Hello everybody, I will be doing a VQ35 swap soon and wanted to get your advice and opinions. First off, let me get to the point. I would like to run 12's OR BETTER with the VQ35 Swap but, with a CHEAP setup . My spending limit after I get the motor would be $3,000-4,000, I don't want nitrous! All labor will be done by me and my mechanics. Here are my options and maybe you VQ35 swap experts can help me on this, I was thinking:

Option 1 ----Cheap VQ35 N/A Build:

Pistons and Rods (Tell me a good one for the price, I was thinking CP Pistons and Eagle Rods?)

ARP bolts and studs

NWP Spacer Kit

Cams- To gain more midrange or top-end power ( Which ones do I get?)

Injectors (Which ones do I get?)

4th gen Fidanza Flywheel ( I heard they are better than the 5th gens)

5th gen Stage 3 Clutch (I heard they grip better than the 4th gens)

Unorthodox Light weight Crank Pulley

VQ35 Headers- Cattman (if I can get some, I heard they are hard to get because they are only made in group deals) or OBX headers

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Option 2----- VQ35 Turbo

VQ35 w/ stock internals on 10psi of boost—(I heard 10 psi is a safe setup to run on stock internals)

NWP Spacer Kit

4th gen Fidanza Flywheel ( I heard they are better than the 5th gens)

5th gen Stage 3 Clutch (I heard they grip better than the 4th gens)

Unorthodox Light weight Crank Pulley

VQ35 Headers- Cattman (if I can get some, I heard they are hard to get because they are only made in group deals) or OBX headers

3” Custom Exhaust

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PLEASE DON’T TELL ME TO SEARCH, I ALREADY DID!

 

In for updates vibes man!

 

Personally (i am turbo'd), I would do the NA setup.

Option 1 ----Cheap VQ35 N/A Build:

Pistons and Rods: I would get the higher compression HR pistons(there is a thread in the all motor forum showing what mods need to be done to use um)

Try to find an 07+ Altima or 09+ Maxima VQ. They have HR heads which flow better an a IM which is 10x better than the 02-08 maxima IM.

ARP bolts and studs(not needed NA)

NWP Spacer Kit

Cams- To gain more midrange or top-end power: JWT or BC

Injectors: 370cc

4th gen Fidanza Flywheel 95-01 is the same if you are keeping the 5speed(if you switch to 6speed you need that fly)

5th gen Stage 3 Clutch: 95-01 is the same, look at southbend clutches.

Unorthodox Light weight Crank Pulley

VQ35 Headers- Cattman or OBX headers

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Thx for the advice and info kevlo! I greatly appreciate it! Question? Correct me if I'm wrong but, I heard there are some fitmnet issues with the 07+ Altima VQ35'S and 09 Maxima VQ35'S?

Also, are the JWT (Jim Wolf Technology) and BC (Bryan Crower) cams a straight drop in? No mods right?

Will this N/A setup guarantee me to run 12's or better in the 1/4 mile?

You said you were turbo'd. Why not turbo?

 

What would you consider cashoit?

 

Just the same mods as regular 3.5 cams with the 30 timing(spacers)

There is some modding with the 09+ max motor as seen in the all motor thread about the motor, but with the 30 timing, it eliminates most of the probs. I would assume the 07 altima motor is similar.

A high compression NA motor with around 275-300whp should get you close to the 12's. You should do some weight reduction to the car as well.

http://forums.maxima.org/1-4-1-8-mil...deo-added.html

He hit 12's and if you do the swap i suggested, you will have more power than him.

 

i think this will be good

1_ 4.0 CAMS
2_ 4.0 Crank
3_ Change Piston I guess 11 will be good but think about the piston number

 

i mean by the 4.0 is the nissan engine

 

Ok, thx for the info and the link. Yeah, I saw that video of Nealoc. His car is pretty quick. Do I still need the 3.0 timing components from stephen max? I heard he is the only person that makes good quality components.

Weight reduction sounds like a plus+. Carbon fiber hood? I would like to keep my interior seats though

 

Oh ok sounds good, hey is the kitto from speedy wrench in lawrenceville, ga?

 

jus pics and updates man. I cant stand it when ppl start threads and then dont resolve or end them

 

Stephen max makes the adapters, rest of the timing you can use your old ones or buy new stuff.

cf hood is a good start, as are lighter wheels.

 

I agree with everything except for the ARP bolts.

Id do arp bolts even if n\a. Your pretty much right there in the bottom end especially if you swap out oil pans. IMO it would be cheap insurance. Id still probley have a 3.5 if i would of used them...... But you can probley do without the studs.

 

in for results and info everything sounds great so far gl with build man

 

tru, i was only thinking the head bolts, forgot that the 35 needed upgraded rod/main stud kit.

 

Ok, so get ARP bolts for the N/A setup, correct?

 

Ok, here is my thing about switching the timing chain components from my VQ30 to the VQ35. My VQ30 has 260,000 miles. Should I just get a whole new VQ30 timing chain kit or use the one on my VQ30?

 

Yeah, I feel u!

 

Thx.

 

Yes, get the main studs



I think a VQ30 timing kit is like 200-300 bucks so it is not too bad. You can reuse your covers. Not sure what comes in the kit from nissan but all you need is the chain, guides, and tensioners IMO.

 

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Ok, thx will do. I will let you know if I have any other questions. I found the link for the 2009 VQ35 SWAP you were talking about.

 

mpvipes i have all the 3.0 timing component and spacers you need i just pulled a 3.5 out of a max it has all the 3.0 componetes on it for it to run in ur 4th gen motor had a rod knock let me know motors in my garage

 

Ok thx, I appreciate that luke. I will let you know.

 

the spacers were made by stephenmax just if u wanted to know

 

are the spacers the same as the cam adapters

 

yeah i have every thing needed to make the 3.5 run in the 4th gen

 

oh ok nice. if op doesnt need anything i might be interested as im in a situation for a 3.5 swap at this moment