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[kiwivh]

The boat operates out of Christchurch, New Zealand

[cibor]

Hi!My goal is to put VK45 from 2002 Q45 into my S13 200SX (stock - CA18DET) form 1989. Engine will recive new intake manifolds with dual throttle and new headers, light flywheel and 350Z/G35 6sp MT. What more... it'll appear during proper work - at the moment I'm waiting for engine. Probably engine will run on custom made SA unit made by OMEX (company from UK). Full drift suspension, interior with two seats and rollbar. Exterior - lightweight bonnet, fenders and trunk boot, maybe lighter driver and passanger windows. Aiming 360-380 hp at the crank (in Europe we used to talk about power at the crank...). This should be enough to compete with my friend's car's - S13 and S14 with SR20DET making more then 350hp each. I hope:)Here's photo with my other ride, 92 canadian version camry:)

[Chrispy300]

Might as well add my AUD$0.02

Got a '90 J-Spec Z32 NA which is getting a '90-'93 VH45 with a dry sump and possibly turbo/s or supercharger down the line once she is all working. Being built mainly for the local Super Sprints and Super Lap. Should be fun

[robb1971]

HiI have found this site to be a wealth of info ... thanks for all the effort you guys have put in.. I have a 45de that is going to be put into a 71 xy falcon.. kiwis and aussies will know what this car is found a good low k engine in a half cut to retain all needed ecu's and connectors, conversion is going to be a dog as the xy engine bay is small so i will be installing an after market front strut kit and notching the suspension towers to make room.. wiring is going to be fun, but it is do-able.. just need to know how to properly i.d the year of my engine.. I suspect its a 93 but i cant be sure, any help would be appreciated.. wiring is identical to the diagram in the 94 service manual though

[Ford Falcon]

Hey Robb1971, welcome to the board. Yes, the famous GTHO Falcon. As an ex-patriat Aussie it would be good to see some Falcons over the other side of the river. Can't have just the Monaros (ie. Pontiac GTOs) without some competition.

[craigztoyz]

Here are some pics. Still got a few lil things to get like bolts for flywheeel-crank, and flywheel-pressure plate, and to get my mani's to connect to the h pipe. But almost there.





More pics to come in a week or so, and then a video or two.

[npez]

My project is a 93 300ZX Twin-Turbo receving a 94 VH45 motor after a freak major bottom end failure on the VG30DETT at 76K miles. The project is a multi-phase approach (like others on NICO) consisting of a base setup and then something more; in my case a twin-turbo setup. The car is intented to be a strong GT street car. The basic idea is:

Phase I - Get the car running normally aspiratedEngine - Purchased - craigztoyz assisting with engine mount and oil pan fab Transmission - Mazworx Adapter to VG MT - Purchased - Planning on using existing RPS Cyn-R-G lightweight flywheel and RPS clutch.Fuel - Will use stock TT fuel pump and VH injectors. Sorting out bending fuel lines to the LH side of engine bay to better integrate with Zs setup. Craig excellent suggestionElectrical - Sorted out and in process of soldering "sister" harness to use z ECCS/EGI, etc. relays, fuel pump controlle, etc. into VH EFI harness - posted integration document on forum.

Phase II - Bring on the boost - Goal reliable 500-600RWHP (based on initial calculations about 14-18psig)Engine - Rebuild with 8.5 or 9:1 CR pistons and stronger rodsTurbos - TBD - Rear mounted Twin-Turbo intercooled setup researching turbo sizing based on NICO members experiences, Garrett website as well as Corky Bell's book. Not sure if I will be able to integrate my B&B exhaust or if it will restric airflow.Intercooler - TBD - Leaning on air to water setup possibly with A/C suction side integration Oil Cooler - Re integrate Calsonic TT oil cooler (bigger if needed)Fuel - Have a set of new 555cc NISMO injectors I purchased for the VG30DETT. Will either buy 2 more or if deemed too small will sell and bump up to higher capacity ones.Cooling - Install Z1 motorspors ultimate cooling package (Howe Radiator, Flex-a-lite fan, etc.) I purchased for the ZEngine Management - TBD - Leaning towards factory ECM and adding a romulatorOther - Will need to sort out MAF choking at this level of boost.

That's about it. I am trying to break this down to many small projects to make it happen but I still believe phase 2 is still 1 year away from phase 1 completion. The strategy is to design/purchase all the parts (3-6 months) and then take 3-6 months to integrate/install. I'll post pics of the progress soon.

