http://www.xs-engineering.com/compan...torenews&id=58
im at this website
i decided to get the VQ35 from thiss company
it says VQ35 Low Compression
VQ35 High Compression
whats the diffrence?

 

the low comp is meant to have a turbo on it, the high comp is for n/a setup, with the n/a version, youd have to run 92 minumum pump gas.

 

yup, if your really serious, get teh low compression and build a turbo setup, mostlikly APS. but thats the short block, which means you pay 8k for just teh block with crank rods pistons and water pump oil pump. then you have to buy heads to put on it (use a metal headgasket and ARP studs) and put the heads on correctly along with the timing belt. then get the harness and ECU for it, and tehn a tranny for it and get it all custom mounted in w/e car it is you have i forgot already and a custom exhuast and custom driveshaft and mostlikely reabuild or replace teh rear end after a short whie since it isnt made to handle lots of power like that.

but still sounds fun

 

keep in mind that boosted VQs have a tendancy to fail rather spectacularly and with little warning.

 

Rod.

 

I think we are assuming when we say that boosted VQ's fail spectacularly.

Most people who slap on an after-market turbo to a VQ start with a stock bottom VQ engine which is a high compression engine. Then they try to run 10 psi + and blow the engine sometimes spectacularly! Most of the stock VQs that run 6-9 psi on their turbos run pretty good for a long time.

Conversely when you start with a low compression engine or bottom end like the Z32 tt failure rates will be a LOT lower. This takes in consideration that the VQ is all aluminum and WILL NEVER be able to take as much abuse as a VG engine can (iron block). That being said, if Cosworth built it then it's probably a bit better built than most engines.

 

what if i wanted to super\charge it?
low or high compression

 

Same as they said above....

 

not to offend, but considering the questions you are asking, it would appear you have a lot to learn before you should think about boosting a VQ.

 

No wayz dood! Whaz hard abhout thhhis? Just frow on a stupercharger and I canz eat up on dem cervettes and viiperzzzz. I biz putten down fivez thozand hersepowerz.zz.

 

ive been reading the manuel
i dont have internet at my house anymore so i can barely get on now
i bought a V2 cold air intake with my last paycheck
i can feel the diffrence its nice
i think i might keep the orignial motor its cheaper, but im thinking about saving up for that V6
whats your opinions Twins?

 

i think id like to know how old you are and what you do that you suddenly decided to to this swap.

 

for the money your going to spend on doing a twin turbo swap in your Z you could actually buy a decent 90+ 300ZXTT...

 

why the hell would you put a VQ in anything else?

 

Go big single and boost that thing to hell

 

I'm confused as hell?? Do you have a 280zx and want to do a motorswap?

If so.. Hands down Id swap in a D15 Honda motor, those motors are crazy and can be found dirt cheap on ebay. Not to mention its pretty close to a bolt in swap.

 

And you should prolly convert to FWD. That's what's really cool.

 

then you should definitely do a D15 motor swap and make it FWD.

 

naw
my friends jerry has a 300zx
his frames screwed so hes gonna sell me the motor
can u get swaps for those motors?

 

what do you mean "get swaps"????

 

um... isn't the MOTOR the swap???

^^^ LoL... E beat me to that.

 

you should find an L20 and swap it in. JDM fairladys had L20s. JDM y0!!

 

i dunno
the engine has 104k on it
whats a reasonable price on it?
its a VG30DE
i cant find anything on the web about motor swaps for it
i might need diffrent motor mounts
whats the price to change that?
or if i shouldnt do the swap
besides V8 and LS1
and skyline motors
ive heard of people swaping those in
but that costs waaayyy to much money
im thinking 3g-6g
priceline
help me out here
i have 2500 saved up right now

 

now im on this website
http://www.dougrippie.com/drm/engine...#DRM%20500/415
theres an LT5 motor thats called a DRM 500/415
its only $1,995
good price or naw?
its 415hp and 390 ft-lbs
opinions plzz

 

I'm holding back the flame-age for the moment to get things straight...

You started this thread saying you wanted a VQ35... now you want to throw in a VG30 or an LT5???

Why don't you build a 280zx turbo motor (L28ET)????

You are obviously new to car modifications... you should make things easier not harder for yourself.