5.7 in a Z?

Inspector71 · 04-27-2012, 02:16 PM

If this has been asked, I apologize up front. I did a search and found nothing on this subject. Would it be possible to wedge a Nissan 5.7 V8 in a Z? and how significant would be the mods?

TerribleONE · 04-27-2012, 02:19 PM

a LS series swap would be much more doable.. IMO just boost it and call it a day. 500whp is more than enough on the street. If you want a V8 buy a mustang

theDreamer · 04-27-2012, 02:22 PM

Yes, it has been done.
DSport Magazine Feature of our 370Z | Chris Forsberg Racing

Inspector71 · 04-27-2012, 02:22 PM

Thanks for answering but I asked if it was doable not whether anyone thought it was a good idea. Each of us has our own individual likes and dislikes. If I liked Mustangs, I would have already bought one.

Inspector71 · 04-27-2012, 02:43 PM

Thanks, I really appreciate your post. That is what I was looking for. It would make no sense for me to investigate such a set up if the engine just plain would not fit without excessive mods. If that had been the case, there would have been no need for me to explore it further so I started with the "doable" question first. This really helps. Now, as soon as my ship comes in.... (so far only a row boat has showed up).

kdo2milger · 04-27-2012, 03:09 PM

man that would be an awesome project to undertake!

i have heard of the pontiac soltice getting a LS7 corvette package available...

theDreamer · 04-27-2012, 03:13 PM

The main issue with this project path and keeping it a Nissan V8 is space.
As you can see the engine will poke through the hood a little probably, he has removed a lot from the engine bay which is fine if this is a dedicated track car, but keeping certain comforts might make it difficult to fit it all in. I think this would be a fun project, but be prepared for a lot of one off parts and long days of problem and problem.

Trips · 04-27-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

The main issue with this project path and keeping it a Nissan V8 is space.
As you can see the engine will poke through the hood a little probably, he has removed a lot from the engine bay which is fine if this is a dedicated track car, but keeping certain comforts might make it difficult to fit it all in. I think this would be a fun project, but be prepared for a lot of one off parts and long days of problem and problem.

Fun project for sure and all it will take is Time and $$$

I will be traveling this route one day since my old 240z has one already

http://www.the370z.com/members/tripl...d-project.html

anthonyy · 04-27-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Fun project for sure and all it will take is Time and $$$

I will be traveling this route one day since my old 240z has one already

are you allowed to say that to a mod

kdo2milger · 04-27-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Fun project for sure and all it will take is Time and $$$

I will be traveling this route one day since my old 240z has one already

http://www.the370z.com/members/tripl...d-project.html

lol you will be old and crusty before that z sees any progress

oh wait you are already old and crusty

04-27-2012, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 15	5.7 in a Z? If this has been asked, I apologize up front. I did a search and found nothing on this subject. Would it be possible to wedge a Nissan 5.7 V8 in a Z? and how significant would be the mods?

04-27-2012, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	a LS series swap would be much more doable.. IMO just boost it and call it a day. 500whp is more than enough on the street. If you want a V8 buy a mustang __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

04-27-2012, 02:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Yes, it has been done. DSport Magazine Feature of our 370Z \| Chris Forsberg Racing __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-27-2012, 02:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 15	Thanks Thanks for answering but I asked if it was doable not whether anyone thought it was a good idea. Each of us has our own individual likes and dislikes. If I liked Mustangs, I would have already bought one.

04-27-2012, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 15	theDreamer Thanks, I really appreciate your post. That is what I was looking for. It would make no sense for me to investigate such a set up if the engine just plain would not fit without excessive mods. If that had been the case, there would have been no need for me to explore it further so I started with the "doable" question first. This really helps. Now, as soon as my ship comes in.... (so far only a row boat has showed up).

04-27-2012, 03:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	man that would be an awesome project to undertake! i have heard of the pontiac soltice getting a LS7 corvette package available... __________________ Project *NISMO*

04-27-2012, 03:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	The main issue with this project path and keeping it a Nissan V8 is space. As you can see the engine will poke through the hood a little probably, he has removed a lot from the engine bay which is fine if this is a dedicated track car, but keeping certain comforts might make it difficult to fit it all in. I think this would be a fun project, but be prepared for a lot of one off parts and long days of problem and problem. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram