RWD Engine in an AWD G35?

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Eboamah4
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Hey guys so I have a 2004 AWD Infiniti g35. I had engine issues and was told to get a new one. We finally found one at a reasonable price only to find out it's a 03 RWD... My dad is frustrated with this engine search and is ready to toss my g35. Is there any way the RWD Engine will fit in my car? I don't really care if my car is changed into a RWD, I just want to keep my car. Please let me know ASAP, my dad will toss it tomorrow if we can't figure it out. :frown:


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Eboamah4 wrote:Hey guys so I have a 2004 AWD Infiniti g35. I had engine issues and was told to get a new one.
Who told you that?
Eboamah4 wrote:. We finally found one at a reasonable price only to find out it's a 03 RWD...
Why not rebuild the original engine?
Eboamah4 wrote: Please let me know ASAP, my dad will toss it tomorrow if we can't figure it out. :frown:
I'm with your dad

Toss it

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The motor itself should be the same for the RWD and AWD if you get the same year. You will probably need some lower pieces (top and bottom oil pan, etc) to accommodate the axles but those would be sourced from your current motor.

If you are not sure and do not want to go through the manuals to map out differences then get a used AWD motor and call it a day. Do a Google search for "2004 g35 motor awd" and you will see people selling used AWD motors


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