BEST PLACE TO FIND VG30DETT FOR SWAP?

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shannonferguson2000
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I have been reading forums and scouring the internet for weeks now, and have not come up with a definative answer as to the best place to find the twin turbo for my swap, my n/a engine is starting to buck the system so i need to get the ball rolling(intercooler(s), radiator, starter shim, ecu reprogram, piping, new harness and of course the engine)


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NolimitZ32
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If you have the money hit up Z1motorsports for a front cut, if theyr to expensive you will have to search, the consensus is that JDM engines are a gamble so best get it out of a running donor or buy a wrecked TT and swap then part out the rest.

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evildky
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if you search you'll understand why I'm right when I tell you to sell the n/a and buy a tt

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Ace2cool
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I believe she's swapping for the same reasons I am, Dave. TT 2+2= power + handling. Best of both worlds. No need to do HICAS delete, damn near 50-50 weight distribution, and being pretty unique as far as USDM TT 2+2.

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shannonferguson2000
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actually im a dude, but thanks

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labcoatmonkey
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.... anyway...Whats a reasonable price for a TT swap... maybe if its just the engine and transmission or engine alone?

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evildky
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lol, I've known a couple of male shannons, at least there was no e-pimping attempted

and the 2+2 does NOT handle better

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labcoatmonkey
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Ive actually heard from a few z freak around here that the 2+2 handles better than their 2+0. Its probably not by much, but I still do favor the longer rear end for some reason. They are more roomy, for those hey you desperate for a ride get in the back- situations.

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evildky
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labcoatmonkey wrote:Ive actually heard from a few z freak around here that the 2+2 handles better than their 2+0. Its probably not by much, but I still do favor the longer rear end for some reason. They are more roomy, for those hey you desperate for a ride get in the back- situations.
:facepalm: he is regurgitating mis-information, there is a lot of this in the Z32 community, anyone who tells you the longer heavier car handles better is just plain wrong, if you like the look of the longer body or just like having a back seat, that’s all fine and good but don't claim handling benefits

your "Z freak" friend should hang out on Nico, he might learn something and graduate form a freak to an aficionado

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labcoatmonkey
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he said he signed up but i never found him, w/e hes almost 40, I mean he builds cars I think hes gotta know something


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