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Can I put a G35 Coupe engine in my 03 Nissan 350z?
I have to replace my engine & was wondering if I could put a g35 coupe engine in a 350z? If so what do I have to change up in the car for that to be compatible?
It shouldn’t be a problem mechanically as they are both the RWD version of the VQ, however it should be noted that sensors between years varies. Reuse or buy new sensors for your year and trim to be safe. Reuse your oem harness, do not use a g35 harness in a 350z they are not the same. I used a G35 VQ for the base of my engine build and It was fine, there were a few casting differences in the block but they weren’t used so it didn’t affect anything. That’s all I can offer information wise. there might be more that I don’t know so keep researching and good luck 👍
you can use any vq35de engine, ie infinity, Murano, maxima, Bore and stroke are 95.5 mm × 81.4 mm, in all engines, and were talking about the engine so keep in mind that the ecu is tuned differently, and depending on year, but keep in mind that revup and Nismo engines will be different,
Note the responses above, it is possible. I have a G35 non-RevUp short block in my 350Z with my old RevUp heads (rebuilt). As noted above be sure you’re getting an engine that is the same as the one you’re replacing, or be prepared to do some swapping of timing covers and upper oil pans. Also note if your car is a revup, you’ll need an engine with revup heads or be willing to swap all that and the supporting timing and control gear across. The revup has a second set of cam controls.
Lastly, if you’re getting an engine from an AT car and putting it in a MT car, you’ll have to pull the f***king AT crank bushing before you can fit your flywheel, clutch, pilot bushing, etc.
Replace cam and crank sensors, the timing chain, water pump, and timing chain guides (upper and lower) while you’re in there.
11052036]you can use any vq35de engine, ie infinity, Murano, maxima,
This is incorrect, not all blocks have the right mounting bosses cast into the block for the engine mount as some are mounted transversely, you should verify that it has the right casting to except the right mounting bracket
This is incorrect, not all blocks have the right mounting bosses cast into the block for the engine mount as some are mounted transversely, you should verify that it has the right casting to except the right mounting bracket
care to back that up with some proof
The 3.5 L (3,498 cc) VQ35DE is used in many modern Nissan vehicles. Bore and stroke are 95.5 mm × 81.4 mm (3.76 in × 3.20 in). It uses a similar block design to the VQ30DE, but adds variable valve timing (CVTCS). It produces from 231 to 304 PS (170 to 224 kW; 228 to 300 hp) of power and 246 to 274 lb⋅ft (334 to 371 N⋅m) of torque depending on the application.
The VQ35DE is built in Iwaki and Decherd, TN. It was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list from 2002 through to 2007 and again in 2016. It features forged steel connecting rods, a microfinished one-piece forged crankshaft, and Nissan's nylon intake manifold technology. It has low-friction molybdenum-coated pistons and the intake is a high-flow tuned induction system. Since its inception Nissan has improved upon the VQ35DE with changes keeping it an efficient class leading V6 engine. The engine was updated in 2005 as the VQ35DE Rev-up. It included exhaust timing, a higher rev limit, as well as minor internal upgrades boosting the output to 298 horsepower.
