Cost of a vk56 swap

ImportConvert · 01-31-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

in the 5.0's defence per your story if it's all price vs performance than a 5.0 that costs a fourth of an ls7 should only make a fourth the horsepower right?
the vk is good for 600hp in stock form same as an ls2/ls3 and they still cost twice as much at the yard. Titan motors are cheap, cheaper than a vq for that matter.

Where are you finding 5.0 Coyote's for $4K?

How much does that VK motor weigh?

StockSC300 · 04-05-2012, 10:53 AM

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GM experimented with DOHC designs and stuck with cam-in-block for a reason. These reasons have been detailed again and again and again, but suffice it to say when you have a 450# motor complete from manifold to oil-pan that will make over 500 horsepower and pass emissions, you have a winner. Now consider that it will produce over 500 horses at the TIRES with exhaust and a mild cam and a tune.
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Actually GM didn't do anything other than hire Lotus to do all of the engineering and design for the LT5 if that is what you're talking about??

theDreamer · 01-31-2012, 10:18 AM

One of the reasons the LSx is so popular is, easy/cheap power, it fits any almost any engine bay, and did I say cheap/easy power?

Red__Zed · 01-31-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

One of the reasons the LSx is so popular is, easy/cheap power, it fits any almost any engine bay, and did I say cheap/easy power?

Then you add in the light weight and it is a no brainer. A ~400lb engine does a lot less to upset balance than a 500+ lbs monster.

Kingbaby · 01-31-2012, 04:25 PM

True...

Cmike2780 · 01-31-2012, 04:36 PM

The LS swap is awesome, but the VK would be cool to see. Personally would wonder if the GT-R powertrain can be shoehorned into the Z like they did with the Juke-R.

theDreamer · 01-31-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

The LS swap is awesome, but the VK would be cool to see. Personally would wonder if the GT-R powertrain can be shoehorned into the Z like they did with the Juke-R.

Anything is possible, with money, but the main issue with that in a Z is you will have to prep the front end for the power. Since the car is designed for RWD you could potentially twist the front.

Nixlimited · 01-31-2012, 05:01 PM

I would love to see this. Not really familiar with an 7 engine swaps.

1slow370 · 01-31-2012, 08:33 PM

503lbs 20-30 more than a vq37

ImportConvert · 01-31-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

503lbs 20-30 more than a vq37

Or about 50# more than a comparable LSX engine, and physically larger to boot.

1slow370 · 02-01-2012, 04:28 AM

yeah but looks better in a z and they can both make more than enough power to keep me happy so stfu and take your bitchin over to the why didn't i buy a corvette thread.

ImportConvert · 02-01-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

yeah but looks better in a z and they can both make more than enough power to keep me happy so stfu and take your bitchin over to the why didn't i buy a corvette thread.

Sounds like it will meet your needs. Pix when you do it.

I don't think there is a thread like that, though, and I certainly wouldn't be in it if there were.

Nixlimited · 02-01-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

yeah but looks better in a z and they can both make more than enough power to keep me happy so stfu and take your bitchin over to the why didn't i buy a corvette thread.

Really? Is that what's going on here? F-.

Ages · 02-01-2012, 11:20 AM

Why can't people just say "cool good luck" if it costs him 50 grand that's his problem clearly he wants to be original. Nothing wrong with that at all.

Good luck, hope it works out for you. Can't wait to see it.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 02-01-2012, 12:06 PM

About 5 years ago i was looking at 350s and came across an AWD 350 z using infinity all wheel drive and man every one was saying ohh its a crap install there are going to be problems not to mension the costs but then i though that monster there will leave any skyline in the dust.....Damn i still want one lol.

P.S. Ops read the argument 2 late, seriously dude stfu and get a corvette.

01-31-2012, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7252	yeah but looks better in a z and they can both make more than enough power to keep me happy so stfu and take your bitchin over to the why didn't i buy a corvette thread. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

04-05-2012, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
StockSC300 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sarasota Posts: 1 Drives: Nissan 240sx 1UZ-V8 Rep Power: 14	[QUOTE/] GM experimented with DOHC designs and stuck with cam-in-block for a reason. These reasons have been detailed again and again and again, but suffice it to say when you have a 450# motor complete from manifold to oil-pan that will make over 500 horsepower and pass emissions, you have a winner. Now consider that it will produce over 500 horses at the TIRES with exhaust and a mild cam and a tune. [/QUOTE] Actually GM didn't do anything other than hire Lotus to do all of the engineering and design for the LT5 if that is what you're talking about??

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Ages Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 184 Drives: 11 370Z SP MT Gunmet Rep Power: 14	Why can't people just say "cool good luck" if it costs him 50 grand that's his problem clearly he wants to be original. Nothing wrong with that at all. Good luck, hope it works out for you. Can't wait to see it. ZeeRedZ likes this. __________________ F.I.CBE\|F.I.HFC\|20/25mm Z1 Spacers\|CS TypeN Wing(cf)\|CS Diffuser (cf)\|EvoR Fangs(cf)\|EvoR Type2 Front Lip\|Evor Side Blades\|Stillen Gen3\|JDM Fog\|

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DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,014 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	About 5 years ago i was looking at 350s and came across an AWD 350 z using infinity all wheel drive and man every one was saying ohh its a crap install there are going to be problems not to mension the costs but then i though that monster there will leave any skyline in the dust.....Damn i still want one lol. P.S. Ops read the argument 2 late, seriously dude stfu and get a corvette. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane Last edited by DOOMMONKEY777; 04-09-2012 at 11:39 PM.

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