in their May issue More pics and details in the magazine its free and can be downloaded here: http://www.performancemag.net/home/

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering same as 270 is advertised as procam rather then poncam but vendor said no need for lifters and springs will check again

400$ is engine price and shipping is around 1000$ (which can take upto 3 - 4 engines or single engine) this 1000 includes packing and some local charges. For people in LA I am shipping my engine to the guy who bought it and if he agrees an someone coordinate with him I can send RB30 or even 25/26 and can share the shipping with me so it can come upto 800$ shipped to LA.

Hey guys, I am planning to drop in RB25DE preferably non NEO along with RB30 block in my Z. Car will have 45mm ITBs and custom headers. For the block at this moment I am planning to run RB25DE pistons in the RB30 block to get enough NA compression and only thing installing in the block are, Rosstufbond harmonic balancer, light weight alternator and power steering pulley, Nitto crank collar and JUN oil pump. Want to do some head work to get better flow and looking for cams. Tomei cams (these are Poncams) which are available at the moment are: 256* 8.5mm lift along with Tomei cam gears 270* and 8.5mm lift along with Tomei cam gears There are 260* as well but out of stock right now. So can anyone suggest which cams would be better to have a good power gain along with some sweet sound , I was thinking for 256 might be more like stock? and 270* might be too much but more inclined towards 270* and will try to overlap those if possible but have no experience so far with RB head works. And would I look into getting some solid lifter and springs though Tomei does not suggest to change with these cams

Sells for 400-500$ full engine here in dubai. But it will be worth for anyone if three or four guys purchase together as I am shipping my current engine to CA and shipping worked out around 1000$, but its same one for one or upto four engines.

I didn't check the harness or ECU, as they usually charge more for ECU's and my understanding was i you put after market turbo and built the head then isint it better to go for stand alone?

Which turbo and exhaust manifold to go for? Im in between this and VQ swap

Thanks for the reply Dave, Do you have any idea if there is a difference in size of VK56 and VK45? and do these engines also need loads of parts off the donar car like VQ

Which is a reasonable standalone option? anything specific to look out for. I know Haltech has a stand alone ECU for VQ engines but that quiet expensive.

So did the engine fit inside the chassis at the end if the day or not

Thanks guys for the help, with custom pistons I know it can be sorted out but not feeling spending so much money on just trying a NA setup. I have been told to get RB30DE and Rb25De Neo and use RB25 pistons and rods in 30 block then can use Rb26 or RB25 head over it with good compression. DE engines are cheaper here will look into that.