Just wondering if I was the only one out here who has given serious thought to putting a small V6 in to my S. I'm thinking of a late model 350Z motor which I believe is also shared by the Nissan Maxima 3.5. Reason? More power off the line and the fact that I don't have to 'drive the car like I stole it' to get awesome acceleration. I know it would upset the balance of the car a bit but I'd be willing to sacrifice handling for acceleration. How hard would this be? I know people will say that I should have bought a Z but frankly I like the looks and size of the S much better...

 

Good luck.

 

you're going to need a lot of luck.

 

Do a search. I remember someone long time ago asking the same question. Along with a lot of bashing for what people thought was a pretty stupid idea, he got few interesting answers. Maybe it'll help ya out. I don't know much about the Z motors but I assume it won't be easy. I've done a motor swap B16A1 into a 89 CRX HF. Even when staying within the same company I can tell ya the swap wasn't easy. Expecially the d@mn motor mounts (It was a HF... ). Anyway good luck and get ready to put out some serious $$$. I'd think about motor rebuild and FI instead of Z motor swap if your looking for power (<-my 2 cents).

Tuner

 

Why bother if you did that it wouldnt be an S2000?

 

Sounds like an AP1 owner that would be better off in an AP2.

You would not upset the balance a bit, you would completely obliterate it.

If you're willing to go to extreme measures to get more torque, look into the Inline Pro 2.5L deal, or maybe just a built up or supercharged F22C.

 

how about a S3200? C32 V6 nsx motor.

i'd guess it is still possible to retain the 50/50 weight distribution since the weight is shifted even closer to the firewall.

 

You would have 1 gear for forward and 6 gears for reverse then. Might be good for autocross though if you like to show off.

 

^^^^^ , By the time you do the swap and spend $$$$$,etc the power you'll be making with that (V6) a S owner with the same $$$ on his 4 Cylinder S will be smoking you A$$ all day long........

 

Z motor would be a waste on the S, you should do something special like a RB26 or SR20. If you put a Z in a S, why not just BUY a Z, pretty much the same.