new nissan 3.5 V6?

[edn333]

hey folks,

i haven't even purchased my first z car yet, but i'm looking forwart to nabbing a 72 or 73 240Z within the next month. What I'd like to do is drop in a new nissan 3.5 V6 but i'd first like to know how difficult this would be. I know some people have dropped in 350 V8s, but i like that new Nissan engine. I'm sure within the next year or so i could find one in a recking yard for a fair price. I'd appreciate any help, and i look forward to getting my first Z customized with your help!

Estevan

[240znz]

Well.....you'd be the first to do it so we would not be of much help.

Can't think why you would want to though...that 350 donk would have more torque than the unibody was designed for. Some strenghtening/bracing would be needed. Just stick in a RB26DETT and whosh...more grunt than the new 350 engine for sure. It was been done...being done.

The 350 engine will cost $$$. A RB26DETT would cost less. All in all, why not just stick to the L24? If you want more grunt, build up a L28 with triples, cam, header, EI and you WILL have a very very quick car...quick enough to kill many a Honda (if that's what you want to do).

If you are hell bent on doing a engine swap then you may want to drop Cuong a PM (private message). Cuong is a Aussie who is in the final throws of putting a RB26DETT (now a single ball bearing Garret turbo) into a 240. He will tell you just how much your wallet will be empted...my guess is alot.

But remember that you will also need to update a lot more things. A 5 speed is a must really in todays higher speed motorway travelling. All those rubber bushes are 30 years old and are most probably shot...get some new poly ones in there. If you want to put in a serious motor like a RB or 350 then you WILL need to upgrade those front brakes. The common thing to do is to put in some Toyota 4x4 calipers. Do a search on this website and you'll find plenty on it and some links to websites for set by set instructions.

In fact there are step by step instructions for most things to do with the early Z's. If you get stumped...simply post a question here and the friendly folks will help where they can.

So, all in all......the best advice I can offer is to get out a pen and paper and write down a wish list. Then put costs against each item...add that up and stand back open a beer and look again...YES...it will be a large number...so start saving.

Soory to be a slight dream killer but it might pay to check it out first...unless you're like me and "MUST HAVE" syndrome:laugh:

[Ed]

I guess we are only limited by our imagination. It would take a little (alot of) work. A bit of creativity, and a DEEP pocket.

Like 240znz said, get your car squared away First! Make a list and check it twice. And most important of all. Finish.:classic: