Silent Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 jump on the hptuners forum and check with them about the coils, and the vvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotech84 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 This is AWESOME! i have been doing research and decided on this swap about 3 months ago. i thought it hadn't been done.....i am very excited to see that someone has the same idea. it would be an amazing engine and it keeps the straight six heart that the Z stands for. any way i am looking forward to an update and to see what options you went with. also i am letting the guys at the Trailvoy threads know about the ITB's they will love to have some options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurate Injection Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Well Honstly!!! My Project is on the back burner for the time being, BMW, 350Z, VW's are taking all my time! Let me know if I can help you or the others on the ITB's! Thanks for the mention in other threads! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 The more i look at this swap I think I might do it when I get tired of the L6 or it blows up. Its between the 2jz-gte and this. I only want around 600hp and from some of the research that sounds very doable on this motor. Well time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotech84 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Let me know if I can help you or the others on the ITB's! Thanks for the mention in other threads! Kevin no problem. i am big on sharing information. 2 heads are better than one right? how much HP do you think you would gain with just the stock 4200? that might influence some to buy....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurate Injection Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 I ordered up a GM I6 4200 Motor Swap today! Now where did I put that extra Time I need????????? I have a R154 to go behind it! Needs rebuilding if anyone is local to the South Alabama or Florida Panhandle wants to give me a hand with it? Great! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 If you have any plans at all to turbo that engine, go with a T56. R154 is marginal with a healthy 2JZ and the 4.2L should put down gobs more low-end, brute torque than a 2JZ. Surprised this engine has not caught on yet in the hot rod world. Would love to get my hands on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurate Injection Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Yes I agree with the Hotrod statement! At $600 shipped to my Door, seems like a No Brainer! I plan to keep it Normally Aspirated, it fit's by business better, but hell who knows may take it one step further one day! Guys I also need a Parts Car if anyone knows where one is pretty local to the panhandle of Florida? Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Awesome. Once i get settled here in Nashville I plan on getting one of these to start building. It was either 2jz or this and i think this will be way cooler and more rare. Mine WILL be turbo'ed so Ill have to get the stronger transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotech84 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Check with the guys on the trailblazer/envoy forums they have 2 guys that have done swaps, one into a Jeep and the other into an old GMC truck. they have some good info. try to get a 06' or newer because of the new head. and the 08' have a better PCM for turbo. Good news for doing the swap the botom end on this is estimated to take around 500hp....... Kevin any idea on how much power the TB's will get out of the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurate Injection Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Here's a little update: The Manifold is now 2 Piece Billet instead of tig welded. It has 3D Machined runners that taper from 45mm to the Stock GM port shape. Manifold runner length is 2.4"! Estimate total runner length at 10" from valve face to the tip of our Airhorns! 3" are in the Head! Stock Runner length is 9" on the manifold, the runner length of the set-up below is 7", so it is shorter by 2". Hp increase? Not sure at this point, but the stock manifold has 2 airplane wings inside the Manifold between runners 1&2 and 5&6. It's actually a molded in portion of the Plenum in the shape of a "Wing" that divides the air above and below as it intersects the runner opening on #1 runners. It must increase the Velocity at the corners of the plenum that feed the outside 2 cylinders! Set-up below is also straight shot into the Head ports and doesn't make the 90 degree turn into the Head like the stock plenum! It's going to be a fun Ride with the Torque numbers! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sick. HAve a plenum made yet? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurate Injection Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sick??????????????????? Naaaaaaaaaaaaaw this is Sick! Why should the 26's have all the fun? Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotech84 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 WOW that looks SWEET!! i would be down for this setup...... it looks like you have great plans and lofty goals. i am excited to see the outcome of this project. great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurate Injection Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Well it almost fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO! Not sure what direction I want to go! Take the Engine Back, and Down by modifing the Firewall/Tunnel or Down and Forward by building a new front X-member, and possibly passing the Rack/Pinion thru the Hole in the Oil Pan. Motor Mounts will be built to the Frame Rails as the Engine Mounts are much higher on the engine than on the Z Engine! Alternater as Jeff suggested would be in the way and has to be moved out and Down 2" x 1" to make room for the ITB's! Easier to do that than to try and CNC around it with the Billet Manifold! suggestions? KEvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedc528 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 So Sick!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravRMK Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Wow! That engine is a monster. I would go down and back by massaging the firewall alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdeprat Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Kevin!! Is great to see a very familiar Z to be use for a good cause LOL... hey let me know when your back in town (to visit your folks), I got somenthing for you. I will be in town for a few weeks then heading back to the desert. Take care, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotech84 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 wow I like the look! it fits in there pretty good. do you think you will have to change the front sump?? most of the people that have done swaps have taken two I5 Colorado oil pans and made it rear sump with some welding. you might even shorten it a little to shave some height...... as far as the alternator you could move it to the power steering side and replace it w/ a pulley. what tranny are you using??? I have been looking for one that would mount to the bell housing. just my .02.... but it looks great. gets me thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Hey could you take a picture of what it looks like under the engine while its in the car. Im curious to what its hitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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