Cost of a vk56 swap

1slow370 · 08-21-2011, 04:21 PM

08 cvtc equiped vk56 - 1000-4000 depending on shape
aem ecu + race harness -2100 (haltech - 1100)
adapter plate and thicker flywheel - 1395
headers - 450 + modification for steering column
*optional* jwt cs2 cams and springs - 1350
*optional* Extrudabodies ITB kit - 2500
All new guages - 1100
additional crap - 2000
tuning - 700

gand total - 7,745-15,595

just throwing this out there

Brazilbro · 08-22-2011, 10:11 PM

FL 4Motion · 08-22-2011, 10:51 PM

LSx swap would be better imo.

1slow370 · 08-23-2011, 03:27 AM

yeah and i said F the LS.

m4a1mustang · 08-23-2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

LSx swap would be better imo.

Definitely the LS would be worlds better, but it is kind of cool fitting a Nissan V8 in the Z.

Glokwork · 08-23-2011, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Definitely the LS would be worlds better, but it is kind of cool fitting a Nissan V8 in the Z.

Very cool just like Forsberg's 370 in formula d

theDreamer · 08-23-2011, 07:24 AM

I think you are being a bit conservative on the additional cr@p, but who knows until someone does it.
Would love to see a Nissan V8 instead of another LSx build, but the fitting the Nissan is going to be tough.

SPOHN · 08-23-2011, 05:53 PM

Anything besides a Nissan motor is sacrilegious

Red__Zed · 08-23-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

I think you are being a bit conservative on the additional cr@p, but who knows until someone does it.
Would love to see a Nissan V8 instead of another LSx build, but the fitting the Nissan is going to be tough.

Yeah. Unless you value your time at zero.

FL 4Motion · 08-24-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Definitely the LS would be worlds better, but it is kind of cool fitting a Nissan V8 in the Z.

I agree 100% as far the coolness factor, keeping it Nissan etc. Sh!t, y'all know how much of a nissan fan I am. STILL, if performance is your goal, the LSx swap makes worlds more sense. If you are just trying to be cool and have a "one off" type car, then absolutely, the nissan V8 is the way to go.

Either way will result in one bad *** Z regardless.

Kingbaby · 08-24-2011, 12:44 AM

Yup!

cossie1600 · 08-24-2011, 01:04 AM

All that work and money for what? Get a turbo

1slow370 · 08-24-2011, 03:59 AM

I think of it less as a performance improvement and more of a car improvement(like buying a nismo)

all that work and money is for a motor that would be much more reliable with a closed deck block and a proven performer that is normally coupled to crappy automatic which is why you don't see huge titan power levels and why the stillen supercharger puts out "only" 440hp and 450ftlbs (over 400 from 3300-5300). the factory motor can push more than that (and well over 1khp with new pistons,rods, and headwork) when coupled to a tougher tranny, that won't smoke every clutch in it after 10,000miles like the slushbox does.

Menard racing pumps 790hp NATURALLY ASPIRATED out of a stock block vk56

The REAL NISMO JGTC cars used the the vk56 as well as the JGTC GTR's with flatplane crankshafts and rotating assemblies

They sound BITCHIN

as for the LS swap people it is not just for the NISSAN factor, a cammed VK56 can make as much power as an LS2 while making more torque in the process

Also no more PITA nissan ecu compents you could probably save more than the 80lb weight difference between motors just by getting rid of the damn computers and factory boxes the aem unit replaces. I would end up re wiring the car so that no "ice-mode" "throttle delay" "power cuts" "limp modes" and other "worst idea nissan ever had" 's would ever come up.

LMBmikeZ · 08-24-2011, 04:53 AM

Sounds interesting! Hope you build it!

dnasty370z · 08-24-2011, 06:07 AM

LS3 or LSX > vk56 all day I do not believe in Japanese v8's never did never will

08-21-2011, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	Cost of a vk56 swap 08 cvtc equiped vk56 - 1000-4000 depending on shape aem ecu + race harness -2100 (haltech - 1100) adapter plate and thicker flywheel - 1395 headers - 450 + modification for steering column optional jwt cs2 cams and springs - 1350 optional Extrudabodies ITB kit - 2500 All new guages - 1100 additional crap - 2000 tuning - 700 gand total - 7,745-15,595 just throwing this out there critical likes this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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08-23-2011, 03:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	yeah and i said F the LS. Wonka2581 and Z33KLF like this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

08-23-2011, 07:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I think you are being a bit conservative on the additional cr@p, but who knows until someone does it. Would love to see a Nissan V8 instead of another LSx build, but the fitting the Nissan is going to be tough. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-23-2011, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Anything besides a Nissan motor is sacrilegious NISMO IX likes this. __________________

08-22-2011, 10:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	LSx swap would be better imo.

08-24-2011, 01:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	All that work and money for what? Get a turbo

08-24-2011, 03:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	I think of it less as a performance improvement and more of a car improvement(like buying a nismo) all that work and money is for a motor that would be much more reliable with a closed deck block and a proven performer that is normally coupled to crappy automatic which is why you don't see huge titan power levels and why the stillen supercharger puts out "only" 440hp and 450ftlbs (over 400 from 3300-5300). the factory motor can push more than that (and well over 1khp with new pistons,rods, and headwork) when coupled to a tougher tranny, that won't smoke every clutch in it after 10,000miles like the slushbox does. Menard racing pumps 790hp NATURALLY ASPIRATED out of a stock block vk56 The REAL NISMO JGTC cars used the the vk56 as well as the JGTC GTR's with flatplane crankshafts and rotating assemblies They sound BITCHIN as for the LS swap people it is not just for the NISSAN factor, a cammed VK56 can make as much power as an LS2 while making more torque in the process Also no more PITA nissan ecu compents you could probably save more than the 80lb weight difference between motors just by getting rid of the damn computers and factory boxes the aem unit replaces. I would end up re wiring the car so that no "ice-mode" "throttle delay" "power cuts" "limp modes" and other "worst idea nissan ever had" 's would ever come up. James10694 likes this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50 Last edited by 1slow370; 08-24-2011 at 04:08 AM.

08-24-2011, 04:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
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08-24-2011, 06:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
dnasty370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 224 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 14	LS3 or LSX > vk56 all day I do not believe in Japanese v8's never did never will Last edited by dnasty370z; 08-24-2011 at 06:09 AM.

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