VG30DETT in a 240....what do you guys think?

Post by **nsrZ32** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 9:45 am

I stumbled upon this old thread in the VG portion of the Z forum on here and I LOVE the idea. http://nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=66016 The past day I have been thinking about it and with my familarity with the VG I think it would be an awesome and unique setup. I mean can you imagine a something like my motor (650whp V6) in a s14? Would be nuts. Here's a couple pics from the thread....

Granted it would require a ton of custom work but it would be fast and unique (way better than some retarded chevy swap). Plus you have the smooth revs of a V6, the aftermarket support of the Z32, the reliability of the VG, it sits behind the axles, and there's a TON of room in the engine bay. Can you say huge single turbo?

I dunno, like said, would be hard and expensive, but would be insanely cool IMO. What do you think?

Post by **Thrwnsprkz** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 9:52 am

I like the idea, It ran through my mind when I was trying to think of unique projects myself. Only thing is how whould it affect the weight distribution... but 650 hp is tempting

Post by **[Zero-S]** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 11:01 am

Weight distribution wouldn't be too bad because the engine would sit behind the front axle.

Post by **Bruno240** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 11:02 am

i would love to see that. go for it.

If you succed. you will be one of my hero's.

and also the motor would be legal.

Post by **nismofly** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 11:54 am

some shop i forget where did this, i couldnt tell you where i saw it, but they made like 800 someodd rwhp in an s14 with a fully built vg.

Post by **GoinBoostYey** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 12:17 pm

Thats a cool Idea, I also like putting the camry v6 in the mr2 and adding the trd blower.

Post by **SeVa-S13** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 1:40 pm

I couldn't imagine trying to fit that thing or work on anything not on the front cover, but the legality is huge plus.

Post by **UncleBen** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 1:45 pm

Awesome idea, but, that's all I've ever heard of it being; an idea.

Post by **Gold Digger** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 1:53 pm

I had that same idea once when I had my S-13 hatch, but a friend of mine back in the states said the TT idea wouldn't work because of the steering rod. He had said someone he helped did a single turbo swap and it went off without to much chaos. It would be a bad *** idea, and if you could get it done...you got props in my book. And is that one company can stuff a sigle turbo RB26, you can do the VG30. Git-r-dun!

Post by **180crafter** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 2:00 pm

All I can say is goood luck.

Post by **nsrZ32** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 2:08 pm

I'm sure it could be done. Would be a PITA but hey what isn't right?

Also the VG motors aren't as hard to work on as everyone makes it sound. Just kind of intimidating to look at. Mine is pretty easy to do things with (granted tons and tons of things are eliminated).

Don't know that I'd do the setup in the s14 for sure and it wouldn't be soon as I've got other projects to take care of, but at some point I would love to. Would be my kind of setup....something unusual that nobody else really has.

Thanks for all the comments thus far btw

Post by **Rex** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 2:31 pm

PurpleDuck236 wrote:... and also the motor would be legal.

Actually not really. Motor swaps are only legal if that motor was offered in that chasis (in more recent year models). So ...

Here's an idea I've been tossing around with someone else on NICO - M30 TT. An M30 coupe or 'vert with a VG30DETT/5 spd swap. Now that would be smog-able/legal and the M30 is listed as the same crub weight (about 3350).

Wouldn't this be a beast .

Post by **skydragoness** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 3:47 pm

Holy crap Rex, that M30 is gorgeous!

NSRZ32: Good to hear that the VG isn't as complicated as it looks. My bf has a n/a z32 with 70kmi that he hopes to swap a TT engine into. In the meantime, he's not doing any maintenance to his car since he bought it in May (besides oil changes), for some reason he thinks it's a waste of money to do basic maintenance like changing the drive belts/replacing rotors and pads/replacing the clutch/etc. I hope it holds out long enough for him

Post by **elwesso** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 3:51 pm

Go JDM tyte, yo...

The guy with the VH41 (engine in the 97-01 Q45) in the S14... now that is golden...

I said Rex should drop in a VH45 and have the only M45 coupe

Post by **UncleBen** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 4:03 pm

I never realized how sweet m30's were.....there is a m30 'vert for sale here in town. Been at this lot for looong time. Wonder how much they want for it? it's kind of a shady carlot though :/

Post by **w1ngzer0** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 4:06 pm

would love to drop a VG30 into my 240sx. But, it would be expensive. X_X

Post by **Dirtylou** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:01 pm

I can be done...I've heard of a guy at my local track that runs a VG in his 240, not if it's turbo though.

Post by **Rex** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:03 pm

Post by **nametakennow** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:11 pm

That's... uh... well... sex.

When was the M coupe/vert sold?

Post by **Rex** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:13 pm

1990 (coupe only) through 1992

Post by **SeVa-S13** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:17 pm

Rex wrote:Actually not really. Motor swaps are only legal if that motor was offered in that chasis (in more recent year models). So ...

The engine only has to be by the same make, same age or newer, and from a vehicle of comparable weight. It should be legal on those stipulations...

YouTube · Post by **EZcheese15** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:18 pm

Rex wrote:
Actually not really. Motor swaps are only legal if that motor was offered in that chasis (in more recent year models). So ...

Here's an idea I've been tossing around with someone else on NICO - M30 TT. An M30 coupe or 'vert with a VG30DETT/5 spd swap. Now that would be smog-able/legal and the M30 is listed as the same crub weight (about 3350).

Hey Rex, u know...the other Rex (speeddoctor) has a VG30ET in his M30. So that's kinda along those same lines.

Post by **574-240sx** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:28 pm

There is a older guy with a VG in a 4cyl hardbody truck. I have seen it for about a year so I don't know if its still kicking. I missed a M30 covert with 70K on it for $3000 a few months ago.

Post by **NSR_s30** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 7:29 pm

When we getting started on that Jerry? I think the VG swap would be cool and unique.

Oh btw you can keep that VG at my house.....lol in the garage with the 240, and Joe's new track tires.

Post by **nsrZ32** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 7:42 pm

NSR_S13 wrote:When we getting started on that Jerry? I think the VG swap would be cool and unique.

Oh btw you can keep that VG at my house.....lol in the garage with the 240, and Joe's new track tires.

hahaha awesome. Just gotta hammer out the details of when we get the motor and can start tinkering with it and buidling it up. Mmmm Hmmm as if I didn't have enough Z parts at my house now I gotta start keeping spare VG's at yours lol

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 9:21 pm

That would be a great project. Go for it. A 300hp 240 would kick ***!

The M30/Leopard is a great car. I almost bought one when my Max's transmission went out, but it was gone the next day. It would have only cost me 400 less than the transmission repairs, too, dammit!
Modified by MinisterofDOOM at 6:09 AM 12/1/2004

Post by **nsrZ32** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 8:28 am

Looks like I might be getting a good VG here in the next few weeks for free. Hmm now I really gotta consider it. Since the motor cost won't be included it makes it much more appealing.

Post by **Bruno240** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 10:46 am

DO IT!!!

Post by **GoinBoostYey** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 11:14 am

Go for it.

Post by **w1ngzer0** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 12:54 pm

go for it and give us the costs.

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