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psi999

12-07-2012, 08:02 AM

So I’ve had my S15 for a couple of years now, and after viewing this site for a few years i finally got around to joining.

Purchased mechanically stock with typical retard mods of neons & clear tail lights - which were promptly removed/disabled (Not all bad however - came with a pretty decent $2000+ pro installed Alpine stereo).

Having modified a 200sx before (I had a S14a back in the 90’s) i had a fair idea of what i was after & how to achieve it – responsive usable power - so with this in mind i set about modifying.

Engine:

Camtech billet VCT Camshafts 260/260 10.5mm/10.5mm
Garrett GT28/71 52t - 400hp turbo
Speedflow oil / coolant lines
Sard 550cc Injectors
Z32 afm
Nistune ECU
Turbosmart plumb back BOV
Blitz Dual ID boost controller
3" exhaust
300x600x76 intercooler setup
Walbro fuel pump
wide band AFR meter
Oil catch can
k&N air filter

This combo ended up putting out 294rwhp / 220rwkw @ 16psi boost

Wheels:

Work Meister S1 3P - 18x8 & 18x9

Suspension:

HKS Hypermax III coil overs

Pics:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hlYRup7bIv4/TEurHcZ504I/AAAAAAAAAB8/RJO6u7nW4as/s1440/IMG_0152.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_hlYRup7bIv4/TEurJA6tFrI/AAAAAAAAAB8/Yrg43MeEY1k/s1152/IMG_0156.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k104/psi999/IMG_0459.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k104/psi999/IMG_0461.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k104/psi999/dynograph.jpg

Bmxer300zx

12-08-2012, 01:07 PM

why is this labeled vq30det s15 with a sr20det in it?

PoorMans180SX

12-08-2012, 03:29 PM

I am so excited for this! I just purchased a VQ35, but the VQ30DET is an awesome engine that I wish we could get more easily in the states!

future

12-08-2012, 04:17 PM

So confused

psi999

12-08-2012, 04:58 PM

Sorry guys, new member here so my posts still need to be approved.

So the SR20 was fantastic for a while, almost zero lag and a good street setup.

But I got bored.

So in a moment of weakness I bought one of these:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-m0_0r9-yUVI/UHOz11TXiTI/AAAAAAAABxA/ogRoJhF4OJ4/s1024/Cima%2520%25282%2529.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-84ttF9tOyZM/UHOz5inVgkI/AAAAAAAABxY/Kan7_W56Pqo/s1024/Cima%2520%25283%2529.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bdv6ct6OHlM/UHO0BosZIfI/AAAAAAAAByA/2VIoICky-oo/s1024/Cima%2520%25285%2529.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XILQD_zTpjo/UHOzv5XMcbI/AAAAAAAABww/X6SYO0ykpvc/s1024/Cima%2520%25281%2529.JPG

VQ30DET Y33 Cima front cut with a genuine 26,000km on the clock.

And then the conversion started.

First of all I sorted out the ECU, decided to go for a Nistune setup, as the car is a streetcar with A/C, P/S decided that the stock ECU modified would be the best plan.

After around 12 hours work using multiple wiring diagrams (removing body loom, airbag loom etc) , wiring = sorted

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_hlYRup7bIv4/TQoY0DsQX_I/AAAAAAAAAdI/CLCCBCJGQNk/s640/photo.jpg

Then had some of these made up so hold the engine and transmission in place:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VwpVsleieAA/Ts7tWzxsMcI/AAAAAAAABI4/7-z5VWLAOno/s1020/IMG_8565.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AX49bUW77Xw/Ts7tZz5qyKI/AAAAAAAABJA/4g4l07e5GME/s1020/IMG_8567.jpg

Then SR20DET came out and real work started:

SR20DET and wiring loom came out and work started on installing new valve springs and 265 deg cams into the VQ30DET.

Anyways, pix of progress.

SR20 out - served me well, off to live a new life in a Datsun 200B coupe

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AtZB8ST8eqw/TxNl8ugOHgI/AAAAAAAABQw/F34DgRaE4Vg/s720/IMAG0102.jpg

On trailer returning from engine & wiring loom removal

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wlMV7olPjTs/TxNmIRWJsfI/AAAAAAAABQ4/7vM4osQA5AQ/s1152/IMAG0104.jpg

Back home ready for work to commence

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Q6H9lO_aoTY/TxNke8fJkLI/AAAAAAAABQI/O6rY2PhJM8E/s1152/IMAG0110.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6f_hHQTGAv8/TxNkrHoW0jI/AAAAAAAABQQ/MWphTRDrQXA/s1152/IMAG0112.jpg

Drained motor of oil and cracked the sump, the motor was mint

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V4VF0T4EU9M/TxNlUrVVLUI/AAAAAAAABQY/r2Vw5haAnic/s720/IMAG0121.jpg

So then I decided that I wanted to chuck a set of cams in it.

All covers and accessories off and cams out - so much crap to come off to get the sticks out

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_ZExwJji2dQ/TxNlkxe_EQI/AAAAAAAABQg/DAyF_-dtQ24/s1152/IMAG0127.jpg

Jim Wolf spring compressor mocked up - fits up nicely.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iRPlfaIKhMA/TxNlvuBl6fI/AAAAAAAABQo/A1zPfe7J87M/s1152/IMAG0125.jpg

psi999

12-08-2012, 04:59 PM

Valve springs all installed, cams are in & engine completely back together:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bdk13slfB60/Tx1cTZqnkFI/AAAAAAAABSU/_VCWmbyc8nM/s1152/IMAG0135.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AzjjJ2pPk_0/Tx1cZ8lArxI/AAAAAAAABSc/kuDcR8EQfb0/s1152/IMAG0137.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-knSrn3Uml5k/Tx1dqJRk1KI/AAAAAAAABSw/sD_ouTOC5Bs/s720/IMAG0142.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yeBd7s2J3Yc/Tx1dyQDSrSI/AAAAAAAABS4/iCNMQF3Rt4E/s720/IMAG0144.jpg

Also received my modified wiring loom back from being merged with the S15 engine / ABS loom – 100% plug in (with ABS, A/C, P/S and parts of the S15 body loom run as per OEM (ie, front left indicator))

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZzsmFZTcS8k/Tx1ck-8JmJI/AAAAAAAABSk/P9FQf06omew/s720/IMAG0141.jpg

Then made a 350Z gearbox work with the VQ30DET

350Z gearshifter mounts way to far back to be used in an 'S' chassis car, to bring it back to a usable position I cut reshaped and rewelded the shifter base 80mm closer to the gearbox.

First job was to remove the gear shifter linkage and weld both ends together - basically removing the 80mm length as pictured in vice

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-M2GMejwdN-Q/TyJxZcYCPPI/AAAAAAAABTE/GowYgdObzrc/s720/IMAG0145.jpg

Then started on the shifter bracket. Drilled a series of holes in around the position i wanted to move the shifter base to.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-eWVtsbCNkOg/TyJxgMMmsRI/AAAAAAAABTM/hxH854b887g/s720/IMAG0147.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lyKaA7_kcvA/TyJxllpTw0I/AAAAAAAABTU/au9xZwveC8Q/s720/IMAG0148.jpg

Then removed the shifter base, file finished both shifter base and bracket then positioned everything where it needed to be and took to OKE020 to weld (cheers Scott).

And now all finished (minus reverse lockout plate).

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SnrNPYWzJ-o/TyJxuYcwhDI/AAAAAAAABTc/J3liHv3m3Yc/s720/IMAG0159.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ymK5eeGo7rk/TyJyXpOJY4I/AAAAAAAABTs/k_67GbFYSOg/s1152/IMAG0161.jpg

(and a pic for comparison of standard location)

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/gadget1382/VQ30det/31d9471e.jpg

psi999

12-08-2012, 04:59 PM

Then engine went in:

Tighter than a nuns nasty lowering it in but once on the mounts sits quite nicely.

Clutch and flywheel installed and box bolted on - ready for deployment.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Oc8eCRc-jXg/Ty6Ih_y1awI/AAAAAAAABUk/4OHfBcfAvRE/s1152/IMAG0174.jpg

Early hours of engine installation

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CpiflQI1OUI/Ty6Ixe5oWSI/AAAAAAAABUs/4UtFFCYhzTU/s1152/IMAG0176.jpg

And final resting position

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uU909TxIdDs/Ty6I_EXVbGI/AAAAAAAABU0/MF8A2EfIVnw/s1152/IMAG0177.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7JDIxvDVKMk/Ty6JHUVmrFI/AAAAAAAABU8/GQZi-iZLaIk/s1152/IMAG0180.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PKuHT6gVviE/Ty6JPfMqlvI/AAAAAAAABVE/g1MKxJa1YFo/s1152/IMAG0181.jpg

Rear of engine 80mm from firewall, front of engine 320mm to radiator support - with good clearance for all accessories around the engine

psi999

12-08-2012, 05:00 PM

Then manifolds were made

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3264.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3265.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3266.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3267.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3268.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3270.jpg

Turbo support bracket.

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3269.jpg

Flange.

