Guest Sockz Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 Hey guys, my first post here. I've been trying to research putting a VH45de into a 260Z. I got linked to this site from ZCAR.com saying that there might have been one on here for a bit. Can anybody provide any info? I would probably run the VH45de with it's box and a sequential shifter, with an aftermarket computer. I am prepared to insert the engine and box myself into the Z. What do I need to consider, besides engine mounts, fuel system and new exhaust? Are there any pics or links to where I could find some relevant info? Cheers in advance for any responses Sockz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SteveR Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Well, there isn't any information on these boards about the VH45DE. Or anywhere else for that matter. I'm considering this engine for my '86. I've yet to see it swapped into any kind of car. And the only mods available for it is ECU, which will bring it to around 300hp, and a nitrous kit w/ECU. Except for things like intakes and exhaust for the Q45 which won't exactly work on your car. I hear that you can fit a nissan 5-speed tranny to this engine, but I've yet to see one or hear of it actually being done. A 5-speed from a Z32 TT would be a nice. If you find anything that will help either of us out, let me know. And I'll let you know anything I find out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sockz Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 No worries, will do. If you're interested, pics of a VH45de sitting in a 240z can be found at http://www.zparts.com under the projects section. Hopefully mine will look like that soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SteveR Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 AHA! I was wrong. There is a bit of info available on these forums. I'm reading this one right now: http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14612&highlight= There's a few more, Search for "VH45DE" in all the forums. Looks like the bellhousing for the V6 5-speed won't work. So a 5-speed might be out of the question. Which is a bummer for me as I have a few of them lying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Badzx Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Two things: 1.) the photo's of the 240 on zparts.com is a jdm vh41de the vh45 litle brother 2.) Correct: the tt 5sp will not bolt up, and to my reseach there is not a gearbox that will bolt to this engine w/o a custom bellhouse or adapter plate. I've been reseaching this for sometime now. My plans are to design a tt version of the vh45 into zx body w/5or6 sp gearbox. I will continue to share info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sultan Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 here's some info and pics on the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaniel Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Yah that engine is appealing. I had considered it for my project but unless you use the slush box it came with it would be lots of work. I decided that a manual trans meant more to me. The other downer is that it is VERY tall. Make sure you have clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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