VQ35 3rd Gen?
11-06-2006, 11:51 AM
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VQ35 3rd Gen?
Has anyone ever done a VQ35 + Tranny Swap into a 3rd gen? Is it even possible without an extreme amount of engine compartment changing? I think it would be very interesting to see.
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11-06-2006, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 94maxshima
Has anyone ever done a VQ35 + Tranny Swap into a 3rd gen? Is it even possible without an extreme amount of engine compartment changing? I think it would be very interesting to see.
1 person, starchild (i think). The car was for sale. The onbly problem was there was no evidence on how he did the swap and people were led to believe a shop did it.
11-06-2006, 02:47 PM
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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=448076 <--- click there and u'll be amazed.
11-06-2006, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
don't the VQ35s have issues with oil consumption 
11-07-2006, 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by GRNMAXDMON
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=448076 <--- click there and u'll be amazed.
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11-07-2006, 08:05 AM
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Anyone know if the VQ40 from a new Pathfinder is Longitudinal or Transverse? I think it's longitudinally mounted, so moot point, but if it's not it would be one impressive project. Similar hp to the VQ35, but 4.0L just sounds so much bigger...
11-07-2006, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Phoenix
Anyone know if the VQ40 from a new Pathfinder is Longitudinal or Transverse? I think it's longitudinally mounted, so moot point, but if it's not it would be one impressive project. Similar hp to the VQ35, but 4.0L just sounds so much bigger...
Far as i know only the altima, and maxima are transverse mount (VQ from factory) But you would have to mod just about everything anyways, might as well make it work if it will bolt up to a FWD VQ tranny that is.
11-07-2006, 10:51 AM
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I've not read of any varible timing assembly problems. Different mechnicals. ie.. we haven't heard of any maxima VTCs going and many have close to 100k now.
Originally Posted by internetautomar
I'm just waiting for the VTCs on them to start clacking
11-07-2006, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by therealgoon9
If you read the All motor section, you learn about everything you need to know.
I am definitely going to do a vq35 swap here in a few months....hopefully, if I make enough money with my new job I will build the crap out of the motor for N/A. Can you say 11.5 to 1 vq43 with cosworth heads, JWT cams, and a Z IM...call me crazy but we'll see what happens in about 6-8 months
I'm completely fed up with my VE right now and I just love my car too much to let it go to waste...
11-08-2006, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 505max94se
I am definitely going to do a vq35 swap here in a few months....hopefully, if I make enough money with my new job I will build the crap out of the motor for N/A. Can you say 11.5 to 1 vq43 with cosworth heads, JWT cams, and a Z IM...call me crazy but we'll see what happens in about 6-8 months
I'm completely fed up with my VE right now and I just love my car too much to let it go to waste...
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11-08-2006, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 94maxshima
... VG-5 swap would be really badass...
We'll I think it's all relative at *cough* 160hp, at least you wont have to deal with torque steer.
The VG is a good platform for a turbo upgrade however. Either way a 5spd is a lot of fun.
11-08-2006, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 505max94se
I am definitely going to do a vq35 swap here in a few months....hopefully, if I make enough money with my new job I will build the crap out of the motor for N/A. Can you say 11.5 to 1 vq43 with cosworth heads, JWT cams, and a Z IM...call me crazy but we'll see what happens in about 6-8 months
I'm completely fed up with my VE right now and I just love my car too much to let it go to waste...
11-08-2006, 04:04 PM
#29
Originally Posted by jonmandude
Why not go all out with a VH45 swap? Wouldn't a V8 in a Maxima be outrageous?
11-08-2006, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 505max94se
I am definitely going to do a vq35 swap here in a few months....hopefully, if I make enough money with my new job I will build the crap out of the motor for N/A. Can you say 11.5 to 1 vq43 with cosworth heads, JWT cams, and a Z IM...call me crazy but we'll see what happens in about 6-8 months
I'm completely fed up with my VE right now and I just love my car too much to let it go to waste...
11-08-2006, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 89blackse
We'll I think it's all relative at *cough* 160hp, at least you wont have to deal with torque steer.
The VG is a good platform for a turbo upgrade however. Either way a 5spd is a lot of fun.
The VG is a good platform for a turbo upgrade however. Either way a 5spd is a lot of fun.
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11-08-2006, 05:33 PM
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If you already have a 5-speed in your 3rd gen you can simply swap the bellhousing for a VQ bellhousing, and keep your axles. 3rd, 4th and 5th gen manuals use the RSF50 trans/internals. You just need a VQ bellhousing.
11-08-2006, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JClaw
If you already have a 5-speed in your 3rd gen you can simply swap the bellhousing for a VQ bellhousing, and keep your axles. 3rd, 4th and 5th gen manuals use the RSF50 trans/internals. You just need a VQ bellhousing.
11-11-2006, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by JClaw
If you already have a 5-speed in your 3rd gen you can simply swap the bellhousing for a VQ bellhousing, and keep your axles. 3rd, 4th and 5th gen manuals use the RSF50 trans/internals. You just need a VQ bellhousing.
11-21-2006, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
read the other posts after that one.
am i missing something here?
11-22-2006, 04:38 PM
#39
Originally Posted by 89blackse
We'll I think it's all relative at *cough* 160hp, at least you wont have to deal with torque steer.
The VG is a good platform for a turbo upgrade however. Either way a 5spd is a lot of fun.
The VG is a good platform for a turbo upgrade however. Either way a 5spd is a lot of fun.
They share *cough* almost identical torque ratings. That is unless the VTC's are crap then the VG's win. So tq steer will still be there. sorry
11-22-2006, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Scope
They share *cough* almost identical torque ratings. That is unless the VTC's are crap then the VG's win. So tq steer will still be there. sorry