Dramier Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Just thought I'd post and share the pictures I've already posted on several boards.. These were taken today. She's running like a champ, and now I've got a ton of non-engine work to get started on, as you can tell by the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 very cool !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Wow I'm surprised you even got it in there! Good job... The Z31 looks like a much tighter fit that the S30's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramier Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 Is it EVER a tight fit... The front clears about 1.5"... that's all. The hood -barely- closes. The tranny area had to be hammered out to squeeze it in.. The radiator was relocated almost 2" down and forward, and the center brace in the lower front was cut out completely. Thanks for the compliments guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Taylor Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Nice. I figured since the rb20det came in the z31's in Japan the rb25 would be a easy swap. JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramier Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 It was NOT an easy swap. The 200ZR mounts don't work, and you have to make all the mounts from scratch for the motor, tranny, etc. Alot of shuffling, cutting, hammering and squeezing to get things to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 It was NOT an easy swap. The 200ZR mounts don't work' date=' and you have to make all the mounts from scratch for the motor, tranny, etc. Alot of shuffling, cutting, hammering and squeezing to get things to fit.[/quote'] Well enjoy the fruits of your labor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 i would so leave the body like that. SUCH a sleeper. deff a cool swap and great job! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Hope to see the car in Reynolds Ga Sept 11th!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 It was NOT an easy swap. The 200ZR mounts don't work' date=' and you have to make all the mounts from scratch for the motor, tranny, etc. Alot of shuffling, cutting, hammering and squeezing to get things to fit.[/quote'] WOW great swap, Nice sleeper look as well. I bet there were some choice words when shoe horning it in there eh? Looks great and YES. Please bring her to SEZS6.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 It was NOT an easy swap. The 200ZR mounts don't work' date=' and you have to make all the mounts from scratch for the motor, tranny, etc. Alot of shuffling, cutting, hammering and squeezing to get things to fit.[/quote'] Thats surprising!!!!! i have helped a guy do the swap in japan for a rb25 with the rb20 mounts and it bolted right in. This was on a z31 that had an rb20 maybe all the other stuff that is in the rb20 Z31 needs to be swapped to like the J spec car???? Does look good... one question though... is that header wrap on the intake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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