Started working on Jimmy's 2002 SE-R this week... We've been gathering parts slowly over the last month or so, and it's finally time for it all to come together.. Here's what he'll be sporting..

Maxima VQ35 (18K miles)
Spec V trans with bell housing swap
JWT Clutch
Stainless headers/y-pipe
2.5" exhaust
100hp single fogger nitrous kit
Maxima fuel pump
Custom CAI

Here's a few pics..







The car should run 11.90's @ 113-114mph on slicks..

Travis

 

Congrats and good work, but do we really need a new thread every time you start a VQ35 Sentra swap?

 

Probably not... just thought you guys would like to see it.. I guess the mods can delete the thread if that's not the case..

 

I see no reason, I find it more exciting then "I GOTZ ME VIAS H00KED UP NUCCAS! 00VI FTW!"

I think the 35swap sentra is nuts.

 

Your Z

 

next up: vq35 swap into a nx2000.

it should run 11's with half throttle.

 

Or, how 'bout a classic SE-R, now that would be quick.

allen

 

Don't be mad about the 00vi, but I agree that a 35 sentra is sick. You got your stuff fixed yet?

 

Working on that... just give me some time.

 

Man, it's because of Travis that we get all these fast SPEC-V's around here. Now it makes me think twice when I have to line up with a SPEC-V. Travis, you need to quit smuggling our engines into those SPEC-V's. Let's keep Maxima's blood line pure and clean...J/K, lol.

 

nice how much was that motor?

 

I found a 3.5 for $1000 with only 19,000 miles, so the 00vi will be getting sold.

 

i hate you. i want a 3.5. i think it just might happen along with all the goodies real soon too.


and i would love to see a b13 w/ just about any VQ motor dropped into it.

 

ohh looks like fun....

~Alex

 

I think its cool that your doing this. I think if I want a good sleeper car I'd do this myself. How long does one of these projects usually take and whats the hardest part about it?

 

That would have to be the ultimate cheap sleeper. It's like a CRX w/ a 3.5L!!

allen

 

lol.. yeah.. I've measured, and it WILL fit.. but, it'll be a tight squeeze for sure.

I need to get with you some time about the mounts for the VQ swap into the S chassis.. I've sold my SR, and started accumulating parts for the VQ swap.. Do you plan to sell mount kits? If not, I was thinking about having some nice CNC'd stuff made, like I've done for the Sentra.

Travis

 

Few more pics..







Had to fab up a upper alternator bracket.. the stocker was cracked.. The engine/trans should go into the car today..

Travis

 

Why did you have to relocate the passenger side axle bracket?

 

very nice very very nice.

 

The SE-R's axle is too short... So, I move the bracket over. It just so happens that if you move it over, you can bolt it to the single hole on the left side, and it 's perfect as far as spacing is concerned. I had a bracket CNC'd to bolt to where it used to bolt up on the right, and then, use a nut/bolt on the top to get a good grip on it.. The bolt also goes into the block under it, so it's got 2 14"mm bolts holding it there, then, the 2 that hold it to the block on the right side via the new bracket. Hope that makes sense...

There are no other axle choices.. The Maxima axle would have worked, but the splines for the hub are too large.. This has worked out great so far.

Travis

 

Here's a few more pics..

 

That's just soooo right. This will be THE swap to have from now on for the FWD crowd.

allen

 

idk, but it looks like one side of the car will be heavier? but if it gets traction it'll be a rocket. nice going

 

Driver/tranny will be on the other side.

Traction?

 

That is what I'm planning once I return from my deployment overseas. I'm thinking stroked/bored/sleeved vq turbo pushing 550-600whp would be sufficient in my NX. I only think of it all day, everyday and cant wait till I get home so I can get cracking on this monster swap with travis.

 

The engine is only a few pounds in weight more than the SR20, so weight shouldnt be too bad.

Mike

 

The VQ35 simply makes the SE-R a blast to drive... and has good manners for a street car when you need it. 28-29mpg on the highway at 75-80mph.. and 12.90's on slicks at the drag strip. You just can't beat it for the cost..

The weight isn't noticeable.. the car tracks straight, and doesn't plow through corners or anything..

Travis

 

hmmm......

 

yea i need a swap.... for both cars. but that will never happen.

 

absolute insanity
look at how much of the engine bay that engine takes up
Starting to think of what my buddy could do to his 3cylinder swift

 

Honestly, it really has more room on all sides, except for in the front.. You have to use slim fans..

Travis

 

Any videos of these things running?

 

he had a few vid's of these superdogs running at noproblem racetrack before. somehow those vids don't work anymore.

 

http://www.fi-r.net/images2/VQSwapFi...traStartup.wmv
http://www.fi-r.net/images2/VQSwapFi...95(lowres).wmv

There's a few video's from the last swap that I did..

Travis

 

This sentra swap is growing on me more and more.

 

Dam that little faker goes man. Was he on slicks on those videos?

 

I was on 22x8 ET Drag's.. I had traction issues off the line.. as I was only able to cut a 1.85 60ft.. A 24.5x9 would be a better size tire for this application.. and would probably yield 12.70's @ 105mph with a 1.75 60ft or so..

Travis

 

you couldn't 'frankenstein' a maxima and se-r axle together?

 

Unfortunately, no... the SE-R and Maxima axle CV's are incompatible (different sizes) We were trying to run the Maxima inner, and SE-R outer, but it just won't work.. no way around using the SE-R axle for this swap, unless you have custom length axles made.

Travis