Hi... wondering how possible/complicated dropping a Jap engine into my 240Z would be - I am looking at an RB25DET... besides the major cost of engine, tranny, and ecu, what else is involved? Roughly how long would this take swap? Obviously this is dependent on lots of things, I'm just looking for a ballpark.... thanks.

 

well my dear enthusiast, the first complication would be that you would have to import the engine in from japan (if you want a quality engine w/o any damage from accidents, or rough driving). next step would be to consider the expense of trying to fix an engine that doesnt have a distributer in the states (if not in the states, then dont worry about the parts). but other then that, all yu would really need is some different motor mounts and a new exhaust setup, plus, if your car is left hand or right hand drive; that plays a key factor in determining new engine. easiest high power, torque monster engine swap would be to get a supra engine or maybe even a z32 series engine. preferably supra (less hassle when it comes to tranny and replacement parts)

peace out
-justin

 

why not try SR20DET ? you have them in the states dont you ?
600Hp SR20DET is possible

 

How about a U.S. VG30DE? I can get one for relatively cheap from a friend.... how complicated would that swap be? Won't have the turbos to deal with, and I can probably get at least 250hp out of it, at the crank - what do you think? Any help would be great!! Cheers!!

 

why not get 200hp at hte cranck of your Lseries even easier !

VG30DE swap will not be much easier than an RB26DETT or SR20DET and u will get a small gain over Lseries

 

Dont foget you will need mounts gearbox computer loom etc ... and probably a custom tailshaft .. stronger diff better brakes etc

 

any late model swap will be at least $7000AUS