Z-32 needs a new engine, are all years compatible ?

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HensleyaZHotChic - 07 Jun 2006 22:08 GMT

I own a 1993 Z-32 the engine was stolen along with about half my interior
including the seats!
Will all engines 1990 thru 1996 work in my Z-32.
One shop said they could put in 91 engine with the same 121xxx miles on it
and I'd never know the difference. So I'm not sure they are right ?

I called another shop and they said there are minor differencs in the 92
engine but it would bolt up so long as a buy an engine with a 5 speed bell
housing. They said I need an engine with its wiring harness in tact, but
said my harmonic balancer is differnet but were vague as to what this part
is and whether I could get one off the 92 model and it would work.

So I need some advice as to whether its worth saving $250 on a 1992 engine
and go that route or find a 93 thru 95 engine. I live near Chattanooga,
anybody know of a Z shop nearby ?
Thanks.

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Steve T - 08 Jun 2006 07:47 GMT

> I own a 1993 Z-32 the engine was stolen along with about half my interior
> including the seats!
> Will all engines 1990 thru 1996 work in my Z-32.
> One shop said they could put in 91 engine with the same 121xxx miles on it
> and I'd never know the difference. So I'm not sure they are right ?

The later versions had improvements like better VTC's that don't leak oil
and rattle etc. Just upgrading the VTC's to the later ones is $1000 in
parts alone!

> I called another shop and they said there are minor differencs in the 92
> engine but it would bolt up so long as a buy an engine with a 5 speed bell
> housing.

The trans type makes no difference so those people are clueless.

> They said I need an engine with its wiring harness in tact, but
> said my harmonic balancer is differnet but were vague as to what this part
> is and whether I could get one off the 92 model and it would work.

Find another shop.

> So I need some advice as to whether its worth saving $250 on a 1992 engine
> and go that route or find a 93 thru 95 engine. I live near Chattanooga,
> anybody know of a Z shop nearby ?

We're in Atlanta. And yes you want a 93-95 engine if you can find one.

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Nissan4ME - 09 Jun 2006 22:51 GMT

So what kind of mods would be needed to use a 1990, 91 or 92 engine
The VTC change would be nice. Other than the wiring harness and harmonic balancer what else is needed ? Seems like the mods are minor but finding a good harness for cheap is not easy. So get an engine with the harness

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