4th gear on the auto 350z
12-28-2006, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Zum
How much work is involved in replacing the FD?
12-28-2006, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by takissd
Brian where did you get the whole 3.5 pumpkin from and how much?
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12-28-2006, 01:08 PM
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thanx , cause i went to their site and did not see anything. i will try to get it from him. So you do not recommend 3.9 instead of 3.5 ? I have general mechanical knowledge, but i am gonna do the swap with my friend, is it a fairly easy thing to do? i do not wanna mess up anything. I mean other than a direct swap , do i need to do any "adjustments" ? Oh by the way do i need to reset the ecu after the swap?
thanks again for the info
thanks again for the info
12-28-2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by takissd
thanx , cause i went to their site and did not see anything. i will try to get it from him. So you do not recommend 3.9 instead of 3.5 ? I have general mechanical knowledge, but i am gonna do the swap with my friend, is it a fairly easy thing to do? i do not wanna mess up anything. I mean other than a direct swap , do i need to do any "adjustments" ? Oh by the way do i need to reset the ecu after the swap?
thanks again for the info
thanks again for the info
It's a straight up swap, it weigh's about 95lbs. so just be ready for that ! No adjustments needed as far as mechanical... I re-set my ecu every few week's anyway for my other mod's, so it can't hurt and only takes a few seconds.
12-28-2006, 01:26 PM
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i see.
so, you said he can tell me if it is vlsd or base, but not what the gearing is, does this mean the pumpkin might be used? So how would that make it "safe" ?
Yeah i am probably going for the 3.5 then and i will reset the ecu.
vlsd would make it better right?
i have the 05 touring , does this include the vlsd?
so, you said he can tell me if it is vlsd or base, but not what the gearing is, does this mean the pumpkin might be used? So how would that make it "safe" ?
Yeah i am probably going for the 3.5 then and i will reset the ecu.
vlsd would make it better right?
i have the 05 touring , does this include the vlsd?
12-28-2006, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by takissd
i see.
so, you said he can tell me if it is vlsd or base, but not what the gearing is, does this mean the pumpkin might be used? So how would that make it "safe" ?
Yeah i am probably going for the 3.5 then and i will reset the ecu.
vlsd would make it better right?
i have the 05 touring , does this include the vlsd?
so, you said he can tell me if it is vlsd or base, but not what the gearing is, does this mean the pumpkin might be used? So how would that make it "safe" ?
Yeah i am probably going for the 3.5 then and i will reset the ecu.
vlsd would make it better right?
i have the 05 touring , does this include the vlsd?
12-28-2006, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by takissd
i see.
so, you said he can tell me if it is vlsd or base, but not what the gearing is, does this mean the pumpkin might be used? So how would that make it "safe" ?
Yeah i am probably going for the 3.5 then and i will reset the ecu.
vlsd would make it better right?
i have the 05 touring , does this include the vlsd?
so, you said he can tell me if it is vlsd or base, but not what the gearing is, does this mean the pumpkin might be used? So how would that make it "safe" ?
Yeah i am probably going for the 3.5 then and i will reset the ecu.
vlsd would make it better right?
i have the 05 touring , does this include the vlsd?
12-29-2006, 11:58 AM
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Thanks for all the info. i just ordered one from Jim and he said its an '04 from a G35, 3.5FD with vlsd . He is sending it on Tuesday. Will let u guys know whats the outcome.
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^^^ I just installed MY 3.5 FD REAR END at Sharif's yesterday!! What a difference in acceleration, especially in 1st and 2nd!!! 
I got mine from another member with a 2003.5 g35. (i have 04.5 Z) who had a ST kit.
How much did you pay for the pumpkin?
I got mine from another member with a 2003.5 g35. (i have 04.5 Z) who had a ST kit.How much did you pay for the pumpkin?
12-29-2006, 01:08 PM
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really? nice!! i cant wait to have mine installed. 525 shipped to cali . The price quoted shipped from Florida to NY was $475 , so mine was $50 more.
I guess i can sell mine for $ 475 probably and have an awesome $50 mod
So , in first and second it pulls harder? how about 3rd , 4th and 5th?
how much u got yours for? (installation?)
I guess i can sell mine for $ 475 probably and have an awesome $50 mod
So , in first and second it pulls harder? how about 3rd , 4th and 5th?
how much u got yours for? (installation?)
12-29-2006, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by takissd
really? nice!! i cant wait to have mine installed. 525 shipped to cali . The price quoted shipped from Florida to NY was $475 , so mine was $50 more.
I guess i can sell mine for $ 475 probably and have an awesome $50 mod
So , in first and second it pulls harder? how about 3rd , 4th and 5th?
how much u got yours for? (installation?)
I guess i can sell mine for $ 475 probably and have an awesome $50 mod
So , in first and second it pulls harder? how about 3rd , 4th and 5th?
how much u got yours for? (installation?)
12-29-2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ZLadie2000
^^^ I just installed MY 3.5 FD REAR END at Sharif's yesterday!! What a difference in acceleration, especially in 1st and 2nd!!! I got mine from another member with a 2003.5 g35. (i have 04.5 Z) who had a ST kit.
How much did you pay for the pumpkin?
I got mine from another member with a 2003.5 g35. (i have 04.5 Z) who had a ST kit.How much did you pay for the pumpkin?
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i am about to install the pumpkin that i got yesterday, what kind of oil is good for it? I think i found something like 85w90 synthetic gear oil , is that correct?
Is 2 quarts enough?
Is 2 quarts enough?
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Originally Posted by BrianDT3wZ
Congratz !! What tires did you decide on ??
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Originally Posted by takissd
i am about to install the pumpkin that i got yesterday, what kind of oil is good for it? I think i found something like 85w90 synthetic gear oil , is that correct?
Is 2 quarts enough?
Is 2 quarts enough?
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Hmm so after reading this thread, I got one final question...
The 3.5FD with vlsd improves acceleration at 1st through 3rd and make you lose power/tq at 4th & 5th?
So when I'm on the freeway I wont have as much power at 4th & 5th as I would if I keep the 3.3FD? Oh one of my main question is how is the gas comsumption? The Z kills enough at 25/19...would the swap make it worse?
Just gathering knowledge since I will be getting a Z soon. I just want some minor upgrades.
The 3.5FD with vlsd improves acceleration at 1st through 3rd and make you lose power/tq at 4th & 5th?
So when I'm on the freeway I wont have as much power at 4th & 5th as I would if I keep the 3.3FD? Oh one of my main question is how is the gas comsumption? The Z kills enough at 25/19...would the swap make it worse?
Just gathering knowledge since I will be getting a Z soon. I just want some minor upgrades.