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Boostforlife

01-01-2003, 02:04 AM

I have a s13 coupe, and I want to do a vg30dett swap< nissan 300 z twin turbo 3.o> does anyone know any information relating to this swap, please help if anyone does

whether motor bolts up
whether motor mounts are same
whether drive shaft bolts up
whether wiring is compadible or not
wether there is body modifications or not
whether gauge cluster is compadible or not
anything will help at this point

any advice or info
thanks a lot
ben
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ca18guy

01-01-2003, 03:25 AM

Its been done before. Its been said that you need a new custom hood to make it fit. The 300zx motor mounts need to be customized also and also a custom driveshaft. I couldn't find any info on wiring. It kinda sounds like a money pit waiting to happen.

gschroeder78

01-01-2003, 05:10 AM

I definetly wouldn't recommend it. Like CA18GUY said there is alot of stuff that needs to be changed and it wouldn't be worth it in the end. I'm replacing the engine in my 300zx and I can tell you even when it belongs in the car it barely fits. Of course if you have your heart set on it go for it.

Boostforlife

01-01-2003, 11:19 AM

thanks for advice, anything is helpful at this point, I am just tired of seeing sr20dets, so I wanted to do something different, but the motor is so much larger and twin turbo at that

thanks
ben

ca18guy

01-01-2003, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by Boostforlife
thanks for advice, anything is helpful at this point, I am just tired of seeing sr20dets, so I wanted to do something different, but the motor is so much larger and twin turbo at that

thanks
ben

An older 300ZX engine (vg30et) would be alot more reasonable to do if you want different. Its a ton cheaper, presumably easier to fit, and is fast and reliable. Just a thought.

Boostforlife

01-01-2003, 11:30 AM

good thought, maybe

thanks
ben

SxMachine

01-01-2003, 08:45 PM

Why not go CA or RB?

Boostforlife

01-01-2003, 08:58 PM

rb and ca have been done so many times

thanks
ben

misnomer

01-01-2003, 10:14 PM

I've only seen one 302 in a 240sx. . .

If you want to be unique, go Briggs and Stratton. Nobody will see that one coming!!

gschroeder78

01-01-2003, 10:20 PM

If you are really going for originality and have the $$ and patience, go for the VG30DETT. It would definitly be cool to see one work and look good. If you just want something with turbos, and don't have serious money to invest, a more common engine is probably the best choice.

AKADriver

01-01-2003, 10:21 PM

KA, SR, RB, CA have been done so many times because they work.

VG30s are cheap, if it was a worthwhile swap it would be more popular.

Kreator

01-02-2003, 09:35 AM

Oh so it's not about being fast now, it's about being different... :o

I've heard of 1 RB25 swap, and no rb26 swap yet in the US... 3.0 will be different and fast, but awy more expensive and deadly on handling... rbs are way better in the money/performance ratio

Boostforlife

01-02-2003, 11:19 AM

Misnomer, what is Briggs and Stratton?

thanks guys for advice, you all are help

I do have a large amount of money at this point to do a unique swap, so thats why I am interested in doing something different
Just curious, but what would it take to swap a rb motor into s13 chasis?If I was even going to consider a rb swap it would be the twin turbo if possible, but the vg is still tempting, but talking to everyone everywhere about this swap, it doesnt seem worth it.
anyone feel different?

thanks

gfisch

01-02-2003, 12:09 PM

hehe, Briggs and Stratton makes lawnmower engines.

Anyways, if ya do go for it, definately get some pics up here. Id love to see that.

Good luck.

Boostforlife

01-02-2003, 02:23 PM

thanks

DamnedButDetermined

01-02-2003, 04:42 PM

Can't remember how long ago, but there was a good thread on here about this swap. They said that since the vg30's tranny was larger, and the engine mounts further back in the engine bay, the extra weight is almost redundent (sp?). Basically the extra weight is centered further back on the car so it doesn't interupt the weight balance very much. The guy was going to sell a bolt up kit for that engine, and the only really big things that needed to be changed were the drive shaft, engine/tranny mounts, and a new hood so the valve cover doesn't hit the hood.

The guy said he had it in his S13 and was dragging at like 11.7 sec:D 1/4 mile.

Hopefully someone else knows more about this, and will actually help instead of try and change your mind.