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3271.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3272.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3273.jpg

And exhaust:

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3277.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3276.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3275.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/S15VQ30/IMG_3274.jpg

psi999

12-08-2012, 05:01 PM

Finished product:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oyBtxsHzCfA/T21muewvn4I/AAAAAAAABkI/rtnijyhy33M/s912/IMG_20120324_160900.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jsam_0cUMvE/T21mUAQNDBI/AAAAAAAABjw/ITNDhGdjmgA/s912/IMG_20120324_160757.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ObVWWa3uXcc/T21meuHIWVI/AAAAAAAABj4/pI8s-ls-VxI/s912/IMG_20120324_160816.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GBNBdUa4_Qw/T21mk8izJjI/AAAAAAAABkA/2rYq4I6_TCo/s912/IMG_20120324_160840.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-p1HUzyfiwAo/T21m0r6E6TI/AAAAAAAABkQ/bcN0XEHC7RI/s912/IMG_20120324_160931.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BXgCRRMVEc0/T6EyhTvtc5I/AAAAAAAABlM/iGOA9bJehdQ/s912/IMG_20120502_225029.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-z27S-2o3WPA/T6EybkNi8eI/AAAAAAAABlE/c7sgN8vr0PY/s912/IMG_20120502_225217.jpg

As im intending on running the vehicle on E85 I decided new fuel rails to allow top feed injectors were in order (ID1000's) – this is how that all worked out.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-x1j3zbwnkRk/UGhD50uolEI/AAAAAAAABso/4K6XZ6jvygE/s912/20120924_203348.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qUT8KNbTdpM/UGhD2N6yuhI/AAAAAAAABsg/DZLqrne5mHQ/s912/20120924_203637.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JfV_sywUmdg/UGhEIH06HAI/AAAAAAAABtM/RMA1qR3ydrs/s912/20120923_221325.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WvNopI_mBMM/UGhEBatuNFI/AAAAAAAABs8/A7ESZm2z_Hg/s912/20120923_223245.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8OSklr6XX_0/UGhEFJJitiI/AAAAAAAABtE/MhDXEAHGlZ8/s912/20120923_223232.jpg

psi999

12-08-2012, 05:01 PM

Then thought id put some brakes on it:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0nrGha04tzQ/UKy3IV6cgvI/AAAAAAAAB54/tg1Pn06LvqI/s912/20121121_211006.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-b2NiyyNy6PI/UKy3cz89t9I/AAAAAAAAB6A/sN-axafUA40/s912/20121121_184001.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-juaJwgwu2zw/UKy4AhtHHFI/AAAAAAAAB6I/JWw9SfpBuTk/s912/20121121_211253.jpg

Then fuel was sorted - Twin Walbro in tank fuel pump setup

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--3tdK1ifZtw/UKn_bgkXd1I/AAAAAAAAB44/PGHV8WSaOtY/s912/20121119_194123.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dZtj1lr6c1E/UKn_s44aMwI/AAAAAAAAB5A/PVdL5XjgyyA/s912/20121119_194204.jpg

psi999

12-08-2012, 05:03 PM

And finally, assembly !!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qRcbnqbjeLY/UHK7U-eLvuI/AAAAAAAABwA/uIK2NzUVHh4/s912/20121008_212741.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2mZiivUuAd8/UHK7ZA2atvI/AAAAAAAABwM/gl_7NFpg1XM/s912/20121008_212600.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aHT51c169-s/UHK7FNn5FTI/AAAAAAAABvg/5_qToAc8edY/s912/20121008_212934.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IzEeWNe9bcc/UHK7JXBRNRI/AAAAAAAABvo/UGzsi6z81OY/s912/20121008_213057.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EOCDW-5nBIA/UHK7MniolLI/AAAAAAAABvw/vj26hvr2HXU/s912/20121008_213348.jpg

Then made a box for the air filter:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-H9AEIPTu_lo/UI0fZ3XojTI/AAAAAAAAB3M/1mK65elHtVs/s912/20121028_214922.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-eWq9mB63nvQ/UI0fSvLpZPI/AAAAAAAAB3E/rBHfMNDuXHo/s912/20121028_214655.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_EXnFBTaxkg/UI0fdePBnlI/AAAAAAAAB3U/1wKbvLHxFSg/s912/20121028_215742.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ygq6SPSlhBY/UI0fgtC8IyI/AAAAAAAAB3c/Xw8f4DzOR6s/s912/20121028_215823.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yFaOunM5new/UI5k1cD7WuI/AAAAAAAAB30/eWm-XGHDcwY/s912/20121029_195839.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GffPHNrcNnc/UI5lFPb-ijI/AAAAAAAAB4M/CCpqI1tePo8/s912/20121029_202530.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZFKGHZHr1yY/UI5k_zgo1TI/AAAAAAAAB4E/RJtwgJ9xNug/s912/20121029_202723.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-14Px-2Wxzjo/UI5k6rMTxGI/AAAAAAAAB38/28rnhYEGiTI/s912/20121029_211224.jpg

And finally, running!!

Idle, 14.7:1 on the meter - loving those cams, sounds infinitely different than a stock cam VQ30 (230 deg Vs 265 & about another 1mm lift)

kmHrGNTWqaw

So that’s it’ that’s where im up to – 10 months so far in the build.

Thanks for reading.

PoorMans180SX

12-08-2012, 05:08 PM

Did you use mild steel for the exhaust manifolds? You're probably going to want to coat that with something, mild steel rusts SO fast.

psi999

12-08-2012, 05:13 PM

Cast mild steel 'steam pipe' bends, super thick wall so dont think i'll have rusting problems (haven't in the past)

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i26/2604_8mg.jpg

About as durable as you can get :D

Kryptik89

12-08-2012, 05:23 PM

Holy balls, That thing is awesome!!!

Sent from Parallel Universe

drscooper

12-08-2012, 05:31 PM

wow this thing was sweet

psi999

12-08-2012, 05:34 PM

Oh yes the driveshaft, forgot about that -I had it made in Texas and shipped to Australia

Next piece of the puzzle complete - the tailshaft.

What a pain. Turns out an aftermarket 350Z slip yoke is almost unobtainum, even in the US - so an aftermarket tailshaft was going to be an interesting proposition.

Most guys solve this lack of aftermarket support by cutting the staked uni slip joint off a standard 350Z tailshaft - and try and find someone who will put it back together on a new shaft (which they shouldnt - one time use part).

Not particularly keen on this idea i went hunting....

After spending a number of weeks trawling the net for a better solution i stumbled across a drivshaft supplier in San Antonio Texas that claimed to build a aluminum tailshaft suit 350Z using all new parts.

We exchanged quite a few emails and they were happy to send me parts to have it all made here - but in the end decided to have it all made there as even with shipping included (which the driveshaft store organised, at a fairly substantial discount over retail) the shaft worked out at just over half the price of what it would cost to have made here, which seems freaking crazy being made half a world away ....but it still gets better.

I ordered and paid for the Driveshaft 8:30am Friday morning (Brisbane time) and arrived 9am this morning (wednesday) - 3 business days to be custom made to my specs, balanced, packaged and sent half a world away - i dont think i could even have a drive shaft made locally and shipped in that kind of time.

So from San Antonio to Dallas then Kentucky, Honolulu, Tokyo, Sydney and finally onto Brisbane - it arrived, and here it is.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CGqzupq7FjI/T03p9DjxWuI/AAAAAAAABdM/EcH9Ru2APjA/s720/IMG_20120229_184519.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SXUlMc9i-lM/T03s-g4ECtI/AAAAAAAABdc/w1HMSbiKyoo/s912/IMG_20120229_185526.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WSy-x_c-Y1w/T03toQqhF1I/AAAAAAAABdk/LHOwwvZEC5Q/s912/IMG_20120229_185559.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6lLIB0WiL_Q/T03ufL1J2cI/AAAAAAAABds/jvdwyOqVHBA/s912/IMG_20120229_192149.jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vVLEbfY7MD8/T038IKF0API/AAAAAAAABeM/AHA2kR9BDWs/s912/IMG_20120229_202005.jpg

Spec wise:

3.5" 6061 heavy duty aluminium tube (aluminium was selected due to length and critical RPM considerations)
32 spline 350Z slip yoke
Nissan R200 rear flange
spicer 1350 front uni
spicer 1310 rear uni

future

12-08-2012, 06:34 PM

This build went from confused to bad ass

jdmlivin

12-08-2012, 06:40 PM

Amazing.!!!!!

s13rhdhatch

12-08-2012, 06:44 PM

badasssssssssssss

jdizzy204

12-08-2012, 06:57 PM

Amazing build. Looking forward to more video. Is this a street car or will it see track time (grip/drift)?

Bmxer300zx

12-08-2012, 07:13 PM

lol awesome man now it makes perfect sense lol.
good job suupppeeer clean install. when i had my z32 i looked for a vg30det but hard to find in states lol

psi999

12-08-2012, 10:43 PM

Cheers guys, really happy with how it turned out.

About 2 years in the planning before the SR was pulled just working out where i was going to put everything (and not hack the car up in the process).

Anyways, a little more progress - i've just installed a header tank.

Top of the motor sits above the top of radiator so hoping to prevent cracked heads i fitted up a small header tank (which sits around 3 inches higher than the radiator).

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3US79pjhWgM/UMQYyt3bjDI/AAAAAAAAB64/tPpSNxx1S88/s912/20121209_144846.jpg

Now holds a perfect 88C (190F) :D

Amazing build. Looking forward to more video. Is this a street car or will it see track time (grip/drift)?

Street car but it'll see a bit of time at the strip and i'm rather keen to take it for a go at our local raceway (Queensland Raceway).

Built the car to be a bit of an all rounder, street legal (DOT engineered, blue plate in above pic) but still do OK at the track.

CefiroA31

12-08-2012, 11:25 PM

psi999

12-08-2012, 11:48 PM

Hi psi999,

I am also in process of swapping a vq30det, but in to an A31 Cefiro as an all round fun car, streetable still with air con, but will enter drift, grip, and drag events so will have a 4 seater roll cage (like Chris Forsberg Infiniti M56). Your very nicely done built really inspired me to continue with my build. Have some questions for you :
What cams and springs do you use? Jim Wolf?
Is your turbo a Master Power T70? Journal of ball bearing? what a/r? when dos it start spooling?

Thanks,

Rian

Cheers Rian, sounds like you have similar aims as i do (Indonesia - you need A/C too!!)

Have you any pics of your setup?...

Springs - Yes - Jim wolf VQ30DE springs, if you want to rev your VQ30 these are mandatory. VQ30DET's are known to drop valves at 8000rpm due to soft 'luxo car' springs.

In pics, these are the springs (and compressor, which dosen't fit a VQ30DET perfectly - you need to run a little tape over the supplied bucket as the VQ35 buckets are larger).

