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After reading responses from my last post, it looks aparent that I'd be getting a wood plank in the @$$ if I was getting ready to pay 2k for a VG30ET. I would, no doubt, pay that much, but anything less would, no doubt, be better. Does anyone have a source or know a source where I could get a running and good condition VG30ET with low milage for $1,000 or less? Any help would be more than excellent.Thanks!-Kev


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bump

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i don't care how much you spend, i just want to see a VG30ET in that sweet Z. :)

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Well get me a good price, I'll install the engine, and get you some pics ;) -Kev

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heh, whatever, i'll keep my eyes open, but i dont' really look for VG30ET's often, so uh, yea if i see one i'll tell you though.

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Why not an RB20? They are plentiful, and from the prices you are finding for the VG, it would be cheaper too. NA-Turbo on a Z31 is said to be a b**** too. But man does that motor pull...good luck with the search.

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Watanabe... google search. thats where my friend got his engine.

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hey there is a sweet turbo z over in beavercreek its greyish black ... its off indian ripple road!

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In Beavercreek, huh? Its an 87, isn't it? I may have seen it in Centerville a few times, but I'm not sure

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there is one by my grandparents out in troy ill look to see if its running and if its a turbo!! been sitting forever he might let it go for a few hundred !!!

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Hm- It depends. The newer the better, plus low milage- But if it were a low milage turbo Z I doubt it'd be sitting out in the street


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