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I think VQ swaps make more sense than some other more popular swaps, these are my opinions: Weight A 240z weight about 1,000kgs or 2,200lbs. L2x engine is I6 and iron block somewhere around 350lbs (?), VQ are all alloy around 330lbs (?). I suspect the two engine engines weight about the same, VQ being twin cam and 24v etc. After the swap, the overall weight won't go up by much, if at all. Weight placement VQ will sit further back, mostly if not all behind the front axle, making the finished car a front mid engine. Center of gravity Lower center of gravity is the goal, VQ being a V engine helped some here but may not be much with twin cams and all. Power to weight VQ35HR has 305 hps, that would be 305 hp/2200lbs, that is 1hp for 7.3 lbs, for perspective, Ferrari F430 - 1517 Kgs (3344 lbs) with 483 hps that would be 1hp for 6.92lbs.

LV1 or LV3 were 90deg V6 and OHV, that allows a lower center of gravity. Being a V6, sit would sit further back, perhaps behind front axle?

Not all V6s were created equal, a long stroke 2.5l would be a lot shorter than a big bore 4.3l, but is it possible for a V6 to sit behind front axle line so the finished Z would become a front mid engine?

Anyone heard of an Alfa Busso swap? Just curious.

100lbs less, so they are like 50 lbs or so heavier than original I20?

Has anyone considered GM's LV1 engine as swap candidate? LV1 is an all alloy OHV 90deg V6 that weight around 350 lbs and produced 285 hps and 305 lb/ft of torque. It has direct injection, so carbon buildup would be part of the deal, however it was designed for trucks so designed for RWD. As a 90deg OHV engine, it came with that slightly lowered center of gravity, at 350 lbs (can anyone verify that?), it weighted about the same as Z's I6. No weight penalty here. If LS engine can fit, this 6 cylinder version of LS shouldn't have problem, in fact lighter and better weight distribution. All inputs are welcome!!! https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/lv1/

There are or were a number of vendors for GTO body kits, are they still around? Which one is the best or most popular? Any pros and cons to different kits? Thanks for helping.

If one's objective is to build a S30 that weights around 2100lbs all in, with an engine that produces around 200hps/wheels and with reasonable torque. Ideally decent weight distribution too. Is this doable? and how to do it?

bump, no love or info for Ford Duratec?

Any thoughts on using a Ford Duratec AJ? Would anyone happened to know the weight and dimension of these engines? thanks for helping.