Axelpkt
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2002 Nissan Pathfinder 5spd
Rochester NY
1-4-2005
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| « Re: Transmission options on a VQ40DE (Amarao) | 5:00 PM 8/9/2005 |
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yeah it can, the 05 xterra that has the 4.0 you can get it with the 350z's 6spd tranny. what kind of project are you planning?
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Amarao
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95 Maxima / 03 G35 Coupe
Colorado Springs CO
8-9-2005
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| « Re: Transmission options on a VQ40DE (Axelpkt) | 7:18 PM 8/9/2005 |
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Going to put the VQ40DE in a 97/98 240SX. Planing on using a 350Z wiring harness and 350Z ECU. Here is a pic of a VQ30 inside a 95 240SX, the only fitment issue I'm concerned with is the height of the engine.If anyone has any suggestions or tips I'm all ears.
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hatebobbarker
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Riverside California
10-16-2003
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let us know how it goes, i want to up the displacment on my Z and ive considered the 4.0l block as an option
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Mazx6
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2003 Nissan 350Z Twin Turbo
Lexington Ky
9-2-2005
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| « Re: (hatebobbarker) | 11:21 AM 9/2/2005 |
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is the 4.0 L kit the same exact block? I'm talking, everything is going to fit just fine?
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s13sr20chris
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6-10-2003
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| « Re: (Mazx6) | 5:30 PM 9/8/2005 |
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very important:
i have rebuilt both the vq35 and vq40vq40 6speed is the 350z six speed but i think the bellhousing is different. i say this because looking at the darn thing it is huge. im 99% sure the vq40 has a larger/different bellhousing pattern and corresponding bellhousing on tranny. also, vq35de block is same design as older vq30de with different dimmensions. vq40de is very different. its so different that it should have its own family name(instead of vq). its a two piece crankcase split at the crankshaft. the main caps/girdle are all one piece with the lower crankcase/upper oil pan. the last one i had apart i took pictures of. i need to find them and post them. any vq40/vq30-35 swappage will not be simple bolt on stuff.
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dsc4130
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89 two tone (rb20det)
fenton mo
7-20-2005
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| « Re: (Mazx6) | 12:50 AM 11/10/2005 |
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a vq in a 240sx would be sick. if you do it post alot of pics
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JimmyMethod
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97' 240SX SE
Ann Arbor MI
6-10-2005
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Would the VQ40 fit in a 240? It seems like that it would be a bit of a stretch...
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Sil240
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4-28-2003
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Im sure that the VQ40 block is not the same, it pobably has a taller deck height
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hatebobbarker
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350z, 240sx(for sale)
Riverside California
10-16-2003
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| « Re: (JimmyMethod) | 4:52 PM 11/18/2005 |
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| Quote, originally posted by JimmyMethod » | | Would the VQ40 fit in a 240? It seems like that it would be a bit of a stretch... |
one of the guys at turbonetics has a vq35 in his s14
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s13sr20chris
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6-10-2003
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| « Re: (Sil240) | 2:53 PM 11/21/2005 |
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vq40 has taller deck height and radically different from the earlier vq engines.
