mrp69 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 hey guys i wanted to know if i purchased a whole R32 GTR could you convert the whole running gear and motor from the GTR to fit a 240z meaning you would have active 4WD?? and be able to switch to rear will drive?? has this been done if so where can i find a read up?? and what sort of $$ would i be looking at in labour to do this? cause i can get a car fairly cheap running but cant be registered so parts are useable. by the way im Australia peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z24O Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 wouldn't attempt it without a budget of $50G unless you can do it yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyfriend Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 i have actually considered doing this...i came across an rb motor with an awd tranny hooked up to it for cheap a while back. if someone can do it, i would love to see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Here ya go http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=77962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 http://www.komycars.jp/drag/z.html Mucho fabrication. this is basically a gtr grafted into a Z. I think it may be easier to build a tube chassis and pick up the suspension points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrp69 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 any idea on how to install the running gear?? and are there any write ups on this peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 You can make a 240z 4wd but it places the engine really far to the front and its not a very sensible thing to do. You have to mount the radiator on the other side of the core support and theres no clearance for a fan or anything like that. It also majorly throws off the balance of the car seeing as youll have more weight on the front end. I personally would not reccomend doing this because after all the work and money you put in you get a "half ass" result which is really not worth the 4wd in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 any idea on how to install the running gear?? and are there any write ups on this peter NO the links above are as far as i know the only GTR conversion that has ever been completed. What application are you looking for ( drag, road race...) If your looking for a drag car application modifying the Z with a solid rear axle, is your best bet for going fast. there are a couple guys including myself well into the 9s and 8s running a solid axle. I will let Ripz post his videos if he wants. So lets sum this up. one one car ever modified, no one here on hybridz has done it, you are only going to get speculation on what it will be like to do it, SOOOO just do it and let us know how it goes. OR move on to another project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrp69 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 will speak to my engineer who builds cobras maybe he has some thoughts on this will let you know what i come up with peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Zed Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 hey guys i wanted to know if i purchased a whole R32 GTR could you convert the whole running gear and motor from the GTR to fit a 240z meaning you would have active 4WD?? and be able to switch to rear will drive?? has this been done if so where can i find a read up?? and what sort of $$ would i be looking at in labour to do this? cause i can get a car fairly cheap running but cant be registered so parts are useable. by the way im Australia peter Yep some mob in Japan (Komy) did it way back around 2002: http://www.komycars.jp/ http://www.komycars.jp/drag/z/z.html There was a magazine article about it, but its all in Japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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