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Will a gtr motor swap into the 370?

Why swap a GTR engine when the 3.7 VQHR is already a good platform to build on. The GTR's engine isn't what makes the GTR a" GTR", it's the drivetrain

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Old 06-07-2011, 12:50 PM   #61 (permalink)
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Why swap a GTR engine when the 3.7 VQHR is already a good platform to build on. The GTR's engine isn't what makes the GTR a" GTR", it's the drivetrain and electronic goodies.
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Old 06-14-2011, 04:25 PM   #62 (permalink)
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Thread is a couple of weeks old, but I stumbled on this monster powered by a GT-R engine developing 850hp.
Dacia Duster Pikes Peak racer revealed - BBC Top Gear


If someone managed to stuff the 3.8-litre twin-turbo under this ugly thing, the Z shouldn't be much of a problem. There has to be someone out there crazy enough to try.
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Old 06-14-2011, 06:20 PM   #63 (permalink)
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now THAT is a rear spoiler!
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now THAT is a rear spoiler!
That thing is ridiculous, it's almost as big as the car is
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That thing is ridiculous, it's almost as big as the car is
It's functional at least since that's a rally car.

I've seen worse on some civics and hyundai's around here.
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Old 06-14-2011, 06:35 PM   #66 (permalink)
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It's functional at least since that's a rally car.

I've seen worse on some civics and hyundai's around here.
That's true. It's one thing if you have a wing like that for function, but people that think a fake one looks good.
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A few years ago we (me and a couple friends) pulled a decent-condition motor out of a wrecked Isuzu Trooper, and swapped it into an Isuzu Rodeo with a failed motor. The major difficulties were just stuff like some of the accessories were on the wrong side for the factory hard lines or hoses. But still, we did it in a suburban garage with far from optimal tools and a rented engine hoist and got done in two full weekends or so.

Not all engine swaps are hard, and the more you've done it the easier it gets. The larger the vehicle the better though, not such tight clearances.

But yeah, GT-R engine to 370z doesn't make much financial sense, even from a wrecked one, even if you could get it done in a few weekends.
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I love my Z but I think a Z with a GTR engine would be even better .Even if it was a detuned version it would be better ,No over heating ,instant challenge to all V8 pony cars , shared platform would be good for parts, lot more room for tuning .Yes the electronic make the GTR what it is but the engine is 50% of that equation IMHO.A two wheel sports car version while the same platform would have been great .|Very different cars to drive both very fun with all the benifits of the GTR V6
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i thought that spoiler pic was a joke
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i thought that spoiler pic was a joke
Those Pike's Peak cars run some of the craziest aero add-ons. All very functional.

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Those Pike's Peak cars run some of the craziest aero add-ons. All very functional.

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Some of you guys might remember how badass that car was in Gran Turismo 2
Yes I do remember! It was also good in GT3 and GT4 too. It was my fav because of how ridiculously fast it was and because it could do a wheelie while going 1000+ mph
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the z motor with turbo's and an oil cooler puts you right there with the gtr. build the short block and your not even thinkning about a gtr motor anymore
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Now I want to go drive the Escudo in GT2
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Yes I do remember! It was also good in GT3 and GT4 too. It was my fav because of how ridiculously fast it was and because it could do a wheelie while going 1000+ mph
Haha! I remember that, if you slip stream 2 of them on a long straight
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Haha! I remember that, if you slip stream 2 of them on a long straight
Good times
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