If you're also talking taking the trans and ECU, you probably won't be able to get the swap done for under 20k all said and done. I don't think the market will ever be flooded with these parts either, how many wrecked cars with this engine are you expecting?

OP is talking about when it will be done, and if it's completely cost prohibitive how is it a completely irrelevant statement? You can do a lot to the G with 20k, and likely outperform the VR30 at that price point.

 

[QUOTE=Epiphany;3994970]If you're also talking taking the trans and ECU, you probably won't be able to get the swap done for under 20k all said and done. I don't think the market will ever be flooded with these parts either, how many wrecked cars with this engine are you expecting?

I'm not really expecting anything really, this engine is going to be in other model Infiniti vehicles and is going to be in Japanese models too. so, just an estimate here, in about 5-6 years there should be plenty to get our hands on. that's when I would be looking to do such a thing anyway. plus, a twin setup with the cost of a built motor and trans would run you about 20k all said and done as well. sure the vhr would be putting out more power, but to have pretty much all factory built parts with twins and some newer tech would be nice too. also, if the vr30 is anything like vr38, there will be some seriously reliable power to be had with some tuning and fueling changes. I would rather make turbo power on a motor built to do so.

 

Why not? Knock yourself out! Be the first. Be sure to post a build thread when you do it.

 

Why stop at the VR30, why not vr38 mated to the q70 transmission. Ala Eau Rouge. Infiniti proved it would fit, just not cost effective for the $$ but the power is there stock. Engine mounts are the same as the Vr shares a lot with the VQ in terms of dimensions. And I'm not being sarcastic either. If they could fit it in a Juke, there is hope. All it takes is money and ingenuity

 

It's a shame they weren't able to shoehorn the GTR's transaxle in the Eau Rouge.

 

Your hypothetical 20k swap 5-6 years from now is twice as expensive as a single turbo build that costs less than $10k and makes 550+ whp which can be had TODAY.

The stock VQ37VHR and 6MT can already make "seriously reliable power" without being built. There are plenty of stock block single and twin turbo cars pushing 550+ whp. Last time I checked the VR38 needs to be built after ~550-600wtq vs the VQ37VHRs at ~450-500wtq.

 

I understand your reasoning, but this is something different and not something that has been done over and over again to where it's just another vq with a turbo. Turbo vqs have been done to death and I would want something new and different. Not everybody wants what you or other turbo vq guys have.

 

Until your most recent post, you never once mentioned anything about doing it to be "different". The only reasons you presented were "A turbo VQ37VHR is 20k" and "The 3.8 liter VR38 is GODLY so the 3.0 liter VR30 must be as well."

If you were so destined on being "different" why wouldn't you do as eljoker mentioned and get the VR38 which has been out for longer than 5-6 years?

At this point, I will just echo this:

 

Will do, and I don't ever remember saying the vr38 was godly but I guess you can add in whatever to make your point. If it wasn't inherent in the post that doing something new was my point, then I guess I need to spell out things for people so it is more clear.thank you for your input though, all the things you mentioned are known things, much appreciated.

 

Don't listen to these haters bro. They're just mad cause they wasted 10k on turbos. The engine is going for $2500 right now and will fit on the g37 subframe with no problems. Auto trans & engine mates up perfectly. ECU is less than $500, TCU is $80, wire harness $250-300 and beer was around $500 lol. Total cost for this swap was less than $5000 if DIY. I DID IT AND DON'T HAVE TO PROVE IT TO ANY HATERS ON THIS FORUM.

 

Hmmm no pics, no vids, just a wall of text stating that "I DID IT AND DON'T HAVE TO PROVE IT TO ANY HATERS ON THIS FORUM." 🤔

 

Don't feed the troll...

 

Might as well LS engine swap and call it a day
thats what the cool kids do now days

 

To be very honest, I've thought of some crazy swap ideas too, just never voiced them cause I thought they were stupid... M56 motor in a G? Probably stupid... But VR30 would be neat! Listen, if down the road I have the money and still own the car, I'd love to give something different a shot!

 

Hey, what your email address, I want to ask you some questions.