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NAKA24DE
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Portland Oregon
8-1-2006
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| « Re: (s13sr20chris) | 7:05 PM 8/2/2006 |
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| Quote, originally posted by s13sr20chris » | very important:
i have rebuilt both the vq35 and vq40vq40 6speed is the 350z six speed but i think the bellhousing is different. i say this because looking at the darn thing it is huge. im 99% sure the vq40 has a larger/different bellhousing pattern and corresponding bellhousing on tranny. also, vq35de block is same design as older vq30de with different dimmensions. vq40de is very different. its so different that it should have its own family name(instead of vq). its a two piece crankcase split at the crankshaft. the main caps/girdle are all one piece with the lower crankcase/upper oil pan. the last one i had apart i took pictures of. i need to find them and post them. any vq40/vq30-35 swappage will not be simple bolt on stuff. |
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irax
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VQ35DER Powered S14.3
San Diego CA
1-5-2004
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| « Re: (NAKA24DE) | 8:23 AM 8/3/2006 |
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http://www.engineswaptech.com
look in the nissan swap forums.. vq35de s14
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akihabro
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91 240sx, 87 200sx,
san gabriel valley ca
2-24-2006
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| « Re: (irax) | 11:25 PM 11/25/2006 |
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i think the vq40 is just a stroked vq35hr"The rear of the block has the same bellhousing bolt pattern as the VK45 and 56 as well as the VQ40DE, some interesting info for all of you swapaholics out there. "
http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/VQ35HR i could check out if the block part numbers match monday between vq40de and vq35hr i could be wrong
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SSDwellah
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1990 Z32 Coupe w/ VH45DE + 5-speed, 2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT (daily)
Boston MA
11-12-2002
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| « Re: (akihabro) | 9:58 AM 12/3/2006 |
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I believe you are mistaken about putting the 350Z transmission on the VQ40. They are using the same bellhousing patterns on the VK45DE, VQ40DE, and VQ35HR which does NOT match the 350Z bellhousing. That's what I have heard and read, but I haven't seen all three side by side especially as new as the VQ35HR is so YMMV.EDIT: I agree with the previous poster, sorry didn't read that one 
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hernandez5749
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'05 g35 coupe - some day with a ls swap
Coral Gables FL
5-21-2008
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| « Re: Transmission options on a VQ40DE (Amarao) | 9:28 AM 10/21/2008 |
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Man, I think that's an awesome idea. I was wanting for awhile to swap the vk56 into my g35 coupe but couldn't find anyone that could point me in the right direction. So there I was with a VK56 engine in my garage with JWT cams, k&n intake, pulstar spark plugs and a throttlebody spacer. So since i bought the engine out of a junkyard from a newly totaled truck with only 19,377 miles on it for 500 and the rest only came out to be a few bills more I eventually just sold it for 3 grande. I just previously sold my car so that I could by a lexus sc300 2jztt and then I came across your page here. I was wondering since the vq40 is still a vq engine would it share the same engine mounts. I would assume it would but would rather get the opinions of others. Would love to make a project out of it with g35 coupe holding a vq40 modded engine with maybe a supercharger or even a turbo kit. Anyways, just wishfull thinking... Good luck on the project. Long live the G
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Pharaohabq
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92' Nissan 300ZX NA
ABQ NM
4-14-2008
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So this is interresting. My VQ35HR may be able to use a truck tranny? does anyone know particular models/years of tranny's that may be compatible with the VQ35HR? Mostly I'm looking for an 07 350z Tranny. phar
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xlr8r
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72' 2dr 510
SLC Ut
5-17-2007
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| « Re: (Pharaohabq) | 10:38 AM 1/15/2009 |
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From what I understand the VQ35HR's engine casting & thus the bellhousing is larger than the DE's. The only engine that I know of that uses the same casting is the VQ40DE. According to an earlier post the VK45DE may also have a similar bellhousing.Why do you want to put a truck tranny on an your HR?
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XJared
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06 Titan, 83 Z
Tallahassee FL
5-26-2008
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vq35hr and vq40 share a bell housing which is not the same as old vq or any vk
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arsenix
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1980 Toyota TE72, 1988 Volvo 740 Turbo
Canton MA
3-29-2009
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This is going to be a tough swap since the 350Z's trans (like most nissans) has a built in bellhousing... ie not removable. If you use a trans with a removable bell you can just make up an adapter bellhousing. You could use a Tremec T5 (like from a mustang) although they aren't super stout, or a Tremec TKO (bolt in for a T5 but stronger). If you want 6 speed try a T56 from a variety of american cars. All these trans have removeable bellhousings you could adapter to the pattern on the VQ40.James
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USAF_G35_Guy
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2003 G35 Coupe 6MT
tulsa ok
7-29-2007
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| « Re: (arsenix) | 7:54 PM 9/4/2009 |
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...thread rez....but build ever get done?what block/heads/trans etc combination did you end up going with?
