VQ going in a Sentra

[TeflonG35]

Was just browsing around other forums and ran into this. Wow. Kinda awesome.

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[Jacko3]

TeflonG35:

Wow, that guy is doing a mighty difficult job rebuilding that car. I am impressed.

[zozoka1212]

That is awesome.



zozo

[06x]

We used to have one of those Sentras when I was first learning to drive, so I have a little soft spot for them. Even then I would say there has got to be a better candidate for a VQ35 transplant

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

I bet that is going to be a rocket!

[SVTCOBRA]

very cool straight line sleeper!!!!

[Ar878]

That's awesome; definitely going to make some jaws drop at the track when that sentra takes off.

[RED_DET]

I love to see people thinking outside the box. That will be the best sleeper I have seen in awhile.

[infinitgkid]

Holy crazy engine swaps batman!

When that thing gets done, it's going to dominate...

[TeflonG35]

I was surprised when they mention The VQ was Lighter in weight then the original engine.

[G_whizz]

I was surprised when they mention The VQ was Lighter in weight then the original engine.

How is that possible??

That car is gonna bring a whole new meaning to VROOM!!

[TeflonG35]

I picked this little 4 door 1994 B13 Sentra up from another technician at my shop. At first, the alure of good gas mileage was all I wanted. Then, after looking at the MPG from the 1.8L and what I get with a VQ in my 240SX, I figured the 2 MPG difference between the two was well worth the 200 more HP I'll gain!!! The same rules apply to the Sentra that applied to my 240SX. The 3.5L weighs less than the 1.8L, but the transmission weighs about 25 lbs more. Custom things will need to be made, but the reliability will go through the roof. So a week or so ago I started on it. Money and a full time job keep me from getting it all done in a hurry, but here's what I've gotten so far.

Probably has to do with the use of aluminum.