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VqXze4AE88c/TwlpIpjASvI/AAAAAAAABOU/Rs6Dayea4LI/s720/IMAG0441.jpg

And JWT spring (and retainer) Vs Stock Nissan

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YH-zwlGOSYY/TxVbY8EpK7I/AAAAAAAABRk/ghfOoORWq3k/s1152/IMAG0132.jpg

Cams

Brian Crower 264 deg 10.82mm lift cams

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-29Vt-dC8_jA/TwlqAWg8f2I/AAAAAAAABOQ/N1lk_2pODec/s720/IMAG0442.jpg

But these are not a bolt in affair - you need to have adaptors made to space the cams out, basically VQ35 cams are slightly shorter so to make all the timing gear line up you need to space it out

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wU5InDUaO9I/Twl33tBCtYI/AAAAAAAABOo/8I-KBcEZmV8/s912/Dscn2295.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-y3Q7zJw8wNI/Twl7Y_trncI/AAAAAAAABPU/gyrFVpV8zk0/s912/Dscn2305.jpg

And i think this was the correct drawing, if you get these made up please check the measurements!!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9f1c7fHSWYA/Twl4_2XtZRI/AAAAAAAABPA/AqEKibZq_No/s839/VQ35DECamAdapter.png

Turbo, Well spotted indeed it is a MP-T70 (with ported cover)

Journal bearing and 0.68 (T4) housing.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hads3kV8Nqs/TSQy4z-lXXI/AAAAAAAAAk8/uO51dNvHvXQ/s1020/IMG_6536.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M4WJppjEVIg/TSRj59JUERI/AAAAAAAAAlY/QjtkG4kqW2Y/s1020/IMG_6549.jpg

As for spool, i'm unsure yet as the car has yet to be driven. But on other setups i have seen this turbo used in Australia on a 3L im not expecting it to be too laggy at all :D

shiftdrift

12-08-2012, 11:59 PM

very very clean, the manifolds may be a bit overkill but it's amazing all as one.

Imarvin240

12-09-2012, 03:58 AM

very well done, looks really clean

cnile51

12-09-2012, 10:22 AM

Great build, just awesome!

tricky_ab

12-09-2012, 11:55 AM

This is a proper swap my man! I can't wait to see some videos...

killer240

12-09-2012, 12:15 PM

holy crap, such a short build thread, but a lot is going on. VQ30.. thats titz
If only we get it here in US.. I wound't have no doubts doing this swap.

psi999

12-09-2012, 03:14 PM

Kingbaby

12-09-2012, 03:30 PM

Here in America we like to be cool and follow trends!

Very clean and well document build!

Vids?

PoorMans180SX

12-09-2012, 03:52 PM

Cheers guys,

VQ30DET isn't available locally in Australia either, my engine came in a front cut from Japan.

I can't understand why more people dont use them, make so much mose sense than either a rb or jz cast iron engine.

Yeah I think it's mostly because we can get basically every other engine separate. A half cut is a lot more expensive.

lewisfk

12-09-2012, 04:28 PM

C. Anderson

12-09-2012, 04:30 PM

Good job!

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Boy-That-Escalated-Quickly-Anchorman.gif

psi999

12-09-2012, 04:32 PM

Here in America we like to be cool and follow trends!

Very clean and well document build!

Vids?

No real vids other than my wife driving it up the driveway.

Pr3VzRXZVMA

Should be tuning this week or next so hopefully updates will be flowing :D

Yeah I think it's mostly because we can get basically every other engine separate. A half cut is a lot more expensive.

I paid $1200AUD for the cut (so roughly $1250USD), so very cost effective to buy a complete cut.

but that said a friend bought a bare VQ30DET to drop into his 910 Datsun for $300, runs 10.7 @ 128.

Funny old place Australia, as we have such easy access to Jap engines there are plenty of weird and wacky conversions around.

psi999

12-09-2012, 04:36 PM

After reading your post I did a quick search, and found this. Since the company is based in Texas when I go home for the holidays I will check this out. I was hoping to find a vq30 and turbo it, but this looks whole lot better. Just my 2 bits!

Nissan Cima Infiniti M45 JDM VQ30DET Engine VQ30 DET Motor Trans 3 0L Japanese | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-Cima-Infiniti-M45-JDM-VQ30DET-Engine-VQ30-DET-Motor-Trans-3-0L-Japanese-/350665623690?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222001%26algo%3DSIC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D13534%26meid%3D4044128545430209273%26pi d%3D100011%26prg%3D1080%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D3506186955 47%26)

Well done, if you need any help feel free to drop me a line :D

Just a note, my motor is a Y33 Cima motor, that motor is a Y34 (Neo) - I think i might have a wiring diagram for that but absolutely have a spot on Y33 diagram.

Also, if you are going to use the auto, make sure they include the auto ECU, its separate from the engine ECU and many forget to include it.

lewisfk

12-09-2012, 04:47 PM

My plans are to drop this into a 270z, few of my buddies decided to go LS with their 270 swaps. I hope to pick up my chassis in a few weeks!

Sorry for thread jacking!

240z my bad!

psi999

12-09-2012, 04:54 PM

My plans are to drop this into a 270z, few of my buddies decided to go LS with their 270 swaps. I hope to pick up my chassis in a few weeks!

Sorry for thread jacking!

Not at all, happy to provide any assistance you need :D

Makes me happy more people are considering these engines, lot more difficult than a RB or to some extent a JZ conversion but a VQ being only around 20kgs heavier than a SR20DET and mounted further back it can only be a good thing :D

Also looks like a VQ35DE 4.2L stroked kit will work on a VQ30DET block as well so a decent capacity increase is available if warranted :)

jdizzy204

12-09-2012, 08:12 PM

My plans are to drop this into a 270z, few of my buddies decided to go LS with their 270 swaps. I hope to pick up my chassis in a few weeks!

Sorry for thread jacking!

You mean 260Z or 280Z? Would love to see that come to fruition. S30Zs are my favorite car of all time!

CefiroA31

12-10-2012, 11:21 AM

Cheers Rian, sounds like you have similar aims as i do (Indonesia - you need A/C too!!)

Yes, A/C is a must without A/C it will be a sauna in the car in mid day, can reach over 40 degrees celsius in it. I am still in parts gathering stage so no pics yet, already have :
vq30det engine
vg30 trans
r33 gtst front brakes (installed)
s15 sr20det complete subframe, rear suspension arms, rear brakes, axles, only missing the r200 diff (plans to upgrade to r32/33 gtr diff, axles and hubs)
Custom Garrett based turbo with 67 mm comp inducer (T04R or T04Z) in ported comp housing and p trim turbine in t3 twin scroll 0.70 a/r turbine housing
Turbosmart 45 mm wastegate
Turbosmart Raceport bOV
Intercooler 600mm x 300 mm x 76 mm with 3 inch in/out
3 row radiator
ISC coilovers (installed)
OMP TRS bucket seats and sliders
Dished steering wheel, Nardi I think
Aeromotive Stealth 340 lph fuel pump

Parts ordered :
Microtech LT 16 ecu for vq30det
NRG quick release

Parts to get/made :
Flywheel and clutch kit
Engine to trans adaptor
Driveshaft
Suspension arms, anti roll bars, bushings and super angle kit
Fuel system (injectors, fpr, fuel tank, fuel rail)
r32/33 gtr aftermarket clutch lsd
4/5 point seatbelts
4 seater rollcage
Rollcage padding
Oil cooler
Expecting many more parts will need to be acquired

Car still daily driven by me with its tired rb20e. Still a long way to go.

The cam spacer you made goes to between the cam and the timing gear/sprocket? or to the back of the cam?

Thanks psi

CefiroA31

12-10-2012, 11:42 AM

Cheers guys,

VQ30DET isn't available locally in Australia either, my engine came in a front cut from Japan.

I can't understand why more people dont use them, make so much mose sense than either a rb or jz cast iron engine.

vq30det is jdm only.

Here people are swapping the usual engines, sr20det, rb20det, rb25det, 1jzgte, 2jzgte, and a few 1uzfe also 4g63t, mostly into A31 Cefiro as it is the last and only rwd sedan platform we get for mass sale aside from luxury brands such as BMW, Mercedes, and the likes. We love Ceffys here, you can see in Speedhunters Formula Drift Asia Jakarta for some drift action here.

I think of vq30det as almost perfect combination of 2jz displacement, torque, power, strength with sr20det lightweight and weight disribution.

However it is not well known and only came in auto, so must spend more to get manual set up. Also for USA where vq35de+ manual trans (vq, vg, rb trans works) is relatively easily available, I think using a vq35de is an equally good alternative to using vq30det. Yes vq30det is ready to handle boost from Nissan (just look at the Aussie r32 swap with vq30det + t04z turbo, 500 whp with stock vq30det engine), but no manual trans. Vq35de you readily get manual trans in USA, internal parts to upgrade are also plentiful.

onehundredoctane

12-10-2012, 01:08 PM

LOVE this build! Such a clean engine bay!

psi999

12-10-2012, 05:25 PM

Cheers mate, just been chipping away at it - try and spend a couple of hours on it every other night.

Actually while I’m thinking about it, if it helps anyone this is how the plenum was modified to fit the engine bay

In both height and rear space.

