im having trouble getting my hands on a stock motor for a decent price but ive found a VQ from a 2004 and one from an '05. would either of these work to put into my car? do i have to worry about the rev-up / non-rev-up deal? thanks, just trying to figure out which is actually compatible without giving me trouble.

 

Yeah, revups have a different wiring harness than non revups...

 

aka stick with 2003 engine?

 

'03 Auto / MT = Non revup
'04 Auto / MT = Non revup
'05 Auto = Non revup, MT / 30th = revup
'06 Auto = Non revup, MT = revup
'07 Auto / MT = HR
'08 Auto / MT = HR
'09 Auto / MT = ??

 

You just need a non revup engine.

 

ok, so looks like ill be going with '03 or '04 ftw! thanks

 

or 05/06 auto.
And I thought 05MT non 35th anniversarieswere non-revup?

 

*edit* "35TH ANN = Revup.

 

Haha Thx! I jelled that one~ :-)

 

Also a VQ35DE out of a FWD car (altima, etc.) will not work because the engine mounts on the block are different.

Hope this helps!

-George
GT Motorsports

 

so AT engines are fine on my MT car....got it. thanks again

 

Noooooooo problem.. I had an inside source on this one.. lol..

 

FYI - with respect to the VQ35DE in 350Z's and G35, the short blocks are the same for all current models ('03-'07). This DOESN'T include the HR series or other chassis though. You can source heads, timing assemblies, as well as a number of other parts to put your engine together if you don't find a good condition long block for your year/model. Just food for thought...

Also, make sure you check out www.car-part.com They're a good source for finding parts (used) at somewhat decent prices. If you're looking for a spare / replacement engine, I'd start here.