I wonder if this would fit...

Thinking about grabbing one of these as a "Spare Part" for our recent addition to the driveway. But I wonder how exactly how much stuffing about it would take to put one in a Nav? My guess is ALOT but people have been known to achieve more radical feats of engineering.

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I thinking about whether a 5.0 litre V8 can be shoe horned under the bonnet of the Nav?

For that sort of $$$ you could get a second hand weapon from a Jap importer.

something like this from Adelaide Jap Dismantlers. I realise it's not brand new, but think of the POWER!!

Name: VG-30DETT
Type: 2998cc EFI DOHC 24-valve V6 twin turbo, twin intercoolers
Power: 208kW @ 6400
Torque: 388Nm @ 3600
Sources: 1989-on Fairlady Z Twin-turbo
in stock from $1600

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I have no doubt I could put either in there. Mating them up to the drivetrain, feeding them fuel, getting electrons to dance about happily in an ECU, extracting exhaust gasses and ensuring that it keeps its cool would be my problems though.

Give it a go Aido,that 22 couldn't go any slower...

navarian said:

Give it a go Aido,that 22 couldn't go any slower...

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The 22 could certainly do with a bit more poke but coming from a bloke that admittedly drives like a 92 year old this 76 year old could certainly give you a hurry up - with the LH indicator flashing while I turn right

You've been a bit quiet mate,busy with the new job?
Going well?

will said:

For that sort of $$$ you could get a second hand weapon from a Jap importer.

something like this from Adelaide Jap Dismantlers. I realise it's not brand new, but think of the POWER!!

Name: VG-30DETT
Type: 2998cc EFI DOHC 24-valve V6 twin turbo, twin intercoolers
Power: 208kW @ 6400
Torque: 388Nm @ 3600
Sources: 1989-on Fairlady Z Twin-turbo
in stock from $1600

Nissan Engine

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Its not just power Iam after. The exhaust note from a V8 is what Iam really after.

navarian said:

You've been a bit quiet mate,busy with the new job?
Going well?

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Yes and Yes
Trying to find a new rhythm. Lets just say life changing.
Going well though.
Last week I coooldnt even spell saylsman and now I is won!

Bosshog said:

Its not just power Iam after. The exhaust note from a V8 is what Iam really after.

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All you need is one of these;
SoundRacer product
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9XAC-BvUyo&feature=player_embedded#

The VG30DETT would mate up to the VG33E gearbox.

Those Exploder engines are pretty average. A mate had an Exploder and it cost him 4 grand as 3 or 4 chains in the motor needed replacing at 150,000km's.

Dave.

i rkn an ls1 wouldnt be too hard to fit. If it was a diesel itd already be in mine.

Dave said:

The VG30DETT would mate up to the VG33E gearbox.

Those Exploder engines are pretty average. A mate had an Exploder and it cost him 4 grand as 3 or 4 chains in the motor needed replacing at 150,000km's.

Dave.

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Hence why a brand new in the crate engine is considered a spare part!

Aido said:

All you need is one of these;
SoundRacer product
YouTube - Shonky and the SoundRacer V8

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Close but no cigar!

A mate had a Flord Exploder, I remember something about the rear timing chain not getting enough oil?
Sound right?

Do it, just do it!

Boss: If you figure out how to squeeze a 5l V8 in let me know, i'd keep the king cab forever if i could do that!

Couldn't be any worse on fuel either

Lets put this in it!

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