'97+ 3000gt?
08-14-2006, 03:14 PM
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'97+ 3000gt? Anyone done the swap? The VR4s are pretty cool cars, but I think a V8 would make it just a bit cooler. Not sure on how feasible it would be to keep the AWD, but what do you guys think?
08-14-2006, 03:22 PM
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If you could keep the AWD you'd be god. Lol but no I bet that's not possible. You'd have to find all the different parts that would fit. I mean if somone can stuff an LS1 into a 240SX this swap should be easy.
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The VR4 gearbox is notoriously weak, so keeping it AWD even if you could solve the space constraints would be almost impossible.
What you'd essentially be doing is a FWD to RWD conversion, with the exception that the 3000GT already has provisions for a driveshaft and a rear differential. Its unlikely that the 3000GT has sufficient front-to-back engine compartment clearance for a longitudinally mounted V8, and hood clearance would also be an issue.
What you'd essentially be doing is a FWD to RWD conversion, with the exception that the 3000GT already has provisions for a driveshaft and a rear differential. Its unlikely that the 3000GT has sufficient front-to-back engine compartment clearance for a longitudinally mounted V8, and hood clearance would also be an issue.
