Hey listers-
Spent a couple hours in the junk yard yesterday looking at motors for the
custom.
Found some Datsun. 2 L18s, 6 VG30s, Z20, Z22, and a 4 cylinder with a
stamped valve cover in a 200 ZX.
They wanted 650 for a VG30E, 5 speed, and anything off the car I wanted.
The car is a 300 ZX with 117,000 miles and it drove to the JY. It is
undamaged with hood always closed, so no water damage.
VG30 questions for Don and VG guys:
How much does it weigh -
How much HP and torque (non-turbo) is possible (I want 200)-
How much to rebuild the motor and trans -
Is the FI a pain to transplant -
How is the fit in a Roadster -
According to Grassroots Motorsports, the 3.8 Buick V6 is the perfect swap
motor. I called a Buick builder in AZ and they said they can get an easy
250 HP and 250 lbs torque. They weigh 370 pounds. The JY had a bunch at
150 a pop.
They wanted 350 for a high mileage T5 trans. That seems high or is that the
going price?
Still like the aluminum Buick 215 V8 - that motor is too cool!
Phil
PS - I received my freebe copy of Grassroots Motorsports Via the net. This
mag is GREAT!! Finally a sports car mag that is down to earth. A must
have!! My subscription card is filled out! Thanks Chris.
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