engine swap

[scottyshams]

hey guys
names scotty i have a 97 2.8td lwb gq patrol lookin to do engine swap friend has a 350z motor sittin in his shed thinkin about puttin it in has it been done and dose anyone if there is a box out there that would match up??????????????????

your info is muchly apreciated =D

[YNOT]

I don't know of anyone who has put a VQ35 in a Patrol, I don't think the high revving nature of the naturally aspirated VQ35 would suit the big heavy Patrol but I could be wrong.

Is your 2.8 dead or are you just looking at the 350Z motor and thinking "sweet, wonder if it'll fit?"

Tony

[bexi]

go the td42 ... will go forever!

[YNOT]

go the td42 ... will go forever!

Can't argue with that.

Tony

[yort]

or the much cheaper option of the TB42 go hard almost for ever :049:

[Arman]

Go for td42 with an aftermarket turbo.

[bexi]

that's exactly what i'm about to do

[Ade]

Yup3..TD42

[scottyshams]

lookin at it thinkin could i really so thanks guys and yeh was thinkin just going td42 when i kill the 2.8 but what dose that cost cause people tell me can cost a fiar bit for a td42 and box

[Benno7]

Go with a RB25det if your wanting a petrol engine. If your wanting a diesel go with the TD42.

[_Greg]

if you are looking to replace the engine only, you have limited options. any of the RB engines (the ones that are found in the skylines) and the RD28 engine. if you want to change the gearbox and engine, the TD42 is a good choice, but you will need to change engine and gearbox mounts. also it starts to get expensive getting both an engine and gearbox to replace. The RB engines can be bought in half cuts from Japan and include the wiring harnesses so every thing works. the easiest fix is just to put another RD28T into it. if you are looking to sell the car in the future, a car with an original type engine will sell easier.

[GQshorty]

thanks for the info guys