VK56DE RWD Altima Project

[v8altima]

Hello everyone, I'm Nick Moy I have been in the scene for over 10 years. I also have my own automotive lifestyle website www.riskyprojectz.com Some of you may remember my car in Performance Auto & Sound Magazine 2 years ago. Since then its been under the knife I have a 2002 Nissan Altima that I am converting to RWD with a VK56DE. You can also follow my build at www.v8altima.com. I will be posting progress of the build here to let you all see my progress with my build.
The teardown







Oh yea!!! VK56DE!!!

[v8altima]

Research with 350Z subframe

Lets do the good first.....
1. All of the altima suspension links bolt up no problem like they were supposed to be there.
2. The rear subframe bolts up on one side but there are issues I'll explain later.

Now the bad...
1. The altima upper control arm does not bolt up to the 350z subframe(probably needs the 350z one)
2. The 350z rear subframe hits the crossmember on the unibody frame (can be removed and supported in another area)
3. Oh and the 350z subframe is 2 inches short in width then the altimas... :/

In conclusion, the main problem is the width of the 350z subframe, but we share alot of similarities in our rear end design as far as suspension. So all is not lost, knowledge it gained. Below are some pictures of how it fits. My next experiment will be to get my hands on a Murano rear subframe to see how it fits up. Now remember that the Murano and Altima share the same chassis and the murano came AWD. So its subframe is made for a rear dif.

Shot from the rear


The circle is the part of the subframe that needs to be removed and re located


A closer look of where the 350z subframe hits the unibody frame


Just a litle too short :/


Looks like it should belong there! LOL :P



Altima suspension components bolted up to the 350z rear subframe

[v8altima]

Murano Rear subframe research
We'll all the altima suspension components bolts right up with the exception of the rear lower link (need to get a murano one). I also belive that the altima upper control arm will be an issue with the rear axles fitting properly (going to get a murano one). I also have to look at the Murano swaybar fitment. My next experiment will be getting my hands on a 350z rear dif (murano dif will not be able to handle the power). more then likely it will not bolt up and some fab work will be needed. below are some pics of the suspension.

[v8altima]

Here's some garage humor of me holding all the wires I removed that the ECU controlled!

[v8altima]

G37 6speed trans and trans adapter plate

[v8altima]

teaser shot!

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AIM MXL Strada cluster

[v8altima]

Completed

[v8altima]

Before and after

[v8altima]

My custom ACT clutch/flywheel setup is ready to go! Here is a pic of the setup!

[v8altima]

GTR Brembo Brake setup in today!

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Damn dude, this is no joke! What rear end are you going with?

[v8altima]

SSR SP3's! 20 x 9.5 front and 20 x 10.5 back, They look nice with the GTR brakes behind them!


Ok ok... Heres some teaser pics of the front subframe... it still has a lot more to go though...

[v8altima]

Well this just has to go! LOL

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We have the driveshaft tunnel almost complete!

[v8altima]

New Firewall just about done...

Driveshaft tunnel almost completed....

[v8altima]

This is where I am at now. Updates will follow soon! Oh we are using a 350z rear dif with a Murano rear subframe. Sucker bolts right up to the L31 chassis.

[v8altima]

This is what I daily a 2010 Versa SL hatch with 18" SSR Vienna's

[Dattebayo]

So are you doing all this with some buddies at their shop, or just paying for it? It looks like a huge project, for sure.

Also, HEROS, no apostrophe. Please fix that, thanks.

[alms24sebring]

^ grammar nazi. Looks like you own the shop?

And wowzers. this is seriously awesome.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Not gonna lie, I saw the thread title and thought "Great, another 16 year old with a pipe dream that will never happen". Good to see that is definitely NOT the case.

Where is this build going down (like, what state)? What is the car being setup for? Drag? Street?

[v8altima]

So are you doing all this with some buddies at their shop, or just paying for it? It looks like a huge project, for sure.

Also, HEROS, no apostrophe. Please fix that, thanks.

LOL! I got so much heat for this! haha! That guys not making my stickers anymore! The windows are all pulled out now in preparation for the cage

[v8altima]

Not gonna lie, I saw the thread title and thought "Great, another 16 year old with a pipe dream that will never happen". Good to see that is definitely NOT the case.

Where is this build going down (like, what state)? What is the car being setup for? Drag? Street?

Yeah I'm a 30yr old guy.... been planning/ working on this project for the past 3 years and starting to see it come together. I'll be honest I'm a car show guy but I like to drive my cars so it will be setup for the street. I am located in NJ and its at E-Shift Performance getting the work done.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Well it looks good so far! Keep us posted!

[pepesilvia]

damn. just damn.

[DJ_B_Easy]

[sx moneypit]

One word, badass!

[hannibal]

Not gonna lie, I saw the thread title and thought "Great, another 16 year old with a pipe dream that will never happen". Good to see that is definitely NOT the case.

I was thinking the same thing.

[300ZXttZMAN]

So are you doing all this with some buddies at their shop, or just paying for it? It looks like a huge project, for sure.

Also, HEROS, no apostrophe. Please fix that, thanks.

[NolimitZ32]

Awesome project from what I can see which isnt much because once again photobucketblockedatworkphail