Nissan 300zx Engine Swap vh45de Tips??

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Justin300ZX
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Car: 1990 Nissan 300zx

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I'm doing a 1990 Nissan 300zx Engine swap with a vh45de engine. It is out of infinity Q45 and I'm just looking for people with experience or with any tips or info that could making my life any easier. Also open to discussion about the car, I really love this car and am an enthusiast and would love to this right haha!


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DCaff300ZX
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1993 CRP TT- Modified
Location: Tacoma, Washington

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Welcome to Nico!
Unfortunately the VH45 swap isn't a common swap mostly because the engine is too tall and forces a hood scoop or cut hood at least, and the overall result isn't overly awesome at well under 400HP plus as a custom swap, requires a lot of custom fab work and doesn't have much aftermarket vendor support.
I've seen a few posted here and there online, one for sale locally as well, but they IMO just aren't a clean and neat option. That doesn't mean that a talented car guy couldn't come up with something special, but it will be more like that rather than a tidy, more "normal" swap.
Good Luck!


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