Tsuka89 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 new to the whole v8 swap thing, wondering if either of these are possible and an all around guess on a price total if either does work, it will be a long while before I can even begin to save up money for a swap (for I am but a simple college student in a failing economy). Im also considering SR20 and KA24de as well as RB25 and RB26 thanks any insights are helpful and Im open to other swap suggestions too, but Id like to stay within brand if at all possible (just a thing with me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecreatta Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 It truly depends on your situation and position along with what type of equipment you have on hand. I could probably do a vh45 swap the cheap way for 2,000. Would I be happy probably not. I'm a college student as well just save your financial aid up and do it the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter72 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I think it would be cheaper and easier to just upgrade your engine with turbo components. You can add a Standalone system, exhaust, upgraded LSD and your Golden. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 If you're broke and in college, get a simple air intake + K&N and a 2.5" exhaust. Worry about swaps later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcer Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I agree with these guys, keep it simple while you're still in school. If you are dead set on a Nissan V8 swap, the VH45 would be your best bet. There is more info and finished swaps into older Z's that you can use as a guidline. Plus it's cheaper. If you look hard enough you can find running Q45's for $500, but the VK56 itself runs around $1200+ on average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuka89 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 hmm ok sounds good, vk56 sounds like its out then, so I will most likely go vh45 or sr20. I was going to wait till after school anyway assuming I still have the car of course, I already have a cone on it but its not k&n so I'm gonna upgrade when it needs it, and I plan on 2.5 by next summer anyway so that should be good, would like a fun daily out of this until I get out of school thanks for the insights guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchetypeDatsun Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Here some pics I found on the VH45 swap in a 280zx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 wow ive never seen a vhs130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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