engine swap or turbo upgrade

[92Zvg30]

Hey guys im thinking of adding turbos to my 92 300ZX with the VG30DE. its a non turboed motor and i was wondering if it was easier and more cost friendly to just buy a TT motor or to add the turbos and all other essentials on my motor the way it is

 

[HDi fun]

Swap the engine, you can't readily 'add' turbos. Better still, just buy the supercharged car outright.

 

[92Zvg30]

alright, thanks alot for your reply. ive put alot of time into my z so the motor swap is my best option. any difficulties i may encounter before i start? Or things i should know?

 

[turbonutter69]

Hello and Welcome to TorqueCars.:bigsmile:
Hope you enjoy your time with us.

Turbo'ing a naturally aspired engine will prob cost ££££'s.
Have a quick read here
http://www.torquecars.com/forums/f10...-engine-15003/

To be honest there was a turbo engine fitted to your model from the factory so you'll be best to source one from an accident damaged car.

 

[Yugguy]

Are the clocks and switchgear the same for the turbo? Are they the same gearbox anc clutch or will you have to uprate to handle the extra power?

 

[92Zvg30]

i have a aftermarket clutch in now so that wont be a problem and as far as i know the gearbox is the same. i would have to do some research tho. i have heard that i willl come across difficulties with swapping the motors

 

[92Zvg30]

thanks for that link! that helps alot

 

[SLEEPER]

Put an RB26 in it

 

[jarrus]

Would be a good swap for the Rb26DETT, but I dare say the cost loads these days.

 

[Rustyboy4]

I get that you are attached to the car as you will have spent a lot of time and effort on it but I think for the money you are going to spend and the potential for problems that you are going to encounter, either turbocharging the block as is or installing a new engine, it would be worth buying a new one that is already turbo charged and starting from there.

I hate saying it as I get the full do it yourself bug but I think it's the only real option.

I'm now going to duck and cover because I feel I may be abouts to start an argument!?!?!?

 

[SLEEPER]

The "Ive spent a fortune on the car so I not going to sell it " stance is actually a very vaild one . (having done it myself )

People suggesting just buy another car often forget that you may end up needing to spend a lot uprating the rest of the car to your current ones condition and spec.

The rb bit was a bit touunge in cheek - If you can get a twin tubo motor that bolts in thats certainly your best bet - your existing engine has to be worth something so maybe you can get some of the cost back

 

[Rustyboy4]

Ok so having read sleepers comments and having read another thread that he has replied on, I agree that the engine transplant may be a viable option and you could regain some of the costs by selling your existing option.

In my defense I did say that I get the full attachment to the car and the effort that you have already put in as I should know. In short to re-adjust my comments maybe an engine swap is viable but if you haven't already uprated your car to a huge extent already then I would buy the turbo version and start over.

A now slightly more diplomatic answer to avoid more stick!! lol

 

[SLEEPER]

the last post I can agree with 100% alwyas try to buy the right car to start with........if possible.

getting carried away is so easy

 

[jarrus]

Tell me about it.......

I think now I'm going to have to reshell my car to get it looking good now, and the fact I want a 3 doors instead of a 5 door and it would cost many thousands of pounds to get it just right, I can buy a complete 306 dturbo with tax and MOT in decent nick high milage admittedly for about £500-700 I reckon,

But yeah, if you want to keep the car cause you've done loads of work then go for an engine swap take your time and do it properly.