If he wants a VG30DETT then answer his questions, don't try and change his mind!

If you have a good bit of money, then i say more power to you!

gschroeder78

01-02-2003, 10:24 PM

I'll just say that if a little scepticism steers him away from attempting it, there wasn't much hope in the first place. But like I said if you have the money and patience to do it right, I'd love to see how it turns out. Good luck no matter what direction you take.

Garrett

jOeHaCk98

01-03-2003, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by AKADriver
Oh so it's not about being fast now, it's about being different...

I've heard of 1 RB25 swap, and no rb26 swap yet in the US... 3.0 will be different and fast, but awy more expensive and deadly on handling... rbs are way better in the money/performance ratio

.

I bet you know this as a fact. Right.
vg- 300
kit -1000

that is about the HP of a SR. for alot cheaper. Oh, and about weight. Nissan didnt brag that the sohc VG was the lightest V6 in the world for nothing.

I am going that route asap.

Kreator

01-03-2003, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by jOeHaCk98
I bet you know this as a fact. Right.
vg- 300
kit -1000

that is about the HP of a SR. for alot cheaper. Oh, and about weight. Nissan didnt brag that the sohc VG was the lightest V6 in the world for nothing.

I am going that route asap.
Ummm dude, i'd be happy if you gave me 10% of the money you are planning to spend. I'm pretty sure i'd be able to turbo my KA with that.

AKADriver

01-03-2003, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by jOeHaCk98
I bet you know this as a fact. Right.

Actually I didn't say that, Kreator did.

But you're talking about a VG30ET, everyone else is talking about a VG30DETT... which is much more expensive and much heavier than the VG30ET.

By the way, the VG30E was the lightest V6 in the world in 1984. Things change in 19 years.

Nerfdude

01-03-2003, 10:10 AM

if you've got the money, go for it... but in the end i don't think it'd be worth it. i'd just do an rb25 swap if i wanted to be different.. but since i just want to be faster, the sr20 will do for me.

Boostforlife

01-03-2003, 11:44 AM

thanks all of you, your posts have been much helpful to me

I will post pics of what ever I do on this forum if I decide to do it

thanks guys
ben

jOeHaCk98

01-03-2003, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by Kreator
Ummm dude, i'd be happy if you gave me 10% of the money you are planning to spend. I'm pretty sure i'd be able to turbo my KA with that.

sorry about the quote mistake. I know that it was awhile ago, but it still shows that it is light.

Oh you can turbo your car for about 10 percent of 1300. Last time I checked junk yard Intercooler cores were about 100 bucks.

Kreator

01-03-2003, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by jOeHaCk98
sorry about the quote mistake. I know that it was awhile ago, but it still shows that it is light.

Oh you can turbo your car for about 10 percent of 1300. Last time I checked junk yard Intercooler cores were about 100 bucks.
Ummm i got my eclipse side mount for $50 shipped. Don't know where you were looking for an ic. Oh, and i don't know where you will get a swap for 1300. Unless you are saying there is a kit to swap that into a 240 for $1000.... If that's what you mean, please show me where you found it. And if it's so great and cheap why is everyone doing an sr swap which is 1200 more expensive and 1L smaller.

jOeHaCk98

01-03-2003, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by Kreator
Ummm i got my eclipse side mount for $50 shipped. Don't know where you were looking for an ic. Oh, and i don't know where you will get a swap for 1300. Unless you are saying there is a kit to swap that into a 240 for $1000.... If that's what you mean, please show me where you found it. And if it's so great and cheap why is everyone doing an sr swap which is 1200 more expensive and 1L smaller.

When I said IC, I meant an IC worth getting. Like a supra or Starion. Those run about 100 bucks. And when I said 1300 that is parts. Labor will be done by me. The reason more people do an SR is because Its popular, A lot of shops swap it, And the myth about that most JDM engines have 30,000 miles or less. That is the reason, most likely. The reason that people dont go VG is because custom fabbing must be done. Custom Oil Pan, Xmember, etc. The vg is a proven engine. Parts are cheap and the streetablity is awsome. A V6 turbo with a easily modded redline of 7k. You can spool some Nice sized turbos as if they were T25.

