Project: BUILT VH45DE TT on a G coupe

[wongy]

sounds like its going to be a beast of a setup, all the best

[izmir41500]

what's the estimated time of completion (fully running with pics and vid)? i won't have to wait 2 yrs to see this like kel's car right

[helldorado]

I'm assuming the 300ZX 5 speed is what you're going to be mounting?

Any reason you opted for the VH over the VK? IIRC, most of the dimensions between the crank, rods, pistons, journals, etc... are identical, but the VK has a beefier block with improved cooling.

Best of luck and can't wait to see the results.

[tecni]

Originally Posted by helldorado

I'm assuming the 300ZX 5 speed is what you're going to be mounting?

Any reason you opted for the VH over the VK? IIRC, most of the dimensions between the crank, rods, pistons, journals, etc... are identical, but the VK has a beefier block with improved cooling.

Best of luck and can't wait to see the results.

yeah, going with a VG tranny adapter and modified linkage. I hate to go from 6MT to 5MT but oh well, it will do for now until I get my hands on a toyota V160.

OEM VH rods are 11% thicker and the pistons are significantly beefier than VK. I chose VH just because I got a very good deal on it. I have about 8-9 VK's sitting here at the house so eventually I'll offer a VK option.

[tecni]

Originally Posted by izmir41500

what's the estimated time of completion (fully running with pics and vid)? i won't have to wait 2 yrs to see this like kel's car right

Well considering I quit my 9-5 to take on this project I'm expecting to have it done before the end of the year. Most of the major parts I've bought already excluding EMS and wastegates.

[martyg35]

Wow, that is some dedication to quit your job to focus on your V8 TT project. Much respect Tecni and good luck on project.

[tecni]

Grandpa VH needs a few goodies to get him up to his old self again.

[Hi-Tech_G]

Sick. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[cerr]

Originally Posted by tecni

Well considering I quit my 9-5 to take on this project I'm expecting to have it done before the end of the year. Most of the major parts I've bought already excluding EMS and wastegates.

wow, that's hard core

can't wait to see the burn out vid!!

[tecni]

Piston rings came in today. This was the missing link to the build. Now the machine shop can get to work on the balancing.

[Jeff92se]

Any pics of yoru mock up? I assume since you have all those extra blocks, you are doing some mock up while the shop is doing the block work?

[tecni]

Not yet since I'm finishing up my other project that's a 1995 Eclipse GSX fully built and 76mm Schwitzer. Once I get my "beater" going, I can get to work on the G.

[fast04G]

man i did this kind up build for integra...but i couldnt find time to drop the motor in the car..but i couldnt quit work. thats some harcore dedication bro!

[tecni]

Got the motor back this afternoon and got to work on it right away.

Current progress:

Block painted w/ engine enamel.
Clearances checked.
Piston rings file-fitted.
Crank Installed.
Motor mounts installed.
Water pump installed.
Thermostat Housing installed w/ new thermo.



Tomorrow:

Pistons/rods going in.
Oil Pump and pickup.

[martyg35]

Thnx for the update..