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  1. RedBeauty84ZX
    It will be cheaper and you will make more power if you do a standard NA2T conversion to your current engine. You don't even need to rebuild the factory VG30E as long as it's in good running condition.
  2. RedBeauty84ZX
    You are seriously confused when it comes to modifying engines and making power.
  3. RedBeauty84ZX
    VH to VG adapter: http://www.mazworx.com/store/p/173-Mazworx-VHVG-Adapter-Plate.aspx
  4. RedBeauty84ZX
    If you already have the Q45 engine (VH45) then it will be cheaper to swap than an LS1 would be. The amount of fabrication needed to get either engine swapped should be roughly the same.
  5. RedBeauty84ZX
    ^ Any pics or vids of your completed swap? VHs are a very underestimated V8...with just bolt ons they can match and or beat stock LS1 power.
  6. RedBeauty84ZX
    Although a little dated now this will give you some good info on doing the swap: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/73970-z31-vg30et-into-an-s30-project-outline/?do=findComment&comment=703787
  7. RedBeauty84ZX
    You would be better off swapping in the VG30ET. The VG30ET weighs significantly less(about the same as the L28), is much more compact, much cheaper in parts, and has been completed by at least a few people over the years. I'd highly suggest doing some research on the VG30ET....
  8. RedBeauty84ZX
    Why not Z31 ECU and Nistune?
  9. RedBeauty84ZX
    UPDATE: Brother took his car to the dyno yesterday and put down a best of 545WHP, several runs were over 500WTQ as well. Found out his wastegate is too small as its causing bad boost creep, once he gets a new wastegate installed he will go back to the dyno looking for more. Keep in mind this is a bone stock 86 VG30ET bottom end (actually worse it has small dents in the pistons from when the valves collided 4 years ago), with well over 200,000 miles on it and plenty of hard pulls at high boost levels.This was also on the stock mass air flow sensor. At 14PSI and the boost controller turned off it dynoed at 403WHP and 388WTQ. Heres a vid from yesterday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJa5qr4RIIM For a list of his modifications and a discussion on the dyno look here: http://z31performance.com/showthread.php?23396-545-RWHP-540-RWTQ-Stock-Bottom-End-MAF-Ignition-etc&p=357886#post357886
  10. RedBeauty84ZX
    Congrats! Car sounds and looks great.
  11. RedBeauty84ZX
    Why not run true dual all the way out? You may want to post this over in the other V8 section here: http://forums.hybridz.org/forum/46-other-v8z-tech-board/ Or even www.v8nissans.com
  12. RedBeauty84ZX
    Better in what way? Your not going to make up for the decades of technology and improvements that have been made on the newer GTR or Porsche turbo engines, those engines will always be more advanced and more efficient at making power. But that doesn't mean you can't "better" them in power with the right configuration. It's really not hard or expensive to make 500+HP in an old VG, been done numerous times on junk yard engines with a good turbo setup. Not sure why you were so stuck on the 15PSI limit with your engine. You would of broke 400WHP if you ran more boost.
  13. RedBeauty84ZX
    Whats wrong with running the VH coils?
  14. RedBeauty84ZX
    I'd have to disagree. Put a proper modern turbo on a VG30E(T) or VG33E and you will see plenty of power. A proper turbo and aftermarket cams and valve springs and you can see a nice improvement to the powerband and plenty of power. My brothers Z is still on a bone stock bottom end with a 1/4 of a million miles. He's replaced the cams and is running a billet PT6262 turbo, front facing tubular manifolds, NISTUNE and E85. Were expecting a solid 500+WHP and similar torque on high boost...already been for a few pulls and it pulls good . SHORT vid i took of a quick 2nd gear pull: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X93SP7586mg&feature=em-upload_owner
  15. RedBeauty84ZX
    I don't think the VR was based off the VQ40, the blocks look pretty different. The VR38 is "loosely" related to the VQ engine series but the block it self is original and not many if any components can be shared.
  16. RedBeauty84ZX
    Not true, S30s were always intended to come with a straight six. As for a swap, for a six cylinder i'd go with either a VG or VQ engine. Parts are relatively cheap and easy to come by for both engines. If I was going V8 it would be a VH45DE. Still a Nissan engine and it makes 300HP stock and can make 350+ with just bolt ons. VHs can be had for a few hundred bucks from your local junk yard and with an adapter you can use either a Z32 or Z33 manual transmission.
  17. RedBeauty84ZX
    It really isn't that hard. A proper turbo and a good intercooler setup combined with a decent set of cams and all of the supporting mods would net you that. To save money and time i'd just go with Nistune, especially since you're from Australia. And I wouldn't even mess with the bottom end.
  18. RedBeauty84ZX
    The Mustang V6 is a 3.7L and has been in production since 2007, same as the VQ35HR. I'd say the aftermarket is just as good or better for the VQ35HR...but cost wise a regular VQ35DE probably makes the most since.
  19. RedBeauty84ZX
    I think you could source a VQ35DE for much less then the mustang V6, it should also be easier to install(given people have actually done it). Power and fuel economy should be similar as well. It should be noted that the fuel economy ratings your seeing for the V6 mustang are mostly due to the 2.73:1 rear axle. With a final drive similar to what most VQ35s come with the fuel economy would be very similar.
  20. RedBeauty84ZX
    That's great!
  21. RedBeauty84ZX
    Looking great!
  22. RedBeauty84ZX
    Awesome, a VQ30DET swap is very cool! So the VQ30DET had no form of variable valve timing at all? Also does the 350Z 6 speed bolt straight up or is an adapter needed?
  23. RedBeauty84ZX
    Great post, this thread should be made a sticky. The VQ35HR was made for more then 2 years in other vehicles. The VQ35HR can be found in 2007-2008 Infiniti G35s(JDM Skylines), 2008-2012 Infiniti EX35, 2009-2012 Infiniti FX35, & 2009-2010 Infiniti M35(JDM Fuga). A hybrid variant of the VQ35HR can also be found in some newer Infinitis. While the VQ35HR is a superior engine, it is much easier to source a VQ35DE which was made in significantly higher numbers.
  24. RedBeauty84ZX
    Awesome! A VH powered Z32 is something i'd like to own one day!
  25. RedBeauty84ZX
    If you're going to swap engines its much easier to swap in the VG30ET from the Z31 300ZX rather then a VG30DETT from a Z32 300ZX.
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