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dudewutup · 03-22-2011, 11:17 PM

so i posted a new thread on another forum without much interest. im looking for a 240sx forum that stays pretty active maybe this one?

hi guys, i thought id go ahead and start my build thread up. i just got the shell yesterday. anybody need any parts? its a 95 se/le model thats been sitting for quite some time im hoping to show how reasonable this swap can be done including my gas bill (lol)

im usually a 3000gt guy myself but always wanted a 350z, as i stated im not exactly rolling in dough so i have to make due with what i got. ill keep a running tally of everything i buy rounded up to the nearest $10.

so how about some pictures? sorry there huge but im blind
taken yesterday, had a time getting her home (litterlly 4 blocks)

saleens sitting pretty flush i may keep them on the car.

and how about my current vr4? just to do it.

:feedback:

totals:
shell: $500
short shifter: $30
engine, trans, and ecu: $1000
headers: $80
mas: $40
3.5" intake: $60
mount kit and oil pan: $700
gas pedal, obdii port, yoke: $80
custom drive shaft:$350
custom true dual exhaust:$450
radiator: $190
cooling fan:$40
nats removal and base tune:$360

_________
$3880

subtractions:
misc 240stuff: $40
ebay sells: $300
240 trans: $150
ecu:$35
more 240 stuff:$190

special thanks to:

corey s.: for keeping me sane through all the technical b.s.
clyde t.: for saying go caurbarated
weldon b.: for trying his hardest to figure out what my secret project is
cody b.: for helping me work on it when he had absolutely nothing better to do
derrick ?: for selling me the car at a great price and working with me
matt ?: for giving me a deal on the engine and trans
ebay: buying and selling made pretty easy
brennan b. for selling me his old mount kit and working with me.
craigslist: for all those creepy calls and txts i got at all times of the night (really you need a trans at 4a.m.)

Pro ViZIon · 03-22-2011, 11:24 PM

Good luck with the swap. Hope all go's well.

How much do you initially expect this to cost?

Btw you should change your title. Its not pic heavy.............yet lol.

dudewutup · 03-22-2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro ViZIon

Good luck with the swap. Hope all go's well.

How much do you initially expect this to cost?

Btw you should change your title. Its not pic heavy.............yet lol.

lol pics are on the way, im picking up the engine and trans this week ($1000). ill have $1530 invested then. im buying a swap kit off another user($700) im doing all the wiring myself. $250 to have it flash tuned and nats removed at national speed. any of the stock parts that i sell off the car subtracts from my totals and im getting a fre other misc parts. im looking to have less than $2500 id i break $2200 ill be supprised

josephin510 · 03-22-2011, 11:38 PM

What year vq and from were. Any boost going to be added? Just asking

dudewutup · 03-22-2011, 11:48 PM

a friend of mine that wrecked his z it was on 04, boost is probably gonna happen next year i will be running e85 however. i love that stuff!

Pro ViZIon · 03-22-2011, 11:53 PM

Yeah e85 is the SHIT. Especially for turbo applications.

That's a badass deal on the vq w/ trans. Damn.

dudewutup · 03-22-2011, 11:57 PM

thanks man, i ran it in my base 3000gt and never looked back. it smells great, it loves timing, and the initial 20lb/f of tq rocks.

azngangster2002 · 03-23-2011, 01:38 AM

Hi guys my name is Peter and I'm from San Jose, CA. I own a 1990 S13 Coupe. I'm a poor college student who just jumped onto the 240sx bandwagon but 240s have always had a special place in my heart since about 1 month ago.

dudewutup · 03-23-2011, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azngangster2002

Hi guys my name is Peter and I'm from San Jose, CA. I own a 1990 S13 Coupe. I'm a poor college student who just jumped onto the 240sx bandwagon but 240s have always had a special place in my heart since about 1 month ago.

ummmthanks for honoring my thread with your first post?

azngangster2002 · 03-23-2011, 01:52 AM

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dudewutup · 03-23-2011, 10:43 AM

no real updates washed the dirty old thing, should be getting the engine this week though.

looking through paint and i think i have my color picked out.
Danube Blue

yea its a 3000gt color but you have to admit its sexy!

jesse_s13 · 03-23-2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azngangster2002

Hi guys my name is Peter and I'm from San Jose, CA. I own a 1990 S13 Coupe. I'm a poor college student who just jumped onto the 240sx bandwagon but 240s have always had a special place in my heart since about 1 month ago.

ok?????? lol hi

dudewutup · 03-23-2011, 11:04 AM

lol thats exactly what i was thinking! i was like just go with it

Pro ViZIon · 03-23-2011, 11:08 AM

Oh man that was too funny.

dudewutup · 03-26-2011, 02:47 PM

small update, got my short throw in.

factory butt plug fits too

irax · 03-26-2011, 02:58 PM

sup vq brother
subscribed

titangts · 03-26-2011, 03:09 PM

hey bro...have fun..the torque is awesome!! i myself is vq35 block on vq30 heads, running m maxima harness( easier and non of that Bullshit drive by wire stuff.) and ecu. oh yeah, single turbo set up + 6 speed.

irax · 03-26-2011, 07:19 PM

don't forget to mention that you are also running vq30 timing gear

titangts · 03-26-2011, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irax

don't forget to mention that you are also running vq30 timing gear

but of course! i have no vtc. these are in the top 10 greatest motors list. so YUP!