Plenum ‘mid’ manifold was cut, milled flat and welded, needed around an inch out of it to allow the hood to close.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RPDJhF6wuMU/Tz-F7KKhfUI/AAAAAAAABXU/c23yJs42i3w/s912/IMG_20120218_125401.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AeEVCvFyyvw/Tz-GQs3IPBI/AAAAAAAABXk/WV8vcTFmEXY/s912/IMG_20120218_144722.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YMtX3eZCTU8/Tz-GlTE_eUI/AAAAAAAABX0/d2RXLOp2GOE/s912/IMG_20120218_182021.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dx6WWjM4nlQ/Tz-GydSXmJI/AAAAAAAABYE/69R87wb7duA/s912/IMG_20120218_183630.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_LBg1AM9d88/Tz-G43sb2EI/AAAAAAAABYM/a4pme0h1n9Y/s912/IMG_20120218_192718.jpg

And this is how the plenum had to be modified:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vKQ9hhlpTtY/TzkKfHMH70I/AAAAAAAABWM/Sm1V3zSN09A/s912/IMG_20120213_224858.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oTrwmNOpSZI/TzkK80iX_JI/AAAAAAAABWU/AkGlmgwHOGc/s912/IMG_20120213_224916.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8OSklr6XX_0/UGhEFJJitiI/AAAAAAAABtE/MhDXEAHGlZ8/s912/20120923_223232.jpg

Sits under the hood with about ¼ inch headspace :)

Yes, A/C is a must without A/C it will be a sauna in the car in mid day, can reach over 40 degrees celsius in it. I am still in parts gathering stage so no pics yet, already have :
vq30det engine
vg30 trans
r33 gtst front brakes (installed)
s15 sr20det complete subframe, rear suspension arms, rear brakes, axles, only missing the r200 diff (plans to upgrade to r32/33 gtr diff, axles and hubs)
Custom Garrett based turbo with 67 mm comp inducer (T04R or T04Z) in ported comp housing and p trim turbine in t3 twin scroll 0.70 a/r turbine housing
Turbosmart 45 mm wastegate
Turbosmart Raceport bOV
Intercooler 600mm x 300 mm x 76 mm with 3 inch in/out
3 row radiator
ISC coilovers (installed)
OMP TRS bucket seats and sliders
Dished steering wheel, Nardi I think
Aeromotive Stealth 340 lph fuel pump

Parts ordered :
Microtech LT 16 ecu for vq30det
NRG quick release

Parts to get/made :
Flywheel and clutch kit
Engine to trans adaptor
Driveshaft
Suspension arms, anti roll bars, bushings and super angle kit
Fuel system (injectors, fpr, fuel tank, fuel rail)
r32/33 gtr aftermarket clutch lsd
4/5 point seatbelts
4 seater rollcage
Rollcage padding
Oil cooler
Expecting many more parts will need to be acquired

Car still daily driven by me with its tired rb20e. Still a long way to go.

The cam spacer you made goes to between the cam and the timing gear/sprocket? or to the back of the cam?

Thanks psi

vq30det is jdm only.

Here people are swapping the usual engines, sr20det, rb20det, rb25det, 1jzgte, 2jzgte, and a few 1uzfe also 4g63t, mostly into A31 Cefiro as it is the last and only rwd sedan platform we get for mass sale aside from luxury brands such as BMW, Mercedes, and the likes. We love Ceffys here, you can see in Speedhunters Formula Drift Asia Jakarta for some drift action here.

I think of vq30det as almost perfect combination of 2jz displacement, torque, power, strength with sr20det lightweight and weight disribution.

However it is not well known and only came in auto, so must spend more to get manual set up. Also for USA where vq35de+ manual trans (vq, vg, rb trans works) is relatively easily available, I think using a vq35de is an equally good alternative to using vq30det. Yes vq30det is ready to handle boost from Nissan (just look at the Aussie r32 swap with vq30det + t04z turbo, 500 whp with stock vq30det engine), but no manual trans. Vq35de you readily get manual trans in USA, internal parts to upgrade are also plentiful.

Nice work, sounds like its going to have all the right bits…. Going to be a skid machine!

Cam spacer goes between the cam gear and cam, basically if you intend in using a VQ35 spec cam you will need a spacer.

I’m sure you already know this but you do know the Z33 gearbox bolts up to the VQ30DET, but can understand why you have gone the Z32 route (being a fair bit stronger).

Also on a side note I’d check and confirm that the LT16 ECU will be able to run the VQ30, very few ECU’s can run it out of the box (only one I can think of is an Adaptronic which has a special VQ30 mode).

To get most ECU’s to run you will need to shave all but one of the ‘slots’ off the cam gear, this combined with the crank pickup should work.

Stock the cam gear has the following slots.

I, II, III, IIII, IIIII, IIIII

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-knSrn3Uml5k/Tx1dqJRk1KI/AAAAAAAABSw/sD_ouTOC5Bs/s720/IMAG0142.jpg

Did you have any thoughts around using the stock ECU with Nistune? – while I haven’t tuned my car as yet it has been fantastic so far, works great with the idle solenoid, cams, 1000cc injectors and a 90mm Ford Lightning supercharged V8 MAF.

I know Microtech products fairly well as I had a LT8 on one of my older cars, love the hand controller.

Rpjohns3

12-12-2012, 11:27 AM

db_s13

12-12-2012, 11:52 AM

^not a vg^

i smile everytime i see this build whether it be on here or thr PF forum (im the guy who asked for the PDF)

looks like i will have the first VQ30DET s-chassis in the US coming up this summer(to my knowledge), just wiring, turbo plumbing/oiling, and nistune!!!

Rpjohns3

12-12-2012, 11:56 AM

rik boellen

12-12-2012, 03:41 PM

Hi

Fantastic build!
I'm doing a vq35de swap at the moment and i'm using
Mc-kinney mounts.
I'm not happy with how te engine sits in the enginebay.
Can you post some beter pictures how it fits the bay?
And any chance i can buy the mounts you have made!?

Keep on the good work
I would have an eye on this

Regards rik

psi999

12-12-2012, 04:49 PM

That vg looks cleaner in the s15 then the other car you pulled it out of. Looks like a very tight fit. I was worried while I was reading that you were not gonna be able to fit it, especially with that intense manifold.

Haha its funny how many people take a look at my bay and automatically think it’s a VG30, VQ30 is such an unknown motor :D

The engine bay is tight, but everything has its place so its not too bad to work on.

Pretty much everything can be got to easily by the top or underneath.

The manifold is fairly tight too, and being cast iron will never, ever crack :D

^not a vg^

i smile everytime i see this build whether it be on here or thr PF forum (im the guy who asked for the PDF)

looks like i will have the first VQ30DET s-chassis in the US coming up this summer(to my knowledge), just wiring, turbo plumbing/oiling, and nistune!!!

Oh cheers mate, I thought I recognised the username. Performanceforums.com is my ‘home’ forum so the complete history of my build is there.

Few drift cars in Australia fitted with VQ30’s but as far as I’m aware mine is the first S15 to be done. I know of one other S15 in NZ being fitted with a VQ30 as well.

So much work required so it’s not really for the faint hearted. A JZ/RB conversion would have been infinitely simpler (but not as cool!!).

Hi

Fantastic build!
I'm doing a vq35de swap at the moment and i'm using
Mc-kinney mounts.
I'm not happy with how te engine sits in the enginebay.
Can you post some beter pictures how it fits the bay?
And any chance i can buy the mounts you have made!?

Keep on the good work
I would have an eye on this

Regards rik

Cheers mate!

I looked at the mc-kinney mounts before I settled with mine – what don’t you like about their kit?

I’m very happy with my mounts but they took some time to come, I sourced them from New Zealand and took around 8 months from order placement to delivery. If you are on a tight timeframe they may not be the mounts for you (were also rather expensive, but I believe the quality was well worth it).

I can certainly ask for you.

As for other engine bay pics, what specifically are you after? – I posted a few bare engine pics on the first page, if that’s no help let me know what you are after.

rik boellen

12-13-2012, 04:29 PM

codyace

12-13-2012, 04:56 PM

This is a wonderfully refreshing change of pace :D Awesome stuff! Atop of that, super clean! I'm a huge fan of OEM+

...ps: Any chance for better numbers on that slip yoke? It seems a spicer unit, but hard to clarify the part numbers.

KansaiDrifter

12-15-2012, 06:57 PM

Nice job! VQ power! I've been saying that vq's are going to be the next swap to have around here, nice to see others doing it. I'm running a vq35de-t I went a little more crazy on the headers and such but it's for a full race/drift car. Here's a link to my build if you get curious,

92' VQvia, Kansai Drifter's return to the big bank 2013 Pro-Am build thread (http://www.northwestnissans.com/board/threads/136304-92-VQvia-Kansai-Drifter-s-return-to-the-big-bank-2013-Pro-Am-build-thread)

Here's a teaser pic. We tried to keep our manifolds for the most free flow. used 11 gauge tubing 304 stainless steel. I'm really happy with how they came out.
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/Dorikun/350sx/DSC03283-1.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/Dorikun/350sx/DSC03321.jpg

Going to be keeping an eye on this thread haha :boink:

psi999

12-18-2012, 06:09 PM

Hi

Thanks for the reply
I saw the pictures and couldt see it right
Could you make pictures like this
As you can see the engine is sideways and i have to do a lot of tricks to line the crank in the center of the car
I think your engine has a better fit than mine
If you could inform for me about the cost and time for production and delivery to the Netherlands

Regards rik

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/rikboe/043.jpg

No problems, I’ll see what I can do for you mate.

My engine is perfectly centred, running a measuring tape from strut tower to strut tower the engine is perfectly central.

I’ll grab a pic like that for you next time I’m in the garage :D

This is a wonderfully refreshing change of pace :D Awesome stuff! Atop of that, super clean! I'm a huge fan of OEM+

...ps: Any chance for better numbers on that slip yoke? It seems a spicer unit, but hard to clarify the part numbers.

No idea on the part numbers mate, but it fits up perfectly :)

I believe it’s the same as a Nissan Titan Truck (32 spline) so have a crack at that!

Nice job! VQ power! I've been saying that vq's are going to be the next swap to have around here, nice to see others doing it. I'm running a vq35de-t I went a little more crazy on the headers and such but it's for a full race/drift car. Here's a link to my build if you get curious,

92' VQvia, Kansai Drifter's return to the big bank 2013 Pro-Am build thread (http://www.northwestnissans.com/board/threads/136304-92-VQvia-Kansai-Drifter-s-return-to-the-big-bank-2013-Pro-Am-build-thread)

Here's a teaser pic. We tried to keep our manifolds for the most free flow. used 11 gauge tubing 304 stainless steel. I'm really happy with how they came out.
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/Dorikun/350sx/DSC03283-1.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/Dorikun/350sx/DSC03321.jpg

Going to be keeping an eye on this thread haha :boink:

That is a fantastic looking engine bay / setup. i’m very impressed….a few things quite similar too!

