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Re: Importing a Fairlady Z from Japan to Iowa, USA
Thanks for the replies, it does seem likely that I would be forced to purchase a nice TTZ here, but first, I live in middle-of-nowhere Iowa, where seeing a Z32 is as rare as seeing a Bughatti Veyron here in the USA. Let alone that doing several searches for Z32's on autotrader and cars.com has created possibilities ranging usually around 10k - 18k, plus shipping or pickup (which means a 200k+ mileage drive).
I have seen a few nice N/A Z32's on ebay motors, and got the idea of just purchasing an N/A, and working to get it twin turbo. But because I have seen how hard it is to work with the VG30DE in such a cramped engine bay, and being it has dual intake plenums, I would be better off either pulling the engine out and starting to do internal work first, then putting turbos on, or just purchasing a TTZ to save the hardship of renting a crane, all the necessary tools, etc. But, to perhaps work in a single turbo setup, I thought about swapping the whole VG30DE engine for an RB25DET, or even a 6G72, but then matching the transmissions with correct drivetrain/differentials, oh the headache...
All in all, I love how working in the US and comparing objects to other countries that produce the same quality (if not better), are so much cheaper than purchasing domestically, which makes me so frustrated and hostile towards our government's DOT, customs, etc.
Again, thanks for the replies, I may just start my long journey of hunting for that perfect TTZ...
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