Does this build sound legit?

RadioFlyer · 10-09-2017, 01:52 PM

Who did the engine build? I wouldn't trust a homebuilt VQ. You can source a built shortblock from a number of Nissan specialty shops, or maybe even use a reputable local machine shop for the heads, or SOMETHING to let you know that the motor was put together correctly. VQs aren't motors that everybody is cracking open, so I'd only go with someone reputable to put it together.

...and then there's the rear turbo that everyone else is talking about. Too many red flags for my comfort level.

jax4557 · 10-09-2017, 11:33 PM

I actually know this guy, he's in my town and I've raced him a few times. The sale is for family reasons and not a problem offload, ive went through a trans already just like he has and he has the old trans in the garage with just a busted 2nd synchro. The original motor had a knock when he bought it and since then has had a reputable shop build the motor. The car is a rear mount and running uprev tuned by martin struk with rs enthrapy..... his antilag is killer... its got me a few times

I can hit him up and pass along your details if you'd like a one on one faster.

mpower_ss · 10-16-2017, 02:43 PM

Thanks for all the info. I'm in the beginning stages of my search. I need to learn so much more before I purchase an already built ride. This is the first rear mount turbo I've even read about. It was a good reminder that I still have lots to learn about the "boosted world".

10-09-2017, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
RadioFlyer Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 193 Drives: 08 G37S S/C Rep Power: 41	Who did the engine build? I wouldn't trust a homebuilt VQ. You can source a built shortblock from a number of Nissan specialty shops, or maybe even use a reputable local machine shop for the heads, or SOMETHING to let you know that the motor was put together correctly. VQs aren't motors that everybody is cracking open, so I'd only go with someone reputable to put it together. ...and then there's the rear turbo that everyone else is talking about. Too many red flags for my comfort level. mpower_ss likes this.

10-09-2017, 11:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
jax4557 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 102 Drives: 2014 370z Sport M6 Rep Power: 12	I actually know this guy, he's in my town and I've raced him a few times. The sale is for family reasons and not a problem offload, ive went through a trans already just like he has and he has the old trans in the garage with just a busted 2nd synchro. The original motor had a knock when he bought it and since then has had a reputable shop build the motor. The car is a rear mount and running uprev tuned by martin struk with rs enthrapy..... his antilag is killer... its got me a few times I can hit him up and pass along your details if you'd like a one on one faster. mpower_ss likes this.

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10-16-2017, 02:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
mpower_ss Base Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: St.Pete, Fl Posts: 6 Drives: 95 M3 / 09 Mini S Rep Power: 9	Thanks for all the info. I'm in the beginning stages of my search. I need to learn so much more before I purchase an already built ride. This is the first rear mount turbo I've even read about. It was a good reminder that I still have lots to learn about the "boosted world".