A modified version of the VQ35DE, called the S1, is produced by Nismo (Nissan's motorsports and performance division) for the Fairlady Z S-Tune GT. It produces 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) at 7,200 rpm, a higher rev-limit than that of the original
look I don’t care what you copy and pasted from wiki go to the junkyard and look for your self. For everyone else who reads this thread in the future and to prevent some poor soul from purchasing the wrong engine there are two block styles for the VQ35DE, the g35 and 350z use the Front engine rear drive block, if it’s not a rear wheel drive vehicle it’s not going to have the right block for the Z or G
below are some pictures of the two different blocks and the respective engine mount bosses. Note that the murano and maxima have the bosses further towards the rear of the block as it is meant to support both the engine and trans so the mounting bosses are closer to the center of balance where it will more evenly distribute the weight of the engine and trans
the G and Z block have the mounting bosses in the center of the block
Nissan Murano/maxima block
G35 block in my garage
350z block in my garage (please excuse the A/C fab project)
Clean murano/maxima block
from someone who has 3 FR blocks in my garage (counting the one in my Z of course) and a Nissan Murano that I drive to work in everyday I can confirm the blocks are different
they are all the same engines, I don't know why you don't understand that, or what you don't get about that, you can post pictures all day long, but I don't think you get it,
you're right and everyone on the internet is wrong,
11052259]they are all the same engines, I don't know why you don't understand that, or what you don't get about that, you can post pictures all day long, but I don't think you get it,
you're right and everyone on the internet is wrong,
You don’t understand, it doesn’t matter if it’s the “same” engine code, each engine can/might have differences specific for each vehicle or even trim level. a Marano engine, a Maxima engine, any VQ35DE engine that does not have the casting boses for the engine mounts in the center of the block will not bolt up to the sub frame k member in the Z or G engine bay. What about that don’t you understand? You have obviously never looked at the engines side by side. You have obviously never removed a VQ35DE from either a Z, G or otherwise, you came in here throwing you ignorance around and got but hurt when you got corrected with the facts instead of a wiki posting
You don’t understand, it doesn’t matter if it’s the “same” engine code, each engine can/might have differences specific for each vehicle or even trim level. a Marano engine, a Maxima engine, any VQ35DE engine that does not have the casting boses for the engine mounts in the center of the block will not bolt up to the sub frame k member in the Z or G engine bay. What about that don’t you understand? You have obviously never looked at the engines side by side. You have obviously never removed a VQ35DE from either a Z, G or otherwise, you came in here throwing you ignorance around and got but hurt when you got corrected with the facts instead of a wiki posting
you just want to be right, you didn't even do any research at all, all you can do is resort to character assassination, quit embarrassing yourself,
The transverse (FWD) and longitudinal (RWD) blocks have different castings because they use different engine mounts. Provisions for the mounts (the four bolt rectangular pattern on the side of the block) are in different locations on the FWD block vs the RWD block.
You cannot use a FWD block in a RWD application, or vice versa. They just don’t fit.
With that said, the engines are mechanically identical, even if they have different mounting provisions, so you can use the same timing chains, pistons, rings, heads, injectors, etc. but you can not use a FWD block in a RWD chassis.
what a joke but I’ll humor you
first video has nothing to do with the 350z. The guy claims he put HR heads on the maxima block. Proves nothing
video 2 is a 10 second drag car with an immense about of modification. In fact between 9:20 and 9:40 they talk about how the block mount doesn’t work. Also in the comments he mentions that he wanted to use the maxima engine for the challenge because they don’t bolt right in
Video 3 again has nothing to do with the 350z and he apparently can’t even properly identify the engine as he is supposedly dropping in an HR engine but it’s not even an hr engine, he is literally just swapping a longblock for another of the same type and every person in the comments is either laughing at him or correcting him. Also the VQ35HR is significantly different from the VQ35DE which we are discussing here. I mean it’s not even the same engine just a member of the VQ family of engines
11052279[/url]]how many times have you been proven wrong now? walk away before you embarrass your self more,
your the only one who has been proven wrong by multiple people and everyone is just trying to get the proper info out there nobody is even attacking you for all the wrong info you keep posting we all just keep trying to keep correct info the focus here
I put up lots of info you and 2 other people don't agree with me, its funny how you think you're right, even after giving you lots of proof, you just want to believe what you want to I've done more stuff then you, and know more, for that I'm sure, but keep posting, I will give people the proper information they need and enlighten them, I tell the people who don't think that something can be done, to message you, and you guys can start your own forum, how but that,
it’s not about if something can be done it’s about if it’s a direct bolt in without the need for fabrication or “advanced experience” your own personal “experience” is irrelevant to the fact that the transverse block will not bolt directly into a G or Z and that’s what’s important here. The average person couldn’t buy a FWD engine and hope to make it fit in the RWD chassis
I know what were talking about, you want to think you're right fine, but I'm think I'm right to and I've given lots of proof, and you don't want to accept any of it, and I know that you feel that you have to protect everyone with your superior knowledge, so lets just move on,
06-18-2021, 11:33 PM
Can I put a G35 Coupe engine in my 03 Nissan 350z?
