Engine Conversion

[nemz]

hey just wandering if any one has done this conversion or heard of it being done. im bored with my rb20det want more grunt and feel like trying something different, price isnt too much of a problem i dont mind digging and scrounging for funds

[CEF11E]

You will have an easier time putting a VQ30det in an R32 as the VQ is a tiny block. but the same size capacity.

they are also very wel priced and newer

clicky clicky here vor vq info

Edited November 28, 2005 by CEF11E

[T04GTR]

2 years ago there was a silvia with a vg30tt in it on display in the show and shine at jambo.

mayby jump on a Qld silvia site for more info?

[nemz]

so what is a vq30 out of? wat type of turbo's they have stock?

[gtst25]

I think you'd get more satisfaction spending your hard earned on a RB30 combination - gtr head, intake manifold and twin turbos - it would be a weapon in a r32.

Having done conversions myself they are probably more hassle than they are worth.

[Blitz]

Waste of time - You would be much better served going the RB26 or RB30 route.

[Sydneykid]

Take a look at under the bonnet of a 300ZX and you will quickly change you mind. Their engine bay is wider than an R32 and all of the stuff still doesn't fit without lots of compromises.

If you are going to stick a V engine in there, then a twin tubo Q45 would be at least worth the effort.

cheers

[nemz]

so a q45 would fit in better? mmm any other engines you would suggest? and i dont want another rb engine really. wanna try something different, i plan on keeping my gtst for a while so i wanna do something completely insane, but then again i dont wanna spend too much lets say under 8 thousand

lol i could throw in a ca18de bet thats never been done in an r32

any way my 2 friends both have r32's gts's and this is my second one my first one was a 93 model with a factory rb25det

and as for my mates ones...

one has an rb25det with big fmic and a nice looking machine soon to have a powerfc go in and also a gt30/40 afaik

my other mate has a rebuilt 20, with the work's o-ringed, forgies, ecu, over 20thou spent on the engine but he just blew his el cheapo chinese t4e and is gonna be putting in a better turbo.. he already had 250kw at wheels any ways i want something thats more special

oh also about the available room in engine bay, i thort the extra room the r32 has at the front would be a bonus with the longer engine bay?

Edited November 30, 2005 by nemz

[r33_racer]

v6 commo motor(buick)

250X-flow from oldschool falcon

turbocharged boxer engine from a beetle or a kombi (maybe nonturbo)

ca16de from an exa

i could keep going...would certainly make you different and stand out!

yeh.

[floody]

2JZGTE would be an interesting (and worthwhile) conversion if you just have to be different...

RD28 with a safari turbo kit?

[fEkuaR]

why not go all out and put the engine out of your ride on in there you could then drive it to work and mow the lawn as you leave the drive in the morning .... But seriously... much easier if you want more power to get a rb25 or 26 and as they have previously said if that is going to bore you go a rb25/rb30 hybrid very good set up if done right and with the cubes of the 3l you can spool a very decent turbo up much quicker making shit loads of power.

[CEF33Y]

"lol i could throw in a ca18de bet thats never been done in an r32"

Well actually they r32 did come with a ca18i, single cam carby. it was the base model, steel wheels, unpainted bumpers and all

Edited November 30, 2005 by CEF33Y

[NickR33]

13b with gt35... you know you want to...

[sproosy]

if u wanna spend under 8 grand do the RB30/25 conversion. for 5 grand u could build a monster!

[Jago]

very very good luck getting it legal without having a $20 000 odd budget.

There is/was a HR31 GTS-x for sale with a VG30-DET on the 31 skyline forum