78zstyle Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Jsm good question. I got to see bloz ups car in person and i just loved his vg30et. Clean bay and it sounded narly. Something i would consider to swapping to one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I'm curious as to why this swap isn't a little more popular? I'd guess because there's newer engines available. The VQ's are getting a lot more popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm curious as to why this swap isn't a little more popular? The driveline is now 25+yrs old. There are lots of newer engines available. VQ's for example. Back when I did this swap. There was little to zero info about the swap, lots of custom fabrication required, where as there is a ton of documentation and even "bolt on" kits from standard v8's,to SR's etc! There is still no such kit for a vg30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlawleZ Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 However, one advantage this swap does have is it is far more budget friendly than virtually any other V series swap. Z31 parts are all relatively cheap in comparison to other models and are quite plentiful due to high production numbers. The VG30 now has proven to be nearly just as strong internally as the other options and fits physically in an S30 with ease. Minor fab work required, low cost of entry for parts, high availability, and now an somewhat of an aftermarket that didn't exist back in 2000, all should equate to this swap mmaking a lot of sense for many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 The custom manifolds requirement (or steering rack modification) are the biggest reason it's not popular, I'm guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simeo Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I know this thread hasn't been commented in for a while, but I'm wondering if this swap would be much different in a '79 S130? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I've seen one or two swaps in a S130. Thought one was on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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