Nice work with the radiator cap being where it is, will make a huge difference to cooling.

What ECU are you going to use to run it?

Next time I’m in the US I would love to come and check this out!

---

Anyways I have updates! – The car has officially hit the road.

So I decided to see if it would drive on the weekend, ended up doing about 130 miles of road tuning (in 95F heat so about as hot as it'll ever see :D)

No leaks, no bangs, no rattles & still handles well (feels like no weight has been added at all) - everything worked as it should.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4Rv77OWYGIA/UM2z2AWSLxI/AAAAAAAAB9o/EtAW3QmEtiI/s912/20121216_154131.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JfmR3cjqdGc/UM2tlmhEz3I/AAAAAAAAB9Q/nUm8T1ZlIoI/s912/20121216_164003.jpg

Tune wise most cruise is now sorted - idle will need a fair bit of work but we seem to be making positive progress (so many idle parameters in Nistune, once its sorted it will be perfect).

Initially we weren't going to tune for boost but ended up seeing 14psi - think its going to go OK ;)

The turbo sound freaking magic as it spools and gearing is just about perfect to rip through the gears to keep it spooled . Talking of which I’m in love with the 350Z box, perfect ratios and feels so positive... just all round awesomeness.

Will need to go see exhaust man about a couple of mufflers though, its loud enough to wake the dead.

This is the finished engine bay with all systems now hooked up.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yB6XjuNZdsQ/UM3BqVU7b6I/AAAAAAAAB-4/VtZcHNUME78/s912/20121216_223051.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pkMaSf2poWA/UM3B0dIYs9I/AAAAAAAAB-8/dXTc6iMb3-c/s912/20121216_223232.jpg

And this is how i sorted out the boost controller.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZBJaiBrFU3M/UM3B5MRsRjI/AAAAAAAAB-0/vHuCb-LMU2E/s912/20121216_223301.jpg

Early xmas present to myself :D

future

12-18-2012, 06:53 PM

This has to be one of the better builds on here

sex14

12-18-2012, 07:21 PM

bad ass build, super clean too not sure if u posted it but what was your HP/Tq goals with the car?

RastaS14

12-19-2012, 07:40 PM

Simply amazing. Quality work, great creativity. I wasn't even aware this motor existed until now. Please post some in-car action vids and fly bys. We need to hear this baby rawr.

+1 on the HP/TQ ratings, or at least goals.

Also, could you PM me the name of the shop in TX were you got the driveshaft made? Thanks.

Josh's95TT

01-09-2013, 08:54 PM

S15?????

I'm IN LOVE!! great car, dope wheels. :D

Imarvin240

01-10-2013, 03:54 PM

Fantastic job! looks really clean/well done.

CoryMcKerrow

01-10-2013, 04:28 PM

Awesome Build!!

CefiroA31

01-20-2013, 01:55 AM

Hi, where do you get your driveshaft made? Need to order mine too, thank you

notchtops14

02-21-2013, 08:42 PM

I know this is an old thread, but i was kinda hoping to find out if the 350z transmission bolts right up to this motor?

PoorMans180SX

02-21-2013, 09:04 PM

It does. There you go.

notchtops14

02-21-2013, 09:08 PM

as in bolt up and go, no custom anything for it to work...

PoorMans180SX

02-21-2013, 09:42 PM

You need a flywheel spacer I believe.

db_s13

02-21-2013, 10:29 PM

You need a flywheel spacer I believe.

no need for a spacer (not in my case atleast). The only hurdle in bolting it up is the vq30 has a 180 tooth flywheel timing ring (different from a 350z)

notchtops14

02-21-2013, 10:58 PM

the vq30det is automatic so it should not have a flywheel... I ben reading that you have to use 350z flywheel and clutch combo

GrimDrifter

02-22-2013, 06:51 AM

I had been dreaming of this swap many years ago. However i simply ended up going with a vq35de swap. Great job with fab skills and imagination.

va240dude

02-22-2013, 07:03 AM

Very nice custom work, mucho respect, and I like your attention to detail!

bova17

02-22-2013, 07:59 AM

im sitting here with my friend and he wants to see a video of a burnout or driveby...not a shooting, dont get the wrong idea

notchtops14

02-22-2013, 09:12 AM

Ok guys I need some answers about the transmission set up as I am wanting to attempt this swap... Please anybody with some accurate info

db_s13

02-22-2013, 10:07 AM

Ok guys I need some answers about the transmission set up as I am wanting to attempt this swap... Please anybody with some accurate info

i have a VQ30DET sitting in my coupe right now...350z transmission, JWT flywheel, RPS clutch. You will need a 180 tooth flywheel timing ring and a shortened shifter mount or a 350z nismo flywheel with the vq30det flex plate

notchtops14

02-22-2013, 10:59 AM

Where can I get the timing ring from?

notchtops14

03-02-2013, 08:45 PM

someone please tell me where i can get this timing ring from? or how i can swap the timing ring from auto flex plate to 350z flywheel..

codyace

03-03-2013, 09:25 AM

I still can't over how factory this looks. Good stuff.

psi999

03-06-2013, 05:50 AM

:(

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sTiMfeT-nTg/UTSQFzsOLoI/AAAAAAAACNE/ZigwXctQZ0c/s912/20130304_213202.jpg

RIP Nistune, you will not be forgotten :(

psi999

03-06-2013, 05:53 AM

someone please tell me where i can get this timing ring from? or how i can swap the timing ring from auto flex plate to 350z flywheel..

Nismo 350z flywheel, stock VQ30DET automatic flex plate.

unbolt the timing ring on 350z flywheel and bolt on VQ30DET flex plate.

Job done in under 5 minutes.

Edit , because im a nice guy :D

Nissan, deciding to be carnts built the ECU timing ring into the flywheel (this along with front pulley & cam sensor – ECU then takes all 3 readings). Stock automatic this is not a problem but converting to manual = dramas.

Most people that convert to manual (VQ30DET was never available with a manual trans) also convert to an aftermarket ECU – as I wanted to stick with factory injection I had to somehow retain this 360 tooth timing ring (which is built into the automatic flexplate)

Few people have gone down this path before – usually purchasing a 350z fidanza alloy flywheel which has a removable timing ring (as the VQ35 and VQ30 have different tooth counts) - then having water cut VQ30 timing ring made to bolt to the fidanza flywheel…. Or VQ20DE flywheel and run a smaller clutch (fail).

After many hours research I stumbled across a few small pics of the Nismo 350Z flywheel which happened to look very much like an automatic flexplate bolted a flywheel.

After searching for days and days I could not locate a decent picture so decided to order one (with my fingers crossed)…. And as suspected – 4 bolts off comes the 350z starter / timing ring and straight bolt on the VQ30DET automatic flex plate :D

VQ30DET automatic flex plate in the background:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_hlYRup7bIv4/TQoaE-nhHEI/AAAAAAAAAdU/UrhrcbX5jM8/s576/photo%20%281%29.jpg

VQ30DET flex plate bolted up:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hlYRup7bIv4/TQoaE_K2cGI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/xRDaKM19QPg/s512/photo%20%282%29.jpg

Could not be easier!... surprised I’m the first bloke to do it actually.

unkn0wn

03-21-2013, 05:34 AM

Just letting you know i joined this forum to say Hi!

I saw your videos on YouTube the other week and absolutely loved your swap. So Awesome! Glad I found the build thread, will defiantly follow this!

I’m ashamed to admit i started a VQ conversion 2 years ago but has been slow going. ie, super slow to nonexistent. I recently got some modervation and mocked up some pipes and hope to spend some more of my time working on her..

Was keeping the stock turbo, doing a 3.5’ exhaust
Got 440cc s15 injectors
Xf TB (like yours?) I modified for s13 TPS with a modified/low intake manafold
Close rad setup and IC in the rad support panel.
Not keeping the AC or anything like that as it’s not my daily and rarely gets driven.

I’d love to pick your brain about all the VQ questions I have, if you wouldn’t mind swapping emails or something?

http://i.imgur.com/kuJyEu3l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/jo8PdlRl.jpg

psi999

03-21-2013, 06:24 AM

No problems at all mate.

have pm'd my email :D

Cheers!!

Extreme Dimensions

03-21-2013, 05:45 PM

Beautiful swap!

simmode1

03-21-2013, 08:02 PM

Beautiful! Not sure how I missed this thread. I'm a huge VQ30DET fan. I always thought the it was the perfect engine for an S-chassis swap. If I ever get enough money/skills to do one, I certainly will. But in the meantime, I think I'll settle for a VG30ET powered Z31. So cheap its like cheating.

cured13

05-16-2013, 08:36 PM

Just letting you know i joined this forum to say Hi!

I saw your videos on YouTube the other week and absolutely loved your swap. So Awesome! Glad I found the build thread, will defiantly follow this!

I’m ashamed to admit i started a VQ conversion 2 years ago but has been slow going. ie, super slow to nonexistent. I recently got some modervation and mocked up some pipes and hope to spend some more of my time working on her..

Was keeping the stock turbo, doing a 3.5’ exhaust
Got 440cc s15 injectors
Xf TB (like yours?) I modified for s13 TPS with a modified/low intake manafold
Close rad setup and IC in the rad support panel.
Not keeping the AC or anything like that as it’s not my daily and rarely gets driven.
http://i.imgur.com/kuJyEu3l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/jo8PdlRl.jpg
That's some rad/cooler setup I'm very interested in. Post more pics with details about size of your rad etc. or link to your build thread. Never saw radiator of this proportions in s-chassis.

unkn0wn

05-16-2013, 09:10 PM

That's some rad/cooler setup I'm very interested in. Post more pics with details about size of your rad etc. or link to your build thread. Never saw radiator of this proportions in s-chassis.

Hey,

I'm super lazy with this build, so the blog/thread I started when i was keen and starting the builds have not been maintained.

The inter-cooler is a generic 450 x 300 x 76mm with 3" Outlets.
Its mounted up in the radiator support panel, with 3inch piping on the cold side and 2.5inch piping on the hot side.

