How reliable is the VQ35DE, really?
#2
I have a 2k2 with almost 37k miles... apart from the Bose and the Potenzas.... absolutely NO problems whatsoever.... not even the MAF with my K&N drop-in for 30k miles and the Berk set-up for a lil under 7k miles....
#5
just wait till the VTCs start going bad Already seen quite a few go bad on I35s at the dealer next door to my Acura store. Trannies fall apart, 6spd or autos, timing chain rattles, valve covers leaking, coolant passages leaking. As much as I hate to say it, but I reather have a 3.2CL Type S 6spd, and I never owned a Honda in my life, and never thought I would say I would even consider one. 100K miles on my little weak 3.0L with no problems.
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
just wait till the VTCs start going bad Already seen quite a few go bad on I35s at the dealer next door to my Acura store. Trannies fall apart, 6spd or autos, timing chain rattles, valve covers leaking, coolant passages leaking. As much as I hate to say it, but I reather have a 3.2CL Type S 6spd, and I never owned a Honda in my life, and never thought I would say I would even consider one. 100K miles on my little weak 3.0L with no problems.
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Controversy... can't we just all agree?
It's either a 3.5 swap for me, or an SC'ed 3.0. And I don't think the SC'ed 3.0 will be as reliable as an NA 3.5...
I just don't get it. It's the same engine, bigger bore x stroke, same block... why would it be less reliable than a 3.0L? Damn.
It's either a 3.5 swap for me, or an SC'ed 3.0. And I don't think the SC'ed 3.0 will be as reliable as an NA 3.5...
I just don't get it. It's the same engine, bigger bore x stroke, same block... why would it be less reliable than a 3.0L? Damn.
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Originally Posted by JClaw
Controversy... can't we just all agree?
It's either a 3.5 swap for me, or an SC'ed 3.0. And I don't think the SC'ed 3.0 will be as reliable as an NA 3.5...
I just don't get it. It's the same engine, bigger bore x stroke, same block... why would it be less reliable than a 3.0L? Damn.
It's either a 3.5 swap for me, or an SC'ed 3.0. And I don't think the SC'ed 3.0 will be as reliable as an NA 3.5...
I just don't get it. It's the same engine, bigger bore x stroke, same block... why would it be less reliable than a 3.0L? Damn.
Anyways... still gotta love the 3.5...
#12
Originally Posted by R.I.P. Grandma
If im not mistaken
Nissan Altima
Nissan 350z
Infiniti G35
all contain the 3.5
Nissan Altima
Nissan 350z
Infiniti G35
all contain the 3.5
Murano. Not to mention the infiniti's.
#13
Originally Posted by Jasonb1982
How many Nissans right now have the 3.5 in it??
Hmm....do you really think they would put a non-reliable engine in that many vehicles??? I'd go with the 3.5.
Hmm....do you really think they would put a non-reliable engine in that many vehicles??? I'd go with the 3.5.
#15
Originally Posted by wild *****
I really enjoy the 3.5.......It's just all of the cheap crap Nissan surrounds it with that pi$$es me off
#16
Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
? Those cars all combined probably account for more sales than Nissan has sold world wide in 04.
acctually nissan passed up honda this year and is now only behind toyota. not trashing your opinion just sayin. go nissan
#17
Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
100K miles on my little weak 3.0L with no problems.
..just from browsing around this site the 3.5L max has fewer problems than any other max. your post reeks of displacement envy.
you might want to cut back on your daily intake...
#18
Originally Posted by BP_3.5
..just from browsing around this site the 3.5 max has fewer problems than any other max. your post reeks of displacement envy.
you might want to cut back on your daily intake...
you might want to cut back on your daily intake...
#21
Originally Posted by JClaw
Controversy... can't we just all agree?
It's either a 3.5 swap for me, or an SC'ed 3.0. And I don't think the SC'ed 3.0 will be as reliable as an NA 3.5...
I just don't get it. It's the same engine, bigger bore x stroke, same block... why would it be less reliable than a 3.0L? Damn.
It's either a 3.5 swap for me, or an SC'ed 3.0. And I don't think the SC'ed 3.0 will be as reliable as an NA 3.5...
I just don't get it. It's the same engine, bigger bore x stroke, same block... why would it be less reliable than a 3.0L? Damn.
Blown vq30
#23
Reality Check
I don't think BlackBird is Hatin'....just giving us info on the world of VQ's as he SEES it.
I like to hear the point/counter point views -- it's FAIR and BALANCED news for all of those Fox news lovers out there!
I think it's all relative here people: we didn't buy Ford Mustangs or Pontiac GT's, with GOOD reason.
Do you think those people are disappointed by the reliability issues THEY're having at the same mileage?? YIKES!
Are we having more issues than we should? Maybe.
Are we still going to drive our maxes like the four door sports-sedans that they are?? HELL yEAaah!
Once again, I MUST reaffirm for us all....it's not a BMW and it's NOT an ACURA.
But I CHALLENGE ANYONE to name ONE single auto that gives more bang for the buck with the same (relative) amount of quality and style that we get from our Maximas at the same price. Go ahead -- try it.
'Nuff said. Now get out there and enjoy the ride!
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I like to hear the point/counter point views -- it's FAIR and BALANCED news for all of those Fox news lovers out there!
I think it's all relative here people: we didn't buy Ford Mustangs or Pontiac GT's, with GOOD reason.