Nick.

[ktzed]

'Nuff Said

[kingkilburn]

After waiting for about a year for the right motor to come my way I found a q45 at a local yard where all engines are $120 regardless of condition. I know I'm kinda jumping in feet first but wish me luck.

PS It's going in an S13 fastback. Plans are rear mount turbo at some point.

[kscherbaum]

I have posted my project under the general topics but I thought I would post it here as well in case someone missed it... VK-56 Buggy in the works.

-Kurt

[craigztoyz]

O Daddy Like.

I grew up in El Paso, racing buggies across the NM/Mexico desert. Loved SHO engines, but gotta say, that looks like the potential for a sick buggy.What trans is that? Probably custom. If on u-tube check out a vid on a SHO buggy blowing the doors off a L?1 buggy, sweet video.Toy or for serious racing?

[shanec86]

hi guys first post here, was recommended this site by Mettler, i have been lurking around for a little bit getting information for my project.

It is a 1986 HR31 Skyline Passage GT, and is receiving a VH41DE from a cima. For starters the engine will be standard and retaining the automatic gearbox. The car will just be a cruiser because i already have 2 race cars

[hoddie12]

Hey im new on here so here goes... my drift/street projectSo far have a 1991 c33 laurel RD28. lol i have ripped that engine out within a day of owning it and have purchaced a vh41de. in my opinion one of the best value for money engines out there. have done a 5 stud conversion with gts25t brakes, and rear hubs wil custom front hubs. have intsalled D2 adjustable suspenssion and have purchased a D2 hydraulic handbrake. Have purchaced a Set of Redline performance bucket seats and rails.

I have stripped back the whole interior and removed the tar sound deadning. what a job... anyway i am in the process of bring all the interior back to bear metal and starting fresh.

I will need some help along the way with engine mounts etc etc as im sure may of you have done it all before. so add me on msn if u like [email protected]

[holeset]

me and my bro have spent about 6 months putting this together ,r32 skyline with a VH45 and an elcheapo chinese copy ta45 turbo,just waiting for the new Link G4 computer to arrive so we can get it tuned,oh the standard rb20 gearbox shoud be good for 5 seconds,we have a rb25 turbo box to fit when this happens,other than this the motor is completly stock


Modified by holeset at 4:04 PM 11/27/2008

[TJcars2]

Badass bro!!

[craigztoyz]

Still running strong!!!!

over 7,000 miles on 2nd VH45, running 12's all day, hasnt broke down once. Great project, working on paint and body, then touching up interior, and up for sale it goes.

[dirtjumper]

Hey ya all i am new to this forum ....i do have a project i just cant say what it is yet......but i want some details on a few things that i am wondering with the vh45 engine ....what has your findings been on tt setup using factory pistons and rods ?? i was going to lower the compression ration by a simple little thing i call spacing. (you have a piece of machined aluminium that is only a few millimeters thick depending on the compression ratio you want and you just place that where you place the head gasket with of course two sets of gaskets ,..both being copper gaskets ) and there you have it a fairly simple way of boosting your engine without having to go to all the work and $ of getting new lower compression pistons ..has anyone done anything similar ?? What where your findings ,... i will be testing this very shortly and hopefully i will have some data for it ,...i am just worried about how much HP and boost the rods and piston can hold up to .....any one whose knows feel free to help out ...thanks !

Ah shoot i forgot DOHC setup ...darn oh well it was a good idea while it lasted ...well in that case in the boosted brothers opinions ...which pistons and rods have you found to work best ??

[kscherbaum]

I have to apologize ! I totally missed this reply... I guess it's better late than never ? It's a Serious Pre-Runner but not a race car. ( I guess you could call it a four seat Race Car ) Five Speed Sequential Mendeola trans... Here are some updated photos - The car is wired, sheetmetal done, power steering dialed in. I am currently working on the Itb's, Plenum, and throttle linkage... Really close to being done. (Also working on Stainless Steel Headers )

-Kurt

[Meatro20]

I'm trying to get rid of a VQ35HR/6spd right now to fund my VH45DE project. It'll be going into my 91 Volvo 740SE with a Z32 5-speed. Too much power to build the engine at first, the Volvo needs a bigger rear (Ford 9") and stronger subframe. I might put bigger wheels and brakes on it (I work at Wilwood, so hello discount) and then turbo the VH45DE. It will be rebuilt using new OEM parts by Coast Motor Supply in Canoga Park, CA.

