VG30DETT into 1989 240SX

[kouki munster]

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[bone_stock_240]

Damn, I almost gave myself brain damage reading this all in one go. I was taken through the whole range of emotions from all out elation, to utter dissapointment. Hope this kit is still going to happen. I was thinking of doing an SR swap mainly because I was ignorant to all the other choices out there. I like how this engine was sold in North America. On that note, does anyone have any contacts for places where I would be able to get a 300zx front clip, preferrably located in eastern Canada, more specifically Ontario or Quebec. I hope this all pans out because a summer release for the kit works great for me. I will have time, and weather on my side, and beautiful beautiful tax return money to blow.

[180sxfaktory]

Damn, I almost gave myself brain damage reading this all in one go. I was taken through the whole range of emotions from all out elation, to utter dissapointment. Hope this kit is still going to happen. I was thinking of doing an SR swap mainly because I was ignorant to all the other choices out there. I like how this engine was sold in North America. On that note, does anyone have any contacts for places where I would be able to get a 300zx front clip, preferrably located in eastern Canada, more specifically Ontario or Quebec. I hope this all pans out because a summer release for the kit works great for me. I will have time, and weather on my side, and beautiful beautiful tax return money to blow.

Utter disappointment? It's gonna happen because I am moving everything to North Carolina. Being in Bahrain is great, but when I can count every S13 and S14 driver on my fingers and toes that lives out here, well, do the math. My support base and people who know me are in North America, Europe and Australia, with the majority being in North America, and because of the myriad of reasons, this is why this move is gonna happen. I found too many reasons to make the move and not too many reasons not to. Besides the business, the scene and the happenings with East Coast drifting and import car scenes of all makes.

The kit- YES, this kit is going to be the first on my list to get produced and made available. Whether you come to Jacksonville, NC to see us and have us do your complete swap or we send it to you, it's going to get out there.

A lot of folks have written regarding VG30ET from the Z31. This kit will work for it, as well. It's actually a lot easier, since the VG30ET is a smaller engine and is less complicated to deal with.

Dale

[kouki munster]

Any viedos yet?

[nzmoman]

Damn, I almost gave myself brain damage reading this all in one go. I was taken through the whole range of emotions from all out elation, to utter dissapointment. Hope this kit is still going to happen. I was thinking of doing an SR swap mainly because I was ignorant to all the other choices out there. I like how this engine was sold in North America. On that note, does anyone have any contacts for places where I would be able to get a 300zx front clip, preferrably located in eastern Canada, more specifically Ontario or Quebec. I hope this all pans out because a summer release for the kit works great for me. I will have time, and weather on my side, and beautiful beautiful tax return money to blow.

You should ask the same place that would supply your SR motor. for the most part they should be able to get you one by the time you get the kit

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i like the swap trying to do the same thing but in a s12 if you could can i pic your brain for a sec . i would like to know how the wiring went and if you have any pics im ready to put the motor in but i dont know mutch about wiring and need a lil help thanks brian@rps

[BC40]

Hey, just wanted to chime in and give my 2 cents. This kit looks really sick and addresses the main mechanical and structural points of the swap. But I do see a few areas that may cause some headaches like wiring. I know this has been brought up but this would also be my main concern. If this swap were to grow in popularity companies would start to come out with splices ready buy but until then we would have to come up with a diagram/ write up. Also if I’m not mistaken the VG30DETT has twin throttle bodies and this may require a new throttle cable, again I may be wrong here. But all in all the potential of the 240 with a twin turbo V6 is awesome.

Also can you send me an E-mail with the videos ( if there ready) to [email protected]

[Shahee1]

I would like a video if the car sent also ...

[email protected] ....

[lifesadrift]

Ive read this entire thread many times and this swap seems to me be just an awsome swap. A VG30DETT is a Powerful engine stock and is capable of so much more. I have a s13 hatch and my engine bay is stripped down to get painted and so i can do this swap. I to would like to see videos and more updates about this swap. I plan to get the vg swap kit from you soon, it will be well worth the money. thanx and keep up the awsome work.

[180sxfaktory]

Here's an update. One of our members is relocating here to Bahrain next month. He will be purchasing the VG30DETT swap kit and a VG30DETT full swap to go in his car while it is here. It will be the first car outside 180SX Faktory to get the kit. I will leave it up to you devoted fans of this swap to see for yourself and get an unbiased opinion of it once it is completed. Stay tuned.

[kanye240]

you dont really need a new throttle cable because the vg on reqiures 1 throttle cable seen below....im not really sure if you need to modify the 240sx throttle cable

[edgartheace]

Do you know if the 300zx xmember will fit the 240sx, I managed to get my hands on a 300zx with the front end intact and the tail end mangled. If the xmember will fit I'll just use it. If not I'll just fab up some custom Motor mounts.

[rb25crazy]

damn, i wanna see this thing in action already!

