Just picked up a clean 2004 G35 6speed but needs a motor. What is a direct swap?
I hear there are some VQs with variable valve timing on intake and exhaust and some dont, what about 6speed vs auto?

I'm going to go searching for one but I want the least complicated swap.

Thanks for your knowledge

-Mike

 

my 2006 G couple has the "RevUp" which has the VVT exhaust..........I'm not sure about the 2004. Most 350z's had what known as the "De" VQ35. Trouble is the Revups had a known oil consumption issue. So a used engine might not be ideal.

The most fun would be the HR swap but would involve a custom harness...........I THINK I have read about some guys using a DE and modifying to allow.

Do some google searches on "Revup to de vq35 swap" and report back.

 

bored

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...ev-up-car.html

 

Any VQ35DE minus the RevUp should fit just fine. Not entirely sure about one out of an auto.

 

Thanks guys. So after a day of internet searching I have found out the 03 and 04 had VVT on the intake only and that is what I need to make the swap simple.
far as the auto vs 6 speed, not sure. Where is the pilot bearing in these motors? In the flywheel ot in the crankshaft?