vh45de s13 swap question

[Frigg973]

i was planning on doing a rb20 in my s13 but i would really like to do a vh swap but dont know much about it.. now im planning on doin the swap myself can i do a vh45 swap with a 4000-4500 budget? i see mazworks has a kit and whatnot..im just wonderin if with that price range could i do the swap and thats having the car up and running...thanks

[The Chad]

i'm looking to do the same swap with that kit. i noticed that their exhaust headers are quite pricey though. to save money i am going to weld my own headers and exhaust and keep an open eye for a wrecked low mileage q45. For cheap.

[Frigg973]

i dont really care about the price on the headers. i want to know about everything else and if theres any customizing that i wouldnt be able to do myself. i want to know if theres certain parts off another motor i need besides the z32 tranny..

[Nagaremono]

Hey guys,

I am actually selling my Mazworx VH45 into s13 swap kit. It was a blast for a while, but I ended up taking out my oil pan on a rumble strip and blowing my motor. Now I need to focus on fixing up my house so this has got to go. Let me know if you have any questions.


http://streetkaizo.com/kaizophoto/wp-content/gallery/scooter-may09/scooter_001.jpg

Just think, your your car could sound like this:
Scooter's VH45 S13 on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/5282678)

I’ve done all the hard work and research, made all the custom parts, and didn’t cut a single corner to do this right. This swap kit includes EVERYTHING you need to put a VH45 into a S13. This comprehensive kit includes:

Mazworx Engine Mounts
Mazworx Headers with a high-temp silver coating
Mazworx VHVG S-Chassis Mounts and Adapter Kit (Tranny Mount, Bell Housing Adaptor, Block Off Plates, Mazworx Shifter and Bracket, Hardware, etc.)
Mazworx Aluminum One-piece Driveshaft
Oppo-Moto Custom intake with filter
Z32 Transmission in perfect working order plus the machined bell housing that mats up to the Mazworx bell housing adapter
Modified Peak Performance Pro Transmission bushing for this swap
Exedy Stage 2 Clutch (about 600 miles on it)
F1 Lightened Chromoly Flywheel (about 600 miles on it)
Custom High Pressure Power Steering Line Wrapped in heat shielding
Modified Tension Rod bracket to fit power steering pulley
S14 non-abs brake booster (you need this to get the valve covers to clear)
Modified throttle cable
One-off Custom C&R Radiator made specifically for a VH in a S-Chassis
FAL Fans for radiator
Custom Full Stainless 3” Exhaust (Y-pipe) with polyurethane exhaust hangers
Custom Oppo-Moto wiring harness
ECU, MAF, and Ignitors
Brand new Z32 starter
Brand new NGK Iridium spark plugs (8)
Circuit Sports full stainless braided clutch line
New alternator and power steering belts
Glitter yellow powder coated valve covers
Brand new thermostat
Modified alternator bracket
Two VH45’s for spare parts (I don't want to ship these, but if you're in the area, I'll come drop them off)


All you will need is a VH45 and you’re set. Good ones can be had for about $400-500 from junkyards. The best ones to get are the 94-95 motors as they have improved heads and electronics along with the metal timing chain guides from the factory. On 89-93’s these need to be replaced as the factory plastic ones have the tendency to break.

Also you will need to modify your chassis a little to get everything to clear properly. More info on that can be found on Mazworx’s website (Mazworx (http://www.mazworx.com/)) or in my build thread (http://www.d-town.us/forum/viewtopic.php?t...?t=5171&start=0 (http://www.d-town.us/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5171&start=0))

$4900 gets you EVERYTHING!! It may seem like a lot but you would spend about the same to get the same HP out of a SR, but without that instant power. Plus I've spent about $2000 more on everything you see above easily as I had to figure a lot of things out with trial and error.

Feel free to contact me with any questions

Some pictures of the swap kit:

Headers:

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/elmg0003/VH45DE/5.jpg

Transmission w/adapter bracket:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/elmg0003/VH45DE/6.jpg

Bell housing adapter, tranny mount, shifter, etc.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/elmg0003/VH45DE/8.jpg

Motor mount:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/elmg0003/VH45DE/17.jpg

Flywheel, clutch, etc.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/elmg0003/VH45DE/23.jpg

C&R Raditator:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/elmg0003/VH45DE/26.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/elmg0003/VH45DE/27.jpg

Thanks,
Scott

[Camo]

If you diy you can do it for under $2k assuming you have to the tools and skills to actually get it done.