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Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:38 pm
We swapped over to the J30 oil pan due to some clearance issues. We notched and reinforced the subframe to a very extreme degree. To try to utilize the VG30DETT oil pan, we had issues of the stabilizer bar to contend with in the front of the oil pan, and you don't want to notch the subframe too far or you will destroy the integrity of the subframe. Take the stock VG30DETT oil pan and set it next to a stock J30 model. There is a definite difference.
Also, the turbo outlet pipe on the drivers side will impact the steering column. To get around that, we designed a flange to "wrap" further towards the inside of the column. Because of the custom flange, we had to ensure the right side flange was equal in volume and flow. Uneven back pressure is no fun. I mentioned on my site that we will release a kit for this swap this fall to include all the necessary pieces to do the job correctly Custom subframe, oil pan, turbo exhaust flanges (outlets), engine mounts, exhaust piece, oil filter relocator and SMICs. The only thing I can't do is supply an engine and tranny. That would make it too expensive for our community, I think. But, as they all say, if someone wants it bad enough, it can be done.