Nismodealer Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Just curious as to wether or not anyone has attempted this swap. Comments? Suggestions? I just bought this car and it has a strong 83 z engine, and an extra front crossmember, I figured I'd throw this on the board so as not to reinvent the wheel if it's been done. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Nope, you'd be the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makaofox Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 ^ You wouldnt be the first but it certainly isnt well documented. I know of specialty z's 280zx with the vg30dett. Having had a z32tt and getting a 280z, the first issue will be clearance. The vg is a wide motor, and you might have issues with the strut towers. Second most likely will be a combo of the height and oilpan clearance. Once you get passed that I think setting up the intercooler piping might be tough but the swap should be doable. The worst thing is you will have alot of weight up front, being compact I would hope the motor wont throw off the steering too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makaofox Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 You didnt search at all huh lol. http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/52179-vg30dett-280z-conversion-picsect/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 ^ You wouldnt be the first but it certainly isnt well documented. I know of specialty z's 280zx with the vg30dett. Having had a z32tt and getting a 280z, the first issue will be clearance. The vg is a wide motor, and you might have issues with the strut towers. Second most likely will be a combo of the height and oilpan clearance. Once you get passed that I think setting up the intercooler piping might be tough but the swap should be doable. The worst thing is you will have alot of weight up front, being compact I would hope the motor wont throw off the steering too much. I was trolling. There's basically an entire section here devoted to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makaofox Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 ^ Lol dam you got me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Z Sun Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 it would be cool to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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