VK50VE in 370z??

Jordo! · 03-24-2011, 01:42 AM

Unless by some miracle there's something in the Nissan parts bin to make everything bolt up (i.e., another vehicle uses that motor and the same trans as the Z) you are looking at custom fabrication for motor mounts, a custom bell housing for the trans, and a whole lot of screwing around with various vaccum lines and other odds and ends. Then there's the cluster and ECU, which will probably have to be aftermarket. And lots of tuning.

It would probably almost be easier to rip everything down to the shell, and install the motor you want with the trans you want, the read end you want, assuming it will all more or less fit (might need to cut into the fire wall, etc.) at all, and then build the car back up around it.

Basically, if it won't bolt right up, it's a big custom job that will cost insane amounts of money and work. Even if you do it all yourself, it's going to take a loooong time to get it together. This is one of those projects where the car will probably be on a lift or in pieces for months (if not years).

You'd be better off either boosting the Z to get the power, or trading it in for a different car altogether.

Speaking of crazy (but more do-able) projects, I want someone to install a AWD G37 trans in a Z and boost that

DOOMMONKEY777 · 03-24-2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Unless by some miracle there's something in the Nissan parts bin to make everything bolt up (i.e., another vehicle uses that motor and the same trans as the Z) you are looking at custom fabrication for motor mounts, a custom bell housing for the trans, and a whole lot of screwing around with various vaccum lines and other odds and ends. Then there's the cluster and ECU, which will probably have to be aftermarket. And lots of tuning.

It would probably almost be easier to rip everything down to the shell, and install the motor you want with the trans you want, the read end you want, assuming it will all more or less fit (might need to cut into the fire wall, etc.) at all, and then build the car back up around it.

Basically, if it won't bolt right up, it's a big custom job that will cost insane amounts of money and work. Even if you do it all yourself, it's going to take a loooong time to get it together. This is one of those projects where the car will probably be on a lift or in pieces for months (if not years).

You'd be better off either boosting the Z to get the power, or trading it in for a different car altogether.

Speaking of crazy (but more do-able) projects, I want someone to install a AWD G37 trans in a Z and boost that

Custom motor mounts and bell housing for the tranny i can do that my self no problem, vaccum lines and all tho hoses also not a prob.

The ECU i was gonna keep since both of the motors use VVEL system of- course those 2 extra cylinders i was going to use a software in order to re-flash the ECU like Technosquare or Osiris not sure yet if it does work and if its not possible then reuse the FX50 ECU just re-flash it as well. Also connect everything that is possible to it all other components that r left make them manual or get rid of em.

Witch brings me to my current problem will the Z tranny bolt up and by the looks of the engine bay there isn't any room. You're right i have cut in to the fire wall just because of that, but if you move the radiator up front where there is space u might not even have to cut in to the firewall and just clear it.

and if the Z tranny wont bolt up then ill make this B***h AWD W/ a FX50 tranny= MHAhahahaha.

Damn more work for me but all this is in the future just trying to make something possible guys.

But man am gonna miss manual tranny. Am trying 2 do everything 2 keep it.

G37 awd also auto Bummer i rather V8 it and AWD w/ auto.

Isamu · 03-24-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Speaking of crazy (but more do-able) projects, I want someone to install a AWD G37 trans in a Z and boost that

This here would be AWESOME!!

and I have seen a VK dropped into a 300zx... just saying

ChipsWithDips · 03-24-2011, 11:30 AM

If you're going to go through the trouble, you might as well put a VK56VD in there.

03-24-2011, 01:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Unless by some miracle there's something in the Nissan parts bin to make everything bolt up (i.e., another vehicle uses that motor and the same trans as the Z) you are looking at custom fabrication for motor mounts, a custom bell housing for the trans, and a whole lot of screwing around with various vaccum lines and other odds and ends. Then there's the cluster and ECU, which will probably have to be aftermarket. And lots of tuning. It would probably almost be easier to rip everything down to the shell, and install the motor you want with the trans you want, the read end you want, assuming it will all more or less fit (might need to cut into the fire wall, etc.) at all, and then build the car back up around it. Basically, if it won't bolt right up, it's a big custom job that will cost insane amounts of money and work. Even if you do it all yourself, it's going to take a loooong time to get it together. This is one of those projects where the car will probably be on a lift or in pieces for months (if not years). You'd be better off either boosting the Z to get the power, or trading it in for a different car altogether. Speaking of crazy (but more do-able) projects, I want someone to install a AWD G37 trans in a Z and boost that __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 03-24-2011 at 01:49 AM.

03-24-2011, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChipsWithDips Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 279 Drives: '11 Gunmetal 370Z MT Rep Power: 15	If you're going to go through the trouble, you might as well put a VK56VD in there.