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Ryan of Velocity
07-30-2003, 11:48 PM
lol. I hate VGs. Began a new project today. Completely gutted the Z32 stem to stern.

Adding to our democar collection with a very unique swap. From V6 to an in line six with turbo(s) :rawk:

All sound deadending is gone, all interior panels are gone, only thing left is a dash and steering wheel.

All the seams will be welded and we are making lightened suspension pieces for what we can't get ahold of.

Add to that carbon doors, fenders, hood, hatch, and the Z should shed alot of weight with the VG out of the picture. I can't wait to cornerweight it after the motor is in.

It's great being on Gasoline Alley can we can walk across the street and get any tuning piece imaginable made :D

We're building it so I can get back into the drifting competitons going on in California.

Not going for big power figures, focusing more on handling, and a useable powerband. Should end up around 350 to the wheels.

Anyways just thought I'd share since I'm bored off my arse.
boro240
07-31-2003, 12:35 AM
RB?
tougebear
07-31-2003, 01:46 AM
Actually, a friend of mine was doing an RB on Z32 not too long ago. It should be close to completion by now.

http://publish.hometown.aol.com/tougebear/images/dsc00825.jpg
DRFT
07-31-2003, 02:34 AM
wow cant wait to see it finished!:drool:
Muzzy
07-31-2003, 03:22 AM
well nissan likes the VG...they use it in circuit racing in JGTC..i know its not drifting but they use it cuz its lighter and has a lower CG....jus a thought
ca18guy
07-31-2003, 03:54 AM
It took me 3 hours to change out a radiator hose yesterday in my Z :mad:
I was getting mad ****ed at my car that day, they really crammed that engine in there.
boro240
07-31-2003, 05:22 AM
Originally posted by Muzzy
well nissan likes the VG...they use it in circuit racing in JGTC..i know its not drifting but they use it cuz its lighter and has a lower CG....jus a thought
no, JGTC cars use VQ30DETT's.
Ryan of Velocity
07-31-2003, 05:33 AM
Originally posted by Muzzy
well nissan likes the VG...they use it in circuit racing in JGTC..i know its not drifting but they use it cuz its lighter and has a lower CG....jus a thought

Have you ever worked on a Z32? It's ****ing hell. I have nightmares about that god damned intake plenum. Everything is so damn cramped.

Add to that the fact that the motor I'm putting in is a hell of alot lighter and will help improve the cars agility.

Plus maintenance will be far easier. If the motor goes it's cake to pull it, rebuild it and drop it back in:)

Pulling the motor out of a Z32 is like trying to take a Weiner away from Andy Dick :bash:
sykikchimp
07-31-2003, 07:43 AM
Originally posted by Ryan of Velocity
Pulling the motor out of a Z32 is like trying to take a Weiner away from Andy Dick :bash:

LOL.. thats funny chit :rofl:
Muzzy
07-31-2003, 11:49 AM
it thought the used the VG30DETT.

and yes i know the VGs are hell to work on..i've seen them and have heard horror stories about how hard it is to work on simple stuff.
whateverjames
07-31-2003, 06:49 PM
They are hell to work on. And prices for performance parts seem to cost a lot more than they should, compared to the supra and 3000gt. I still love the Z though even with the VG.
KangDoi
07-31-2003, 10:23 PM
yea me too!!
Muzzy
07-31-2003, 10:45 PM
hey wuts that blitz book on the windshield???
method2833
07-31-2003, 10:46 PM
Originally posted by ca18guy
It took me 3 hours to change out a radiator hose yesterday in my Z :mad:
I was getting mad ****ed at my car that day, they really crammed that engine in there.

one reason i overlooked the z the engine compartment is packed like mexicans in a toyota pickup