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what ya looking to know? There is so much done to this car that a complete list would take forever.

just thought I would update. SR20VET/Z32

Wow, this thread is brought back from the Dead!!!!

Trust me, you would love every aspect of putting a fully built SR20 into a RWD/300zx. As for the differences in the two blocks i honestly don't know. I do know the bolt pattern is different from the RWD's. But things like the motor Mounts, water lines, ect. i don't. But also to let you know, your gonna wanna use a SR20DET/RWD head. your FWD head has the distributor coming off to the Driver side and if you turn your motor 90Degrees, you would have to cut your firewall to make it work.. not worth it to me. But since your bottom end is built. just find a RWD head. But if you get a RWD head, then you have to deal with the Coil on Plugs and no longer have the Cap/Rotor set up. Which also means you would need a RWD wiring harness and ECU for a RWD, and ignitor chip ect.. Sounds like a lot of work... Honestly i would just try to Sell your Built FWD set up and buy a RWD(Motor/Harness/ECU/Ect.) Cause there is already parts made for almost everything to do that swap the easy way. So you will need custom Motor mounts/ modify CrossMember, and a Custom adaptor plate for the tranny.. and you wanna use the Z32 tranny, it will hold more than tripple the power than the SR20DET tranny. Now back to Lunar240, I have looked some more into the VE head... I still see they are a pain to get ahold of. and also im not about to cut my firewall, so do you know where to get the 2001/SR20VE CAS? Thanks Danny

So here is all my questions about the SR16VE head? Are you saying it bolts right up to the SR20DET-RWD Block? or the SR20DET-FWD Block? Cause they are different? Also, how do you pick up Crank Angle or Cam Angle then? Cause the SR20DET-RWD head has a Cam Angle Pick up that works with the ignitor chip and ECU to control Spark and Fuel. I know on the SR20DET-FWD it uses a Distributer. So how do i Go from my SR20DET-RWD to the SR16VE-FWD head and get my Pick ups to work? If you saying go to a distributer, then how does it fit between the motor and the engine bay in a RWD application. If your saying change it to a Cam Pick up, the SR16VE head does not have the appropriate holes for that. Please explain the swap a little bit better? I already have a SR20DET-RWD in my car and the Bolt pattern for my Adaptor plate is different then if i had to throw a SR20DET-FWD Block in my car. and last, How and where could i get a SR16VE head if you can answer all my questions above. Thanks, Danny

First off, I have been building Z32's for over 6 years now. So i have some experience with them . I have done simple stuff from Stock motor rebuilds to Full Builds/ Internals GT2530's to make a 500+whp Z. But never anything more extreame than that... I did design a Single turbo Kit for the VG30DETT but never emplimented it. in the middle of building it on the Car i made the decision to change the motor.. So i have no proof that it would have worked perfect. but i did like the idea's i had. But on my resume I have assist building a 1300+ supra and 3 800+ Honda's. If you follow any racing at all you have seen or heard of our Utah Cars Tearing it up at IDRC, NHRA, NOPI on the West Coast.. Our Fastest Honda Just wend 9.50@156 last weekend at Nopi. and the Supra Has gone 8.8@167.. These are full interior cars might i add, not gutted.. Just simple saftey features that are required and they are also manual Tranny's... We have a Race at Palmdale this weekend. IDRC... Now on to my Ride.. First off, remember i said that i am building this car for Mostly Drag only.. it will see a highway every now and then.. but at the same time in my class i have to have License plates and be registered. I have to have full interior and all the required stuff on the Car that would have to Pass Saftey in any state. Now in NHRA to race in Sport RWD you have to stick with same motor manufacturer as chassis. So that left me with Nissan. NO problems there we have plenty of amazing motors availible. Now with that being said for amazing power i could have went with the RB or even the VG. But with a 6 cylinder you have to have minumum weight of 3600lbs with 1 power adder and 3700lbs with two power adders. a 4 cylinder has to weigh 2900lbs with 1, and 3000lbs with 2. 1 power adder being a turbo, and 2 being turbo/Nitrous. Second was the fact that the RB can make crazy power in the 1000+ range but parts are not as easy to come by if i start breaking stuff often at that power. along with the price of everything and 6 of everything to buy. Now on to the VG. WE all love the motor. it is the heart of the Z. I know it inside and out so i am comfident in all my knowledge and theory's and thinkings of the motor. Also i have talked with Teams like Escort Z who build the 1200+_ 7.1@192+ drag Z with the VG... It can make crazy power But again you have to buy 6 of everything and Escort told me on there car that once they started breaking 900+ hp they were going through main bearing like butter. at 1200+hp they had to change them every race.. That's 7 passes on a motor. So with that being said if i could get 1100 out of the VG i would have 1100+3600lbs=fast Now on to the SR. They are Everywhere, They are cheap, Parts are cheap, Parts are readily availible for it. I only have to buy 4 of everything. I did the weight comparison and the SR is 250lbs lighter then the VG. now that is fully loaded. Turbo's and all on both motors. So with drag racing 250lbs off the front of the car equals a lot better weight transfer. With my experience from our honda's i don't see why i can't get 800+ on the SR with boost alone and maybe a little more with spray. I know a SR head does not compair to the Honda head, but just trust me on this one. so 800+2900lbs=faster. Now onto my setup. Like i said the car is not put together right now due to a complete overhaul on the body. But i have GT4294R AEM 1600CC injectors 12x24x4.5 IC/Vband ends 4" DP Tial 44mm WG Tial 50mm BOV Weldon FP/FPR Tilton Twin plate Richmond 4.10 Gears/Rear Custom Intake Mani. Z32 5speed Tranny Im sure there's more but that the basics. As for the Questions.. I have heard of the VE head, but as far as i know its for the FWD motors only.. If there is a secret to addapt it to the RWD block i would love to know it.. But with that being said I am running the Tomei 280 cams and i have never heard of a company making huge cams for the VE head? Thanks for the compliments and I hope to learn a lot more from the people on here. I am always willing to listen and learn to what others have to say. Danny

Here is a link to pics of my car. I have been building it for over a year now. I travel for a living so i only have about 3-4 days a month to work on her. I am doing a complete overhaul to the body and and building the Car for Drag. NHRA Sport RWD. I expect over 800HP and should see low 9's with the Z32 5speed. Swap is already done, just waiting on body work to be completed. http://www.drag240sx.com/plug-e-gallery-f-55.html If you all are wondering why I went the SR route i will be more than happy to explain. But with me racing only 1 specific class, we have to stick to same manufacturer. So with all my other Nissan options I would be happy to say why i went the SR route... Good luck to anyone else trying the swap.. It was very easy for me and i would recommend it to anyone else. Danny