Will a gtr motor swap into the 370?

elmz · 06-07-2011, 01:50 PM

Why swap a GTR engine when the 3.7 VQHR is already a good platform to build on. The GTR's engine isn't what makes the GTR a" GTR", it's the drivetrain and electronic goodies.

Cmike2780 · 06-14-2011, 05:25 PM

Thread is a couple of weeks old, but I stumbled on this monster powered by a GT-R engine developing 850hp.
Dacia Duster Pikes Peak racer revealed - BBC Top Gear

If someone managed to stuff the 3.8-litre twin-turbo under this ugly thing, the Z shouldn't be much of a problem. There has to be someone out there crazy enough to try.

FL 4Motion · 06-14-2011, 07:20 PM

now THAT is a rear spoiler!

b1adesofcha0s · 06-14-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

now THAT is a rear spoiler!

That thing is ridiculous, it's almost as big as the car is

FL 4Motion · 06-14-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

That thing is ridiculous, it's almost as big as the car is

It's functional at least since that's a rally car.

I've seen worse on some civics and hyundai's around here.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-14-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

It's functional at least since that's a rally car.

I've seen worse on some civics and hyundai's around here.

That's true. It's one thing if you have a wing like that for function, but people that think a fake one looks good.

wstar · 06-14-2011, 07:44 PM

A few years ago we (me and a couple friends) pulled a decent-condition motor out of a wrecked Isuzu Trooper, and swapped it into an Isuzu Rodeo with a failed motor. The major difficulties were just stuff like some of the accessories were on the wrong side for the factory hard lines or hoses. But still, we did it in a suburban garage with far from optimal tools and a rented engine hoist and got done in two full weekends or so.

Not all engine swaps are hard, and the more you've done it the easier it gets. The larger the vehicle the better though, not such tight clearances.

But yeah, GT-R engine to 370z doesn't make much financial sense, even from a wrecked one, even if you could get it done in a few weekends.

pyrrhus17 · 01-06-2012, 10:02 AM

I love my Z but I think a Z with a GTR engine would be even better .Even if it was a detuned version it would be better ,No over heating ,instant challenge to all V8 pony cars , shared platform would be good for parts, lot more room for tuning .Yes the electronic make the GTR what it is but the engine is 50% of that equation IMHO.A two wheel sports car version while the same platform would have been great .|Very different cars to drive both very fun with all the benifits of the GTR V6

ccdominic · 01-06-2012, 10:15 AM

i thought that spoiler pic was a joke

m4a1mustang · 01-06-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ccdominic

i thought that spoiler pic was a joke

Those Pike's Peak cars run some of the craziest aero add-ons. All very functional.

Suzuki Escudo:

Some of you guys might remember how badass that car was in Gran Turismo 2

b1adesofcha0s · 01-06-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Those Pike's Peak cars run some of the craziest aero add-ons. All very functional.

Suzuki Escudo:

Some of you guys might remember how badass that car was in Gran Turismo 2

Yes I do remember! It was also good in GT3 and GT4 too. It was my fav because of how ridiculously fast it was and because it could do a wheelie while going 1000+ mph

ZSIZZLE · 01-06-2012, 10:25 AM

the z motor with turbo's and an oil cooler puts you right there with the gtr. build the short block and your not even thinkning about a gtr motor anymore

b1adesofcha0s · 01-06-2012, 10:30 AM

Now I want to go drive the Escudo in GT2

elmz · 01-06-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Yes I do remember! It was also good in GT3 and GT4 too. It was my fav because of how ridiculously fast it was and because it could do a wheelie while going 1000+ mph

Haha! I remember that, if you slip stream 2 of them on a long straight

b1adesofcha0s · 01-06-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

Haha! I remember that, if you slip stream 2 of them on a long straight

Good times

06-14-2011, 05:25 PM	#62 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Thread is a couple of weeks old, but I stumbled on this monster powered by a GT-R engine developing 850hp. Dacia Duster Pikes Peak racer revealed - BBC Top Gear If someone managed to stuff the 3.8-litre twin-turbo under this ugly thing, the Z shouldn't be much of a problem. There has to be someone out there crazy enough to try. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	A few years ago we (me and a couple friends) pulled a decent-condition motor out of a wrecked Isuzu Trooper, and swapped it into an Isuzu Rodeo with a failed motor. The major difficulties were just stuff like some of the accessories were on the wrong side for the factory hard lines or hoses. But still, we did it in a suburban garage with far from optimal tools and a rented engine hoist and got done in two full weekends or so. Not all engine swaps are hard, and the more you've done it the easier it gets. The larger the vehicle the better though, not such tight clearances. But yeah, GT-R engine to 370z doesn't make much financial sense, even from a wrecked one, even if you could get it done in a few weekends. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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06-07-2011, 01:50 PM	#61 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	Why swap a GTR engine when the 3.7 VQHR is already a good platform to build on. The GTR's engine isn't what makes the GTR a" GTR", it's the drivetrain and electronic goodies.

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FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	now THAT is a rear spoiler!

01-06-2012, 10:02 AM	#68 (permalink)
pyrrhus17 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 90 Drives: xterra Rep Power: 14	I love my Z but I think a Z with a GTR engine would be even better .Even if it was a detuned version it would be better ,No over heating ,instant challenge to all V8 pony cars , shared platform would be good for parts, lot more room for tuning .Yes the electronic make the GTR what it is but the engine is 50% of that equation IMHO.A two wheel sports car version while the same platform would have been great .\|Very different cars to drive both very fun with all the benifits of the GTR V6

01-06-2012, 10:15 AM	#69 (permalink)
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01-06-2012, 10:25 AM	#72 (permalink)
ZSIZZLE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NY Posts: 73 Drives: BMW M6 Rep Power: 14	the z motor with turbo's and an oil cooler puts you right there with the gtr. build the short block and your not even thinkning about a gtr motor anymore