z32 possible V8 swaps

[Guest jdmz32]

Hi I'm new here, but been looking at this site for some time now and had to join now that i have acquired a 1989 jdm300zxN.A. and it's a z32 i know they didn't start in North America till 89 sold as a 90.

 

Any way it's got 85,1000km on it so i know it's going to need the 100,000km kit and install which would probably be at least $1500.

 

Also i heard the early models had a few problems and mine is about as early as the come it's jdm89 and it was 750th something off the line.

 

So here's the question do i dump money into an aging motor with very expensive parts. or do i neglect the motor a bit and set aside 6-7k for a swap.

 

After seeing a couple ls1 conversions i don't mind spending a bit on the chassis but i don't want to through good money after bad on the v6.

 

Ls1 in my area would probably cost 6-7k but i found a 5.7l Hemi for $2500 45,000km 345hp and 375ftlbs torque.

 

Would the Hemi fit as easy as an ls1 not sure of the dimensions of it.

Also i work in a fabrication shop so cutting the fire wall and brackets and stuff is no problem.

 

thanks

[Mike kZ]

If you do a search, you'll find a small bunch of Z32 swaps. There isn't a lot of documentation, because there aren't a lot of these swaps being done. For the Hemi, you are going to have to measure it. Let us know if it could fit.