Kreator

01-03-2003, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by jOeHaCk98
When I said IC, I meant an IC worth getting. Like a supra or Starion. Those run about 100 bucks. And when I said 1300 that is parts. Labor will be done by me. The reason more people do an SR is because Its popular, A lot of shops swap it, And the myth about that most JDM engines have 30,000 miles or less. That is the reason, most likely. The reason that people dont go VG is because custom fabbing must be done. Custom Oil Pan, Xmember, etc. The vg is a proven engine. Parts are cheap and the streetablity is awsome. A V6 turbo with a easily modded redline of 7k. You can spool some Nice sized turbos as if they were T25.

Ok you better freshen up on yer sr stuff before you start posting crap.

As for the vg, yeah, 1300 in parts. sounds reasonable. Then another 4000 in tools and custom work you'll have to do. No thanx.

jOeHaCk98

01-03-2003, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by Kreator
Ok you better freshen up on yer sr stuff before you start posting crap.

As for the vg, yeah, 1300 in parts. sounds reasonable. Then another 4000 in tools and custom work you'll have to do. No thanx.

What are you talking about? Freshen up on my SR crap what does that mean? I own an SR, so what do you mean.

Oh and about the 4000 in air tools, I think you are just a little slow. Last time I checked you didnt need air tools to put an oil pan on. Nor to change an Xmember.

Anything else. You think my information is off. Its all in your head buddy.

ca18guy

01-03-2003, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by Kreator
Ok you better freshen up on yer sr stuff before you start posting crap.

As for the vg, yeah, 1300 in parts. sounds reasonable. Then another 4000 in tools and custom work you'll have to do. No thanx.

OK, i can find vg30et's for alittle over $500 whole. Anything else that might be missing is a junkyard away. Unless your uber incopmetent I don't see how it would cost a person an extra $4000 to install it.

Crashed7

01-03-2003, 10:03 PM

I would recommend the VG30ET. Unless you want to go for like 800 hp, you wont really need the dett engine. The single cam motor can handle 500 hp fairly easily with an upgraded turbo. you will probably need custom mounts, which might run you up into big money, though. Go to Z31.com and ask about the swap there. I know I've seen pictures of the swap, so it's possible. Maybe Mattback at Z31.com would know.
Larry

jOeHaCk98

01-03-2003, 11:42 PM

As I posted above. ~1000 for a kit including a fabbed oil pan. Not too much

Compare:

SR: 205hp @ $2500 @ ~8psi

VG: 200hp @ $300 @ 4psi IIRC

v6 will be a smoother than an I4. I do love the SR. Its a great engine with much potential. But dont over look the USDM side. It isnt JDM bling, but its still a good engine. I wont preach to those who dont want to listen. Im not selling this to anyone. Parts are just a dealership, pepboys, or a junkyard away.

Kreator

01-04-2003, 01:18 AM

Ok people. Whatever. You can go ahead and do it. Except when u are starting a project like this, you never know what you will run into. With sr or ka, you are pretty much set cuz people did this before and u know exactly what you need. I don't know, i might be way off on what it will cost, but i don't see everyone doing this, so there must be a reason behind it.

jOeHaCk98

01-04-2003, 08:34 AM

i posted the reasons. What exactly will pop up. A motor is a motor is a motor. The operation is simiar. Modding will not be different. Go-fast principals are the same. Stop worrying what everyone else is doing? I bet you are one of those kids that has to be trendy or else your feelings are hurt.

Kreator

01-04-2003, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by jOeHaCk98
I bet you are one of those kids that has to be trendy or else your feelings are hurt.

LOL. My ass. You don't know nothing about me so stfu. What will pop up? **** that you never expected cuz you are the first one doing it this way. Here is an example for you from what i ran into. I got a turbo with internal wastegate for my ka. And now it seems that it won't clear the head <- means i have to get an external WG cuz this one won't fit. There is extra $200 i've never expected to spend. Think anyone warned me about this when i was doing my research? No. And that's with a KA that's been done a million times already. Believe me, you MIGHT run into something that can turn out a huge money pit. Untill someone does this and proves it's as easy as you are saying it is, i'll stick to the traditional ways. If i had the extra money you are willing to spend, i'd be rolling in a z in the first place.