my thoughts for my car, if this is plausible.
but just curious: base car: 03 G35 6MT coupe with a VQ40DE block
VQ40DE heads OR VQ35DE heads IF they'll fit (cams are swappable, just not sure if vq35de heads would fit on vq40de block)
VQ35HR 6MT tranny will it work? from my understanding the VQ40DE is basically a stroked VQ35HR or DE, with a DE head design. Either way it'll need a HR tranny to mate with the VQ40DE block. well...unless someone says the VQ40DE block and HR tranny won't bolt up I'm probably gonna go ahead with this build and just see what happens. I can't seem to find a yay or nay anywhere on the web if it's already been done in any Z or G or anywhere for that matter. But I can't find if anyone has tried and failed either.
So I'm gonna be the first? I can't believe that.
If anyone has a link with ANY car with a VQ40DE in it (besides the xterra, frontier, pathfinder, or damn Suzuki Equator) then link it up!  ..wish me luck! 
Modified by USAF_G35_Guy at 12:01 PM 9/8/2009
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USAF_G35_Guy
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2003 G35 Coupe 6MT
tulsa ok
7-29-2007
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| « Re: (XJared) | 8:49 AM 10/8/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by XJared » | | vq35hr and vq40 share a bell housing which is not the same as old vq or any vk |
do you know or anyone know for a FACT! that a vq35hr and vq40de share the same bell housing? pics or personal experience?
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10-22-2002
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| « Re: (USAF_G35_Guy) | 4:31 PM 11/19/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by USAF_G35_Guy » | do you know or anyone know for a FACT! that a vq35hr and vq40de share the same bell housing? pics or personal experience? |
Anybody had a chance to check the VQ40 to HR trans yet?????????????
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Andy4106
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89 240 ls13
Bethalto il
12-30-2008
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| « Re: (FAST-DATSUN) | 10:54 PM 2/2/2010 |
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same trans. same bell housings.
same blocks.
different stroke. thats it.
vq40 has more power. a lot more low end torque. and not really an option to use the vq40 with the vq35 ecu. dont do that. thats stupid.
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XJared
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06 Titan, 83 Z
Tallahassee FL
5-26-2008
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| « Re: (FAST-DATSUN) | 7:28 PM 2/9/2010 |
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| Quote, originally posted by FAST-DATSUN » | Anybody had a chance to check the VQ40 to HR trans yet????????????? |
Yes.
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Arabrockermang
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93 240sx Convertible
Fort Smith AR
6-28-2009
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| « Re: (USAF_G35_Guy) | 9:08 PM 3/5/2010 |
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| Quote, originally posted by USAF_G35_Guy » | | ...thread rez....but build ever get done? what block/heads/trans etc combination did you end up going with?
my thoughts for my car, if this is plausible.
but just curious: base car: 03 G35 6MT coupe with a VQ40DE block
VQ40DE heads OR VQ35DE heads IF they'll fit (cams are swappable, just not sure if vq35de heads would fit on vq40de block)
VQ35HR 6MT tranny will it work? from my understanding the VQ40DE is basically a stroked VQ35HR or DE, with a DE head design. Either way it'll need a HR tranny to mate with the VQ40DE block. well...unless someone says the VQ40DE block and HR tranny won't bolt up I'm probably gonna go ahead with this build and just see what happens. I can't seem to find a yay or nay anywhere on the web if it's already been done in any Z or G or anywhere for that matter. But I can't find if anyone has tried and failed either.
So I'm gonna be the first? I can't believe that.
If anyone has a link with ANY car with a VQ40DE in it (besides the xterra, frontier, pathfinder, or damn Suzuki Equator) then link it up! ..wish me luck!
Modified by USAF_G35_Guy at 12:01 PM 9/8/2009
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I'd kinda like to know too. I guess I'd be along ways off from doing this but can't you just get a wrecked xterra or something with a v6 and 6speed for a good price.
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