FWD vs RWD VQ35 Differences (Lengthy)
To try to cut down on the 'can I use a 350z motor in my car', or 'why can't I use a G35 or FX35 or (etc) motor for my swap?' type of questions.
Recently started as a tech at a local Nissan performance shop (AAM), so I had the opportunity to snap some pics (and hopefully be more helpful around here). The following pictures all have the blocks aligned in basically the same exact way for ease of comparison). RWD Block (350z, FX35, G35, any RWD VQ35DE platform) http://pics.livejournal.com/boredmde...yqgrx/s640x480 FWD Block (Maxima, Altima, Quest [IIRC], any FWD VQ35DE platform) http://pics.livejournal.com/boredmde...ypd36/s640x480 Mounting Comparison
Accessory/Manifold comparison
Here's two side-by-side pics (blocks are aligned in the same position, however the FWD block has torque plates 'installed'): Left side http://pics.livejournal.com/boredmde...zgsr4/s640x480 Right side (crappy pic, but you get the point) http://pics.livejournal.com/boredmde...zhq14/s640x480 Basically, you can definitely use the RWD block in a FWD design, it would just require re-engineering of a lot of things. Not even minor things, but motor mounts, headers/exhaust manifolds, etc. To use a RWD block in a FWD chassis
Benefits of using a RWD block in a FWD chassis (assuming it will ever be done, not likely)
Long I know, but trying to get the point across. If anyone has any questions, please post them here and I'll try to address them for you. |
Originally Posted by mastercoryd
(Post 6309687)
quick question, i know their mounted differently and may gain horse power from different headers, but why is the vq35 in a 350z have more horsepower is it just cuz of its boltons or is the vq35 in a rwd better? also whats a vq35hr just a rwd version of it or what?
The HR is a redesigned version of the VQ35DE; more power, stronger internals, CVTC on both intake and exhaust (like the revup), etc. |
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