anyotherone
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'02 IS300, '93 S13 coupe w/VH45 swap in progress!
Carrollton TX
11-6-2004
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| « Re: My S13 VH45dett project (anyotherone) | 3:42 PM 1/22/2008 |
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Passenger side clearance
 Money shot!
 Here's the passenger side frame rail clearance with the motor just sitting on the subframe... we're going to make an alternator bracket to relocate it since I'm not going to be running the a/c compressor anyways.
 Driver's side (might need to use the Z31 brake booster) 
5-lug hubs and Z32 30mm aluminum calipers
 I'm using a Vertex Aero kit with 20mm front fenders, and 50mm rear wide fenders. 
I talked to Mark at Mazworx, went ahead and got their Z32 bellhousing adaptor, shift linkage, and transmission mount. 
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anyotherone
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'02 IS300, '93 S13 coupe w/VH45 swap in progress!
Carrollton TX
11-6-2004
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| « Re: My S13 VH45dett project (anyotherone) | 3:52 PM 1/22/2008 |
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We're going to try to mock up the engine mounts tomorrow... hopefully I'll have more pics then.
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DeXteR
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93 sil40 vert- RIP 93 240sx vert- 94 pathfinder se v-6 4x4
Hemlock MI
9-26-2005
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| « Re: My S13 VH45dett project (anyotherone) | 5:27 AM 1/23/2008 |
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elwesso
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94 Q45t NICO Track Slut
Anderson and Angola IN
2-23-2003
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| « Re: My S13 VH45dett project (DeXteR) | 6:10 AM 1/23/2008 |
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Just out of curiosity, whats different about the shift linkage from Mazworx vs stock Z32?
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anyotherone
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'02 IS300, '93 S13 coupe w/VH45 swap in progress!
Carrollton TX
11-6-2004
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| « Re: My S13 VH45dett project (elwesso) | 6:15 AM 1/23/2008 |
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I'll try to get some side by side pics today when we reassemble the transmission. and test fit it in the car.
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slamdbusa
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ralls tx
1-22-2006
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| « Re: My S13 VH45dett project (elwesso) | 6:30 AM 1/23/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by elwesso » | | Just out of curiosity, whats different about the shift linkage from Mazworx vs stock Z32? |
The Mazworx one is a solid type, where the Z32 one has joints/bushings.
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elwesso
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94 Q45t NICO Track Slut
Anderson and Angola IN
2-23-2003
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| « Re: My S13 VH45dett project (slamdbusa) | 6:32 AM 1/23/2008 |
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ok so the fitment isnt any different...? meaning you dont have to use that shifter in order for it to fit right.
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mtcookson
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Yup, you can use the stock shifter on it if you wanted to. The Z32 bracket swivels so you have to have a rear mount for it to hold it up.The only downside I noticed with the Mazworx adapter is it does transfer a bit of tranny noise through into the cabin. The eBay shifter I had was overly cheap as well so that may have also been a problem. Will be using the Mazworx adapter in my Z though, I like how much more solid the shifting feels with the solid bracket.
 If you need any large items shipped like engines or even front clips, I can help you out. Just go to AssociatedShippers.com and get a quote.
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da-man
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west valley city utah
1-24-2008
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| « Re: (mtcookson) | 9:46 PM 1/24/2008 |
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so, am I understanding correctly that you have found an adapter to allow using the Z32 RWD Manual trans with the VH45 motor? tell me more?
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kingkilburn
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'93 240SX
Fresno CA
11-19-2007
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| « Re: (da-man) | 10:23 PM 1/24/2008 |
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There are a few out there. He is using the Mazworx adapter. If you search here and Google I'm sure you'll find plenty of info.
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da-man
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west valley city utah
1-24-2008
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| « Re: (kingkilburn) | 6:21 AM 1/25/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by kingkilburn » | | There are a few out there. He is using the Mazworx adapter. If you search here and Google I'm sure you'll find plenty of info. |
Sweet!!! I'll do that!
I'm new here, and haven't even properly intro'd myslef yet, but up to seeing this post, I had written off the idea of the VH motor in my project because I have seen MANY discussions (on other forums) indicating that there were NO parts available to put a manual trans on it. I was moving towards the LS1 motor instead.... but the VH is certainly more interesitng to me from a "brand" standpoint..... thanks!
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anyotherone
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'02 IS300, '93 S13 coupe w/VH45 swap in progress!
Carrollton TX
11-6-2004
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| « Re: (da-man) | 8:08 AM 1/25/2008 |
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I considered the LS1, but I decided to keep it Nissan for kicks, and after everything is said and done I think its going to be less expensive if I were just doing a stock swap. Complete VH45de (in a running Q45) - $700
Complete running S13 - $500
Z32 TT 5spd tranny - $500
Bellhousing adaptor, shift linkage, tranny mount, driveshaft, etc. - $900
Clutch and flywheel - $1000 (this price can vary)
Fabrication of mounts and headers - $1000
Various maintenance parts for VH - $600
Walbro fuel pump - $100
Z31 brake booster - $75
So $5500 for a stock running VH45de in my S13... I know what better deals can be had on LS1's, but if you go by ebay and most places here in the south, just a good motorset/t56 ls1 is going to set me back at least that much.