Pro ViZIon · 03-26-2011, 08:50 PM

theres so much interchangability between all these motors.

dudewutup · 03-31-2011, 10:40 PM

titangts looks like you have alot of fab work to get those manifolds working or are those stock vq30 manis?

no real updates yet, weather has absolutely sucked. i am going to pick the engine up this saturday, lots of pictures to come.

irax · 04-01-2011, 07:52 PM

thats a custom manifold, the vq30det has the throttle body pointing the other way.

dudewutup · 04-01-2011, 10:46 PM

how about the exhaust manifolds?

irax · 04-01-2011, 11:31 PM

looks like the factory vq30det manifold, but i could be wrong. it definitely does look like the factory log style manifold

KansaiDrifter · 04-01-2011, 11:42 PM

Be interesting to see how yours turns out, I'm rocking a 93 coupe with a '04 vq also. Been driving it daily and track for almost a year now and have been happy with the reliability, millage and performance. Been thinking of a rear mount turbo one day but cams would be about perfect for power upgrades.

dudewutup · 04-02-2011, 06:49 PM

KansaiDrifter: that is one clean engine bay! if you dont mind me asking who did all of your wiring, i kinda need a cheat sheet on what wires i need to splice with my vq and s14 harness.
MEGA UPDATE!!!!!
i picked up my engine, trans, ecu, and harness today! it was dark when i got home so ill get some pics up asap tomorrow.

dudewutup · 04-02-2011, 06:50 PM

here it is!!

im going to answer a few questions now, yes i live in the south. yes i live on a farm. and yes that is a tractor.

and now for the carnage!!

Mcpot132 · 04-03-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiDrifter

Be interesting to see how yours turns out, I'm rocking a 93 coupe with a '04 vq also. Been driving it daily and track for almost a year now and have been happy with the reliability, millage and performance. Been thinking of a rear mount turbo one day but cams would be about perfect for power upgrades.

Dude where you get that Mountain Dew can??? Ive been lookin for one of those lol jk
SUBCRIBED

dudewutup · 04-04-2011, 03:22 PM

pictures are up, and more parts ordered today.

irax · 04-04-2011, 04:47 PM

upper oilpan is cheap to get new from the dealership or on ebay so that snot a big deal

03-22-2011, 11:17 PM	#1
dudewutup Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mcbee, sc Age: 31 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my vq35 s14 swap thread pic hevy so i posted a new thread on another forum without much interest. im looking for a 240sx forum that stays pretty active maybe this one? hi guys, i thought id go ahead and start my build thread up. i just got the shell yesterday. anybody need any parts? its a 95 se/le model thats been sitting for quite some time im hoping to show how reasonable this swap can be done including my gas bill (lol) im usually a 3000gt guy myself but always wanted a 350z, as i stated im not exactly rolling in dough so i have to make due with what i got. ill keep a running tally of everything i buy rounded up to the nearest $10. so how about some pictures? sorry there huge but im blind taken yesterday, had a time getting her home (litterlly 4 blocks) saleens sitting pretty flush i may keep them on the car. and how about my current vr4? just to do it. :feedback: totals: shell: $500 short shifter: $30 engine, trans, and ecu: $1000 headers: $80 mas: $40 3.5" intake: $60 mount kit and oil pan: $700 gas pedal, obdii port, yoke: $80 custom drive shaft:$350 custom true dual exhaust:$450 radiator: $190 cooling fan:$40 nats removal and base tune:$360 _________ $3880 subtractions: misc 240stuff: $40 ebay sells: $300 240 trans: $150 ecu:$35 more 240 stuff:$190 special thanks to: corey s.: for keeping me sane through all the technical b.s. clyde t.: for saying go caurbarated weldon b.: for trying his hardest to figure out what my secret project is cody b.: for helping me work on it when he had absolutely nothing better to do derrick ?: for selling me the car at a great price and working with me matt ?: for giving me a deal on the engine and trans ebay: buying and selling made pretty easy brennan b. for selling me his old mount kit and working with me. craigslist: for all those creepy calls and txts i got at all times of the night (really you need a trans at 4a.m.) Last edited by dudewutup; 03-08-2012 at 09:26 AM..

03-22-2011, 11:24 PM	#2
Pro ViZIon Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 31 Posts: 415 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good luck with the swap. Hope all go's well. How much do you initially expect this to cost? Btw you should change your title. Its not pic heavy.............yet lol. __________________ 1990 Nissan 240SX w/KA24DE - New project 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 13B

03-22-2011, 11:38 PM	#4
josephin510 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: richmond Age: 32 Posts: 504 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What year vq and from were. Any boost going to be added? Just asking __________________ Trade my Rb25 for some wheels. Buy my Sc300.