The radiator is a cheap aluminium one for a Holden commodore, i cant remember exactly what year, but i think they are all pretty generic though out 1990-2000.
The filler has been removed, and one has been placed on the Vq's rad hard-line.
it has the right location and size top hose, but the bottom hose is in the right location but is slightly larger, so some sort of adapter need to be made.
Using this because of its dimentions, its actually pretty small comepared to a s13 radiator - its similar to a z32 radiator, but the z32 is taller and is to awkward to fit in the limited space.

if you have any further questions, just ask - happy to talk vq all day, even thos ive never got one running hahaha.

bc.

05-17-2013, 12:13 PM

C'mon now, lets not thread jack.

OP, the car looks great, I love the VQ30 in my Maxima, it is a horse and sounds great NA. Your swap looks so factory, except for that big turbo with the heat wrap.:drool:

S14Serge

05-17-2013, 12:47 PM

Dam this build is so freaking sweet!

psi999

07-18-2013, 06:22 AM

Time for an update from down under :D

Unfortunately Haltech ECU's wont work out of the box on a VQ30DET - easiest way to to resolve this issue is a custom 36-1 trigger wheel.

So i had one machined up.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tTMEK-prLdg/UdbI9m4e3KI/AAAAAAAAETg/ZAJiERNeWqQ/s1273/IMAG0140.jpg

Which ended up as this (interference fit on crank pulley).

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ybjazp70NBk/UbMYg56lRQI/AAAAAAAACRk/f9cS5AIU2WM/s912/20130608_213613.jpg

Then attached with M5 bolts, tooth removed and painted.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D0O3nyQOvRo/UdaTj1qBtzI/AAAAAAAAES8/ecFj1uh7sUw/s912/20130705_193508.jpg

And finally installed with raised sensor platforms.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XHP62ExesB0/Uda923oF3aI/AAAAAAAAETQ/GNQfp4EjDes/s912/20130705_223515.jpg

Stealth ECU installation... what stand alone. Will be run through the stock wiring loom :D

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0Kne_ZCFZBI/UdAiDoOZLHI/AAAAAAAAER8/Q9I89QCvlyw/s720/20130630_162656.jpg

And (after lots of late nights) its running.

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Few little jobs to be sorted including the Idle solenoid - 50/50 chance of wiring it the wrong way, it was the other way :D

I'll also need to check trigger wheel offset (synchronise the ECU) and drop in a new battery, last 6 months sitting around hasn't been kind.

Other than that it all seems to be working as it should -running on all 6 with the worlds shittiest fouled plugs.... Happy Days :D

Also as part of the Haltech install i have also dropped in a flex fuel ethanol sensor - i'll be able to fuel this bad boy up on anything from pump premium unleaded to 100% ethanol and the ECU will adjust boost, timing and fuel maps to suit.

Saving the planet with every top gear skid :D

bc.

07-18-2013, 10:03 AM

Ho Lee Fuk!

psi999

07-21-2013, 02:00 AM

Ho Lee Fuk!

No Asiana Captain here LOL

Updates!

Shift light mounted. Hidden away in one of the A/C dash vents.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p4BKptYiXN0/UeuFsSOpb1I/AAAAAAAAEUU/BMsBNbkuAPE/s800/20130721_145335.jpg

Super bright Cree LED so no issues with stealth install - it'll light up the windscreen at night its so bright.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VgnjBlqO1G0/UeuGoD8-UGI/AAAAAAAAEUE/fDHCNmYC8YQ/s720/20130721_165750.jpg

And after a bit of frigging around with the maps i took it for a ~1.5 hour road test this afternoon - laptop on the passenger seat and started to tune.

Idle sorted, tad high (1000rpm) but its consistent with decent AFR's

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And a short video of in car.

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Few things to fix up, no tacho (wiring/software config - not high on priority list) and idle stepper motor hasn't been touched yet.

More tuning this week :D

Frankenstien_Panda

10-19-2013, 07:00 PM

Well done, if you need any help feel free to drop me a line :D

Just a note, my motor is a Y33 Cima motor, that motor is a Y34 (Neo) - I think i might have a wiring diagram for that but absolutely have a spot on Y33 diagram.

Also, if you are going to use the auto, make sure they include the auto ECU, its separate from the engine ECU and many forget to include it.

hows it goin bro, i kno this is an older post, but i was wondering if u still had the ECU pinout for the y33? i have a Y34 ,,im still using the stock auto ecu ,i have yet to drop it in because of wiring, i got it to start but it it runs luike its in safe mode (limp mode) which ever term u prefer lol ,, any help would b greatfully appreciated thank u

notchtops14

12-15-2013, 12:04 PM

db_s13

12-15-2013, 05:27 PM

notchtops14

12-15-2013, 09:12 PM

Damn, so the actual turbo location is the problem, and what pipe you talking about relocating?

db_s13

12-18-2013, 10:56 AM

its not a pipe with the motor but a fabricated piece to move the turbo to a new location...google z31 relocation pipe and you will see an example

psi999

12-24-2013, 06:14 AM

so in every build i have seen everybody custom makes their intake plenums and does a crazy turbo set up, i am wanting to run stock turbo set up, i am wanting to run factory ecu and turbo set up, is there any clearance issues with turbo manifold "i know the rear exhaust that runs through the back of the motor will be an issue" i am wanting to keep it nice and simple with stock ecu and turbo.. is that possible? by the way it will be going into a usd s13 chassis.. thanks in advance

You'll run into a lot of problems, you wont fit the stock plenum for a start. I had mine running on the stock ECU for a while, it can be done and was fairly simple :D

As for this thread I have absolutely no updates on this car, other than that i've purchased a set of LS1 coils that are awaiting installation.

What i have been doing is playing with my Datsun 910 bluebird, installing a 1UZFE and 5-speed. I wont bore you all with the details, but will chuck a post up on it anyways :D

Made up some 5mm plates and tacked shit

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LwGam0-IfWU/UrbAGMO05xI/AAAAAAAAEiI/hyC9_5ddb4w/s720/20131222_135044.jpg

Then welded

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-k4buXTLTic0/UrbAAqWhxSI/AAAAAAAAEiA/YwDwIoRaOEw/s720/20131222_135328.jpg

Then found the correct angle on the engine plate

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p8m6iC46kW0/Ura_7Ev4RUI/AAAAAAAAEh4/JemRo6HvTrw/s1024/20131222_140833.jpg

And tacked that place

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lFFajnNs1A8/Ura_2wCJ-LI/AAAAAAAAEhw/tbCAnMWPy-g/s1024/20131222_142017.jpg

Cut out another 5mm plate for additional strength

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-S-YyEffdgtU/Ura_xCIXBaI/AAAAAAAAEho/-to7f-c2q9g/s1024/20131222_145506.jpg

Then glued it all together

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z8ADd8Gi-ok/Ura_sOhiuKI/AAAAAAAAEhg/3UqfETbYynA/s1024/20131222_152001.jpg

Then pressed in my urethane bushings & painted

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wZh29kkJHL0/UrbAYC94PZI/AAAAAAAAEig/JWflNZZuApQ/s1024/20131221_154241.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-APMo51MZ_FA/UrbARMYeqjI/AAAAAAAAEiY/3ITGkmhsRjk/s1024/20131221_154250.jpg

Then did the same for the right hand engine mount

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wTLWZAuBvVo/Ura_l8QgOII/AAAAAAAAEhY/Zu0-A1ZNUhg/s1024/20131222_155524.jpg

Finished product installed (right hand side)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z6sRl6WY3Nw/UrbAKNNMxzI/AAAAAAAAEiQ/kQV43HWf4u4/s1024/20131221_160902.jpg

Than had a crack at the transmission mount - was able to use a portion of the stock bluebird mount and toyota mount

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SDIy-139sEM/Ura_fC_OEcI/AAAAAAAAEhQ/_CFDdSxZXnQ/s720/20131222_180046.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-I-6L0vASMHw/Ura_YssQlmI/AAAAAAAAEhI/NhxFFGEOY0k/s1024/20131222_181712.jpg

and installed

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-dnYDr06zHsM/Ura_QlQsJTI/AAAAAAAAEhA/sICYenSrJAc/s1024/20131222_183932.jpg

Next up was to install battery box in boot and run cables from engine bay to box

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PjARKfa6UFE/UrgD-4_4paI/AAAAAAAAEiw/Rfkqq1IjGXU/s1024/20131223_190014.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8Ax4Xwicd88/UrgECvFzhsI/AAAAAAAAEi4/aqkxZZnSNGA/s1024/20131223_185911.jpg

Installed a +ive post in the engine bay to run the starter and alternator - also drilled a 2" hole through firewall to pass the ECU loom

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-33qAK7ABSGY/UrgEFxlTTrI/AAAAAAAAEjA/ZQVorTdt6m4/s1024/20131223_185854.jpg

Next up i fabricated a throttle stay, probably slightly over engineered but i really hate flimsy brackets that most conversions end up with

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RgzexcZA-tc/UrlkaVLZjxI/AAAAAAAAEjQ/LBXVsla6l0E/s1024/20131224_132159.jpg

Installed - with original sitting on the throttle body

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ofQ-hePInFE/UrlkpeTeIXI/AAAAAAAAEjo/QCY39D04idI/s1024/20131224_134809.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_kc0DOgI_fA/Urlk4SgEG0I/AAAAAAAAEkA/tbI6ZoWOLRI/s1024/20131224_143237.jpg

Was able to retain the stock cover as well

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XydZyQD0e-4/UrlktXaFCII/AAAAAAAAEjw/Gqj3kF_iUzw/s1024/20131224_134924.jpg

Then a surprise in the afternoon today - my custom radiator arrived

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E9QdXJvwd2o/UrlkzbCakdI/AAAAAAAAEj4/kQlCH5JPolA/s1024/20131224_135448.jpg

So went about mounting - got my spacings and made up some brackets

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Aw5_IXFxfc0/UrllI7H8lYI/AAAAAAAAEkQ/-EKoCuOI6mI/s1024/20131224_180130.jpg

Radiator sits quite nicely in there, millimetres clearance in each direction

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OHsnT6ai78U/UrllAjFchxI/AAAAAAAAEkI/dB_z5a9f5jQ/s720/20131224_164751.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-g6eT-tlB0m0/UrllSJA-_vI/AAAAAAAAEkg/PdISUdUJ7hE/s1024/20131224_200910.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sEQvsHNF4VE/UrllbKHMBEI/AAAAAAAAEk4/R-NFFWW86TI/s1024/20131224_201041.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QX8-Rg4ZLB8/UrllO7u3RmI/AAAAAAAAEkY/9Hr9UMmkMU0/s1024/20131224_200844.jpg

No fucking around :D

BTW this is the car:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ORhichMR_PM/ToQrAkc-2LI/AAAAAAAAAx4/-c1zixVCvLA/s1020/IMG_6731.jpg

future

12-24-2013, 07:52 AM

Car looks great

Drifting Kalamari

12-25-2013, 02:53 AM

I love it all!!! Especially the 1UZ, I'm in the process of implanting one into my '89 S13 at the moment. Top notch work!!!

