VG30DE engine in a 280z - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

pornosquadz · 10-24-2009, 02:00 AM

i dont know that many people who does a vg30de engine swap in a 280z. so im in desperate need of help from anyone who have the knowledge w/ the vg30de engines and skills to make it happen. im getting the engine for free from a buddy of mine and trying to swap it in my bro. inlaw 280z. this would be my first z project im starting tomorrow, so PLEASE ANYONE IN THIS FORUM HELP ME W/ THIS PROJECT before my job gets busy and i might not have time to work on it.

pornosquadz · 10-25-2009, 02:36 AM

c'mon zilvia experts help me out here..........................

lazysk8er2 · 10-25-2009, 08:39 AM

what is it you need help with every swap is the same.

custom engine mounts/tranny mounts
custom driveshaft
anything needed from the original car to get the engine running
power supply
fuel
and hope you love to do wiring correctly

put the motor and tranny in and use the engine bay as your guide to position it then make the mounts. bolt it in. get a driveshaft shop to make you one.

then wire the bitch up using both fsms.

put the battery in

go to a gas station. fill it up with 93. squeegee your windows. wink at the hot chick.

start it up and your done 3 years later.

lazysk8er2 · 10-25-2009, 08:41 AM

oh and also

1) get the vg30dett theres no point in swaping in the n/a motor might as well put a vq in.

2) why would you bump a 36 min old thread?

pornosquadz · 10-25-2009, 10:39 AM

detial help and advices please. btw the date was one day apart so check closer before you get smart w/ someone.

lazysk8er2 · 10-25-2009, 11:05 AM

haha woops...anywho your better off getting the details on a different site like HybridZ

its not a bolt in procedure and there are no kits made.

just letting you realize this is gonna be a trial and error process everyone has a different take on it. and it wil cost you 7k plus on the swap even with a free motor.

drift freaq · 10-25-2009, 11:23 AM

fucking putting a heavy VG in the Z put a lighter VQ in LOL

pornosquadz · 10-26-2009, 01:25 AM

im just trying to make the best out of something FREE and learning something new while im at it. of course im aware of all that frankenstein custom shit i have to go through, but still wont hurt to try.

projectRDM · 10-29-2009, 10:36 PM

So if you know that the swap is an entirely custom job with no known available parts, and everything you do will be trial and error, what are you asking for?

There's nothing anyone can tell you that you don't already know. It's not an OE engine for that chassis, so everything you do will be one off. Just like putting any non OE spec engine into any other chassis.

Until LS1s became popular, how do you think people put them in? Guesswork. No one is going to do it for you, if you're not capable of doing it, back away from the project.

Torque Master Joe · 11-01-2009, 10:42 PM

I don't know about you guys, I like my vg. granted it's a boosted one... But unless you like custom work and have a welder and decent skills, this is not a beginner swap. I would really recommend going with an ls series motor. I believe there are companies who sell mount kits for them. There is something to be said for free but does it come with everything you need? also what about custom mounts and driveshaft? it's not free anymore... doh.

wolfvq37 · 01-15-2010, 10:40 PM

Wow I didn't think the VG30 would actually FIT in the 280z engine compartment...

All I've got to say is good luck and keep us updated. That just doesn't sound like much of a fun swap. But hey, to each his own. Document every step and don't give up, good luck.

Z32_Lover · 01-16-2010, 12:24 AM

Its gonna be a pain no doubt. What do you have with the motor? The engine harness? computer? what tranny? Is it the tranny that was in the Z? Is there gonna be a swap with the rear end to? I ask these questions to try and understand what you have and what you need, not to sound like an idiot. I just would like to know. I cant go to stockton but I might be ablle to help you though zilvia.

linluv84 · 01-18-2010, 11:56 AM

Interestingly enough, you could use the stock fuel injection from the 280Z to run the VG. The ignition would require an ignition box compatible with the factory pickup. Custom mounts and driveshaft, of course. A lot of work to keep the balance right, clear the steering etc, and get the shifter to line up...

Z U L8R · 01-19-2010, 12:02 PM

vg30e will fit in a datsun 510....so it'll definately fit in an s30 chassis. you can fit anything in a s30 chassis. if a v8 fits in it with room to spare then why wouldn't a v6?

i've done a vg30e swap into an 87 mazda rx7

he just used the v8 mount kits and got a custom driveshaft. i'm not saying you can go and get the motorsport auto $250 v8 mount kit and it's gonna bolt right up so don't waste your money yet. do some research on HybridZ

for the wiring i have no problem making you a plug and play harness if you like, pm me for details. i just finished an rb26 into a 350z with working guages etc, pics are in the "z owners step in" thread

anywho pm if you need me

Dave

pornosquadz · 02-07-2010, 03:51 AM

sorry i havent been in my own thread in awhile, its that i've been busy and kinda forgot about this. supposedly my bro. in-law changed his mind due to finiancial issue and couldnt go through with the swap. i ended up giving it away to the junkyard. sorry about that zilvians, but thanks for the help anyways. i'll keep in mind the ones who offered the help if i have another chance to come by another frankenstien swap. LOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bushido · 02-13-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfvq37

Wow I didn't think the VG30 would actually FIT in the 280z engine compartment...

i'd like to see an engine that doesn't fit in the s30 chassis....

WizardBlack · 05-10-2010, 07:38 PM

EJ series Subarus are about the only ones I know of. I have seen Jag V12's, LSx Chevies, Big Block stuff, Ford Modular, Honduhs, blah blah.

2F0-T · 05-15-2010, 11:37 PM

why give it to a junk yard?..

