z32 na to tt swap opinions

[hazeyisrxllin]

Ok so back in August I bought a almost immaculate 300zx(na) shell 5 speed for 800 dollar yes 800 bucks it needs parking brake adjustment and the motor is blown but everything else is good interior I want to do the tt swap I know every one has their own opinions on the swap but I was wondering what I needed I will list my plan purchases :jdm vg30dett and the tt RS5R30A ecm/ecu intercooler + plumbing is there anything else I should add to my list that is needed to have it running properly thanks in advance for your help ideas and opinions

[DCaff300ZX]

Many swappers will get a TT front cut to work with as it will have most of the various items needed. The list is pretty long so that or a donor car is the best option because you get help knowing where to try and put it.

[NolimitZ32]

You'll have to do a bit of research because outside of the main parts that are different such as piping, downpipes/cats, rad, condenser... there are also different models of ac conpressors, ac lines, PS lines so on and so forth. I don't believe I have ver actually seen a fully comprehensive list beyond the Z1 swap guide. Having said that, your best bet will definitely be getting a front cut as it will have everything you need (minus exhaust bits)

[Re037]

did a swap with a jdm front clip 2 years ago on my 2+2. jdm ac compressor wont fit on us car. all the ac lines are different. the thin power steering line on the lower rad support is different. carbon canister is different. watch the mws swap video for hints

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWJVJ08vwF8

[NolimitZ32]

^ Absolutely correct on the PS lines as the steering box is on the other side of the car in LHD cars. The AC compressor is the same as USDM cars BUT there were I think 3 or 4 different AC compressors used throughout the production run of the Z32 so it may not be the same as your NA has but it is one of the models sold in auto parts stores. Carbon canister gets filed in the trash bin by most folks doing the swap and really should be a non issue.

[hazeyisrxllin]

What about a vk45de swap I have one that I'm replacing the chain on so I was thinkin swap in In the z32 I no the vk weighs less the the vg n I no I need a adapter for the trans what ecm could I run it on or should I use a standalone

[hazeyisrxllin]

What about a vk45de swap I have one that I'm replacing the chain on so I was thinkin swap in In the z32 I no the vk weighs less the the vg n I no I need a adapter for the trans what ecm could I run it on or should I use a standalone

[greendusk]

We did the swap a about 2 years or less it is not that hard when doing it from a US TT

[NolimitZ32]

With a VG swap you aren't doing much fab just adding some piping and boost control to the car and swapping ECU, with a VK you will either have to buy all of the prefabbed swap parts or fab them yourself. If you are interested in learing about the VK swap try the VK forums, I know there are a couple Z32VK guys on here.