RB2.5

12-30-2013, 09:36 AM

Amazing build!

psi999

01-03-2014, 04:40 AM

So ive had a busy week throwing this thing together.

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https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-b1-6HYUv1PI/UsZq8H0VfTI/AAAAAAAAEqc/PM7K3GZD0a0/s1024/20140103_170656.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0Ee38JuuWU8/UsZtiDN--NI/AAAAAAAAEq4/baKtuzAUmSA/s1024/20140103_171015.jpg

CaliforniaMayhem

01-03-2014, 11:38 AM

psi999

01-10-2014, 03:55 AM

Holy Molly your swaps are so damn clean! I wanted to say that I love all the information in this thread and you have a new sub!
I've wanted an Rb seal since I was a teenager and still do but after reading a this info and doing a Google search this swap is definitely quality! Do you know what the total weight of the motor & tranny? Sounds like it is lighter than an Rb (25det w/ tranny) although no one has said so outright.

Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk

Bare VQ30/35 block is 24kgs / 52lb so compared with an iron inline 6-cylinder she's light!

In other non S15 news my Datsun passed engineering today :D

- Toyota Celsior 1UZFE 4.0L V8 engine
- Toyota Chaser GX100 5-Speed transmission (w-series)
- Nissan R31 Skyline Front Brakes
- Nissan R31 Skyline Rear Brakes (disc)
- Nissan R31 Skyline BW78 Diff
- Nissan R31 Skyline Front Struts modified coil over suspension (adjustable)
- Nissan S13 Silvia Rear coil over suspension (adjustable)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6AuW5N3SvQg/Us-asBeA9AI/AAAAAAAAEtc/BXUsLxQgZpE/s912/20140110_165936.jpg

Fully road legal :D

Drifting Kalamari

01-10-2014, 04:21 AM

That sir is a beautiful sight, brings a tear to my eyes.

And an aluminum alloy block V6 is definitely much lighter than a cast iron inline six!

psi999

03-01-2014, 10:11 PM

So ive been driving around the new toy quite a bit :D

Decided to hit up a local annual 'old school' Jap car show mid Feb:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iZrT-vgBhgQ/UwAlSLxts3I/AAAAAAAAE08/OqV1h1mkdyk/s912/20140216_084013.jpg

(next to my mates US import RHD FJ20DET Datsun 510 2-door sedan)

And today a V8 muscle car cruise for a few laughs (being a V8 and all :D)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-q_I4i-y-SoQ/UxKaCxTKc2I/AAAAAAAAE2U/qymJBBy4B6s/s912/20140302_112853.jpg

(some GM and Ford Aussie muscle cars there for you blokes)

psi999

03-29-2014, 10:18 PM

Well i've been driving this heaps, 2-3 times a week and a couple of Mt Nebo/Glorious runs - lots of fun but i'll be needing new tyres soon.

But like always, im hunting for a few more HP so started looking for ways to lean out the fueling.

1UZFE's run insanely rich standard, 10.5 (down to 10.0):1 under load with stock ECU and with some research on more specific Lexus forums leaning from 10.0:1 -> 12.5:1 will gain something in the vicinity of 20rwhp if leaned with a signal bending device.

There are quite a few of these signal type bending device's on the market (Jaycar DFA, Greddy emanage, Apexi AFC, SAFC II, NEO) but in recent times have become fairly unloved with the advancement of aftermarket ECU's, specifically more PnP options combined with better knowledge of how setup/tune.

But for this car, there is no point in changing the ECU, perfect cold start, idle, fuel economy and legal i just cant walk away from - so signal bender it is.

For my particular setup the significant leaning of the map (apparently around 8% in some points) will also chuck in a couple of extra degrees timing. While these signal bending devices and inclusion of timing when leaning out mixtures are the devil on turbo vehicles on an atmo type thing such as this its an excellent 'trade-off'.

So started looking, being the tightarse i am i started looking at the Jaycar/autospeed DFA, ive secretly wanted to build one of these for many years - but never had the right setup for it.

Jaycar / Autospeed DFA:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s76/Adam_PSi/P1010429.jpg

About $160 in parts and self assemble.

Throwing into the mix for around the same money the Apexi SAFCII can be had, this will perform all functions of the DFA but also tied to throttle movements & also able to display data such as MAF voltages (or Hz's in my case), engine knock, RPM, battery voltages & throttle angles... All configurable on various data screens. So i decided as much as i wanted to build the DFA the SAFCII made better sense.

So I set out looking for a SAFCII. These things haven't been in production for years so all 2nd hand (the NEO which replaced the SAFCII actually lacked features of the 'II' thus keep SAFCII's values quite high)

I quickly established the SAFCII going price is around ~$250, ended up picking one up on Gumtree for $180 after a couple of weeks half arsed searching :D

So far i've wired it in and configured it to my engine (confirmed working!) and played around a little on the data screens.

Have mounted it away in the glove box to maintain my 100% stock appearing interior :D

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WbinzMxev68/Uzd_4B-8QpI/AAAAAAAAFQE/nIzWFs6M4c0/s912/20140330_121718.jpg

Tacho is nice as i don't currently have one - cheaper than a monster tach!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kiatFyK4c24/Uzd_9Uu8J4I/AAAAAAAAFQM/kPIPJC5Xsmo/s912/20140330_121810.jpg

And another handy screen which displays both numerically and graphically knock value, throttle, revs and correction (+/-)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YynNk4GbSbI/UzeABPU_gUI/AAAAAAAAFQU/mwun7ZsH_4M/s912/20140330_121934.jpg

Next project is to source a cheaparse wideband kit ($200 with gauge outa US) and start leaning out, i have a couple of maps from the Lexus forums but would prefer the safety of a WB before i even start tinkering.... A WB and the knocking sensor should make this a piece of piss to configure :D

p.s. I washed the S15 last week and took it for 100km drive lol.

Teigen

03-31-2014, 09:24 AM

Cool project. One of few I will follow here!
I love to see other people who uses wrinkle paint :drool:

psi999

05-25-2014, 06:37 AM

Been a bit busy for a couple of months but thought id dust atleast one of my cars off on the weekend and drive it around a bit.

Dropped down to see mate on Saturday (killing time / daddy daycare duties) and as luck would have it he was able to find a few minutes to weld in my O2 wideband bung that's been kicking around for a while.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RmgercjUAtM/U4HVTsaoszI/AAAAAAAAFT0/i0O8KYPMkOA/s720/20140524_125514.jpg

....Which meant the rest of the wideband setup ended up being installed yesterday afternoon - nice and stealth, hidden away in the glove box with the stezza and SAFC.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Csc0_l9Gkwk/U4HVdRO6ltI/AAAAAAAAFT8/NY2CP2YXNFg/s912/20140524_163525.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-p1jsDw45KCc/U4HVjX2CScI/AAAAAAAAFUE/397QXVzPzJ4/s912/20140524_172505.jpg

Then had a tinker with the tune Saturday eve on the Dayboro dyno (local rural long straight road, 65MPH speed limit so its perfect), sorted out a fairly solid 12.5:1 map then headed back to the dyno today to lean it out a tad more ~13.4:1.

Chucked both maps into excel and all looks pretty good.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QIZM5qUpJdo/U4HU81QYuHI/AAAAAAAAFTk/WIRv9ypqtbg/s1130/safc%2520settings.jpg

Has absolutely transformed the car (both performance and note of the engine), with such large minus numbers (-17%!) i'd say not only is a heap of fuel gone timing must have been added as well.

Decent result for $370 in parts (SAFC II + AEM wideband) :D

PoorMans180SX

01-13-2016, 08:26 PM

Whatever happened to this thing?

db_s13

01-14-2016, 01:51 PM

Still going he is just dedicating more time towards his bluebird

psi999

01-14-2016, 04:17 PM

Whatever happened to this thing?

Still happening, just been lazy/slack.

Chucked it on a friends dyno

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Q7YamO6gJwU/VM4DlWrcrHI/AAAAAAAAGEk/Crodhlphe-A/s912/DSC_0252.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zaifj7aKK1M/VM4Dh7rA8KI/AAAAAAAAGD8/hb6pqqCY7Ks/s912/DSC_0257.JPG

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357rwhp on 13psi. Have an issue with timing dropping with RPM so we didn't push it hard, just a basic tune so i can drive the car.

Then had it shot for a magazine:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o9IinSyw3_E/VPz83ahllsI/AAAAAAAAGNY/0jaNnu3cgQA/s912/upload_-1.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qkopg0LlO4s/VPwLtF16fSI/AAAAAAAAGK0/q-nDKh65Nk4/s912/upload_-1.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G0xKBRE95P4/VPwMLRphCDI/AAAAAAAAGLU/krC0aqbUUQ0/s912/upload_-1.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NCUYf_tKZ4Q/Vdw856FSnlI/AAAAAAAAGxg/NvERpJZw1oM/s960-Ic42/11737811_10153017780071188_8320877563828754656_n.j pg

And more recently took it to the drags. Busy night - only a few runs:

13.1 @ 105.5 (2.3 60ft)

Run straight off the highway - hit limiter in every gear, crossed the line in 4th on limiter - fail but at least i knew id be shifting to 5th from here on.

