Found...Infiniti Indy Car Engines

[Inuyama]

I found these last week at a shop I used to work in. They have been in storage since around 2005 and were complete from air box to pumps. There was one first gen, five second gen, and one second gen fresh off the dyno and never installed. One of the engines was Eddie Cheever's Pikes Peak Winner the only Infiniti to win in the IRL. Just a little bit of history I thought was pretty cool.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

That is pretty effin sweet, but as is denoted on the valve cover... its spelled "Infiniti"

[simmode1]

I'll trade you a non-running KA for one...

[Inuyama]

Thanks!

[s0m3th1ngAZ]

Someone needs to put one in an s13 and race the local hooligans on the Appalachian Downhill.

[sbird1]

That's a pretty sweet find. Is the shop willing to sell them any of them?

[Razi]

Can I have one?

[Inuyama]

They are all gone. I have the new one

[breadbox]

They are all gone. I have the new one

So you have one... more info on exactly what it is?

I have an S13 Hatch shell this could sit in.

[Inuyama]

General Engine Info:

Infiniti VRH35ADE/612E Indy
DOHC 32-Valve V8 with aluminum-alloy block and heads; molybdenum coated pistons
90-degree cyl angle
3.5-liter
650 hp @ 10,700 rpm
320 ft-lbs @ 10,400 rpm
Bore x Stroke:
93 x 64.39 mm
Bore Spacing:
112 mm
Compression Ratio:
13.8:1
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
DOHC 4-valves-per-cylinder, titanium valves
Crankshaft:
180 degree-Billet Steel
Connecting Rods:
Machined Alloy Steel
Lubrication System:
Multi-stage dry sump
Oil Capacity:
12.0 quarts
Max. Engine Speed:
10,700 rpm
Fuel:
Methanol
Top Speed:
225+ mph

It is new with a Magneti-Marelli ECU, Carbon battery, ECU, spark box, and a spare set of spark plugs. The engine cost over 100k when it was built.

[Warped161]

holy crap! and how much did you pay?

[Inuyama]

Less than that It is also probably the last new example of this engine

[Ace2cool]

Pics or it didn't happen. What's it going into?

[Inuyama]

OK, In my storage pod while refinishing the garage floor. They have all been sold, except the one I'm keeping. No plans at this time.

[Ace2cool]

What's it going into?

[Inuyama]

What's it going into?

2 are going into a street car (have no idea what), 3 are going to Bonneville, 1 on display, 1 getting parted out, and 1 I'm keeping in storage.

[SeanDean]

Could you please email me about the last engine you have?

sdeanl------gmail---com

I have a V8 Nissan project that I originally intended to use one of these engines but ended up with a 4.1 Q45 swap and I'd like to finish the car the way I originally intended.

If you are dead set on keeping the engine then could you let me know where some more would be available, (I'm sure whoever you bought them form can point you in the right direction)

I think I can make you a reasonable offer.

Cheers,
-Sean

[flohtingPoint]

I'll trade you a non-running KA for one...

It'd last you 15-20 hrs before needing a rebuild. The rebuild would cost you more than the average person pays for medical school.

[simmode1]

^^^Oh I'm certain... Kinda like those high strung Robello built N/A SOHC KA's with 300+hp.

[Inuyama]

Could you please email me about the last engine you have?

sdeanl------gmail---com

I have a V8 Nissan project that I originally intended to use one of these engines but ended up with a 4.1 Q45 swap and I'd like to finish the car the way I originally intended.

If you are dead set on keeping the engine then could you let me know where some more would be available, (I'm sure whoever you bought them form can point you in the right direction)

I think I can make you a reasonable offer.

Cheers,
-Sean

Done, It's the new one with the Magnetti Marelli ECU, filter, plugs, carbon battery tray, and ECU tray. It would run fine detuned on Gasoline. To detune it would cost around 5k

[SeanDean]

I checked my email, nothing in the inbox or spam folder yet.

-Sean