twoeightythreez Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 One more thing.... I was noticing, as I'm sure all you have, how nice those ports look on the VH45. I had to take the plenum off to get to the injectors and the lower runners off to get at the knock sensors. This engine uses individual runners on the lower intake, meaning some of you crazy fabricator guys could easily fab up a tunnel ram or something. Also, apparently, on the left cyl. head there appears to be a DISTRIBUTOR block off plate. I don't know what it is but that's what it looks like. Imagine a carb'd VH45. Just my thoughts. Man oh man I wish I had a service manual for that car. Can't find one and the dealer wants 300 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Why carb'd though...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtcookson Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Imagine a carb'd VH45 I can't imagine one becuase that'd just be so wrong to do to the VH45. With fuel injection technology these days you can tune the engine to a much higher extent than a carb would ever be able to do. Basically... it would just be pretty pointless to carb a VH45. It would be like trying to turn it into a pushrod engine. No point at all... unless you intentially don't want it to perform to its full extent. Plus... if you want forced induction down the road... a carb would definitely be a huge step in the very wrong direction. free service manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldestzguy Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 You could do this with it, just for fun, and let the purists have a go at you like my son did. I know, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Flush Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 One more thing....I was noticing' date=' as I'm sure all you have, how nice those ports look on the VH45. I had to take the plenum off to get to the injectors and the lower runners off to get at the knock sensors. This engine uses individual runners on the lower intake, meaning some of you crazy fabricator guys could easily fab up a tunnel ram or something. Also, apparently, on the left cyl. head there appears to be a DISTRIBUTOR block off plate. I don't know what it is but that's what it looks like. Imagine a carb'd VH45. Just my thoughts. Man oh man I wish I had a service manual for that car. Can't find one and the dealer wants 300 bucks [/quote'] Wait for a 91 Q45? It uses the VH45 engine but I'm not sure if I have the Service manual for it (I do know I have two books) If you want, I can scan the things you need, although it might take long if you want all of it for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anlasak Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Also, apparently, on the left cyl. head there appears to be a DISTRIBUTOR block off plate. I don't know what it is but that's what it looks like. No. Its not. One more thing....Man oh man I wish I had a service manual for that car. You will find one at the following link. http://www.phatg20.net/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoeightythreez Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Thanks! Now I can learn more about this wonderful powerplant rather than trying to guess what's wrong (though I've done OK so far, but I would rather know what I'm looking at under there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anlasak Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Thanks!Now I can learn more about this wonderful powerplant rather than trying to guess what's wrong (though I've done OK so far, but I would rather know what I'm looking at under there) You're welcome. You might also want to check out the VH/VK forum on NICO. There's quite a bit of information over there on the VH45DE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest benzguy72 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 My dad has the q45 in his salvage yard begging to have the motor plucked from it. But I dont know if him or me are up to the challenge of putting it into a z car.And YES I would like to see more pictures How much for the engine?? I might have to get it and save it for myself. I am definately up for the challenge. i have been wanting to do a swap for a very LONG time.. ever since i had a q45 as a loaner car from the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I'm going to go get a VH45DE this week for around $140 at the local u-pull-it JY. I'm going to drop it in my Z's engine bay and see what I have to deal with as far as space goes. This should be fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twiceblown Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 so, has it been confirmed that the z32 transmission bolts to the VH45? is it only the TT transmissions or all z32s? I'm looking to swap this motor into a miata! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hard_knock_man Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 why not a G35/350Z tranny ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 the g35/350z tranny is much weaker than a z32TT trans and definitely weaker than a T56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hard_knock_man Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 By weaker, you mean, the 350Z tranny isn't able to take big power and high torque (made of light/breakable elements ?) or you mean weaker just for the diameter of the elements ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 so, has it been confirmed that the z32 transmission bolts to the VH45? is it only the TT transmissions or all z32s? I'm looking to swap this motor into a miata! It won't bolt to it without an adapter. You can get them at http://www.mazworx.com/store/?event=displayProduct&product=59 You can use a TT or n/a Z32 trans or I belive the V6 truck trans, it has the shifter on the trans instead of the remote exted mount. The n/a and tt are the same internally for sure, probably the truck too as it's the same trans model. Use a VG flywheel. VH's are pretty wide. Don't know how much width will fit in a Miata. I don't think you will benifit from a Z33 6 spd. IIRC,they are single overdrive, just alot more shifting. You'll have more torque with a 4.5. I would rather have the T56 if I wanted a 6 spd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twiceblown Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Wow, thanks for the info. That is EXACTLY what i need! thank you. I'm not worried about excess power. The stock VH will provide MORE than enough power for my needs in stock form. I estimate 1900lbs curb weight, including cage, VH, and trans. low 12s all day long!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest My300zxOK Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 so okay i just registered for this hybrid z site as i came back from the salage yard. i spoke with the gentelman there and he has to full q45 vehicles and one motor but thinkin that it would probbly be a easier job pulling not only the motor but the harnesses as well. but i think im stuck on the q45 sawp in my z32. anyone with information about this hit me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben280zx Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hey clifton, for the Z32 tran to go on the VH, What do we have to do to the Crank since it has a weld on counterweight from the auto tran that it came with. I still cant think of a way to take out counter weight with out touching the crank? I hope I'm making sense. It won't bolt to it without an adapter. You can get them at http://www.mazworx.com/store/?event=displayProduct&product=59 You can use a TT or n/a Z32 trans or I belive the V6 truck trans, it has the shifter on the trans instead of the remote exted mount. The n/a and tt are the same internally for sure, probably the truck too as it's the same trans model. Use a VG flywheel. VH's are pretty wide. Don't know how much width will fit in a Miata. I don't think you will benifit from a Z33 6 spd. IIRC,they are single overdrive, just alot more shifting. You'll have more torque with a 4.5. I would rather have the T56 if I wanted a 6 spd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I didn't see this until now. I haven't even pulled my VH from the parts car yet. I did find they made an awd version though:icon15: Go here http://forums.nicoclub.com/zeroforum?id=193 . I know gs14racer on there is using the Mazworx adapter. Hey clifton, for the Z32 tran to go on the VH, What do we have to do to the Crank since it has a weld on counterweight from the auto tran that it came with. I still cant think of a way to take out counter weight with out touching the crank? I hope I'm making sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben280zx Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Thanks clifton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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