2011 Mustang 5.0 Turbo

m4a1mustang · 08-06-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 370z TT

Why not just swap in the 5.0 in the z, the you would have the best of both worlds......

I think it might be too wide to fit. If I had the time/money that'd definitely be something I would look into, though. That engine in this car would be awesome.

theDreamer · 08-06-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think it might be too wide to fit. If I had the time/money that'd definitely be something I would look into, though. That engine in this car would be awesome.

I would just do the new V8 Nissan has created, might not be putting down exactly the same numbers but this way you stay with Nissan and get a V8.

xiven · 08-06-2010, 10:24 AM

i think somebody might try this eventually

m4a1mustang · 08-06-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by xiven

i think somebody might try this eventually

I hope so.

Pharmacist · 08-06-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think it might be too wide to fit. If I had the time/money that'd definitely be something I would look into, though. That engine in this car would be awesome.

why not just use the v8 from the m56? it's still a nissan and will probably have less compatibility issues with the car. actually, why not just pt the vr38dett engine from a gt-r? i would have thought by now some adventurous pioneer would have tried that already, but apparently not.

shadoquad · 08-06-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

why not just use the v8 from the m56? it's still a nissan and will probably have less compatibility issues with the car. actually, why not just pt the vr38dett engine from a gt-r? i would have thought by now some adventurous pioneer would have tried that already, but apparently not.

Well, batter up!

If I had loads of money to dump into this, even then it would be waiting until my warranty expired.

m4a1mustang · 08-06-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

why not just use the v8 from the m56? it's still a nissan and will probably have less compatibility issues with the car. actually, why not just pt the vr38dett engine from a gt-r? i would have thought by now some adventurous pioneer would have tried that already, but apparently not.

We've talked about the m56 a few times and it could be a good option. Ultimately its personal preference and more importantly fitment. I know the LSX motors will fit in the 350s but not sure if these bigger OHC v8s will fit.

As far as the vr38... that becomes pretty damn expensive, and, well, if you want a v8 its obviously not on the list. Anyone have an idea what a crate vr38dett runs? I'm guessing an arm and a leg.

Pharmacist · 08-06-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

We've talked about the m56 a few times and it could be a good option. Ultimately its personal preference and more importantly fitment. I know the LSX motors will fit in the 350s but not sure if these bigger OHC v8s will fit.

As far as the vr38... that becomes pretty damn expensive, and, well, if you want a v8 its obviously not on the list. Anyone have an idea what a crate vr38dett runs? I'm guessing an arm and a leg.

well, the gtr transmission alone costs 20k, so the engine you can guess will be about 35-40k or so, right? by the time you factor in the cost of all the extra parts and the fees for the mechanics who will do the fitment, i'll be much cheaper just to trade in the z for a gtr. of course, these custom projects are never about good value for the money but more about innovation and creativity and pushing the boundaries of what can be done

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xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 44 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 295	i think somebody might try this eventually