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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 03:53 PM
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engine swap shop in CT area?

does anyone know of any reliable shops in CT, MA, or anywhere near that that would be able to do a swap? Im seriously thinking of doing one but no one i know has any advice as to where to go. any suggestions would be appreciated, if not im just gonna hacksaw my engine out and duct tape the new one in. thanks
Old Jun 6, 2002 | 03:57 PM
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if you are just replacing the stock engine, lots of shops can do that...

check your local phone book.
Old Jun 6, 2002 | 04:12 PM
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oh my bad, forgot to specify. i want to swap in a 300zx turbo, so if i do im gonna do it right, so i was just trying to gather some opinions if possible
Old Jun 6, 2002 | 04:18 PM
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Originally posted by rift485
oh my bad, forgot to specify. i want to swap in a 300zx turbo, so if i do im gonna do it right, so i was just trying to gather some opinions if possible
just use your Maxima's block....upgrade the internals(fogrged 9:1 pistons and rods)...CR won't be as low as the Z31 block but hell forged 9:1 should take moderate boost levels very well.
Old Jun 6, 2002 | 04:27 PM
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well yeah that is true, but i wanted to put a rebuilt zx one in so i can squeeze some more horses out of it and have an engine that will last me indefinitely cause i plan on keeping the max. and ive got the money so y not?
Old Jun 6, 2002 | 04:31 PM
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well if you got the money go for it...

Originally posted by rift485
well yeah that is true, but i wanted to put a rebuilt zx one in so i can squeeze some more horses out of it and have an engine that will last me indefinitely cause i plan on keeping the max. and ive got the money so y not?
Old Jun 7, 2002 | 12:48 AM
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are the z31 rods shorter than the max's? im assuming they are and not just the pistons.. i would get some je pistons and z31 rods and you will be boosting your way into the future..
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