typhoone Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 hi everyone. I have always loved all of the z cars, especially the 300 and 350. I was looking for a project car, and I actually found a 1986 300zx turbo for only $500. the guy says that he woke up one morning, cranked it up and there was no oil pressure. if he actran it like that(he says he didn't) I know it is probably got problems. so I am trying to plan ahead and have a game-plan for when I get started. should I get the current motor rebuilt, find a new vg30ET, or do a HYBRID? I was hoping to stay with the vg30ET but the only thing I could find online was the block...and they want $1,600 for JUST the block. if anyone knows of a site that I could get the entire motor from PLEASE leave the link. but I would greatly appreciate any and all help. hybrid, rebuilt, or new vg30ET? what should it be? thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jason84NA-T Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Buy it, buy any VG30 you can get your hands on for ~$200 (I find them all over in pathfinders, maximas, etc.) buy oil pan and manifold gaskets and swap everything over... then have a fairly nice car for under a grand. The VG30 can make plenty of power. Mine has yet to be unleashed... edit: http://www.car-part.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoone Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 thank you for the link, i finally found what i needed. i would just like to say that i love your site, and i have gotten alot of needed information from it. thanks again for the link. from someone with so much knowledge and experience, what do you think that i should do, with everything? stay with the vg in general, or do a transplant. and also, since the non-turboed engine had different compression, what all would need to be changed to make it able to handle the turbo safely if i do get just the vg30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Change your gas to 91/93. That should take care of the difference in compression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoone Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 Change your gas to 91/93. That should take care of the difference in compression. I already use premium gas but is that just a quick fix or should I get lower compression pistons and rods as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84z31 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 are you sure its not just the oil pressure sending unit that isn't working??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoone Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 that is what i am PRAYING for, because if so.....$500 for a fully workin car......a fulling working 300zx turbo car.....God would be smiling down on me and i would be smiling ear to ear if it is just the o.s.u......like i said...PRAYING. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84z31 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 take off a valve cover and see if oil is spraying when its running! take off the passenger side, it only takes a few minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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