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Has anyone tried this front end conversion yet?

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Old 09-23-2011, 11:12 AM
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the M is about two inches wider than the 2nd gen G. I tried installing Stillen Gen1 intakes and the bolts do not line up b/c they are not wide enough

performance wise, my M37 pulls just slightly better than my G37...


Old 09-23-2011, 11:30 AM
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im pretty sure the front of the M is wider than G.....which means a lot of fabricating and custom fitting.........to much work for someone to bother with
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da mayor, whenever u get a chance could you measure the distance of the windshield on both cars relative to the starting points of the fenders there. If it is the same distance, there is a possibility of it working. Obviously the rear would prob need some work to look right and that isnt a problem. In order to do the entire front end you will need the fenders, hood, headlights, rad support, front bumper, the grills, fender walls, and the under guard if u want. its just my curiousity playing because I would have to play with the numbers to do it in comparison to buying a new g37 to see if the costs would be the same as buying a m36. like i said, my curiosity with it has been plaguing me. If I get a new job that pays me the money I should be making I might do the upgrade to the m36xs but I also would have to do research as to the suspension upgrades(if any) to the m36x because I wouldn't want to be stuck with having only the choice of bags or just springs. I would also prefer just to do the conversion because I would think it might net less, who knows.

the reason I ask for the measurements is because if those match, it should work. an example of that can be the 01-03 and 04-05 Honda Civics(I owned one previous, well I still do but its dead). You can swap out the entire front end from either car along with the rad support and it works. Same can be said for the all the nissan 240's with other counterparts.

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Old 09-23-2011, 05:11 PM
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Its impossible, you could try but i doubt it. You'd be wasting your time and money, its gonna cost you more to mod this into a look alike M then getting an actual M. Might as well save up and then get a M.
Old 09-23-2011, 08:05 PM
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Funny you start this thread, DTM Autobody is doing something similar. 350z Front Bumper – Toyota Celica « DTM Autobody
Old 09-23-2011, 08:16 PM
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There is a new bumper out that gives the updated look but keeps the original 07-09 headlights
Old 09-23-2011, 10:17 PM
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It d be worth trying if you have the funds and/or know how. I d go the easy route and get than M37 because it s simply sexy!
Old 09-23-2011, 11:27 PM
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More pics of the M!
Old 09-26-2011, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Rickyay
Its impossible, you could try but i doubt it. You'd be wasting your time and money, its gonna cost you more to mod this into a look alike M then getting an actual M. Might as well save up and then get a M.
Agreed. To each their own, but this seems ridiculous. The time, money, and headache of attempting this would not outweigh the difference in cost between the two models. The width difference between the two is enough to end that daydream. The M also is going to have a larger, more refined interior. Plus, you also have the option of going with the bigger V8. Seems like a no-brainer to me.
Old 09-27-2011, 12:27 PM
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thats the sickest M ive ever seen!

whether you decide to do the expensive conversion, or just get an M, im IN FOR PICS lol
Old 09-27-2011, 07:02 PM
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How i wish the M and G suspension was interchangeable! Id already be at the dealer trading mine in and pulllin off the bags
Old 09-28-2011, 05:17 PM
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mayor, ur my idol
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