S30 Engine swap - but which engine?

toopy

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I can appreciate the newer engine and gearbox availability/reliability scenario, but sorry that would just look hideous in a 240/260 engine bay! :unsure:

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racer

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I Agree not a patch on a straight six for looks. I guess it depends on Tony's budget?

Too me it seems like a very cost effective way of acquiring a modern 300hp as Tony asked for, with sensible running costs.
It's just an alternative to the relatively common "RB" route, and still keeps it Nissan.

My personal choice would be an Modern LS, but that comes with extra expense and fuel costs of course.
 
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Mark N

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An SR20DET would reach your power goal with a few mods and be should good for another 100bhp on stock internals.
Swap parts are available off the shelf and I would imagine there would be a bit of weight saving by having two less cylinders.
They also have the added bonus of having a decent gearbox.
 

johnymd

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I have to agree with the comments on the 350z engine. That's one seriously ugly engine. I'm sure the new version's of the SBC (LS engines) would work if you lived the other side of the pond but a V8 in a zed just doesn't sound right............Oh, hang on. Just realised that's the route I'm going with the 280z. I take that back. V8 is a great choice as long as its a jap engine. :D
 

Jay.

Club Member
I really like the VQ swaps, it puts the engine in a nice position in the car and I like the idea of keeping it in the Z family.

It is ugly, but it can be made to look nice (see pic above).

I believe aircon + heating ducts are an issue when installing one though?
 

Russell

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small fee based on how much you would save.
Got a Z to finish but quite fancy re-shelling a smashed up RS4 into a poverty spec Passat or something!
 

Tony 260Z

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Thanks everyone for your input. Decisions took ages but I’ve actually gone with putting an L28ET into my 260 with an S14 box, while the 240 is staying n/a and old school with triples, a worked head/cam combo and a new exhaust :)
 

Robbie J

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IMO a modern engine is a great way to go and create a very practical all rounder car. You get the superb looks of an S30 and the practicality of modern technology. My only advice when choosing an engine is to keep it factory standard so you enjoy all the benefits of the manufacturers R&D. My choice would probably be an RB25det. These are great engines in their standard form and fit the engine bay perfect. Off the shelf mounts are available to make it a bolt in job so no fab costs. Its been done a thousand time so loads of info available.

I still love my 1J, even though I drifted away from standard form when it was at its best for driveability. It drives great and I get over 30mpg. I'm always happy to help Tony but have too many projects of my own to take on something like this.

Where did you get the mounts for the RB25 Neo install?
 
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