Cost of a vk56 swap

Beejis60 · 08-17-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hermitns

NASCAR edition TRD V8 Camry drive - YouTube

If Toyota can do it for the Camry...why not Nissan and the Z?

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Company funded Nascar V8 into a huge sedan, that is easy.
And I have seen that, it was a great job but honestly it was pure publicity (similar to the Juke-R by Nissan).

You ARE aware that every NASCAR motor is based on the LS2 block, right? Therefore an OHC V8 is not used.
And yes I know this thread is old and yes I know I'm new here, but I felt compelled to bump with this proper information.

theDreamer · 08-17-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Beejis60

You ARE aware that every NASCAR motor is based on the LS2 block, right? Therefore an OHC V8 is not used.
And yes I know this thread is old and yes I know I'm new here, but I felt compelled to bump with this proper information.

Yes, but we are talking about the VK56 engine into a Z so that is completely different animal and fitment.
Now old thread, but there are 2 known builds with the Nissan V8.
Chris Forsberg: Hard C.O.R.R. - This Z Keeps Its V8 Power In The Family * | DSPORT Magazine #110
MCA 370z drift car: The new MCA 370Z ‘Drift Monster’ build! | MCA Suspension's Blog

cossie1600 · 08-17-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Beejis60

You ARE aware that every NASCAR motor is based on the LS2 block, right? Therefore an OHC V8 is not used.
And yes I know this thread is old and yes I know I'm new here, but I felt compelled to bump with this proper information.

If you are going to revive a dead thread, you better get your info straight. The current Sprint Cup motors is based on the R07, which is a new motor designed strictly for racing. It shares nothing with the LS motor except for the traditional two valve/pushrod design. The lower end NASCAR series do use the LS2 block, but they make 500-600HP not 800HP @ 9000RPM like the big boys

SPOHN · 08-23-2011, 05:53 PM

Anything besides a Nissan motor is sacrilegious

Kingbaby · 08-24-2011, 12:44 AM

Yup!

cossie1600 · 08-24-2011, 01:04 AM

All that work and money for what? Get a turbo

1slow370 · 08-24-2011, 03:59 AM

I think of it less as a performance improvement and more of a car improvement(like buying a nismo)

all that work and money is for a motor that would be much more reliable with a closed deck block and a proven performer that is normally coupled to crappy automatic which is why you don't see huge titan power levels and why the stillen supercharger puts out "only" 440hp and 450ftlbs (over 400 from 3300-5300). the factory motor can push more than that (and well over 1khp with new pistons,rods, and headwork) when coupled to a tougher tranny, that won't smoke every clutch in it after 10,000miles like the slushbox does.

Menard racing pumps 790hp NATURALLY ASPIRATED out of a stock block vk56

The REAL NISMO JGTC cars used the the vk56 as well as the JGTC GTR's with flatplane crankshafts and rotating assemblies

They sound BITCHIN

as for the LS swap people it is not just for the NISSAN factor, a cammed VK56 can make as much power as an LS2 while making more torque in the process

Also no more PITA nissan ecu compents you could probably save more than the 80lb weight difference between motors just by getting rid of the damn computers and factory boxes the aem unit replaces. I would end up re wiring the car so that no "ice-mode" "throttle delay" "power cuts" "limp modes" and other "worst idea nissan ever had" 's would ever come up.

LMBmikeZ · 08-24-2011, 04:53 AM

Sounds interesting! Hope you build it!

dnasty370z · 08-24-2011, 06:07 AM

LS3 or LSX > vk56 all day I do not believe in Japanese v8's never did never will

edub370 · 01-29-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dnasty370z

LS3 or LSX > vk56 all day I do not believe in Japanese v8's never did never will

i swear i'm gonna pistol whip the next person that stuffs an ls into another car. i think its time we start looking forward in the customizing world when we want power instead of using the default "shove an ls in it"

ImportConvert · 01-31-2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

i swear i'm gonna pistol whip the next person that stuffs an ls into another car. i think its time we start looking forward in the customizing world when we want power instead of using the default "shove an ls in it"

The wheel.
It needs to be re-invented why?

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby

But that's the American way shove America in it and it's 10 times better...

I always laugh at the ls projects cause as soon as it's done it's up for sale!

and you think this is because it has an American engine? I have seen FI 370Z's change hands so fast on this board that someone accused the seller of trying to sell someone else's car, lmao

Shamu · 09-26-2012, 11:57 PM

What does vk56 weigh? What is size compared to LS? I like idea of Nissan V8. LS powered cars are a dime a dozen. Well done vk56 is much more appealing to me. Looks like that motor sits nice and low in the chassis!

cossie1600 · 08-24-2011, 08:13 AM

Yeah, awesome at the next emission scan...

Red__Zed · 08-24-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Yeah, awesome at the next emission scan...

None of these solutions will pass emissions without some palm greasing.

cossie1600 · 08-24-2011, 09:34 AM

of course there are states that dont care....

25k trade in on a 370z, used gtr 60k, much quicker and less painless

08-23-2011, 05:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
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08-24-2011, 03:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	I think of it less as a performance improvement and more of a car improvement(like buying a nismo) all that work and money is for a motor that would be much more reliable with a closed deck block and a proven performer that is normally coupled to crappy automatic which is why you don't see huge titan power levels and why the stillen supercharger puts out "only" 440hp and 450ftlbs (over 400 from 3300-5300). the factory motor can push more than that (and well over 1khp with new pistons,rods, and headwork) when coupled to a tougher tranny, that won't smoke every clutch in it after 10,000miles like the slushbox does. Menard racing pumps 790hp NATURALLY ASPIRATED out of a stock block vk56 The REAL NISMO JGTC cars used the the vk56 as well as the JGTC GTR's with flatplane crankshafts and rotating assemblies They sound BITCHIN as for the LS swap people it is not just for the NISSAN factor, a cammed VK56 can make as much power as an LS2 while making more torque in the process Also no more PITA nissan ecu compents you could probably save more than the 80lb weight difference between motors just by getting rid of the damn computers and factory boxes the aem unit replaces. I would end up re wiring the car so that no "ice-mode" "throttle delay" "power cuts" "limp modes" and other "worst idea nissan ever had" 's would ever come up. James10694 likes this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50 Last edited by 1slow370; 08-24-2011 at 04:08 AM.

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08-24-2011, 06:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
dnasty370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 224 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	LS3 or LSX > vk56 all day I do not believe in Japanese v8's never did never will Last edited by dnasty370z; 08-24-2011 at 06:09 AM.

09-26-2012, 11:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 20	What does vk56 weigh? What is size compared to LS? I like idea of Nissan V8. LS powered cars are a dime a dozen. Well done vk56 is much more appealing to me. Looks like that motor sits nice and low in the chassis! __________________ Grant

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	All that work and money for what? Get a turbo

08-24-2011, 08:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
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08-24-2011, 09:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	of course there are states that dont care.... 25k trade in on a 370z, used gtr 60k, much quicker and less painless

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