vq30 vs vg30 vs vq35
10-08-2005, 03:47 PM
#1
vq30 vs vg30 vs vq35
I've got a 97 with 160,000 miles. Looking to do some "preventative" maintenance and get an upgrade in January. At first I wanted a VQ35 but the price difference between the 35 and the 30 is insane. Is it worth the extra $ in the long run to get the 35? As far as aftermarket n/a parts go, maintenance. I dont think I will ever boost it since it's fwd, but I just want a car that will get up and go and handle very well. So far the Maxima has done all of that, but I want to throw a new motor in it before this one dies. It may seem like a silly question but look at my post count i'm used to DSM's and this is my first nissan. Also are there any options as far as rebuilding/stroking the motor? Or is there no aftermarket support for that? I'm going to get the swap done by a shop, and upgrade the clutch at the same time. Is there anything else I need to look into? Engine management etc.?
10-08-2005, 04:39 PM
#3
You can get a VQ35 ready to drop into the car from Tilley for something like $1800. NA 4.5 gens are running 13s with one or two other mods. Your current engine still has plenty of life though. These VQs will do 250K as long as they are regularly maintained. There are a couple stroker kits for the 3.5 but as far as I know, no one on this board has done it due to the cost. You can take some internals from a 3.5 and drop them into the 3.0 to stroke it; visit the All Motor forum for more on that.
10-08-2005, 04:59 PM
#6
Originally Posted by THT
You can get a VQ35 ready to drop into the car from Tilley for something like $1800. NA 4.5 gens are running 13s with one or two other mods. Your current engine still has plenty of life though. These VQs will do 250K as long as they are regularly maintained. There are a couple stroker kits for the 3.5 but as far as I know, no one on this board has done it due to the cost. You can take some internals from a 3.5 and drop them into the 3.0 to stroke it; visit the All Motor forum for more on that.
10-09-2005, 09:52 AM
#11
Originally Posted by THT
Tilleys99 on the org. He owns Elevated Bodyworks in PA.
got beaten by an EG hatch last night, so I really want either.
10-09-2005, 10:30 AM
#13
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Originally Posted by kepler
so tilleys99 has a 3.5 ready to drop in fro how much
Originally Posted by THT
You can get a VQ35 ready to drop into the car from Tilley for something like $1800.
10-09-2005, 04:07 PM
#19
Originally Posted by THT
Sorry Steve but I don't. If I did, I'd be giving more thought to a 3.5 swap.
10-09-2005, 04:37 PM
#20
Originally Posted by nismology
What's the difference? You're gonna need one of those no matter which engine you decide to swap in...
10-09-2005, 11:23 PM
#22
Originally Posted by 93turbo gxe
The vg30 is a 3rd gen motor and would not be an easy swap. All motor section is your friend
10-09-2005, 11:25 PM
#23
Originally Posted by THT
Uh, I'm not the OP. My statement refers to the fact that I would be giving more consideration to a 3.5 swap IF I had a cherry picker.
10-11-2005, 06:43 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by THT
Uh, I'm not the OP. My statement refers to the fact that I would be giving more consideration to a 3.5 swap IF I had a cherry picker. But because I do not, I won't be swapping one in and instead, putt along with my VQ30.
An engine crane you can either buy for a couple hundred bucks or rent for even less, is hardly on top of your obstacle list.
http://www.mytoolstore.com/astro/asthyd08.html <--- first link on google that wasn't a DIY build guide... could probably find for cheaper if you tried.
10-11-2005, 06:46 PM
#26
Originally Posted by filter27e
Yeah, you see I was going to swap in a $1000 motor for some power, *yawn* but didn't because I don't have an engine crane.
An engine crane you can either buy for a couple hundred bucks or rent for even less, is hardly on top of your obstacle list.
http://www.mytoolstore.com/astro/asthyd08.html <--- first link on google that wasn't a DIY build guide... could probably find for cheaper if you tried.
An engine crane you can either buy for a couple hundred bucks or rent for even less, is hardly on top of your obstacle list.
http://www.mytoolstore.com/astro/asthyd08.html <--- first link on google that wasn't a DIY build guide... could probably find for cheaper if you tried.
10-11-2005, 08:16 PM
#28
Originally Posted by xxrealmsxx
price difference between the 35 and the 30 is insane.
And for ~40 more ft/lbs (@ wheels) why the fluck not?
Originally Posted by xxrealmsxx
Is it worth the extra $ in the long run to get the 35?
Originally Posted by xxrealmsxx
As far as aftermarket n/a parts go, maintenance.
Originally Posted by xxrealmsxx
I want to throw a new motor in it before this one dies.
Originally Posted by xxrealmsxx
Also are there any options as far as rebuilding/stroking the motor?
Originally Posted by xxrealmsxx
Or is there no aftermarket support for that? I'm going to get the swap done by a shop, and upgrade the clutch at the same time. Is there anything else I need to look into? Engine management etc.?
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