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fatboybell
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Has anyone out there ever installed a late model engine in an early (1992) q45?


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elwesso
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You could do it if you had the wiring harness from the newer engine. alot of connectors were changed.

Q45tech
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Don't know if members have noticed but ebay has lots of $750-$1,000 [or best make an offer] JDM engines now.

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pito11213
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The prices of the motor has come down and so have the prices of the Q period.


jamesmost
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Q45tech wrote:Don't know if members have noticed but ebay has lots of $750-$1,000 [or best make an offer] JDM engines now.
those are usually 90-93

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Why would anyone want anything else unless they grossly abused their 94-96.

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Skibane
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fatboybell wrote:Has anyone out there ever installed a late model engine in an early (1992) q45?
...as in 'late-model VK56DE from a wrecked Titan'?


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