03-22-2011, 11:53 PM	#6
Pro ViZIon Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 31 Posts: 415 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah e85 is the SHIT. Especially for turbo applications. That's a badass deal on the vq w/ trans. Damn. __________________ 1990 Nissan 240SX w/KA24DE - New project 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 13B

03-23-2011, 01:52 AM	#10
azngangster2002 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: north pole Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	----------------------- Last edited by azngangster2002; 11-07-2013 at 04:30 PM..

03-22-2011, 11:48 PM	#5
dudewutup Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mcbee, sc Age: 31 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a friend of mine that wrecked his z it was on 04, boost is probably gonna happen next year i will be running e85 however. i love that stuff!

03-22-2011, 11:57 PM	#7
dudewutup Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mcbee, sc Age: 31 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks man, i ran it in my base 3000gt and never looked back. it smells great, it loves timing, and the initial 20lb/f of tq rocks.

03-23-2011, 01:38 AM	#8
azngangster2002 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: north pole Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi guys my name is Peter and I'm from San Jose, CA. I own a 1990 S13 Coupe. I'm a poor college student who just jumped onto the 240sx bandwagon but 240s have always had a special place in my heart since about 1 month ago.

03-23-2011, 10:43 AM	#11
dudewutup Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mcbee, sc Age: 31 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no real updates washed the dirty old thing, should be getting the engine this week though. looking through paint and i think i have my color picked out. Danube Blue yea its a 3000gt color but you have to admit its sexy! Last edited by dudewutup; 05-16-2011 at 11:23 AM..

03-23-2011, 11:04 AM	#13
dudewutup Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mcbee, sc Age: 31 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol thats exactly what i was thinking! i was like just go with it

03-23-2011, 11:08 AM	#14
Pro ViZIon Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 31 Posts: 415 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh man that was too funny. __________________ 1990 Nissan 240SX w/KA24DE - New project 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 13B

03-26-2011, 02:47 PM	#15
dudewutup Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mcbee, sc Age: 31 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	small update, got my short throw in. factory butt plug fits too Last edited by dudewutup; 05-16-2011 at 11:24 AM..

03-26-2011, 02:58 PM	#16
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	sup vq brother subscribed __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

03-26-2011, 03:09 PM	#17
titangts Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: charlotte Posts: 666 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	hey bro...have fun..the torque is awesome!! i myself is vq35 block on vq30 heads, running m maxima harness( easier and non of that Bullshit drive by wire stuff.) and ecu. oh yeah, single turbo set up + 6 speed.

03-26-2011, 07:19 PM	#18
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	don't forget to mention that you are also running vq30 timing gear __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

03-26-2011, 08:50 PM	#20
Pro ViZIon Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 31 Posts: 415 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	theres so much interchangability between all these motors. __________________ 1990 Nissan 240SX w/KA24DE - New project 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 13B

03-31-2011, 10:40 PM	#21
dudewutup Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mcbee, sc Age: 31 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	titangts looks like you have alot of fab work to get those manifolds working or are those stock vq30 manis? no real updates yet, weather has absolutely sucked. i am going to pick the engine up this saturday, lots of pictures to come.

04-01-2011, 07:52 PM	#22
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	thats a custom manifold, the vq30det has the throttle body pointing the other way. __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

04-01-2011, 10:46 PM	#23
dudewutup Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mcbee, sc Age: 31 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how about the exhaust manifolds?

04-01-2011, 11:31 PM	#24
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	looks like the factory vq30det manifold, but i could be wrong. it definitely does look like the factory log style manifold __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

04-01-2011, 11:42 PM	#25
KansaiDrifter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Marysville, WA Age: 35 Posts: 615 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Be interesting to see how yours turns out, I'm rocking a 93 coupe with a '04 vq also. Been driving it daily and track for almost a year now and have been happy with the reliability, millage and performance. Been thinking of a rear mount turbo one day but cams would be about perfect for power upgrades. __________________

04-02-2011, 06:49 PM	#26
dudewutup Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mcbee, sc Age: 31 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KansaiDrifter: that is one clean engine bay! if you dont mind me asking who did all of your wiring, i kinda need a cheat sheet on what wires i need to splice with my vq and s14 harness. MEGA UPDATE!!!!! i picked up my engine, trans, ecu, and harness today! it was dark when i got home so ill get some pics up asap tomorrow.

04-02-2011, 06:50 PM	#27
dudewutup Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mcbee, sc Age: 31 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here it is!! im going to answer a few questions now, yes i live in the south. yes i live on a farm. and yes that is a tractor. and now for the carnage!! Last edited by dudewutup; 05-16-2011 at 06:08 PM..

04-04-2011, 03:22 PM	#29
dudewutup Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mcbee, sc Age: 31 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pictures are up, and more parts ordered today.

04-04-2011, 04:47 PM	#30
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	upper oilpan is cheap to get new from the dealership or on ebay so that snot a big deal __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

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