[180sxfaktory]

As I posted before, one member of our community is getting stationed out here and will be here with his bonestock 240. I'll let him talk about it. I have graduated from taking a stock subframe and modifying it to going totally tubular and constructing a purpose-built subframe and transmission crossmember. The advantages of a tubular subframe over a modified subframe are many. I have a guy here in Bahrain who has been doing tube chassis and suspension for over 30 years, and he's located next door to my shop. He does nothing without calculations, and after seeing his work on many drag cars here in the Middle East, I'm impressed. We will take the car and do all the weight measurements, measure the best line for the crankshaft with reference to the driveshaft and calculate best height and taking the owners input on what style of driving he will do most of. I think this is the best way to do this. Even though the first prototype was good, it can be improved. You all wanted before and after numbers, so you'll get them. Also, I can't copyright something that isn't inherently mine. That subframe belongs to Nissan, and that's the wording I got on it. So, with the tubular subframe, Nissan can't say anything to me. Not that I am worried about it because I am just a minor league guy.

[fayceoff]

Ohhh, BOY!! I can't wait to get there with my beater so Dale and his boys can turn it into a Stang-eater! When it's done, I'll post pics and video, guys. Don't worry.

[CoupedUp]

So is there a waiting list for this? Ive been reading the thread for a long while just not posting.

ALso you mentioned this Spring. Is that meaning youll have a date this spring or it will be released this spring?

Thanks.

[Stanislav31]

What about a VG30DETT in a S14?

[180sxfaktory]

There is a list of folks who want this kit. If you want in on it, just write me with your request.

No hard date yet because I have upgraded and moved away from the modified stock subframe and will be making it from tube stock.

[whitetshirtguy]

What about a VG30DETT in a S14?

what about wiring and what is the weight of it

[Stanislav31]

Do you have any idea what a stock KA weighs with an auto transmission? A VG30DETT with a 5spd shouldnt weigh that much more considering the KA is Iron block while the VG is aluminum.

[kouki munster]

Do you have any idea what a stock KA weighs with an auto transmission? A VG30DETT with a 5spd shouldnt weigh that much more considering the KA is Iron block while the VG is aluminum.

Wrong, VG is iron to.

[whitetshirtguy]

Do you have any idea what a stock KA weighs with an auto transmission? A VG30DETT with a 5spd shouldnt weigh that much more

but that is a good question how much is the diffrence between the two

[kouki munster]

The vg should weigh in around the same as an rb.

[whitetshirtguy]

The vg should weigh in around the same as an rb.

and the weight of the rb would be what

[whitetshirtguy]

so is he ever goin to say anything about the wireing or does he not want to talk to us anymore i want this motor in my s14 and i would like to know

[180sxfaktory]

so is he ever goin to say anything about the wireing or does he not want to talk to us anymore i want this motor in my s14 and i would like to know

I'm studying the wiring for S13, S14 for North America, UK, Europe and Asia and I am talking with a wiring company to do the custom harnesses for the dash and for power and all of the stuff that anybody would need to do this swap. Great stuff takes time, and I'm not gonna rush anything I put out there. The last thing I want is to be known for crappy products that don't work. I may be slow, but at least in the end, I can say I did it right. That goes for the hard stuff , as well. If anybody ends up with the kit from me, they will thank me for taking my time because this swap went from a challenge, to a working example, to almost being released as is, and now to refinement and copyright.

Let it be known that I am doing this all by myself, and I do not have some gigantic research lab and a clock that warps time. Just a small place, good friends, equipment, a main job to fuel all of this stuff plus my own projects and an end goal. If people are disappointed with me, and yeah, it's my fault for being too promising initially, I apologize. As I said in a few posts ago, I have a client that is gonna be here this month with his 240SX, and we will go from there. I'm not gonna rush for any money or promises of fame. That's for amateurs.

[mould_jesus]

wow. you've definitely got something going here.

as soon as you release this kit, and i mean AS SOON AS you release it, you will be recieving an order.

i've been wanting to swap a VG30 into my S14, but was unsure of whether i should go for it because of the risk of having to fabricate when i've got no fabrication skills.

if there's a kit, however, that's much different.

[Reno]

videos yet??

[180sxfaktory]

videos yet??

Sorry. None to be had. I was promised videos and told of videos, but nothing. I'm starting all over again with this whole affair. Just goes to show one if one wants something done, one does it oneself.

The VG240 has been out of service for a few months, and needs to have maintenance done. We have a drift contest a few days after F1 next month, and I'll make sure I get video of it. Salah has been concentrating on his Mustang, Caterham racing and Mini Cooper Cup racing, and I've been heavily wrapped up with my 180SX (swapped out the CA20DET and put in a zenki S14 SR20DET; daily driver use; tired of driving a Corolla), 200SX project and doing R&D for my line of coilover systems under my MAYHEM line (no, I did not make these; I have a professional dampener/suspension company making them for me; releasing these soon).

[MeanGreenS13]

wasnt there supposed to be an install kit being manufactured for the S13 and S14s?