As long as you cant provide me with exact step by step instructions on how, what, and where you'll have to move every single little part and every single tool you'll need for this, i'm not taking your argument.

jOeHaCk98

01-04-2003, 02:40 PM

No one told you. Dont blame others. If you would try going to the freshalloy boards you will hear all about the fitment issues dealing with a turbo KA. What manifold did you get? since your not the type to make your own, i would guess you got a RH mani. Just search that and you will have all your answers.

jOeHaCk98

01-04-2003, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by Kreator
I got a turbo with internal wastegate for my ka. And now it seems that it won't clear the head <- means i have to get an external WG cuz this one won't fit. There is extra $200 i've never expected to spend.

Originally posted by Kreator

With sr or ka, you are pretty much set cuz people did this before and u know exactly what you need. I don't know, i might be way off on what it will cost, but i don't see everyone doing this, so there must be a reason behind it.

Kinda Contradicting

As long as you cant provide me with exact step by step instructions on how, what, and where you'll have to move every single little part
1. basic engine mechanics. Its a drop in like an SR would be with the modified x-member.

...and tools....
2. Hand tools

i'm not taking your argument.
3. Dont

misnomer

01-04-2003, 02:49 PM

My goodness people, discuss ideas, don't get in fights over them.

jOeHaCk98

01-04-2003, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by misnomer
My goodness people, discuss ideas, don't get in fights over them.

its more than an idea. It is happening. Im just helping him see that just because it isnt common doesnt mean its any less of a motor. I mean, you can buy forged pistons and rods from the factory for 500 bucks. There are cases online of people hitting 240 whp with exhaust and a bit more boost. Not even an IC. Its a very capable motor. Check out mattbacks dyno chart.

Kreator

01-04-2003, 05:37 PM

Sigh. Do you even have a 240? You sound like a kid who just wants to argue online. I'm not blaming anyone. I had about 4-5 months of research before i started buying stuff. I read everything on FA, Zilvia nad nico about this ****. Don't say **** like you know it, cuz u don't.

Other than that, i don't give a ****. It's your car, i don't give a crap if it ends up on ebay half assembled cuz u can't continue the project you started 2 years ago. Give me the names (and hopefully pictures also) of the cars with vg30et swap. And at least some instructions that will explain how the f to do this swap. Along your lines, you can argue that you can swap a big block in a 240: "It's an engine, hows it different from an SR?". Right. I'll stick to my kat.

And if you saying "it's happening", then go do it, then come back, post pics, specs and every penny you spent on it. Then i'll accept i was wrong. Oh and don't be so easy going on the tools. My friend has $1500 worth of tools in his basement, and by now we already spent extra $500 for them so it was easier to turbo the car.

jOeHaCk98

01-04-2003, 07:50 PM

Sigh. Do you even have a 240? You sound like a kid who just wants to argue online. I'm not blaming anyone. I had about 4-5 months of research before i started buying stuff.

here is my car. (http://www.cartunemotorsports.com/members/rps13-willie ) Like you said earlier you have no problem admitting being wrong. I guess now would be a good time.

I read everything on FA, Zilvia nad nico about this ****. Don't say **** like you know it, cuz u don't.

RH fitment issues (http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB9&Number=378172&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1)

In that 4-5 months time, I am guessing you didn't reseach that hard since I found that thread in 5 minutes.

Other than that, i don't give a ****. It's your car, i don't give a crap if it ends up on ebay half assembled cuz u can't continue the project you started 2 years ago. Give me the names (and hopefully pictures also) of the cars with vg30et swap. And at least some instructions that will explain how the f to do this swap. Along your lines, you can argue that you can swap a big block in a 240: "It's an engine, hows it different from an SR?". Right. I'll stick to my kat.
Sorry I won't satisfy you with that pleasure. I am going to finish.
Your right, a big block is just an engine. Fitment however is a task. With the engine I am talking about (vg30et), the fitment issue is taken care of. see crossmember and oilpan

And if you saying "it's happening", then go do it, then come back, post pics, specs and every penny you spent on it. Then i'll accept i was wrong.
Since you say you are on FA all the time researching, check out that vg30et post. It was in your "4-5 months research time."

Oh and don't be so easy going on the tools. My friend has $1500 worth of tools in his basement, and by now we already spent extra $500 for them so it was easier to turbo the car.[/B]

"Easier" being the key word. Hit the gym and do it with hand tools. Also, so what you have extra tools. If you are a car enthusist, you would always have a use for the tools. Investment well made.

