BASHERnissan Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Hi guys Looking to swap the engine on my 350gt.  I would absolutely love to swap an RB into it... or maybe a barra ! I know an LS swap would be the best and easiest out there but I'm not looking for that. I'm looking for something a little unique and cool like a barra or rb. What are your guys thoughts on this ? I know the rb swap has been done before not sure about the barra. Would love some ideas/inspiration on this project. Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo_rb180 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 is the car being road registered and whats your budget? Â I'd be checking local laws for modifications if wanting engineering & rego. Â Â Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHERnissan Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 31 minutes ago, robbo_rb180 said: is the car being road registered and whats your budget? Â I'd be checking local laws for modifications if wanting engineering & rego. Â Â Would like to have it on the road one day. But would be a long term project Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 hour ago, BASHERnissan said: Would like to have it on the road one day. Sigh. What jurisdiction would you be wanting to register it in? Aware that ADRs and state rego authorities make it quite difficult to register an engine transplant to an older engine than the car? Â My vote? Mercedes V12. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHERnissan Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, GTSBoy said: Sigh. What jurisdiction would you be wanting to register it in? Aware that ADRs and state rego authorities make it quite difficult to register an engine transplant to an older engine than the car? Â My vote? Mercedes V12. I like RB's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C34 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 3 hours ago, BASHERnissan said: I know an LS swap would be the best and easiest out there but I'm not looking for that Always a great plan to not choose the logical option.spend heaps more cash for a worse result. But at least you will be different!!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C34 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Older engine into newer car no go with rego bro Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHERnissan Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, Ben C34 said: Older engine into newer car no go with rego bro True. So a newer model barra engine could technically be made to be road legal ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo_rb180 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Rolls Royce Merlin engine been made to a Chevy so should bolt in 🤣 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 You "may" be able to register a late model RB engine into a 350GT, last R34 was 2002, 350GT from 2002 ????, so maybe, but why, there is much newer, better, lighter and cheaper bang for buck stuff out now LS3 You will need to engage an engineer first before even starting, no point in doing it if the engineer won't sign off on the "swap kit" or mods you want Want different, throw in one of those new 5.2 BOSS engines in from the Mustang, those things sound wicked   Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicii Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 VK56 if you want to stay loyal.. but a very tight squeeze and will be outperformed by an LS.. I like the idea of something different, but you will need deep pockets to be a trail blazer.. Depends what your goal is I guess. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Lexus LFA donk. BMW V10. Lambo/Audi V10. All + boost, of course. 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V35_Paul Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 The Barra is my vote. That's if we are voting... 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
niZmO_Man Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 My vote: Connaught V10 Â 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/482418-v35-engine-swap/#findComment-7951923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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