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377Snake
10-01-2006, 11:07 AM
I own a 1989 240sx s13 I receintly came into possesion of a VG30ET from a 1987 300ZX. I just had a few questions I'm haveing some trouble getting awnsers for.

1) Will the DETT heads match up on the ET Block?

2) Do I Need to replace my 5 speed Trans or will it mount to the VG?

Finaly
3) Were might I find a engine cradle to mount the VG in my engine compartment?
Champster
10-01-2006, 11:27 AM
Twinturbo.net would be able to assist you more.

Where about in CO are you located?
377Snake
10-01-2006, 11:31 AM
Pueblo CO Ill Check them out thanks.
HyperTek
10-01-2006, 11:45 AM
1. no if i recall.

2 AND 3. prolly no.. all fabrication .

and its techincally illegal to use that motor in your 89.. but i dont know if your state's laws is the same as california.
377Snake
10-01-2006, 11:56 AM
Im not awair of the legalities of colorado I know we have no emissions in the county I live in but realy how many cops are outthere looking under your hood and how many would recognise that the vg30 with nissan tatted all over doesnt belong in a nissan. I guess what im saying is Im not realy all that concerned if it is street legal. Thank you for the input though.
ThatGuy
10-01-2006, 11:56 AM
Indeed, putting an older engine into a newer chassis is illegal in most states. Make sure you research your local laws.
377Snake
10-01-2006, 12:02 PM
thanks, your definatly write about it being illegal so with that thought I take it that it would probally be a swap that would be a waste of money, yes?
ThatGuy
10-01-2006, 12:04 PM
No, just something for you to consider. After all, the SR swap is illegal, the RB swap is illegal, the CA swap is illegal. It all depends on what you are willing to risk.
GSXRJJordan
10-01-2006, 12:08 PM
No, just something for you to consider. After all, the SR swap is illegal, the RB swap is illegal, the CA swap is illegal. It all depends on what you are willing to risk.

+1 - I don't know why everyone would make a big deal out of the legalities here... lol it's not like 99% of our cars actually pass smog...

Have fun with the swap - most likely you will have to go NA-T on that VG, but 300whp isn't more than 6 or 8 lbs away I'd think.