13.2 @ 115.7 (2.4 60ft)

Drove it off the line to limit axle tramp on ramp (became apparent rear end needs sorting bigtime), ran it through to 5th gear - picked up 10 mph:D

More boost and timing issue sorted with more appropriate tires should see solid ET/MPH gains. For a long overdue first outing i'm happy :)

psi999

01-14-2016, 05:13 PM

Still going he is just dedicating more time towards his bluebird

Yep gone a bit retard on this...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bi1FvxJyBcA/VoYfrzNdDXI/AAAAAAAAHpY/tV__EUlzm2M/s1024-Ic42/a%252520%2525281%252529.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0qBujVrM-Bc/Vlz5SqNP1NI/AAAAAAAAHSM/C_J86GAE0nw/s1280-Ic42/upload_-1.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gUBfN5kVEWU/VoXedUOfgEI/AAAAAAAAHos/aleCyAci0uc/s1020-Ic42/IMG_0605.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MVSgp1OCuH4/VoXedbyog2I/AAAAAAAAHoo/hGhokhTBDo0/s1020-Ic42/IMG_0607.jpg

CaliforniaMayhem

01-14-2016, 08:13 PM

Wow beautiful manifolds and diagram

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Koukiii

01-15-2016, 10:27 AM

Siiiiiiiiick cars man!

1988montecarloss

01-16-2016, 10:00 PM

both of these cars are epic but especially looking forward to see the bluebird finished

PoorMans180SX

01-17-2016, 01:55 PM

Nice! Glad to see it's still around.

S366 on the bluebird?

psi999

01-22-2016, 04:52 AM

Yep S366 :D

GreenBomberS13

01-29-2016, 11:58 PM

Do you know of any standalone ECUs that will fit a VQ30DE from a Maxima? Im doing a FWD A33 swap into an S13 and the million dollar question what is the best set up for programming.

SoundEfx

01-30-2016, 09:14 AM

This is just plain wicked.

Is that a yellow 120Y I see in the pictures on the first page?

psi999

06-03-2016, 09:51 PM

New ECU on the Datsun :D

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New Haltech Elite 750 :D

And a rewire while i was at it:

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And some GM LS2 coils on custom brackets + knocked up some leads to suit.

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Thankfully was able to trim and retain all the plastic factory covers as well (UZ's look like arse sans covers IMO).

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And ECU all fired up with triggers configured.

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Haven't attempted start yet as ive still got a few sensors to wire, fuel and oil pressure sensors & Flex fuel sensor :)

psi999

06-03-2016, 10:02 PM

S15 has been seeing the light of day recently as well :D

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850 odd mile drive - car went great :D

psi999

06-03-2016, 10:03 PM

This is just plain wicked.

Is that a yellow 120Y I see in the pictures on the first page?

Well spotted, yes. Its running a VG33 :D

psi999

11-28-2016, 08:25 PM

So thought it was about time to chuck the side project on the dyno. Full flex tune completed in 2hrs from base VE haltech map, Elites tune up amazingly quickly!

283hp @ 5.5 psi on PULP 87MON / 98RON (didn't bother further because 10:1 compression ratio) - good enough to get the car to the track and the odd squirt here and there on wastegate pressure.

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Then dropped the PULP and poured in 50L of E85 (which resolved at E72 with remaining fuel according to the flex sensor).

400hp @ 13 psi on E85 - stock gaskets/studs/springs so about as far as we felt comfortable pushing it.

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Never going to make any real power on dyno because powerglide and stalled converter but looks promising :D

Trans didn't get hot enough to switch on the 2nd trans fan (2 x coolers with fans) and radiator did its job well. All seems to be working well.

Next job is to plate the diff mounts as Bluebirds have a tendency to rip the brackets off the floor due to minimal factory spot welds. Hopefully have it to the track in the next month.

psi999

03-03-2017, 04:59 AM

So I’ve been thinking about treating myself to a new cheap interesting daily for a while but couldn’t commit until it could be garaged. Both of my project cars live in our dual car garage – my current daily (shit ute) and nopics 4wd live outside which is not an ideal situation given Queensland Australia summer storms (hail etc).

So finally, after 8 years of procrastination over a few weekends I knocked up a garage under our rear deck. Had a 33qsm slab poured, $25ea garage doors from gumtree, builders 2nds windows & colorbond plus a few hundred bucks at Bunnings on a door & framing materials. I’ve sealed inside with a corrugated iron under roof into its own drain. All weatherproof.

Still needs a weekends work fitting trim pieces and bit more colorbond but good enough to now put use.

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Toys now live there freeing up main garage. Needs another 30sqm of concrete leading into but it’ll be fine for a while. Anyway enough on that.

So onto the car. Plan was to flick soul destroying shit ute which Wife basically refuses to drive (2001 Isuzu dual cab manual 4wd v6 petrol/LPG) for hopefully around the 3.5k mark and top up 5k from savings. Wasn’t prepared to spend any more given reality is this car will often be used for train station / day-care pickup/dropoff and shopping centre run – basically no point in getting anything to good.

Decided fairly early on into the piece that the car couldn’t be turbo (ie, I would frig with it 110% and ruin its daily place in the fleet), must have 4 seats, a boot, 4 or 6-cyl – no V8s (no v8 rego) & no euro because want some form of reliability :).

So started my gumtree search at 2000 and newer and $5000 upwards. V35 Skylines came up pretty quick. Decent size car inside, decent boot with lay flat back seat, 3.5L VQ35 engine of which I’m familiar with and passed the ‘interesting’ test. Also amazingly cheap to insure (?!)

Lowballed a few guys to around my budget and ended up lining up a 2004 base spec auto. Loosely negotiated a price and went and took a look at the car. Of course the owner (or owners brother who I was actually dealing with apparently) forgot to mention the paint scuff on the front – conveniently missing from the photos as well. That and a few cracks on the dash we arrived at a new figure of $8,000 with one week to do the deal. $100 down and I was on my way.

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Typical smokers teeth headlights, reasonable body with a few minor(ish) dents and scratches, all wheels gutter rashed (sigh). That said it was 100% standard with genuine very low KMs which kept me interested. After all daily.

Few days away from pickup wife who works in insurance was asked by her employer if she could head to Sydney Aust for a month to assist with setting up an assessment centre for the recent hail storm – given wife ran a similar operation up this way a few years ago after a similar storm and did a great job she was basically hand-picked to make it happen - I now needed to pickup the car earlier.

Contacted owner (or owners brother) for an earlier pickup before wife left – owners brother wouldn’t budge from a Saturday pickup as from what I could gather the car was his daily driver until it was sold. Started to get cold feet given I wasn’t dealing with the actual owner of the vehicle, was being driven every day to god knows where, owner wasn’t 100% up front with condition and I expected issues with transfer given the owners brother and owner were incredibly unorganised (RWC yet to be organised) – I wasn’t making 2 x trips to pickup the car with a 4yo by my side so backed out of the deal and forfeited my deposit.

So started scouring gumtree again and cast the net a bit wider and ended up finding a car I’d looked at weeks ago. 5 week old ad & 250km from Brisbane so well and truly outside of most search criteria by this point. I’d actually connected with the owner on FB weeks ago when I was originally asking him some questions about it. At that time the car wasn’t what I wanted (lightly modified not standard) but given the bloke seemed like a genuine kinda guy I looked at it again in a bit more detail. Taking a leap of faith we negotiated a price I set off to buy my new daily sign unseen.

Wife in Sydney, in-laws organised to pickup kidlet from school I set off on Friday afternoon up north to pickup new daily.

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….mentioned to my manager when I left the office on Friday that I could be late on Monday if the car ended up being a shitbox – long walk home.

A movie, some TV and dinner in the club car later I was met at the station by new daily and owner. Old mate was curious if someone was actually going to get off the train as it has seemingly all taken place so quickly. Quick look over the car at the station and It was better than I had expected which was refreshing. Deal was done and dropped now ex owner back to his house, which frustratingly for him was 200 odd meters from where the bitumen ended on his road. He could never keep it clean.

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Car performed flawlessly on the way home. Saturday was spent giving the car a deep clean (found 100 yen) removing years of dust and dirt. Gave the car a quick polish - car was in much better condition again than I had expected.

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Specs wise:

2003 V35 Nissan Skyline 350GT – Track spec.
6 speed manual
LSD
Brembo brakes
18” Factory wheels
Factory Nissan alarm & folding mirror options
Cloth interior - mint condition
New BC coilovers
New front end bushes
New HD exedy clutch & non dual mass flywheel.
New tint all round
New aftermarket headlights – RHD lights. Actually suit the car well.
Pioneer double din stereo (Bluetooth hands free and all the bits and pieces)
Invidia Gemini exhaust and cats (undecided if this will stay on but much quieter than I had expected - barely notice it already)
New windscreen installed & new tyres fitted the day I picked it up.
Safety certificate and 5 months rego.

Also received the stock suspension and exhaust.

On the road feels much quicker than I had expected, apparently in the spec it is it should do a high 13 @ 102ish. Feels about that quick but whatever. Compared to the standard auto version I was looking at I can’t believe it’s the same engine/car.

Car came with full Jap Nissan service history / documentation until the year it was imported. Was a Nagoya car so given Brembos, manual, LSD & region most probably an enthusiasts car :)

As for the folding somehow amazingly I still stayed within my budget - $500 more than the standard one above thanks to stale ad and too far from Brisbane. Incredible amount of car for the money.

So plan from here? - Plan is no plan, nice daily with comfortable seats that wife will actually drive and isn’t soul destroying for me. Cheap interesting lowly deprecating daily success :)

future

03-03-2017, 08:04 AM

400 whp in that thing must fly