Clemo Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hi Guy's I've been searching the forums for details on the nissan VK50 as a possible transplant into a 240z, however most of the discussion is in regards to the VK56. just to explain my choice with the VK50, Australian laws will only allow a 5 litre or just over, into a 240z without having to perform some major structural work for strenghtening, if I were to go with a larger capacity engine. so to avoid a heap of work and to forfill my desire to a have a nissan V8 in my zed, rather than end up with a cross breed, the VK50 seems like a good thing with its performance figures, as these are also close to what I would like. so therefore, has anyone embarked on this journey or considered it? are they a similair fit to the VK56 motor? as in photos already posted on the site. is there adaptor plates for this engine to suit RWD application? what sort of money are these motors comanding at the moment, because I havnt seen them here and they are not all that old? any info appreciated. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaZeS30 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I wanted to do a VK series v8 swap, until I realized they're more expensive than a LSx engine. The cylinder heads are also huge, which makes fitment a chore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast-datsun Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) WE are gathering all the parts now will have a kit by summer for the VK56 and then the VK45; have trans adapter, clutch done... Edited February 10, 2011 by fast-datsun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcer Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Will the kits be able to work with the S130? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast-datsun Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Will the kits be able to work with the S130? when done we will make for all the Z chassis,,,,,350z done now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcer Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 when done we will make for all the Z chassis,,,,,350z done now Alright! I'm not in a rush since I'm building my car in stages. I'll be saving for this so I can try to be one of the first with a VK56 in an older Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdfflyer Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Does the proposed kit offer any headers to utilize in converting 300ZX to use VK45 Engine? or, are there plans to develop such a kit for Z31 cars? Pdfflyer WE are gathering all the parts now will have a kit by summer for the VK56 and then the VK45; have trans adapter, clutch done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast-datsun Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 The VK56 and the VK45 are totally different motors and will require there own trans adapters,flywheel, button clutch, headers, oil pans ect.. Will be using the VQ35 6spd trans and the 370Z 6 trans .. Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 VK50VE is a damn nice engine. I contemplated one before I picked up a VK56 cheap. I have made basically zero progress on my conversion, aside from sorting out the belts (woot :S). Good luck Clemo, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcer Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 VK50VE is a damn nice engine. I contemplated one before I picked up a VK56 cheap. I have made basically zero progress on my conversion, aside from sorting out the belts (woot :S). Good luck Clemo, Dave You've made more progress than I have. I don't even have the engine yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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