Why are there soo many ******* in your posts. Control your anger. Im not angry with you. Just watchful of the misinformation flying around.

Kreator

01-04-2003, 09:43 PM

Me? Angry? Where? Read that FA post noob. Does it say anywhere about an internal WG not fitting correctly? NO. It talks about master cyllinder. I know that problem. The internal WG is NOT mentioned.

I don't read nothing on FA except what i need to know about, cuz that board is full of flaming **** which i don't usually like to read. Please don't bring none of that on these boards. Thanx

PS. Can i still get names and pictures of the people and cars with the VG swap respectively?

Oh and i'm not talking about air tools. Did i even mention those? I'm talking welder, chop saw and stuff like that. Although air compressor is part of what i'm using.

ca18guy

01-04-2003, 10:19 PM

Let it go. Kreator is right in saying its not a well documented swap, joehack is right in arguing that its probably not as expensive/hard as Kreator said it would be. You guys lost track of what your arguing about and it turned into this. Times like these i wish i could still lock threads :o

misnomer

01-04-2003, 11:10 PM

Exactly. . . I used to read this thread for the information, and would like to again if you kids stop bickering. You talk about the flaming on FA boards, and not bringing it here, when you've just been continuing for a full page!!

Kreator

01-04-2003, 11:29 PM

Sorry bout that guys :( I was just way too bored in the past 3 days. Promise to never do this again :p
I still want to see a picture with a vg swap though (not to prove anything, just cuz i never seen it before) so if anyone has it, please post. Thanx

jOeHaCk98

01-05-2003, 01:04 AM

Originally posted by Kreator
Sorry bout that guys :( I was just way too bored in the past 3 days. Promise to never do this again :p
I still want to see a picture with a vg swap though (not to prove anything, just cuz i never seen it before) so if anyone has it, please post. Thanx

I am not going to seach everything for you. Go to FA and search for it yourself.

Kreator- Dont be a hypocrite about it. You say you dont want to flame but you do. You swear and bash. I was just giving info. Don't take this personal.

Kreator

01-05-2003, 10:21 AM

Right. And you are the ideal information booth. Reread the whole thing. Who started the flame war? Me? No. you first post was directed at me with flame. Why am i swearing? Just cuz i like it. Not cuz i'm mad. Not stupid internet flame war will make me mad. It would've been retarded if it did. You say vg produces 200hp @ 4psi. Tell me how better than a KA it is? It also produces 200hp @ 4psi. Oh wait ka actually produces 200rwhp @ 4psi. You gave any information? Where? All the info you said was that its the lightest engine (in 84), *hypotheticly* doesn't cost alot, *hypotheticly* doesn't require alot of modifications. No facts. NONE. Nothing to back you stuf up with. I'm still waiting for those pictures, write ups and what not. The FA search is down. If you are so excited about the swap, you should've had em bookmarked. But nm. Just leave this. This isn't going anywhere, and i don't care about proving anything to you. Later.

DamnedButDetermined

01-05-2003, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by jOeHaCk98
As I posted above. ~1000 for a kit including a fabbed oil pan. Not too much

Compare:

SR: 205hp @ $2500 @ ~8psi

VG: 200hp @ $300 @ 4psi IIRC

v6 will be a smoother than an I4. I do love the SR. Its a great engine with much potential. But dont over look the USDM side. It isnt JDM bling, but its still a good engine. I wont preach to those who dont want to listen. Im not selling this to anyone. Parts are just a dealership, pepboys, or a junkyard away.

Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please tell me where you found a VG swap kit! I have been very interested in doing a VG swap, but couldn't find much info and I never found a kit. So please, please, please inform us on this.

thanks alot,
DbD

Crashed7

01-05-2003, 12:16 PM

http://www.unstable-hybrids.com/VG30ET/vg2-s.jpg
http://www.unstable-hybrids.com/VG30ET/vg1-s.jpg

also look in the faq's, there is a section for VG30's
You could probably email the guy about the swap. I can't seem to find the page with the project and thumbnailed pics. THe main site is:
www.unstable-hybrids.com

