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Vn 3.8 Stroked To A 4.0 Engine In My 32r


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Hi guys,

i've been scratching my head for the past 3 years, and the times come. I've just sourced my first VN 3.8 engine and wanna put it into my r32 skyline gtr vspec II. The guy i bought the engine off said he'd be happy with a straight swap for the rb26 aslong as i did all the labour in taking the engine out and delivering it to his door, i think i won the deal :thumbsup: The gearbox was making weird noise whenever u put the clutch in anyway, now i've got a fully tricked 2stage auto thanks to Preston Automatics and diffs. Also looking at putting a 9" diff. Just wanna know if anybody has ideas on who would make custom mounts for all this gear.

Also, swapped my Motec for a flashed VN ECU, apparently made 102kw at the flywheel and the guy i got the engine off, swapped my brembos for his VT calipers (ss). My cousins also got a gtr and is looking at swapping for a Mazda Bravo engine to drop into his 32, thinks his gonna beat me down the straight :)

Lastly, looking at fitting monaro tail lights and headlights, wondering if anybody knows who makes custom guards for this.

Thanks guys,

Ali

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LOL the noise in the gearbox was prob some kinda of heavy duty clutch hahahahaha

each to their own but 10k or so on a 26 would have been a better choice in my opinion.

Noise in the gearbox when you step on the clutch probably wouldn't be a clutch.. lol

It would be a thrust bearing if your on the clutch, or a spigot if your off the clutch.

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Noise in the gearbox when you step on the clutch probably wouldn't be a clutch.. lol

It would be a thrust bearing if your on the clutch, or a spigot if your off the clutch.

thats what i meant but its late and u got my point :)

The gearbox was making weird noise whenever u put the clutch in anyway, now i've got a fully tricked 2stage auto thanks to Preston Automatics and diffs.

Did you get one of their big stickers to put across the rear window?

Those stroked VN motors go alright.

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