Hey guys my name is George I am new to the Z world, but have been working on Honda's for a while now I would like to get an 84-89 300zx but I would like to swap the motor/trans so it is fresh and would like to go turbo. will this motor/trans bolt up? and will I be able to find a turbo manifold for it? if this motor wont fit what motor will without tons of fab work? and where is the best place to get a motor from?
You can make it fit with a blow torch, 2 sledge hammers and a midget with a crow bar. No it won't fit easily unless you are willing to spend thousands of dollars. Forget that motor and build a VG30ET. you can get as much or more power. Look in the local wrecking yards or on craigslist for a turbo parts car. Better yet, when you get your 84-89 300ZX, get a 300ZXT
thnks for the help I am going to take your advice do hve another ? do the make parts to build the VG30ET(pistons, rods) ECT. or do you have to get them custom. if the do make parts can u point me to any good web sites? also I am just wondering where is the engine code on nissan motors?, thanks for the help and ope everyone a a mary christmas
wow great sites thanks for the help. also I am just wondering where is the engine code on nissan motors?, so that I can make sure the car that I am looking at has the right motor in it also is it unheard of to turbo the n/a modle the reson I ask is because the turbo moldes are harder to come by
ZBUM's New Nissan Z31 300ZX Frequently Asked Questions This site will show you how to decode the VIN # and the model plate located on the front drivers shock tower under the hood. Also on the top of the engine covering the intake is a large plate painted red that says TURBO 3000 if its a turbo motor. Just 3000 if its not. Turbo engines have red valve covers, non turbo engines have silver valve covers. Look for a late 87 to 89 Turbo car. They have a stronger motor, larger brakes and suspension, and a limited slip differential.
i may have over looked some things but i think the poster was asking if he could drop a turbo vg motor into a non turbo late 80's 300z car.
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why would this not work? it's the same chassis. swap out motor, ecu and exhaust. not sure on trans or rear end specs and i assume there may be some differences but nothing a beefed up clutch and some different gears could not fix.
if i am wrong please point out why, but the gist of this thread seems to be "can i put a v8 in my straight six nova"
Is the a wb site that sell older nissan motor swaps (like H-motors on line sells honda ones) so like if I found a non turbo z I could swap the turbo motor. I have see sites the ell the z32 motors but not z31 motors
you prob dont wanna buy a motor off the internet, you gotta pay shipping and such, i live in north florida and i called around to junk yards and wrecker services and i got mine for 667, they had to order it from miami, but i got it, just make a few phone calls, i'm sure someone in your area can get one
also my vg30e max has red valve covers. last i checked it was sans turbo.
What year Z31 300ZX do you have? Do you have a Z31 300ZX? That is the platform stated in the beginning. Is the engine the factory installed engine? I have never seen a VG30E Z31 300ZX engine that was not a turbo with stock red valve covers. The VG30E came in other chassis's too.
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