WoDan23 wrote:just so everyone knows there is like a 14 page article on this swap in Sport Compact car september issue i believe? i could be wrong...but i know i have it laying around here somewhere...they swap one into an S14 and provide full details and photos for the whole thing...try and find it...its on the front page so you shouldnt be able to miss it
93HATCH240 wrote:Hey, after reading 3 pages I would like to know the release date and [email protected]. Thanks. Rob
Poor_S13_Driver wrote:I would also like a price for the kit, and a date when you think youll be churning them out. My S13 begs me for own everyday [email protected]..... keep us updated with ANY info/thoughts you have
Thanks for being impressed ! As I said in a few threads ago, this swap puts the S13 into a whole entirely different category. The closest I can put it is it is like a Z32 with massive weight reduction, and for the faint of heart, I wouldn't recommend it unless you've got the cajones and a donut for your neck because this thing will inflict whiplashevan86 wrote:I am very impressed by what I have seen so far. I am a huge Z32 fan and I own a 96 twin turbo along with 2 1990 twin turbo parts cars. The 240 is my daily driver and I've always toyed with the VG idea, just so I can be consistant with all my cars . I don't do any major work on my cars since I lack the tools, facility, and know-how involved to do a swap. This kit will definitely make things easier for my friend who has done all my mechanic work and twin cam/5spd conversion on my 240. He will not touch a VG in a Z, but I know he'll think differently with one going in an S13. Before I wrecked my 1990 300zx, it screamed at 17 psi on the stock turbos. I can't even imagine what that will be like in my 240. You have a future customer here if I can convince my mechanic to do it.
He said he would definitely do it with this kit. I'll make sure to put a lot of new parts on while the motor is out. My car was running great, but the turbos had high miles, so it'll be time for an upgrade . The most work and money will be spent on insuring that the motor will be reliable. I'm getting really excited about this now. The 240 community is always open to new swap ideas, since there are already so many available, and the engine bay is so versatile. There are some skeptics out there, but we'll show them.180sxfaktory wrote:Thanks for being impressed ! As I said in a few threads ago, this swap puts the S13 into a whole entirely different category. The closest I can put it is it is like a Z32 with massive weight reduction, and for the faint of heart, I wouldn't recommend it unless you've got the cajones and a donut for your neck because this thing will inflict whiplash
If your mechanic can put legos together, then he can definitely do this swap, since I have taken all the hard stuff out of the equation. Timeframe to do the swap in the hands of a competent person is one solid day provided all the prep work has been completed for doing a swap. My thoughts are that before even putting the engine in, one may as well go ahead and replace the normal consumables like clutch, water pump, timing belt, as well as inspect the front for wear and tear (steering boots, bushings, et al). You can figure another day to do the wiring and tuning, unless you are getting a VG30DETT with a known history. The dash wiring is cake
I'm already ahead of you on the oil filter. The oil filter relocator kit that comes with the master kit comes with a fitting to plug into the stock filter location due to the placement of the stock filter area and the subframe. You having the Z32, you know how much of a pain it is to just do an oil change.evan86 wrote:He said he would definitely do it with this kit. I'll make sure to put a lot of new parts on while the motor is out. My car was running great, but the turbos had high miles, so it'll be time for an upgrade . The most work and money will be spent on insuring that the motor will be reliable. I'm getting really excited about this now. The 240 community is always open to new swap ideas, since there are already so many available, and the engine bay is so versatile. There are some skeptics out there, but we'll show them.
EDIT: Is there any way to keep the AC? I have a guy who has made custom lines for me for my twin cam swap since I have a 1990 and I'm using the twin cam compressor, and I'm sure he could make some for this swap. The oil filter seems to be in the way, and I'm guessing it isn't that easy or you guys would have done it. EDIT2: haha sorry. Just read the first post.
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You have to get one made. Luckily I have both the Z32 and S13 driveshafts and I have a guy that's going to mate them to a one piece. Or you could go with Driveshaft Specialist Inc, 1-866-455-6622. One of the few guys with the swap in the States used them and it cost him $350 shipped "it uses GM style replaceable U joints and I was told it should hold 600+hp."Reno wrote:hmmm what about the driveshaft??
You can get the headlights on eBay .vvaffle wrote:This is awesome, let us know what the weight distribution and total weight are like when you figure it out. Also, I'd love to know where you got those headlights.
Late September, my friend, and the price that's on the site is for everybody. I am not making big money off of it or my other products. It's one of those things where if it's priced too high, nobody would buy it, and if it's priced too low, I'm not covering my overhead and I may as well not do it. I gotta pay the grocery bill for two other guys. Shipping should be approx. $125 with insurance.Florida240sx wrote:$1500 for the kit??? Is that our nico price? Is their shipping on it?? I'd liek to do my own brackets myself. But would rather just buy the kit so no headaches and I've had enough of those with my Ka-TAvailable for purchase yet??
That is extremely good news. I can put a lot more money into the motor now knowing that shipping isn't going to cost an arm and a leg.180sxfaktory wrote:Late September, my friend, and the price that's on the site is for everybody. I am not making big money off of it or my other products. It's one of those things where if it's priced too high, nobody would buy it, and if it's priced too low, I'm not covering my overhead and I may as well not do it. I gotta pay the grocery bill for two other guys. Shipping should be approx. $125 with insurance.
hey what kind of wheels are those???AkademikONE wrote:Sent you an e-mail!