BMWfanaticE46 · 06-11-2010, 07:10 PM

I used to have a 93 Z32 NA. That engine is very underrated. Its not the fastest car ever, but torque is really nice and its very reliable. I'd love to see it swapped into a smaller car.

zspeedrft · 06-11-2010, 07:21 PM

HybridZ

fast-datsun · 07-23-2010, 06:51 PM

We have all the parts you need to do it.. Mounting kit Drive shaft, wiring and computer conversion ect...

Mack 951-304-9300

10-24-2009, 02:00 AM	#1
pornosquadz Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stockton Age: 35 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	VG30DE engine in a 280z i dont know that many people who does a vg30de engine swap in a 280z. so im in desperate need of help from anyone who have the knowledge w/ the vg30de engines and skills to make it happen. im getting the engine for free from a buddy of mine and trying to swap it in my bro. inlaw 280z. this would be my first z project im starting tomorrow, so PLEASE ANYONE IN THIS FORUM HELP ME W/ THIS PROJECT before my job gets busy and i might not have time to work on it.

10-25-2009, 11:23 AM	#7
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,558 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	fucking putting a heavy VG in the Z put a lighter VQ in LOL __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

10-29-2009, 10:36 PM	#9
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	So if you know that the swap is an entirely custom job with no known available parts, and everything you do will be trial and error, what are you asking for? There's nothing anyone can tell you that you don't already know. It's not an OE engine for that chassis, so everything you do will be one off. Just like putting any non OE spec engine into any other chassis. Until LS1s became popular, how do you think people put them in? Guesswork. No one is going to do it for you, if you're not capable of doing it, back away from the project. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

01-19-2010, 12:02 PM	#14
Z U L8R Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia Age: 39 Posts: 1,194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	vg30e will fit in a datsun 510....so it'll definately fit in an s30 chassis. you can fit anything in a s30 chassis. if a v8 fits in it with room to spare then why wouldn't a v6? i've done a vg30e swap into an 87 mazda rx7 he just used the v8 mount kits and got a custom driveshaft. i'm not saying you can go and get the motorsport auto $250 v8 mount kit and it's gonna bolt right up so don't waste your money yet. do some research on HybridZ for the wiring i have no problem making you a plug and play harness if you like, pm me for details. i just finished an rb26 into a 350z with working guages etc, pics are in the "z owners step in" thread anywho pm if you need me Dave __________________ RB25 280z GT30/76R 441hp/381tq [email protected] Last edited by Z U L8R; 01-19-2010 at 08:16 PM..

06-11-2010, 07:21 PM	#20
zspeedrft Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LoS AnGeLeS Age: 37 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (54) Feedback Score: 54 reviews	HybridZ __________________

10-25-2009, 02:36 AM	#2
pornosquadz Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stockton Age: 35 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	c'mon zilvia experts help me out here..........................

10-25-2009, 10:39 AM	#5
pornosquadz Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stockton Age: 35 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	detial help and advices please. btw the date was one day apart so check closer before you get smart w/ someone.

10-26-2009, 01:25 AM	#8
pornosquadz Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stockton Age: 35 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	im just trying to make the best out of something FREE and learning something new while im at it. of course im aware of all that frankenstein custom shit i have to go through, but still wont hurt to try.

11-01-2009, 10:42 PM	#10
Torque Master Joe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MD Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know about you guys, I like my vg. granted it's a boosted one... But unless you like custom work and have a welder and decent skills, this is not a beginner swap. I would really recommend going with an ls series motor. I believe there are companies who sell mount kits for them. There is something to be said for free but does it come with everything you need? also what about custom mounts and driveshaft? it's not free anymore... doh.

01-15-2010, 10:40 PM	#11
wolfvq37 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow I didn't think the VG30 would actually FIT in the 280z engine compartment... All I've got to say is good luck and keep us updated. That just doesn't sound like much of a fun swap. But hey, to each his own. Document every step and don't give up, good luck.

01-16-2010, 12:24 AM	#12
Z32_Lover Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Gate, Ca Age: 37 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its gonna be a pain no doubt. What do you have with the motor? The engine harness? computer? what tranny? Is it the tranny that was in the Z? Is there gonna be a swap with the rear end to? I ask these questions to try and understand what you have and what you need, not to sound like an idiot. I just would like to know. I cant go to stockton but I might be ablle to help you though zilvia.

01-18-2010, 11:56 AM	#13
linluv84 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Interestingly enough, you could use the stock fuel injection from the 280Z to run the VG. The ignition would require an ignition box compatible with the factory pickup. Custom mounts and driveshaft, of course. A lot of work to keep the balance right, clear the steering etc, and get the shifter to line up...

02-07-2010, 03:51 AM	#15
pornosquadz Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stockton Age: 35 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	sorry i havent been in my own thread in awhile, its that i've been busy and kinda forgot about this. supposedly my bro. in-law changed his mind due to finiancial issue and couldnt go through with the swap. i ended up giving it away to the junkyard. sorry about that zilvians, but thanks for the help anyways. i'll keep in mind the ones who offered the help if i have another chance to come by another frankenstien swap. LOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-10-2010, 07:38 PM	#17
WizardBlack Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 44 Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	EJ series Subarus are about the only ones I know of. I have seen Jag V12's, LSx Chevies, Big Block stuff, Ford Modular, Honduhs, blah blah.

05-15-2010, 11:37 PM	#18
2F0-T Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Proctorville OH Age: 27 Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	why give it to a junk yard?..

06-11-2010, 07:10 PM	#19
BMWfanaticE46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used to have a 93 Z32 NA. That engine is very underrated. Its not the fastest car ever, but torque is really nice and its very reliable. I'd love to see it swapped into a smaller car.

07-23-2010, 06:51 PM	#21
fast-datsun Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We have all the parts you need to do it.. Mounting kit Drive shaft, wiring and computer conversion ect... Mack 951-304-9300

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