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MACKAY

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#130497   2017-10-05 18:47          
# KondzixsPL : Mackay, since you're our 350 "god", what engine swap do you recomend for it? I'm thinking about an LSsomething or some BMW engine swap, mybe S85B50 if it'd fit, but first I'd like to hear your opinion about it, thanks.

That's a good name you have there for me lol, Z' God haha. :D Well it all depends on what do you want and where will you be using your car. And to quickly and simply answer your question - If you don't want to spend more than 10' grand for a swap then either go with 2JZ or LS as there is tons of info about those swaps and etc, also a lot of custom parts in the market for those engines. If you have a little bit deeper pockets, then RB26DET or TT but it is completely different story and I wouldn't go that route for 350Z myself.. Also forget about BMW engines, in my opinion it is not worth considering the cost and power outputs, also don't even think about that S85 V10 as it costs crazy money + don't forget that it needs original manual gearbox which is not so common, because I doubt you would like to use SMG in Z', also if you don't want that, then fabricating of adapters for other gearbox n shit begins which is once again extra $$$.. So to finish my answer I would personally keep the the DE motor you have in yours 350Z and go nuts on a single turbo setup or swap it to HR one and build it, because VQ's are amazing platform for big power, great engines in general, and I recommend you the things I would do myself, keep the VQ. Just my two cents. If you have any more questions considering choosing the engine then feel free to email me and I will try to answer everything in detail.