V8 powered 350Z

[book-ends]

Hello,

Has anyone tried to shoehorn Nissan's new 5.6 Liter Endurance V8 into a 350Z? I generally wouldn't ask a question like this with out measuring the motor or the engine bay, but since I don't have access to either.........

[AZhitman]

Probably wouldn't make much sense.

What would be smarter is the 4.5l V8 from Infiniti (or you could just wait until the G45 AWD Coupe comes out...

[jEzTeR]

With the right amount of $ most anything is possible.There are RB26DETT swapped 350z's so if either V8 would fit then I'm sure someone will try it.I think that the TT kits and S/C VQ's are the affordable way to go.

[Altiman94]

I agree with jezter on this. I'd rather turbo or sc what's in there than spend the extra money for a new engine and all the things you'll need to fabricate it in there.

[boileralum00]

If you're gonna do it, since it's an all-out custom job anyway, put in a V8 w/ some balls - go for an LS1 or a Z06 motor. VROOOOM!

[Onizuka]

Or a nissan V8, im sure it wouldnt be hard to slip a VH41 or VH45 in there as it has been done to a s13 240sx :ylsuper

[vexajin]

humm... Nissan V8... Dont the 350Zs push 286 HP Stock with the 6 cyl? that V8 is gonna be nuts...

[90Q45blue]

The VK56DE (Nissan Endurance V8) is too big to fit into a 350z. A more realistic swap would be a VK45DE, the engine used in the 2003 M45/Q45.

Nick