2000 maxima vq30de engine SWAP into 1996 infiniti i30 body

[bangdango]

no more!

[Em Dot]

ok, the motor will fit without a flaw. use your stock headers. it'll bolt right up. IIRC i think something is different in that generation for emissions.

the ecu will be fine. you can use the injectors on the de-k motor. splice in the clips. you will have an issue with running slightly rich though since the injectors are slightly larger ( 290 cc)

you will need something to control the variable intake such as an rpm activated switch or an Apexi VAFC.

anyone can correct me if im wrong. ive never done a 2000 motor, i chose the vq35 instead

[lifetrilly]

Hey, Im new to this forum and hope Im in the right section. I have a 2000 auto trans i30 and am contemplating an engine swap; the same engine, so I guess its a replacement, not a swap. My question is does the ecu need to be flashed? I had probs wit the p0505 and replaced it on current motor (IACV) and was unable to relearn the idle (I know the issue with the iacv and ecu) so Im unsure as to whether I should keep the current throttle body and iacv setup on new engine or perhaps just leave the TB from the new used motor on. If so, or if not, either way does the ecu have to be flashed? As far as I understand it, only the sensors on the TB and IACV are the only elements that require an updated relationship with the ecu. Also, after the motor mounts and manifold what challenges lay ahead should I choose to undertake this myself. Im fairly good with mechanics and have done everything under the hood except valve jobs, swaps, and of course transmission s***. Can someone lend me some pointers,

[maxhopper]

All the engine swaps I've done have not had ECU flashes. You can try using the IACV on the swap engine to see how it works. My advice would be to strip every sensor off your existing engine to keep as back up.

[lifetrilly]

How many hours would you think is acceptable for a shop to charge for an engine swap? is it cheaper than a valve job?