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[Guest rx7machine]

I'm interested in skylines. I just glanced around in the for sale section.. I'm from the US and didn't know if the dollar was the currency in Australlia.. anyways.. is there a possibility the RB25DET or RB30DET engine can be installed into a '90-'96 300ZX(USA)? thanks

Eric

[Mildman]

I would say the RB30DE TT - Twin Turbo motor should bolt into a 300Z - as that was one of the factory options in Japan for the 300ZX.

Pity you don't really get Skylines over there - they are so much more nimble and better around corners than a heavy 300ZX.

A R32 GTSt weights a mere 1150kg (1kg=2.2lbs)

A twin turbo motor is a bit expensive...but I would not be sure a RB25DET would fit, as the 300Z engine bay contains a 3.0L 6 as standard.

Maybe someone who actually knows about 300Z's should reply, as I am stumbling over my own bullshit here...

[SKY031]

Mildman, um no, I don't think so.

The RB30DETT was never put into a production car.

rx7machine, yes the dollar is our currency (AUD$)

Here is an earlier model with an RB26DETT, so you may be able to squeeze an RB25 in there.

[WazR32GTSt]

Originally posted by Mildman

A R32 GTSt weights a mere 1150kg (1kg=2.2lbs)

... I am stumbling over my own bullshit here...

that's for sure...

try about 1300kg

Waz.

[Nizmo]

hey ive got one of those Z31 That R31 SKyline Chick just showed u for sale *hint hint* haha no RB26 in it tho

Those are pretty damn light - just a shame about the dinosaur like handling thats all!!

[two40]

rx7, can't help you with your questions but welcome to the boards

[Guest rx7machine]

R31 Skyline Chick- that looks good.

Nizmo- thanks for the offer, but I'm not much into the Z31's..

[gtrken]

Originally posted by Mildman

I would say the RB30DE TT - Twin Turbo motor should bolt into a 300Z - as that was one of the factory options in Japan for the 300ZX.

Pity you don't really get Skylines over there - they are so much more nimble and better around corners than a heavy 300ZX.

A R32 GTSt weights a mere 1150kg (1kg=2.2lbs)

A twin turbo motor is a bit expensive...but I would not be sure a RB25DET would fit, as the 300Z engine bay contains a 3.0L 6 as standard.

Maybe someone who actually knows about 300Z's should reply, as I am stumbling over my own bullshit here...

Hmm , not bad , total bullshit and all in one post.

The Nissan option was a VG30dett which is a V6 , not a straight 6.

If your R32 weighs 1150KG then I'm sure a few guys who race them will pay good money for it.

An RB series engine will fit but the question is why would you bother for the expense ?

Cheers

Ken

[BigAl]

I would have thought the bonnet line on a '90 + model 300 zx would be too low/short to fit an inline six.(vee six is a little lower+ fair bit shorter)

[gtrken]

Anything is possible with money. The engine bay has a lot of room and the engine , if dry sumped will fit between the firewall and the rad support .

Cheers

Ken

[Mildman]

Originally posted by WazR32GTSt

that's for sure...  

try about 1300kg

Waz.

Dry weight that is...but 1280kg is closer to the truth for a 2dr.

Boy o boy - I will have to actually curb the instinct to talk crap in future...let me retract my earlier statements. (I was on such a roll on other questions that I actually know a little bit about - I just got over enthusiastic in a big way)

Let it be known I official know "shit" about Z's. (I'll stick to Skylines)

Lucky I put that comment about bullshit in hey?

[Guest rx7machine]

See I was planning on buying a cheap 300Z.. maybe a (2+2) model and putting a skyline engine it in..(the best one I could afford..) but I'm not sure what all would be involved with it.. plus, I'm not even sure if it would be worth it.. How much do new and used engines cost? thanks

Eric

[Guest rx7machine]

And if I did get an engine I would want it to be turbo or twin turbo model.. sorry, not too familar with them..