Has anyone ever done a VQ35 + Tranny Swap into a 3rd gen? Is it even possible without an extreme amount of engine compartment changing? I think it would be very interesting to see.
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1 person, starchild (i think). The car was for sale. The onbly problem was there was no evidence on how he did the swap and people were led to believe a shop did it.

 

Wasn't that a DE-K swap?


To the OP, if the DE-K fits, so will a VQ35.

 

LOL!

Joking aside, a VQ35 in a 3rd gen would be pretty hot.

 

hah... thanks.
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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=448076 <--- click there and u'll be amazed.

 

don't the VQ35s have issues with oil consumption

 

as a matter of fact, i recall something like that being told to me by my buddy who works as a Nissan tech. i think he said Nissan went cheap in the low end parts for the VQ35 and thats y they blow.

 

ibjeffygetswindofthis

 

I'm just waiting for the VTCs on them to start clacking

 

That gave me a good laugh!

 

wow, great reading.

 

Anyone know if the VQ40 from a new Pathfinder is Longitudinal or Transverse? I think it's longitudinally mounted, so moot point, but if it's not it would be one impressive project. Similar hp to the VQ35, but 4.0L just sounds so much bigger...

 

Far as i know only the altima, and maxima are transverse mount (VQ from factory) But you would have to mod just about everything anyways, might as well make it work if it will bolt up to a FWD VQ tranny that is.

 

the VQ40 has a taller deck for the bigger displacement, have fun fitting that in.

The VQ30/35 swap is quite possible and would be very fun....

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R&D is already done!

 

I've not read of any varible timing assembly problems. Different mechnicals. ie.. we haven't heard of any maxima VTCs going and many have close to 100k now.

 

Why not go all out with a VH45 swap? Wouldn't a V8 in a Maxima be outrageous?

 

Dude Viper V10 or go home.

 

v8's and FWD cars dont go very well... they dont put all it "CAN" put down

 

hey Jeff did those guys ever do a write-up on the VQ swap for the 3rd gen?

 

no write up was done because it was actually a shop that did it.

 

If you read the All motor section, you learn about everything you need to know.

 

I am definitely going to do a vq35 swap here in a few months....hopefully, if I make enough money with my new job I will build the crap out of the motor for N/A. Can you say 11.5 to 1 vq43 with cosworth heads, JWT cams, and a Z IM...call me crazy but we'll see what happens in about 6-8 months

I'm completely fed up with my VE right now and I just love my car too much to let it go to waste...

 

Wow, can't wait to see that. What's up with the VE? I'm almost kind of glad I have a VG rather than a VE as far as reliability ratings and such. Is the extra power really worth that much? I'm thinking a VG-5 swap would be really badass...
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We'll I think it's all relative at *cough* 160hp, at least you wont have to deal with torque steer.

The VG is a good platform for a turbo upgrade however. Either way a 5spd is a lot of fun.

 

don't talk about it mang...just do it!!

 

i've been daydreaming bout that for a long time V8 6sp and awd that'll be just down right MEAN, but hey call me crazy its a thought

 

Have fun with the Z intake.

 

Hah, I'm just looking for something I won't need to fix in the near future (Such as VTC's) And the VG Automatic is crap, so I figure a good built engine along with a 5 speed sounds pretty good. With an entry level job and not a lot of hours, just looking for something dependable but still fun.

And no, not getting anything by Honda
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If you already have a 5-speed in your 3rd gen you can simply swap the bellhousing for a VQ bellhousing, and keep your axles. 3rd, 4th and 5th gen manuals use the RSF50 trans/internals. You just need a VQ bellhousing.

 

since when do we have removable bell housings?

 

ur kiddin' right??? cuz if ur not then i'll go back to the drawing board and not T/C my VG.

 

read the other posts after that one.

 

i did and i understood when he said that we can swap our VG bellhousing for a VQ bellhousing. then u said: since when do we have removable bell housings?

am i missing something here?

 

we do not have removable bell housings on our transmissions.
very few cars do anymore

 

thanks for clearing that up.

 

They share *cough* almost identical torque ratings. That is unless the VTC's are crap then the VG's win. So tq steer will still be there. sorry

 

5.5gen 6sp FTW