Larry

jOeHaCk98

01-05-2003, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by Kreator
Right. And you are the ideal information booth. Reread the whole thing. Who started the flame war? Me? No. you first post was directed at me with flame. Why am i swearing? Just cuz i like it. Not cuz i'm mad. Not stupid internet flame war will make me mad. It would've been retarded if it did. You say vg produces 200hp @ 4psi. Tell me how better than a KA it is? It also produces 200hp @ 4psi. Oh wait ka actually produces 200rwhp @ 4psi. You gave any information? Where? All the info you said was that its the lightest engine (in 84), *hypotheticly* doesn't cost alot, *hypotheticly* doesn't require alot of modifications. No facts. NONE. Nothing to back you stuf up with. I'm still waiting for those pictures, write ups and what not. The FA search is down. If you are so excited about the swap, you should've had em bookmarked. But nm. Just leave this. This isn't going anywhere, and i don't care about proving anything to you. Later.

Well about the cost. Again, you're not being too resourceful. www.car-parts.com for quotes. Or go the the pick-n-pull if you have one in your area. They usually sell a complete engine for 99 bucks.

DamnedButDetermined- The kit isnt released yet. As soon as it is i will be snagging one, as well as a handful of guys from the FA boards. If you are intrested PM mattback from the FA boards.

misnomer

01-05-2003, 02:59 PM

http://www.unstable-hybrids.com/FAQ_VG.htm

That's got a fair deal of vg info. I've seen pictures of 240s with VG30DETT swaps, at least two separate cars. I can't find anything on the interweb of them anymore, though.

jOeHaCk98

01-05-2003, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by misnomer
http://www.unstable-hybrids.com/FAQ_VG.htm

That's got a fair deal of vg info. I've seen pictures of 240s with VG30DETT swaps, at least two separate cars. I can't find anything on the interweb of them anymore, though.

Yes, UH has a lot of projects so it makes it seem like a really long process. Mattback has a 400+ VG in his z31, but he wants the handling on an S chassis so he is doing the swap. The manifold is going to be a GN style with the turbo in the front. Look at the room in the front. That engine sure sits back. midship engine like a 350z.

Phlip

01-08-2003, 08:44 AM

Guys, lets stop arguing... Scrap the whole idea and swap a Q45 V8 with a Z32 6-speed instead if you want to be REALLY different?

adr66tec

11-06-2003, 11:57 AM

the vg30dett swap has been done before. from what i hear, you need to put in a custom intake manifold to make it fit as well. ive been researching this swap for awhile as i find it a pretty interesting idea. strangely enough, its been said that the 240sx engine bay is quit capable of containing 6 cylinder engines. if the engine sits further back in your bay, drill in new holes. i found motor mounts for the vg30dett for around 250 at www.splparts.com (its either that or www.slpparts.com, i get them mixed up). ive found many vg30dett front clips for under 3000, usually anywhere from 2300-2700. you'll definitely want to get the entire front clip so you can get the drivetrain, transmission, ecu (all of which must be replaced), and (i have yet to figure out if they fit) the dual side mount intercoolers, among other crap. if the swap turns out to be somewhat feasible i'll end up doing most of the work myself, with the help of a few friends (who luckily have all of the necessary tools, even welders, etc.). either way, itll be a bitch of a project, so prepare yourself for either hard work or a huge dent in your wallet.

kanekz

11-06-2003, 05:43 PM

OMG!!! you are bringing back a post that alomst 1yr old!!! Well 2 more months and it will be. Welcome to zilvia noob!!

heinekenns

11-07-2003, 07:55 AM

My swap in a s14. Since those pics, I have bought another s14 to finish the swap in. I bought my 240 3 years ago to do this swap and have worked with it ever since. There is not alot of info online about it, and if there is any, I like to brag and say I know about it - trust me when I say everything has to be custom (engine mounts, tranny crossmember, manifolds, driveshaft, new accessory brackets) and a whole slew of problems have come up - swapping parts between NA and TT (for example: power steering, alternator bracket, etc.) is needed. Simply using a z32 crossmember will not work. And there are even more serious fitment issues in s13's. I dont do s13's though, so no problems here. I have a large thread with alot of info and pics on FA - search for " Project vg30de(tt) in a s14: part 1"
I'm always open for questions, so shoot
AIM RevenantNS
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http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jetaylor/VG-S14%20Top-Down%20View.JPG