M56 with the 37 engine

Thestack686 · Post by **Thestack686** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:35 pm

Hey guys I have a 56 with a damaged engine it's expensive to get a replacement.. had anyone successfully or know if it's possible to drop down to the v6 ??? Yes I know I'll lose power etc but at this point I could care less ..

Post by **PapaSmurf2k3** » Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:24 am

Anything is possible with enough money

I imagine you'll have to replace the trans and driveshaft with it, as well as the ECU and wiring harnesses.

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:26 am

The parts cost for engine may be cheaper.
But the labor cost will be significant higher sadly, you may also need to buy extra parts down in the powertrain.
BUt theoretically it would certainly be possible.

PS: What happened with your engine?
PS:2: What kind of engine prices did you find?

Thestack686 · Post by **Thestack686** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 5:59 pm

PalmerWMD wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:26 am
The parts cost for engine may be cheaper.
But the labor cost will be significant higher sadly, you may also need to buy extra parts down in the powertrain.
BUt theoretically it would certainly be possible.

PS: What happened with your engine?
PS:2: What kind of engine prices did you find?

It was an auction car that I believe the engine was damaged purposely as an insurance job .. so it's my problem currently. Engines are 3500- 5000 dollar range plus installation

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Tue Oct 27, 2020 6:30 am

Well we know 2 things:
- The 3.7L has enough power for your car and
- It fits into the enigne bay

But I am concerned about the ECU/TCU and even some hard parts down in the powertrain.
if you had a wrecked donor car with salvageable parts it may be ok ( still a lot of labor costs though)
And you'll get a lot more uncertainty..
It may be better to bite the bullet and get a used V8 ...

Thestack686 · Post by **Thestack686** » Tue Oct 27, 2020 12:29 pm

PalmerWMD wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 27, 2020 6:30 am
Well we know 2 things:
- The 3.7L has enough power for your car and
- It fits into the enigne bay

But I am concerned about the ECU/TCU and even some hard parts down in the powertrain.
if you had a wrecked donor car with salvageable parts it may be ok ( still a lot of labor costs though)
And you'll get a lot more uncertainty..
It may be better to bite the bullet and get a used V8 ...

I also want to know if a Nissan Titan can be used i found a very affordable engine on ebay

Post by **Yoda's Master** » Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:01 pm

Why don't you try the 400 red sport motor (VR30DDTT). It should fit since it replaced the 3.7 on the Q50

Post by **PapaSmurf2k3** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:22 pm

The Titan V8 has some different tuning and sensors than the Infiniti does. I wouldn't recommend it. You MIGHT be able to use it if you swap over the intake and exhaust manifolds, but you'd be in uncharted waters.
The VR30 would be a pretty big tear up, but yeah it could be done. You'd be looking at big money though.

Thestack686 · Post by **Thestack686** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:36 am

PapaSmurf2k3 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:22 pm
The Titan V8 has some different tuning and sensors than the Infiniti does. I wouldn't recommend it. You MIGHT be able to use it if you swap over the intake and exhaust manifolds, but you'd be in uncharted waters.
The VR30 would be a pretty big tear up, but yeah it could be done. You'd be looking at big money though.

Well if I was gonna drop big money I'd might as well get a q70 engine or a ls lol ...

Post by **PapaSmurf2k3** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:53 am

Exactly.

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