SlickRick Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Has any done or know of a swap that's been done? 4-4.3l v8 from Lexus seems like a much cheaper option than an LS swap and keeps me in Japan (more importantly to my soul😂). bit worried that most of the UZ engines about are quite high mileage though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Why would you bother, they arent really much more hp than an uprev v6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickRick Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 I just did a bit more research and realised!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickRick Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Actually pretty pointless ignore me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Actually pretty pointless ignore me Will do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm sure Top Secret in Japan did a V12 swap in a 350Z. Still a Jap engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickRick Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm sure Top Secret in Japan did a V12 swap in a 350Z. Still a Jap engine. If you fund me I'll do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm sure Top Secret in Japan did a V12 swap in a 350Z. Still a Jap engine. If you fund me I'll do it? I'm too busy funding my 700hp build lol. Sorry amigo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickRick Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 I tried 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I tried 😂 Hey, nothing ventured nothing gained. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Because a 300bhp V8 will have more torque than a 300bhp V6, and more importantly it's got the soundtrack to match? If you could do the swap cheap enough then it'd be a great swap, but sadly I don't think it'd be any cheaper than an LS one. V12 swap would be perfect! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 UZ is a prime candidate for FI though, very strong internals, revvy and decent displacement .......... but this just add to the grief. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) I tell a lie. It was a G35 V8 twin turbo that Top Secret did. They did a V12 Supra though. Edited September 7, 2015 by TT350 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 http://www.speedhunters.com/2009/08/car_feature_gt_gt_top_secret_v35_gt_r/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 VK50VE would be interesting; The VK50VE is a 5.0 L (5026 cc) V8 engine with 390 hp @6500 rpm and 500 N·m (370 lb·ft) @4400 rpm and redline is set at 6800 rpm. Bore x stroke (mm) are 95.5 x 87.7 and compression ratio is 10.9:1. The valvetrain is a dual overhead cam (DOHC) design with a continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS). The engine also features Nissan's VVEL valve timing technology.[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickRick Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 See I was thinking it would be fun to have the v8 lump and then force it... But would be it really be much different to forcing the 35DE though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 See I was thinking it would be fun to have the v8 lump and then force it... But would be it really be much different to forcing the 35DE though... Have you owned or driven an FI 350? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickRick Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) VK50VE would be interesting; The VK50VE is a 5.0 L (5026 cc) V8 engine with 390 hp @6500 rpm and 500 N·m (370 lb·ft) @4400 rpm and redline is set at 6800 rpm. Bore x stroke (mm) are 95.5 x 87.7 and compression ratio is 10.9:1. The valvetrain is a dual overhead cam (DOHC) design with a continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS). The engine also features Nissan's VVEL valve timing technology.[ Stay jap! If I would do a vk50 or even vk56vd (upon more research) over an LS just to keep it jap Edited September 7, 2015 by SlickRick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickRick Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 No, I've not. I'm just looking at routes to improve my 350gt at the mo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 No, I've not. I'm just looking at routes to improve my 350gt at the mo.. You'll really enjoy the 350Z when it's FI'd. Mine is and I love it. It really overcomes the inertia of the 1500+ kg and just transforms the experience. Woosh! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickRick Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Sc or tt? Guessing sc? I hear it's really fun and still feels like a "zed" (I have a GT but small dif) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Sc or tt? Guessing sc? I hear it's really fun and still feels like a "zed" (I have a GT but small dif) Twin Turbo. Power comes in at about 2800rpm and keeps climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickRick Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Sc or tt? Guessing sc? I hear it's really fun and still feels like a "zed" (I have a GT but small dif) Twin Turbo. Power comes in at about 2800rpm and keeps climbing. 😮 yes, I've decided. I want to be like you ðŸ˜. Do you mind me asking what kind of price I'm looking at roughly for twin turbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Sc or tt? Guessing sc? I hear it's really fun and still feels like a "zed" (I have a GT but small dif) Twin Turbo. Power comes in at about 2800rpm and keeps climbing. 😮 yes, I've decided. I want to be like you ðŸ˜. Do you mind me asking what kind of price I'm looking at roughly for twin turbo? I was a lucky boy and got my kit second hand with absolutely everything included for 3500. I think for a brand new kit you're looking at double that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 And then there's the necessary supporting mods like brakes and suspension... Bloody expensive to do, but worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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