swap question
swap question
i have a 1986 NA nissan 300zx. I wanna do a swap with a turbo engine. I was told that the engine will come with the manifold and all i need to do the swap with. Intercooler not needed on Z31. Will i need to get a new exhaust system to go along with the swap as well as boost meter? or are these just recommended?
Re: swap question (ksizzle89)
whats ur price range? personally if its ur daily its not gunna last the VG's turboed and no matter what the turbo guys say there drivability just went to ****... that is if ur VG... now u can swap in a RB20... that be a nice swap... but thats just me....ksizzle89 wrote:i have a 1986 NA nissan 300zx. I wanna do a swap with a turbo engine. I was told that the engine will come with the manifold and all i need to do the swap with. Intercooler not needed on Z31. Will i need to get a new exhaust system to go along with the swap as well as boost meter? or are these just recommended?
Re: swap question (ksizzle89)
if you do a rb swap, don't waist time with the rb20. get an rb25 or 26. anyway, the exhaust on my turbo Z is 2.5 inches from factory, so you may want to go ahead and upgrade. as far as the ic, you don't need one unless you plan to run 12psi or more. you do need a boost meter.
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Re: swap question (cpt jack)
I would personally never listen to the advice of someone who isn't capable of spelling simple words like "YOUR" and "YOU". I especially wouldn't listen to the advice of someone who thinks an RB20 is a better motor than a VG30. But that's just me....cpt jack wrote:whats ur price range? personally if its ur daily its not gunna last the VG's turboed and no matter what the turbo guys say there drivability just went to ****... that is if ur VG... now u can swap in a RB20... that be a nice swap... but thats just me....
In Japan, the RB20DET that came in the Z31 put out 20hp less than the VG30ET. As far as drivability of a VG30ET, the motors are great. Many people are running them with 200k miles on the original motor. Some have replaced the turbos. Most have gone through a few clutches. But the only people who seem to have problems with them are the 16 year olds who try running 18+ psi. (coincidently, they also use the words "UR" and "U" )
Anyway, if you're serious about a trubo swap, there are a few things to know.- You don't HAVE to swap the whole motor. - An engine will come with what it comes with. No guarantees on the manifold.- An intercooler never came with the stock VG30ET, so if you do the whole block, you won't need it until you raise the boost.- A boost meter is essential if you ever plan on raising boost. Unless you like blowing stuff up.- You don't NEED a full exhaust, but if you keep the NA exhaust, you'll be choking the motor.- You will need the downpipe that runs from the turbo to the cat at the very least.
Finally, read this link:http://www.redz31.comRead all the links on that link. Then go back and read them again.
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Ok. Thanks. I'm not doing the swap myself. I know a mechanic who will do it and give me a good price. I just needed to know what other parts I would need. I'm gonna put a complete cat back exhaust and I was also thinking about adding a blowoff valve. (I think they're cool). But now I'll also plan on getting the boost meter. What happened was my father was driving the car. It was stock NA. Some how the engine got overheated (I think). He thinks the engine is messed up for good. He thinks the engine is warped and it would be worth it just do do a swap. I want more horsepower so I'm looking for a turbo. I just waant to make sure that it's not a bad idea before i put my plans into action. Any input or comments would be appreciated. Thanks!