Hello everyone,

I have a question. If I'm going to swap out engines in my Q45, what should I go with?

Should I twin turbo a VQ from a G35/37, or a 2JZ? I can easily obtain one or the other from Pick-A-Part, and then have the bottom end rebuilt to support power. The challenges I can foresee would be to have as much of the F50 Q45 electronics still work, like the heat/ac, radio, navigation, etc.

I could also purchase another VK45DE and replace it. Just trying to come up with a plan that will be a little more exciting than just fixing/replacing.

All the best,
~HollywoodJackson~

Honestly, anything is possible depending on how big your excitement budget is.

Apart from the handful of supercharged ones, I haven't seen any F50s getting any powerplant tweaks. Even on the M45 side, Y34s barely get any attention, but the Y50 platform in general (both M45 and M35) has had a few exciting swaps.

1. You might have heard of Chris Fosberg's drift missile.
2. I have heard there is an LS swapped M, but no details have been forthcoming
3. I know there is a 2JZ swapped one. It was running but very little followup - m45-with-a-nice-swap-t570885.html
4. Then there is this VK56DE project - titan-vk56de-swap-in-progress-06-infini ... 14391.html
5. Someone else is attempting to swap in the M56 drivetrain. VK56VD - topic620322.html
6. Let's throw in the M35 that was converted to an M45. Basically a shell transfer - the-frankenstine-build-t604245.html

What I assume is that using a Nissan powertplant makes it easier to incorporate the electronics.
What I read is that using a V8 car takes better to a V8 engine swap as all it takes to run properly is redoing the ECU files as the plugs fit right on. I infer that it would be the same for a V6 project
What I know for a fact is that the Y34 and F50 had way more spacious engine bays. That should have many advantages.

Always appreciate the thorough input EdBwoy! Going to add more info to my overheating thread.