I'm pretty sure I can make at least $1000 on the Q45 transmission and chassis, and the stock KA out of my 240 too. I did a "bolt-on" SR20det swap for a guy a few weeks ago that ended up costing about $7000 after we were done replacing parts and sensors that weren't working. I got to thinking, man... SR's are all fine and good but a VH swap would cost about the same! Anyways, I'll have more pics today... I used dry ice to tear up all the sound deadening inside and fabbed up the mounts.
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darkengineer
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95 ZX 2+2
San Jose CA
1-19-2007
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| « Re: (anyotherone) | 2:02 PM 1/25/2008 |
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Now if only someone would make a complete list like that for a VH45DE Z32 swap. Would make for a useful checklist, at least.Or, maybe someone already has and I missed it.
Admitted grip-junkie. 
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anyotherone
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'02 IS300, '93 S13 coupe w/VH45 swap in progress!
Carrollton TX
11-6-2004
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| « Re: (darkengineer) | 2:18 PM 1/25/2008 |
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I would assume that the list should be very similar if not the exact same.Only if the Z32 is already manual transmission you have one less cost... if you already have a TT Z32 than you could reuse your clutch and flywheel too I guess. <edit> and the Z32TT bosch fuel pump is sufficient and better quality than the walbro.
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drftard
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1992 Inifini Q45/ Nissan G50 President
San Jose CA
1-4-2008
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| « Re: (anyotherone) | 7:43 PM 1/26/2008 |
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i believe there is a Ls1 swapped Z32 & a VH Z but the engine didn't clear & so the hood ha da huge rectangular piece removed 2 let the valve cover clear... im sure u can find it on utube sumwhere... it shud b on this site somewhere!
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T45
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va beach va
6-9-2006
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If I ever had tranny noise in my cabin I would check the gender of the passenger. However TRANSMISSION noise in the cabin is SEXXXXY!
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irax
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San Diego CA
1-5-2004
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| « Re: (anyotherone) | 11:50 AM 1/28/2008 |
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man it would probably be cheaper to make that Q45 into a drift car instead
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anyotherone
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'02 IS300, '93 S13 coupe w/VH45 swap in progress!
Carrollton TX
11-6-2004
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| « Re: (irax) | 11:54 AM 1/28/2008 |
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True, but I don't really feel like drifting a Q45...Sorry about the delay on progress pics. I haven't had a chance to work on the car much over the past few days, too busy with customer stuff.
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Jyon9689
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lexington ky
4-4-2007
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What do you plan on going with in terms of suspension?
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anyotherone
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'02 IS300, '93 S13 coupe w/VH45 swap in progress!
Carrollton TX
11-6-2004
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| « Re: (Jyon9689) | 7:55 PM 1/30/2008 |
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I'm working out a deal with a sponsor for most of the multi-link suspension bits... solid subframe and differential bushings, RUCAs, toe arms, traction rods, plus front tension rods and inner and outer tie rods/links. I'm going to stick with stock swaybars with upgraded endlinks for the moment though. I should have pics of all that before too long... I plan on dropping the front and rear subframes and painting them a different color.I'm debating on either the Tein Flex or Stance GR+Pro coilovers with something in the neighborhood of 5/6k spring rates. I want something with good control but the current springrate offerings aren't really good for street/strip traction. I doubt I'll be drifting this car with this much invested in it! If I want to drift I'll buy a beater and do a simple KA-T setup.
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'02 IS300, '93 S13 coupe w/VH45 swap in progress!
Carrollton TX
11-6-2004
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| « Re: (anyotherone) | 10:45 AM 2/1/2008 |
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A few more pics of the install...
I'm going to have to cut this portion off the block to fit the Z32 starter
Driver's side mount before the support bracket was fabbed
Transmission in place with Mazworks tranny mount bracket and Nismo mount
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tmorgan4
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2000 Pathfinder
Fort Collins Co
12-24-2006
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| « Re: (anyotherone) | 1:24 PM 2/1/2008 |
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I noticed that you put the thin plate back in between the transmission and engine that is on there stock. 1) Why? I've never found out what this piece does.
2) Did you trim it so it just uses the lower half? It would be a pain to make it clear the VH mounting holes with the adapter. Main reason I ask is I was thinking about putting that piece back in to cover the opening on the bottom of the transmission once it's bolted up. Looks good!
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anyotherone
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'02 IS300, '93 S13 coupe w/VH45 swap in progress!
Carrollton TX
11-6-2004
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| « Re: (tmorgan4) | 2:17 PM 2/1/2008 |
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Actually I just stuck back in for no good reason honestly. It actually cleared the mounting holes with no problem. I will have to trim it and I might just junk it when I put everything together for real... This is just a test-fit, I don't have my clutch yet but I didn't want to wait for it to start the mount fab!
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drftard
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1992 Inifini Q45/ Nissan G50 President
San Jose CA
1-4-2008
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| « Re: (anyotherone) | 9:03 PM 6/28/2008 |
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any updates? this car is gunna b a beast! GL!
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