So far it's got 25MM sway bars, Bilstein HD shocks, 2" lower sport springs, Borbet Type E wheels & Sumitomo HTR-Z tires.

[donut-dweeb]

hi guys,

to start with this post I'm Joe-han and i'm from Malaysia. Interested to have this engine swap into my car and also prolly be the first to do this swap in my country Still learning on how to do this in a proper way as i'm quite worried and i don't wanna see my flywheel shooting out from my gearbox hehe. Anyway my project is to installed VH45 into a nissan Cefiro A31, hopefully in time to compete for Formula Drift Singapore early next year. Parts are cheap here but our living standards are low too so i still have some financial difficulties in building this up. fingers cross hopefully within end of this year or early next year

I bought this front cut from a nissan president around RM1500 which is USD420. Half sponsored by my supplier

Gearbox i'm planning to run RB25 5speed but at the moment i'm slightly out of cash so trying on a SR20 gearbox.. i'm sure it won't last but since i have extra 2 units so just trying to see if it runs

Picture of my car stripping down and engine vh45 entered just for measuring purposes

if you guys have any comments or so please do feel free to inform, i'm more then willing to learn
Modified by donut-dweeb at 8:19 AM 4/26/2009

[1 phat laurie]

Hi im building a 94 c34 laurel. i originally bought it as a hack while my Subaru was off the road, but its in such good condition and handles so well for a stock mid-size car that i warmed to the idea of a conversion. anyway this is where its at so far......

'96 vh45de, w57 toyota box. (i chose this because its nice and light/compact compared to the 300zx and cheaper with close ratios. 9.5" exedy clutch with a custom billet flywheel behind the auto flexplate. link g2 computer. r33 GTS-T skyline four piston front calipers/300x30mm discs, two piston rear. five stud conversion. r33 skyline LSD rear end. tien hr adjustable suspension. heavy duty alloy radiator. cut down oil filter casting with oil filter/cooler relocation kit. also want to do cams

at the moment ive got the engine/gearbox sitting in the car. thinking about engine mounts and headers next. thanks for all the info so far.... might send up some pics soon

[holeset]

heres some more pics,still waiting for computer,will let people know power once tuned and what quater it does.






Modified by holeset at 4:55 PM 11/23/2008

[donut-dweeb]

some updates on the engine Transmission done. welding was okie but i'll be reinforcing it.
Modified by donut-dweeb at 8:23 AM 4/26/2009

[Carl H]

lol looks loads better than my hybrid bellhousing thats for sure.

[Johnny Rocket]

Looking for anybody interested in a NA project engine. I have over 30 years of extensive engine building experiance in mostly NA engines and some turbos. I am interested in 4 valve engines and wanted to locate a good (meaning no hole in the block) junk engine to build back.

Ported cyl heads.headers/new intake/new cams

ECU would have to be calibrated of course. I want to move the torque peak up somewha and take out the two torque peaks that seem to be built into this engine from the factory.

Seems you guys run these engines up to 7300 rpm anyway?

I am looking for an engine and any players who might be interested?

[district_drftr]

hey whats up im jelani im in lima ohio but from washington dc

i have a 1995 nissan 240sx that im currently in the process of swapping a vh45de into and turboing it

i bought a whole 1993 q45 off a guy for 300 dollars, had 150k miles on it and is really clean

so far i got the KA outta my car and the vh is ready to come out of the q, im still in the early stages.

i plan on opening the engine up putting new bearings in it new piston rings, do a quick little flex hone.also mls gaskets arp head studs(dose anyone know where to get em) port and polish, and a 3 angle valve job ( potentially some supertech stiffer valve springs still thinking. im looking at some of the borg warner turbos like the bullseye series they are pretty cheap for their size and performance. oh and 440 cc injectors donno what im gonna do for a computer yet just wanna get the grunt work done for now

[district_drftr]

[TODD0341]

Jelani,

What are you doing with the remains of the Q45?

I have been searching everywhere for a decent 4.5l in our area, also a q45 proper. I think I have his every junkyard in Cleveland.

[X-TuN]

i heard the Vh45 bottoms ends are good to 500hp boosted on stock bottom ends. just wanted to know if the motor would have to be rebuild to reach these numbers... any info would be a big help.

[donut-dweeb]

Carl H : thanks alot Anyway i paid usd600 to have this bell housing cut and re-weld