370z with gtr engine swap. Has anyone done this yet?

Jordo! · 04-23-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Because it's auto only.

So the trans needs to be built to handle it...? Is it a poor performer relative to the regular Z AT? Poorer gearing, for example?

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Slapping the G37x's drivetrain into the Z is plausable, but likely expensive as hell. You'd be better off sticking with the G37x and boosting it. You won't really be gaining much by switching bodies....just a whole lot of headache.

I don't know enough about the AWD system on the G, but I believe the GT-R's system has virtually nothing in common with that setup. It has a DCT for one, a transaxle & of course the ATTESA E-TS system.

I figured they were different, but unless it can't handle the extra torque or just isn't a very good design for performance applications, I don't see why that wouldn't make for a pretty awesome car.

jcosta79 · 04-23-2013, 09:59 AM

It can be done, but it would cost twice as much as a used GTR and you would end up with a car that was half as good.

Shamu · 04-23-2013, 10:39 PM

I have seen salvage title cars with running motors as low as $15k. No reason why couldn't score reasonably priced motor?

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