VG30DETT into 1989 240SX

[David Steele]

Not just a V6, a twin turbo V6.

[kouki munster]

No thanks I'm diabetic, so I can't have a cookie.

[Florida240sx]

Any idea on kit release? Unless you get another phone call.....

[es-14]

the swap sounds interesting, i recently read about a same swap on a zenki s14 in "Hci magazine".

[180sxfaktory]

Any idea on kit release? Unless you get another phone call.....

Good point... I think that it will be a better idea to wait until May when I am clear of any further obligations to Uncle Sam before I start offering anything substantial. The "no notice" calls, and no, I am not shielded from them, can happen. Also, the whole thread deal before I went up into the badlands with someone phishing me for info on this kit and getting really into the specs of how and wanting more photos of the work made me think of securing my designs before releasing it. Additionally, I will be in the USA the whole month of December. This impacts me from completing anything now and getting it shipped. I'm just playing catch up at this point. In summary, I'm gonna have to elect until this coming summer before I offerthe kit for S13, and along the way, I may be able to acquire an S14 so that I can offer it to both chassis.

This all may be of a disappointment to some, but I don't think I have any choice.

[JesusLikesKFC]

....or just bigger displacemtn peroid lol. if its cheap n fairly strait foward im game. how much u spend on the vh45? ... probly more than id like to hehe.

[MACCMINistER]

Hey whats up and congrats on the kit.Ive read this entire thread and very intrested in your kit BUT there are a few factors that would make or break my decesion that i need answered.first is what is the balance of the car? i think you answered this but im not sure second is what is the total weight gained,weight for the front of the car and rear of te car and overhall weight of te car versues the stock 240.kinda like a side by side comparsion.this is VERY critical information that i need since im not using the car for drag racing.Also will post up any videos of the care drifting or doing any roadcourse work. email me at [email protected] for videos if not. thanks!!

[inthawind2]

Good point... I think that it will be a better idea to wait until May when I am clear of any further obligations to Uncle Sam before I start offering anything substantial. The "no notice" calls, and no, I am not shielded from them, can happen. Also, the whole thread deal before I went up into the badlands with someone phishing me for info on this kit and getting really into the specs of how and wanting more photos of the work made me think of securing my designs before releasing it. Additionally, I will be in the USA the whole month of December. This impacts me from completing anything now and getting it shipped. I'm just playing catch up at this point. In summary, I'm gonna have to elect until this coming summer before I offerthe kit for S13, and along the way, I may be able to acquire an S14 so that I can offer it to both chassis.

This all may be of a disappointment to some, but I don't think I have any choice.

looks like these bubbles have the winter to themselves...at least i can save and build up my motor...but still.....

[kouki munster]

Good point... I think that it will be a better idea to wait until May when I am clear of any further obligations to Uncle Sam before I start offering anything substantial. The "no notice" calls, and no, I am not shielded from them, can happen. Also, the whole thread deal before I went up into the badlands with someone phishing me for info on this kit and getting really into the specs of how and wanting more photos of the work made me think of securing my designs before releasing it. Additionally, I will be in the USA the whole month of December. This impacts me from completing anything now and getting it shipped. I'm just playing catch up at this point. In summary, I'm gonna have to elect until this coming summer before I offerthe kit for S13, and along the way, I may be able to acquire an S14 so that I can offer it to both chassis.

This all may be of a disappointment to some, but I don't think I have any choice.

Check email.

[fayceoff]

But the swap will still be available at your shop there, right?

[Florida240sx]

If you are able to make a kit. I have money set aside. I don't know if I can wait till May. Let me know if you want to make one so everyone can see what the car is capable of...

[evan86]

I know you wanted to be the exclusive maker and seller of the kit, but you know other imitation kits will pop up following the release of your kit. I wonder if there is someone on here that would be willing to set something up with you and buy the instructions and the rights to make the kits (even in a limited number if you prefer). Just an idea that I think would benefit all of us.

[Neejay]

If you are able to make a kit. I have money set aside. I don't know if I can wait till May. Let me know if you want to make one so everyone can see what the car is capable of...

Yeah...May is a looong time away.

[Florida240sx]

If I have to wait till May I'll make my own mounts by then. If the rain doesn't set my house back. By you selling it to peopel ready to go you get customer approval and videos of running cars. Let's see the copy cats have that??? You already have eveyrone's interest and an 8page thread. Forget people asking technincal questions. Did any of the people buyign the kit sk that??Only thign I asked for it about the driveshaft, if you can have the specs sent to the driveshaft guy you use so there won't be any fitment issues... Only thign the buyers want to see is the engine running in the car and then watch it go on the track.

[fayceoff]

But the swap will still be available at your shop there, right?

Helloooo....?

[240_l3oi]

it looks good. any vids.

