Cost of a vk56 swap

Beejis60 · 08-17-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hermitns

NASCAR edition TRD V8 Camry drive - YouTube

If Toyota can do it for the Camry...why not Nissan and the Z?

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Company funded Nascar V8 into a huge sedan, that is easy.
And I have seen that, it was a great job but honestly it was pure publicity (similar to the Juke-R by Nissan).

You ARE aware that every NASCAR motor is based on the LS2 block, right? Therefore an OHC V8 is not used.
And yes I know this thread is old and yes I know I'm new here, but I felt compelled to bump with this proper information.

theDreamer · 08-17-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Beejis60

You ARE aware that every NASCAR motor is based on the LS2 block, right? Therefore an OHC V8 is not used.
And yes I know this thread is old and yes I know I'm new here, but I felt compelled to bump with this proper information.

Yes, but we are talking about the VK56 engine into a Z so that is completely different animal and fitment.
Now old thread, but there are 2 known builds with the Nissan V8.
Chris Forsberg: Hard C.O.R.R. - This Z Keeps Its V8 Power In The Family * | DSPORT Magazine #110
MCA 370z drift car: The new MCA 370Z ‘Drift Monster’ build! | MCA Suspension's Blog

Beejis60 · 08-17-2012, 12:59 PM

Ya, I've seen them. This thread was the reason I joined because I was contemplating to help a friend undertake this project.

cossie1600 · 08-17-2012, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beejis60

You ARE aware that every NASCAR motor is based on the LS2 block, right? Therefore an OHC V8 is not used.
And yes I know this thread is old and yes I know I'm new here, but I felt compelled to bump with this proper information.

If you are going to revive a dead thread, you better get your info straight. The current Sprint Cup motors is based on the R07, which is a new motor designed strictly for racing. It shares nothing with the LS motor except for the traditional two valve/pushrod design. The lower end NASCAR series do use the LS2 block, but they make 500-600HP not 800HP @ 9000RPM like the big boys

Beejis60 · 08-17-2012, 01:28 PM

Allow me to retort. I believe R07 is just GM's name for their motor; now just arguing semantics... Or perhaps my info is dated then? I don't follow nascar, but either way, it is not an OHC design which is what I was trying to get at. Is that better for you?

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08-17-2012, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Beejis60 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3 Drives: heap o shyt Rep Power: 14	Ya, I've seen them. This thread was the reason I joined because I was contemplating to help a friend undertake this project.

08-17-2012, 01:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Beejis60 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3 Drives: heap o shyt Rep Power: 14	Allow me to retort. I believe R07 is just GM's name for their motor; now just arguing semantics... Or perhaps my info is dated then? I don't follow nascar, but either way, it is not an OHC design which is what I was trying to get at. Is that better for you?