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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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Picture two . . . man look at that port.
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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port an polish or what?

must have a good reason to take apart the engine, other than to show us. altho we do appreciate it. some polishing work would be good there.
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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Yes, I'd also like to knoww.
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Thumbs up Awesome!

Thanks for pics!
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I hope everyone is aware that the Nissan 350z motor is just a VQ35DE. IT has just a different intake and ECU tuning than the other VQ35DE motor. This motor is used in the pathfinder, altima and maxima.

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Originally posted by gfornal
I hope everyone is aware that the Nissan 350z motor is just a VQ35DE. IT has just a different intake and ECU tuning than the other VQ35DE motor. This motor is used in the pathfinder, altima and maxima.

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WHAT?!?!?!

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NO SHI!

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Originally posted by gfornal
I hope everyone is aware that the Nissan 350z motor is just a VQ35DE. IT has just a different intake and ECU tuning than the other VQ35DE motor. This motor is used in the pathfinder, altima and maxima.

thanks,
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Also in the Infiniti products as well, isn't it?
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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Also in the Infiniti products as well, isn't it?

VQ35 application history, US

2001: Pathfinder, QX4
2002: Maxima, I35 and Altima
2003: G35, Murano, 350Z
2004: FX35 and Quest

The motor is all ver the joint..



As for the heads, thanks for the pics! From looking at the motor what does everyone think? Would a good port polish job show good gains(HP estimate?). Any chance we will see a before after dyno of the work being done?
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I think sentra, M45, and q45 are the only cars that DONT use the VQ engine in atleast one model...

that a bad thing? hell no, parts will forever be plentiful, and it makes the aftermarket even more lucritive giving us more stuff.
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As for the heads, thanks for the pics! From looking at the motor what does everyone think? Would a good port polish job show good gains(HP estimate?). Any chance we will see a before after dyno of the work being done?
We never discussed port and polish, but we were gloating over how large the ports are! From what is known about these heads, they already flow magnificently. It is in other areas where modification and enhancement are being researched. If there are other angles you want to see let me know. We only posted a sample of the pics. Here is a new one.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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Another . . .

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Originally posted by VandyZ
Another . . .

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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:25 PM
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Originally posted by ares
I think sentra, M45, and q45 are the only cars that DONT use the VQ engine in atleast one model...

that a bad thing? hell no, parts will forever be plentiful, and it makes the aftermarket even more lucritive giving us more stuff.
What he said!

I actually cannot think of a better way for a company to keep costs low. If you've already spent r&d producing a quality engine that is powerful and versitile, put it in every car you can!
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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Originally posted by Emax02
Any chance we will see a before after dyno of the work being done?
You've already got a "before". See his signature
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