[MACCMINistER]

hey no offense 180sxfactory i think your being a little parinoid.... you build up all this hype about releasing a kit and then rescedule the release of the kit because your affraid somone's going to steal the idea!! come on.. you see how many people DONT want to take the time in fabing a kit that is why yours generated so much intrest! i know damn well im not going to spend countless hrs fabing a kit just so i can put a vg30 in a 240.. i dont have the patience... and if your that concerned why dont you put on your website patent pending? meaning your in the process of getting it patend but not quite there yet.. and besides for people to really go out of there way to creat a kit similar to yours there would have to be a LOT of people doing the swap like the true and tired sr20 swap... and all i wanted to know is whats the new overall weight of the car with the swap compared to the ka engine and whats the balance.......

[Reno]

bump...

[CleanSfourteen]

Holy dead thread dude!!!

[Neejay]

Holy dead thread dude!!!

Nah...I think he just wants an update...which I can understand.

[Wrench_S13]

When i posted my introduction in general chat i mentioned owning an s13 coupe i had plans for. this is EXACTLY what i've been thinking of for a couple years. my choice of beasts would be the fairlady Z. 1996 VG30DETT and tossing the stockers out for some HKS power. wondering how the HKS turbo upgrades and such would fit in. Not to mention a dual exhaust option. I know my way around a shop pretty well and if i don't have the equipment i can get my hands on it. Wiring would be an issue I don't like dealing with but who does? That is a clean fit you've made there though. Very good work.

[180sxfaktory]

Hello folks. Yes, it has been a while since I last posted here. As I said in my last one, I am getting clear of obligations that will detract me from my business, i.e., the Navy and doing missions of the unsavory type. Some other things have occurred in between all of this. Notably, I have restructured the business and am moving into a bigger facility a few buildings down from where I am at now. 180SX Faktory is going to be concentrating on building chassis parts, such as K members and other items. The VG30DETT swap subframe will be getting a new design. I will be making a purpose-built unit to use in the S13 and S14 that will not require any mods to the oil pan or swapping over to the J30 variant. The other part of my business is doing custom one-off cars on commission for newer model cars (under a different company name, of course).

I will be in the USA on the 31st for three weeks. Part of this is to take time off, get re-acquainted with the USA (haven't been back in ages), visit tooling and equipment manufacturers and put in purchasing orders, meet with current suppliers and to just travel around without having to look at a watch. I wanna see what all the hype is about with some of the things I've been seeing and hearing about in our community. If you would like me to visit with you, I will be in NY, North Carolina and in California.

Thanks for your time and Merry Christmas!

[Florida240sx]

Merrry Christmas, any idea when the release is going to happen?

[Reno]

this infact may change my mind about the ca18det

[Reno]

i was wondering if u had any videos of it ?

[kouki munster]

Hello folks. Yes, it has been a while since I last posted here. As I said in my last one, I am getting clear of obligations that will detract me from my business, i.e., the Navy and doing missions of the unsavory type. Some other things have occurred in between all of this. Notably, I have restructured the business and am moving into a bigger facility a few buildings down from where I am at now. 180SX Faktory is going to be concentrating on building chassis parts, such as K members and other items. The VG30DETT swap subframe will be getting a new design. I will be making a purpose-built unit to use in the S13 and S14 that will not require any mods to the oil pan or swapping over to the J30 variant. The other part of my business is doing custom one-off cars on commission for newer model cars (under a different company name, of course).

I will be in the USA on the 31st for three weeks. Part of this is to take time off, get re-acquainted with the USA (haven't been back in ages), visit tooling and equipment manufacturers and put in purchasing orders, meet with current suppliers and to just travel around without having to look at a watch. I wanna see what all the hype is about with some of the things I've been seeing and hearing about in our community. If you would like me to visit with you, I will be in NY, North Carolina and in California.

Thanks for your time and Merry Christmas!

What part of North Carolina?

[180sxfaktory]

What part of North Carolina?

Jacksonville. I will be there to visit my daughter and other family. Will do some business in the North Carolina and South Carolina area. Yes, NASCAR fabricators- we can all learn something from them guys!

[180sxfaktory]

I will

i was wondering if u had any videos of it ?

have Salah provide me the threads to the video sites before I leave for NYC. A few youtube things (I still have yet to get on youtube for anything).

[Reno]

hmmm

[180sxfaktory]

Merrry Christmas, any idea when the release is going to happen?

From what I told you before, it'll be this spring. The sooner we get the mandrel bender in place (shooting for Feb), we will get to work. I have to dismantle the VG240 because for 1 solid month, it was being put through the paces every night. The only things that broke were the steering rack and both front wheel bearings. I suspect the bearings were already toast, so drifting and running on 350Z wheels finally killed them. Once I have everything apart, I wanna get them dye penetrant checked for stress cracks in all the welds and other significant stress areas. My gut feeling is the subframe and other items are fine, but I cannot and will not release anything for someone until that check has been made and a clean bill of health is observed.

The subframe will come with me to North Carolina (Mooresville) for check up and to learn their stress check techniques and get better weld tips.