Hi List,
I own a 1986 300 zx with a good engine. It's not original, in fact I think its from a pathfinder. Thats another story it fits and worked as a z engine for 3 years. The plate on the Z says its a VG30 (B). I'm looking at a 1990 Maxima SE with a loud knock in the engine (bearing). The rest of the car seems pretty OK 200k miles a lot of new stuff, waxable paintjob , usable tires new brakes rebuilt auto tranny 30 k agoand 500 in exhaust work, $500 bucks delivered. And iy runs BTW. Any the question is can I get my 1986 300 zx engine auto tranny BTW into the Maxima auto tranny (VG30(E)). And what issues will arise? Any Fuel management problems? Which ecu would I use. Do I remeber something about doing this swap reversed and having to change oil pan and dipstick location?? Sorry for the long post .
TIA
Fred P

 

check out the stickies, there should be one on a turbo swap, you'll only need the info on swapping the motor not the turbo setup