My 300zx z31 VG30E to VG30DE hard swap ?

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I was wondering if anybody can tell me if the swap from my VG30E to a z32 VG30DE or VG30DETT is a hard swap to do, if there is alot of parts needed and custumizing ??

Thanks alot in advance !


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If you have to ask, then yes it is. I have a page on my site with what's needed.

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not worth it imho, the vg30et is a simple conversion and has nearly the same potential as the vg30dett at a fraction of the cost and a fraction of the headache

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Thanks guys i was just curious cause i was going to re-build a VG30ET and put it in my car over the winter, but i have a friend that just changed his engine in his Z32 and his old VG30DE he was willing to sell to me for 100$ cause it needs a water pump and headgaskets, so i was just wondering wether i should re-build the VG30ET or get the VG30DE and re-build it, but if you say lots of hassle and money i guesse ill stick with the VG30ET !

Once again, thanks for the info much appreciated :D !

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vg30et > vg30de hands down

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i was wonderin the same thing an evildky enlightened me on the fact that the vg33 out of a pathfinder has the same motor mounts u can drop that right in and with some forged pistons a turbo and some other cheap easy bolt ons b makin tons more horsepowa!


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