VQ35 Swap
#1
VQ35 Swap
According to some guy on Nissanforums.com he has sucessfully performed a VQ35 w/6speed swap in his 4th gen...i am trying to get details....i dunno if hes on our ORG
http://nissanforums.com/showthread.php?t=72734
http://nissanforums.com/showthread.php?t=72734
#5
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (17)
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
Posts: 5,437
You don't really have to. Find an engine (as low as 800$ on car-part) and scavenge the remaining parts here and there. You can get the MAF for under 200, the ECU for 100-200 and the rest of the wiring/fuse boxes should be pretty cheap. As for sensors and whatnot, they usually come with the engine.
For tranny, just keep your 5-speed, it fits and will hold the extra power (ask supercharged guys). It aint a tank but it's decent, and you have less drivetrain loss than a 6-speed. Tilley is looking at doing this swap with the full 3.5 engine but 3.0 ecu/wiring. Easier, if it does actually work, but you lose something like 25-30 hp in the 2000-3000 rpm range because of the lack of VTC.
For tranny, just keep your 5-speed, it fits and will hold the extra power (ask supercharged guys). It aint a tank but it's decent, and you have less drivetrain loss than a 6-speed. Tilley is looking at doing this swap with the full 3.5 engine but 3.0 ecu/wiring. Easier, if it does actually work, but you lose something like 25-30 hp in the 2000-3000 rpm range because of the lack of VTC.
#6
30HP is alot to make up dont ya think....he would be better off modding his 3.0L ....i know its prolly a pain to match up wires form the 3.5 ECU but 30HP on the low end is worth the time in my mind
#7
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (17)
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
Posts: 5,437
Yeah... probably right... but when you got your head under the dash and a big headache trying to figure out where every little thing hooks up it might be different.
I'm more of a "do the work for me and I'll pay" type. I work too much. On the flip side I'm lazy for this stuff. A walking paradox
I'm more of a "do the work for me and I'll pay" type. I work too much. On the flip side I'm lazy for this stuff. A walking paradox
#9
For me since I'm auto, I figured a donor 6th gen 6-speed would be perfect. More power, fun/better shifting. Of course, I'm dreaming. I suppose I'll continue to look around (for cheap 6th gen donor) until my drivetrain dies.
I'd love 255-260 HP with 6spd for under $1500. Heh. I got another vehicle, and plenty of saturdays, sundays to mess around and work.
I'd love 255-260 HP with 6spd for under $1500. Heh. I got another vehicle, and plenty of saturdays, sundays to mess around and work.
#10
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (17)
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
Posts: 5,437
>>hmm 3.5 in a 4th gen wat about that extra weight up front..?? more understeering??<<
No. The VQ35 is overall 35 pounds LIGHTER than the VQ30. It's the same block. If you also change your entire exhaust system while you're doing this swap (like me) and getting rid of the AC, you might make your car like 100-120 pounds lighter, and alot more powerful, not to mention with a lower mileage engine.
No. The VQ35 is overall 35 pounds LIGHTER than the VQ30. It's the same block. If you also change your entire exhaust system while you're doing this swap (like me) and getting rid of the AC, you might make your car like 100-120 pounds lighter, and alot more powerful, not to mention with a lower mileage engine.
#12
Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
According to some guy on Nissanforums.com he has sucessfully performed a VQ35 w/6speed swap in his 4th gen...i am trying to get details....i dunno if hes on our ORG
http://nissanforums.com/showthread.php?t=72734
http://nissanforums.com/showthread.php?t=72734
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jmlee44
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
8
10-02-2022 02:13 PM
TallTom
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
50
07-08-2022 09:54 AM
HerpDerp1919
3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
2
09-29-2015 02:02 PM