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Maestrob4u · 11-23-2012, 05:39 PM

I know it seems outrageous and almost Rediculous but, I must as this question of those more knowledgeable than I.

I've seen a number of videos on YouTube of Nissan GTRs thrashing the upper echelon of supercars (Some after a remap and a little fettling) and it got me wondering. If a GM LS engine, Toyota 2J and R34 Skyline engine can be loaded into an E30 3-Series...

Is it possible to swap a VR38DETT (Nissan GTR) engine into a 1 series?

If so (bearing in mind the GTR is a 4WD car) what would I need, besides the engine of course, how much could it cost and who would be barmy enough to carry it out?

Thank you all for reading.

11-23-2012, 05:39 PM	#1
Maestrob4u New Member 5 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2012 Ford C-Max Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	1M Coupe VR38DETT (Nissan GTR) engine swap? I know it seems outrageous and almost Rediculous but, I must as this question of those more knowledgeable than I. I've seen a number of videos on YouTube of Nissan GTRs thrashing the upper echelon of supercars (Some after a remap and a little fettling) and it got me wondering. If a GM LS engine, Toyota 2J and R34 Skyline engine can be loaded into an E30 3-Series... Is it possible to swap a VR38DETT (Nissan GTR) engine into a 1 series? If so (bearing in mind the GTR is a 4WD car) what would I need, besides the engine of course, how much could it cost and who would be barmy enough to carry it out? Thank you all for reading.
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