z32 Engine swap

[Vonbastard]

What, in your opinion, is the best engine swap for a z32?

[strictly_JDM]

depends on your power goals, what type of racing you will be doing, and how deep your pockets are.

the VG30DETT will supply most people with what they need in any motorsport. Maybe even a stock VG

[Tantwoforty]

vg30dett.
IF you are skilled enough to build it right. its a beast.
i see your in riverside. call alex at tek one. he specializes works on z32's
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Tek One Autoworks
5885 Jurupa Ave. Unit C
Riverside Ca. 92504
(951) 354-6686
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in a s13? why not
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[bardabe]

What, in your opinion, is the best engine swap for a z32?

a VG30DETT money wise it's the smartest thing to do. why because its bolt in and will make 500whp with very little money and ease.

now if you have deep pockets and can care less about costs and amount of work. a VQ35 will make the Z32 a very balanced car. (better than the Z33 IMO)

I have owned both a Z33 with a DE, a Z33 with an HR, N/A and TT Z32's and i really think a VQ35DE(TT) Z32 would be killer. 50/50 weight distribution with power and torque on tap. it'll be a monster on the time attack.

[Tantwoforty]

+1 for ttvq

[simmode1]

For the street: VG30DETT. No need to reinvent the wheel here.
For the track: The sky is the limit. But I think most will agree a lighter LSx.

[nautical miles]

id go with a different route personally. take the engine out all together. cut the floor boards out and do it flintstone status.

all joking aside. there is nothing wrong with a vg30dett. if a swap is where your heart is. there are a few rb26 swapped z32 examples out there that make your southern regions tingle a bit.

[Matthew Murphy]

plus 1 on the rb's. Not cheap though, vg30dett is a good route

[ilovedjwz]

+1 for Tantwoforty

[DrIvEsldEwAyS]

buddy has one with a ls1 in it. he loves it

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Fuck yes to a VG30. 600hp stock bottom end? Yes please. Factory forged bottom end? Yes please. I'll probably put one in my 240 after I pop my SR.

[Vonbastard]

People have been giving me different routes on what to do. People tell me that an RB26 is a nice swap as well as the VG30DETT and I even had someone offer me help on a LS1 swap also. This is going to be my fun/track car.

What are some good prices for a VG30 and a RB26?

[Vonbastard]

vg30dett.
IF you are skilled enough to build it right. its a beast.
i see your in riverside. call alex at tek one. he specializes works on z32's
facebook:
Tekone Autoworks | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001716756457)
Tek One Autoworks
5885 Jurupa Ave. Unit C
Riverside Ca. 92504
(951) 354-6686
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224667_153882231345668_100001716756457_334687_2791 082_n.jpg
in a s13? why not
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/71624_106230192777539_100001716756457_49303_817141 6_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/37205_107716049295620_100001716756457_58321_393857 7_n.jpg

Oh nice, thats wayy close to where I live. How much is his usual charge for a swap?

[irritatedmax]

I like the 1JZ swap Z32 build that's going on currently in another thread. MA Motorsports RB26 Z32 was sick as well. VG30DETT probably makes the most sense but those engine bays make me cry. Haha.

[Vonbastard]

I like the 1JZ swap Z32 build that's going on currently in another thread. MA Motorsports RB26 Z32 was sick as well. VG30DETT probably makes the most sense but those engine bays make me cry. Haha.

Seriously haha, Had to replace my battery cables and the ground cable is hidden behind hoses and its hooked up to a bracket that is nearly impossible to get off without getting pissed off

[Tantwoforty]

Oh nice, thats wayy close to where I live. How much is his usual charge for a swap?

depends on what you want. just shoot alex a call and tell him joey sent you, he will take great care of you, or just go down!
the sky is the limit, he has a z32 convertible he was planning on a rb26 and all wheel drive
we did a sr20 delsol
buncha ls1 z's s13's and rx7's
work is super clean

[simmode1]

OP, seriously. VG30DETT. The main reason ppl get rid of it is because the engine bay is too cluttered with it in stock form. But do a wire tuck and shave the engine bay while you're doing the swap and you'll be in love with the look.
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