Z32 NA to TT swap
Howdy, new to IA, i hope this post is okay in here... anyways i have a 95 300zx NA and i am starting to get bored with it. I am ready to do the VG30DETT swap. just wondering if anyone here has done this swap and can help me out with it. i know it is a very complicated swap since the engine bay is uber cramped. any help would be super!
Prepare to shell out teh paper. Z1 motorsports (z1motorsports.com) out in carrolton does the swap for 7 grand out the door i think.
Its not that hard of a swap but there is allot of parts to swap over.. try some of the 300zx forums, they have a ton of information on the swap..
Z1 is a joke... they are redicuasly over priced.. theres plenty of people that of done the swap for around 4k
I kinda figured. Does seem like alot for what is basically just an engine swap. I just posted up Z1 cause it was the first thing that came to mind. But now that i come to think of it, i almost boght a swapped car from a guy that had it swapped by them that had 2 blown turbos
Dot get me wrong they have done some great work but I think they over price there parts.... There are allot of parts they sell that are from another company, they just slap there name on the part and jack the price up.
RB cough cough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBudn...eature=related
LS cough cough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaNBx...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-vxH6_mGH0&NR=1
choose your weapon
The G Spot Hero
"Nitrous is like a hot girl with STDS, you know you want to hit it but your afraid of the consequences."
VG30DETT cough cough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdJSKIHzf8U
Blasphemy. If your gonna do a swap, keep the engine that goes in that car. w/ the right mods you can wax an RB and an LS anywayOriginally Posted by Dirty Mech.
Everything for that car is expensive. This is why i dont have one anymore
i know all about Z1 and 3ZC, HybridZ... but none go into a details about the swap... (z1) 400 realiable ponies for 8500, they do great work and if i had the money i would probably go to them, but also i want to do the swap myself... save some cheddar! i would go with an RB/LS swap but i would spend more on that motor set and fabrication, when i could get a Z clip plus a few upgrades to make heaps of power. with an RB/LS swap it would kind of be pointless in my eyes... custom parts.
i have 300zxtt long block turbos inclued to get you started pm if interested
Swaps are not hard, if you have basic knowledge, tons of tools and a garage. The thing people have problems with swaps is that they think the engine they bought must be good . But if you want to do a swap, I would say get a front clip with all the JDM goodies, make sure you change all the seals and the clutch, check the turbos if they are good or not, o2 sensors, etc. You may as well upgrade some of the stuff like the radiator, intake, exhaust manifold, etc since you are on the job already. Do not get one part at a time because it means extra hard work and waste of time.
Just a little advise from my experience.
It's easy! 3 simple steps...
1) Purchase low mileage TT
2) Remove TT radiator cap.
3) Replace radiator cap and license plate from your N/A
Joila! That easy!
this would not be my first swap... of course the seals, and clutch will be replaced, along with new poly mounts, harness, sensors... I already have the exhaust, single intake kit, i will use a Z1 hardpipes with SSQVs, the manifold will be ported, switch to Doolz intake, and ASH-Spec ECU, side mounts, radiator, shourd and fans, Z1 clutch, light weight flywheel, driveshaft... the works! its just i would like another person to be around that has done this swap, as the road i heard will be a little bumpy.
Last edited by 300z32x; 01-29-2008 at 04:19 PM.
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he would've bought a corvette or skyline if he wanted those.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6csnoENeNOA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fprwUH2on1Q
please show me someone who will provide a motor all the piping, starter ect,and do all the work for 4K.
I didn't say a shop would but you can do it your self for around 4k..
Last time I checked 4 years ago a TT longblock with all accessories from across the pond was about $2,500-3,500. Add in freight and labor and the cheapest a shop would do it is probably $5-6k.
Try going to Forged Performance on 41. They specialize in turboed Nissans, Scoobies, Evo's, etc.
Yeah the VG30dett have lost there value plus from what i'm told is you can not import front clips anymore.. But some company's strip the clips and sell you everything from them ... thats how i'm doing my slicktop TT swap.
slick top TT swap? your car is a slick top to begin with right?
Screw that, slick top with an LS7 in it!! Engine's wayyy lighter and stock for stock tons more power and torque normally aspirated! Add remote turbo's and you'd have a BEAST!
or you could go with the VG30DETT, save the fabrication money and LS7 engine cost (?) added up, and beef up the VG and make even more power. Im all for a unique swap/build, but the VG just makes so much more sense IMO.
All twin turbos came with T-tops. My car is a slick top that only came N/A.
damn it, that was my idea! i've been planning on doing the tt swap on a slicktop for forever. hah good luck though. i'll probably still end up doing it.
lets get started on this swap shall we? i just ordered some key components to make this swap happen as of now: new OEM mounts, EFI harness, ASH-Spec ECU, ASH-Spec 2.5 pipes and MSMIC
next on the list of buys is: 60k maintenance, rear main seal kit, radiator hoses, heater hoses, pcv hoses, NGK spark plugs, test pipes, downpipes, Doolz intake, Z1 filters, UR pulley set, TT-AC kit, OEM TT fuel pump, Z1 oil cooler and hoses, ASH-Spec radiator and electric fan with shrouds (if released when ready).
then the last purchase bundle will be: the VG30DETT short block engine with manifolds and turbos, 95+ Auto-5spd conversion with Z1 clutch and flywheel, Z1 driveshaft...
help me out guys am i forgeting anything that needs to be budgeted?
Last edited by 300z32x; 01-31-2008 at 12:33 AM.
i've seen those links and actually use two for good amounts of reference... thanks a lot though. updates soon to come!
You ever worked on one or bought parts for one?
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lol, obviously judging from your last post i just read
5 speed starter, diff than auto
He can make the auto work just has to shim it.... but the starters are not hard to find. I might have one ..... When I go to my fathers in a few days ill check..
300z32x are you going with the auto TT engine??? I know thats a killer setup when you match it with the NA rear end..
i have done that swap or bought parts for one, a buddy of mine dropped in a LS1 into his Z, and he wasn't happy with it... im not positive but im sure the swap cost around 13,000 with engine, cradle off VG mounts, stand-alone fuel, MSD ignition, and he can't use after market LS1 products due to fitting issuesYou ever worked on one or bought parts for one?
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lol, obviously judging from your last post i just read
I will be running a 5spd trans, i'd rather have quicker acceleration and drive harder, over better traction on an auto even with HKS ALC... to many things can go wrong with an auto especially when driven hard
i planned on the 5spd, unless the auto swap has benefits that i dont know about
Yes, the dual-vtecs you have to put in, duh!
Heyyy the VG30DE in my Z32 had variable valve timing!Yes, the dual-vtecs you have to put in, duh!
I meant the auto engine... the auto engine has a smaller turbo .48 compared to .52 for the 5 speed. plus the auto engine has less aggressive cams, but when you match that set with the 5 speed tranny and the NA rear end makes for a quick car..
hmm this i did not know... it will all depend on what is availible when i am ready to purchase my motor
thursdaybuff,thank you i dont know how i could have over looked vtec, now i feel like an idiot... go nissan VVT!
Oh yeah, Your rear end is different from the TT... forgot about that.
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