Dream -- Swap our VQ for RB26DETT --
#18
01-26-2007 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Devil Dog
I have a dream. A dream when every Fast and Furious Fanboy would quit sackriding the RB26DETT.
Oh yes, I have a dream, that one day little turboed engines and non-turboed engines can co-exist.
O h yes, I have a dream!
Oh yes, I have a dream, that one day little turboed engines and non-turboed engines can co-exist.
O h yes, I have a dream!
#19
01-26-2007 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jadenharrow
sometimes i dont have the lingo or mechanic knowledge, what do you mean by "stand alone" ?
#20
01-26-2007 | 11:05 AM
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#21
01-26-2007 | 11:47 AM
Stand alone and piggie backs are two completly different things.
Originally Posted by b00stedjustin
Engine management (piggyback ecu) I beleive. I've never heard of it being called "stand alone", but I've hard "stand alone engine management". It's a fast and furious saying at the least lol.
#23
01-26-2007 | 12:02 PM
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Let me ask you this. What is so great about this heavy/long/discontinued Nissan engine that you would be willing to totally ruin the chassis dynamics of your car for?
But i cant even imagine what install would be like. Your prob better off going with a 2jz. Theirs a guy in Florida that does a full install with engine and everything for like 16 grand. I don't personal know him but Ive watched a video he put out about it.
#24
01-26-2007 | 12:11 PM
piggy back is an add on to the ecu where air and fuel can be adjusted, and I believe some are able to change timing
stand alone is a separate unit from the ecu which takes full controls of engine management. the stock ecu would only control the comfort settings, things like the air controls, lights, things like that.
stand alone is a separate unit from the ecu which takes full controls of engine management. the stock ecu would only control the comfort settings, things like the air controls, lights, things like that.
#25
01-26-2007 | 12:13 PM
Originally Posted by VQ Hotness
How much do you think adding a turbo kit to your vehicle is going to add? The engine is a legend and in my opinion is the best engine Infiniti has ever belt
i don't think a turbo is going to add 200 pounds to your curb weight, plus infiniti doesn't built engines. Open you hood, it says NISSAN.
#26
01-26-2007 | 12:55 PM
Did you even read the link I provided???? 
And what does adding turbos (that doesn't come near 200lbs) have to do with anything?
You know what? The 427 Hemi is also a legend. But I don't want that lump of iron in my car.
Um Infiniti didn't make that motor. Nissan did
2JZ?? Great motor but just as heavy and just as long.
And what does adding turbos (that doesn't come near 200lbs) have to do with anything? You know what? The 427 Hemi is also a legend. But I don't want that lump of iron in my car.
Um Infiniti didn't make that motor. Nissan did
2JZ?? Great motor but just as heavy and just as long.
Originally Posted by VQ Hotness
How much heavier is it really? Maybe 200 pounds. How much do you think adding a turbo kit to your vehicle is going to add? The engine is a legend and in my opinion is the best engine Infiniti has ever belt But i cant even imagine what install would be like. Your prob better off going with a 2jz. Theirs a guy in Florida that does a full install with engine and everything for like 16 grand. I don't personal know him but Ive watched a video he put out about it.
But i cant even imagine what install would be like. Your prob better off going with a 2jz. Theirs a guy in Florida that does a full install with engine and everything for like 16 grand. I don't personal know him but Ive watched a video he put out about it.Last edited by Jeff92se; 01-26-2007 at 12:58 PM.
#27
01-26-2007 | 01:05 PM
I'm currently looking into swapping an rb26 into my 240, and let me tell you, the cost of the engine alone is expensive. Plus the trans can't be used since its awd, so either an rb25 trans, or some special adaptor will need to be made to connect the g35 5 speed to the rb. For the money of buying just the stock rb26 engine you can purchase a TT kit for the VQ. Plus taking into consideration all the fabrication work, unforeseen odds and ends that will be required to drop an rb26 in, I'm sure the cost of building up, putting a TT, and getting a good tune for the VQ will cost way less and probably be a little more reliable with a lot less headaches along the way.
But, if you have a lot of extra money to burn, and have a second car to drive while the G is down, then go for it... this is just my take on it.
But, if you have a lot of extra money to burn, and have a second car to drive while the G is down, then go for it... this is just my take on it.
#28
01-26-2007 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by zackt69
I'm currently looking into swapping an rb26 into my 240, and let me tell you, the cost of the engine alone is expensive. Plus the trans can't be used since its awd, so either an rb25 trans, or some special adaptor will need to be made to connect the g35 5 speed to the rb. For the money of buying just the stock rb26 engine you can purchase a TT kit for the VQ. Plus taking into consideration all the fabrication work, unforeseen odds and ends that will be required to drop an rb26 in, I'm sure the cost of building up, putting a TT, and getting a good tune for the VQ will cost way less and probably be a little more reliable with a lot less headaches along the way.
But, if you have a lot of extra money to burn, and have a second car to drive while the G is down, then go for it... this is just my take on it.
But, if you have a lot of extra money to burn, and have a second car to drive while the G is down, then go for it... this is just my take on it.
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