VQ possible to replace the VG?
03-14-2006, 11:40 AM
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VQ possible to replace the VG?
Sooo I have someone from the 4th-5th gen doing a 3.5 swap into their 4th gen and offered my their vq30de for an incredibly low amount of money as he doesnt need it anymore. Now I'm really thinking about this as I saw a guy swap in a DEk a few months ago and looks possible. I understand I will need an ECU and a lot of wiring from what brian told me.
As for the question does anyone know if I'll have to replace other stuff or all I need will be the engine and the ECU to get it running? sorry for newb question but I would like some real power
As for the question does anyone know if I'll have to replace other stuff or all I need will be the engine and the ECU to get it running? sorry for newb question but I would like some real power
03-14-2006, 11:49 AM
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it's a completely different motor so you'll need new engine/tranny mounts plus a tranny of course as well as many other parts. At the end you'll end up spending the amount of money needed to get a 4th gen.
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the vq30de is not an expensive engine by the way...
P.S.
the vq30de is not an expensive engine by the way...
03-14-2006, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by maximapitko
it's a completely different motor so you'll need new engine/tranny mounts plus a tranny of course as well as many other parts. At the end you'll end up spending the amount of money needed to get a 4th gen.
P.S.
the vq30de is not an expensive engine by the way...
P.S.
the vq30de is not an expensive engine by the way...
03-14-2006, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Cripes. It's already possible. Stillen kit. P/N 3G-TR-VQ-3.0-R. They are having a GP on it now to get rid of old stock. But you have to call for price and delivery: Phone: 866-250-5542
I'm sorry Jeff I'm a little confused about that post can you clarify it for me please.
Thanks
on that...
03-14-2006, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ColombianMax
Sooo I have someone from the 4th-5th gen doing a 3.5 swap into their 4th gen and offered my their vq30de for an incredibly low amount of money as he doesnt need it anymore. Now I'm really thinking about this as I saw a guy swap in a DEk a few months ago and looks possible. I understand I will need an ECU and a lot of wiring from what brian told me.
As for the question does anyone know if I'll have to replace other stuff or all I need will be the engine and the ECU to get it running? sorry for newb question but I would like some real power
As for the question does anyone know if I'll have to replace other stuff or all I need will be the engine and the ECU to get it running? sorry for newb question but I would like some real power
03-15-2006, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by nubiannupe
IMO, anything is possible with the right amount of cash. And a VQ swap WAS done before by someone, but IIRC, it was costly on the fabrication tip.
03-15-2006, 08:20 AM
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aluminum loves heat...; ill stick with my forged steel/cast iron vgs and ves.
03-15-2006, 12:14 PM
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yea, I'm not gonna go through all this trouble, I'm gonna let Alex V deal with that in his project. On the other hand I'm getting a tranny for my baby's Maxima...scarlet's been sittin on that driveway for a few weeks now and we need it running by summer. Its gonna be purdified by then Cant wait til April 1st to have it running, Alex getcho *** over here!
Cant wait til April 1st to have it running, Alex getcho *** over here!
03-15-2006, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
What trouble? Stillen kit!
lol well.. like most peoeple said you need money for something like this, I figured I could get the engine real cheap but I'll still need ECU most likely axles and the mounts..I'd rather get the engine cheap and trade it for something we really need. but now that you bring it up why dont you post some info on that stillen kit you keep talking about
03-15-2006, 12:59 PM
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I gave the contact number for Stillen. I don't need to call. I already have a VQ35 
Originally Posted by ColombianMax
lol well.. like most peoeple said you need money for something like this, I figured I could get the engine real cheap but I'll still need ECU most likely axles and the mounts..I'd rather get the engine cheap and trade it for something we really need. but now that you bring it up why dont you post some info on that stillen kit you keep talking about
03-15-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
What trouble? Stillen kit!
I wish I had the snap on VQ twin turbo kit tho. I dont have quite that much money....
~Alex
03-15-2006, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Cripes. It's already possible. Stillen kit. P/N 3G-TR-VQ-3.0-R. They are having a GP on it now to get rid of old stock. But you have to call for price and delivery: Phone: 866-250-5542
03-15-2006, 04:45 PM
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Ill trade you my VG for your VQ and we'll call it even. Then you can say your 4th gen has the heart of a 3rg gen. And I can give you my irs from my parts car then you can say you have a 3rd gens soul too!
~Alex
~Alex
03-15-2006, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by alextothestars
aluminum loves heat...; ill stick with my forged steel/cast iron vgs and ves.
no you have it backwards. Aluminum sheds heat faster. Some racers have said they prefer iron heads because they hold the heat in the combustion chamber better than aluminum.
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