hey folks,
just wanted to pop the question since I have come across several complete motors and mine is in need of a rebuild.
so.... here we are. well, yesterday while up in Dubai at the infamous Afghani scrap yards, I came across several JDM 200Z's imported from Japan with complete turbo engines among other parts and/or accessories. I have been wanting to do an NA2T on my 87 Z31 for some time now, and after seeing these VG20ET motors, I am thinking about swapping one in place of my worn NA. this seems to be a pretty rare, if ever done swap. research is telling me that although they look the same as the bigger 3 liters, the intake plenum is smaller, they are a bit smaller internally and the turbo is different from what I understand. not sure how different the exhaust manifold is.
my current motor needs a rebuild as it has an internal misfire somewhere and burns up oil pretty quick (I have to add a liter every week) so I had planned to have it torn down and repaired and later converting NA2T. or I could try this VG20 swap instead or perhaps just take the required turbo parts from it.... hmmm.
I did also find an RB20DET engine in its entirety sitting in what's left of a 200ZR.... hmmm.
in addition, I now have access to at least 3 turbo cross-members so that should alleviate the issue with the non-turbo cross-member, unless there is a difference where it would not be compatible to swap into a Z31 kouki. my power steering rack just went out too... so, I guess now would be the time to get that fixed.
please, what are your thoughts?
thanks,
Bonny
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