blaze73 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Ok so I've been around hybridz for a quite a few years now but I'm sure not many of you know me because I mostly just sit back and soak up the wonderful info on here. I contemplated engine choices for quite some time and was fairly set on doing a basic turbo swap as it is pretty much the best bang for the buck but inside I really wanted some more displacement and instant response as the car will be a weekender/autox car. Last summer I found a great running '91 Q45 for $500 so I jumped on it. I've been in school for the last 10 months and xmas break looked like this... (Yes thats the Q!) So I haven't had a chance to start the project until now. Heres my progress so far.... Q rad in the Z...I'm thinking of doing a custom rad support with ducted front end, angled rad and vented hood ala 74_5.0L_Z.....thats hardly critical path at this point though... Any thoughts, suggestions, questions, or insults welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonycharger72 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Sweet project mate! Have a look at the fellow on Cardomain with the "450z", I used his ideas in making my 1UZ crossmember as a starting point for mounting the engine in the car! I have also had a theory that it may be possible to use something like JohnC's 1JZ/2JZ crossmember (BetaMotorsports) to mount these engines with the mounts far back on the block into the Z, as it would be the easiest way to mount the engine I would certainly investigate this route as a possibility! Fellow called John Dixon swapped a VH45 into his 300zx and has a wealth of information for slapping a Z32 5-Speed Getrag behind the VH45 and probably a lot of other really help VH related swap tips! Good luck with the conversion mate and make sure you post lots of pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze73 Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for the words of encouragement! I am well aware of the various other VH projects and will be taking bits and pieces from each of them. I plan on making a crossmember like you mentioned rearward of the stock one for the engine mounts, modifying the stock x-member for oil pan clearance and subaru power steering, likely a mazworx adapter for the z32 trans, possibly the Q45 diff with the Modern Motorsports mount kit/axles, etc. etc.....I have my work cut out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apossiblehybrid Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 cool project. are you gonna leave the vh45 n/a? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze73 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 It will stay NA. I think I will be happy with the power increase over my carbed L28 for a while but I will upgrade bits as the aftermarket grows which it is sllloooowwly doing. ECU tune, headers and cams are all on the list for the future. The purpose of this build was to get instant torque and response....as fun as turbo cars are, I decided against it for the purposes of this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frojoe Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Balling. Any updates? Are you gonna transfer over the brakes so it can stop stupidly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchnandy Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Great project! Wow what an undertaking, but there are some nice examples to learn from. I definitely thought about the VH45 for my project but went with the Ford 4.6 dohc which is at about the same stage. I will be watching yours to see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch350z Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 That's a lot of snow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I see a crap load of Q45s at the junk yard (missing their throttle bodies of course because I need that haha) and always thought how itd fair in a Z. Cant wait to see it running. You going to run the automatic box or go manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volstandigkeit Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I'm curious to know what kind of after market exists for these engines currently. I'm only in the putting it on paper stage right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze73 Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 The aftermarket is pretty sparse still. The largest supplier stateside is probably mazworx. Should have an update soon as well as the Q diff and axles for sale if anyone is interested. I would love to trade for a long nose R200 LSD setup if anyone is looking to upgrade their rear for big power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze73 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 Small update: Picked up Z32 a trans with a supposed 120k kms on it. Looks in decent shape. Got it split and the bellhousing is ready to be machined. I will be doing the machining myself as I have access to CNC equipment and it will be just plain fun. Just waiting on the Mazworx adapter now so I can get some accurate measurements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I have a beater Q45 (with a very low mile engine) that I plan to use to swap into my S30 (but the dang thing is too nice to rip apart yet). I also have two engines with different types of minor damage that are in various states of disassembly for spares, etc. If you need any measurements on the VH, just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Any updates??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatdude13 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Updates???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze73 Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Sorry, no progress to speak of...I have uncovered some serious rust issues and am trying to decide if I should attempt repairs before moving on. The project is still alive, just hibernating until more time/funds become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatdude13 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I am sorry for your lack of progress. I've started my own. My link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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