Do you think those people are disappointed by the reliability issues THEY're having at the same mileage?? YIKES!
Are we having more issues than we should? Maybe.
Are we still going to drive our maxes like the four door sports-sedans that they are?? HELL yEAaah!
Once again, I MUST reaffirm for us all....it's not a BMW and it's NOT an ACURA.
But I CHALLENGE ANYONE to name ONE single auto that gives more bang for the buck with the same (relative) amount of quality and style that we get from our Maximas at the same price. Go ahead -- try it.
'Nuff said. Now get out there and enjoy the ride!
gr
#26
Just wanted to mention in addition to the tranny issues (not the VQ35's fault directly!) the VQ35s suffer from the SAME problems as the 30 (MAF, coils (to a lesser extent,) o2 sensors, ECU glitches) -- the fact that they have the same problem areas as the VQ30 does NOT make the VQ35 a LESS RELIABLE ENGINE! *bonk*
Change the oil every 2500-3000 miles, don't get stupid, and I can see the engine mechanicals doing 200k+ easily.
BTW -- Surprised no one has mentioned the dreaded butterfly valve screw "ingestion" problem -- this to me would be my #1 overriding concern about the VQ35DE vs the VQ30s. Nissan needs to seriously consider a recall on this issue.
BTW #2 -- The average buyer (even an enthusiast) keeps their car about 2-3 years.
Therefore it should not be surprising to see so many of us trading or selling.
Change the oil every 2500-3000 miles, don't get stupid, and I can see the engine mechanicals doing 200k+ easily.
BTW -- Surprised no one has mentioned the dreaded butterfly valve screw "ingestion" problem -- this to me would be my #1 overriding concern about the VQ35DE vs the VQ30s. Nissan needs to seriously consider a recall on this issue.
BTW #2 -- The average buyer (even an enthusiast) keeps their car about 2-3 years.
Therefore it should not be surprising to see so many of us trading or selling.
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Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
But oh the HP you'd get with the SC... I still dream of selling my 3.5 to get a 3.0 I can do some FI with.... if I had the money and knowledge that is....
Anyways... still gotta love the 3.5...
Anyways... still gotta love the 3.5...
That's what I was planning on doing in my 1995. Lightest maxima ever, with some weight reduction I plan on getting the weight down to 2850 pounds... 2850 pounds + 5-speed limited slip manual + 300+fwhp = and be able to brag about it being N/A and put 3.5 badges on my car.... or not.
Okay whatever... what about that butterfly valve problem? Throttle body swallowing stuff it shoudn't? Never heard of it.
#28
Outside of the MAF sensor early on and maybe the brakes, I've never had a problem with my 02 Maxima. Only time will tell if the VQ35DE motor is problem prone but the short term answer is 'NO'. I totally cant attest to Blackbird's claims but that's just HIS experience.
#29
Can't put a VQ40 in a Max, the block is too tall, its going ot send the heads through the hood. I don't see how the intake manifold is going to fit with the raised deck, unless ya use the 4th gen intake manifold- that would limit you on power considirably. I'm really thinking of the HKS induction system check this out !
Thats a VQ30DE
VQ35DE- tunned by HKS
Thats a VQ30DE
VQ35DE- tunned by HKS
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
Can't put a VQ40 in a Max, the block is too tall, its going ot send the heads through the hood.
Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
I'm really thinking of the HKS induction system check this out ! VQ35DE- tunned by HKS
#31
I have my sources, I didn't feel like looking for pictures on the HKS site for ya. HKS has gotten the VQ35DE up to 400HP already without any turbos. Being friend with a Nismo Engineer helps too As far as deck height on the VQ40DE, I can measure the block and heads on the new Pathfinder- but lemme asure ya, the deck is taller than you might think. The 4.0L would need to be bored out some as its really long stroke is not going to make the VQ as rev happy as the older 3.0 and 3.5L motors, you can't spin that motor as high as the older one. I don't have access to a blow 4.0L motor yet, but I'm sure few will fail- normal with any engine, once I get my hands on one I will see if the crank will fit in the 3.0 and 3.5L block, maybe a cheap stroker kit.
#34
Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
That statement is pure BS, look at Honda. They have whats going on probably the biggest transmission recall ever out of any car manufacturer in the world, over 1 million cars affected, and ALOT of them need new transmissions, you are guaranteed that the tranny is going to fail by 50K miles on a TL, CL, Prelude- automatics. Do You think Honda would put a non-reliable TRANNY into that many vehicles ? You realize Oddyssey, Pilot, MDX, CL, TL, Prelude, Accords are all affected right ? Those cars all combined probably account for more sales than Nissan has sold world wide in 04. There are alot more issues with VTCs, engine knocking, pining, electronics, trannies with the 3.5L engine than the 3.0L. Reality check, most of ya 5.5 genners are not going to keep your cars for a long time- alot of ya are selling your cars lately for some odd reasons.
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
what did you ask in another forum ?? No thats not me in that clip, but I find him cracking me up every time I look at him !
It's TOTALLY annoying, and yet hilarious at the same time.
PRICELESS uni-brow on that boy.....PRICELEss!
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#36
i haven't had a single problem with my 02. i have no doubt in my mind that the 3.5 will be very reliable. people with the 3.0 need to stop bashing the 3.5. if you have love for the vq then you have love for both..........stop this reliablity crap. both great engines.......
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