vq35de in a 240sx?

Post by **irax** » Wed May 21, 2008 11:46 pm

whats funny is, vq swap dot com is the only company RIGHT now with VQ swap kits, yet they are having trouble selling them. from what i hear anyways.

As soon as the kit I'm working on proves to be solid then you will be seeing a more affordable and better option than VQ swap.

Post by **Soravia** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:42 am

Try looking up on Maxima.org for people who have hybrid VQ30DE/35DE engines. They make it easy with stock wiring.

Post by **cesar240sx** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:15 pm

[IMG][/IMG] here a pic of my 1990 240sx with vq35de/supercharged

Post by **Soravia** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:24 pm

Nice Frontier engine.

Could you post some close up pics for hood clearence of the engine itself?

Also, using ENTER key to post pics blow one another is eaiser on the eyes to look at than pics next to another.

Post by **Soravia** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:26 pm

Also check out my super ghetto $2,000 VQ30DE swap. (Car shell not included in price)

zerothread?id=326877

Post by **impulsive84** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:26 pm

That 240 is absolutely frickin' beautiful.

Post by **cesar240sx** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:57 pm

[IMG][/IMG]here new pics

Post by **irax** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:41 pm

omg I HATE YOU SOO MUCH! I'm so jelous!

how come you didn't convert the tach to read 6cyl? or get like a j30 diff and a dakota digitial for a working speedo?

Post by **Soravia** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:35 pm

I once ran into a RWD VQ30 from Japan. Supposedly from a Gloria. It turned out to be a VQ30DD with direct injection that can make up to 260HP in stock exhaust etc. I end up not getting it because I don't have ECU and wiring for it. The thing even came with manifold that looks exactly like 350Z manifold.

Post by **pnoynation240** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:00 pm

for those who did this swap that lives in CA, anybody had it certified?

Post by **cesar240sx** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:54 pm

i did use j30 rear end,use the abs sensor on it to maxima speedo inserted in the original cluster ,and converter box with digital display reflex to windsheild.box been sold on ebay for 85 dollars.works perfect.u have to tweek it a little

Post by **Soravia** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:57 pm

So there is no way for the digital speedo to work with the VQ?

What if I rig in a 240 sensor and ECU?

Post by **irax** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:21 am

cesar240sx wrote:i did use j30 rear end,use the abs sensor on it to maxima speedo inserted in the original cluster ,and converter box with digital display reflex to windsheild.box been sold on ebay for 85 dollars.works perfect.u have to tweek it a little

what year maxima speedo ?

Post by **gadget1382** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:51 pm

This is inspiring stuff!

It makes me want to throw the VQ30det in even quicker now.

Great work!

Post by **[email protected]** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:55 am

ya im trying to do the same, anyone selling a used or cheap vq35de so far i just have a 1990 shell s13 hatchback i think there is a kit to install it im not sure

Post by **[email protected]** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:04 am

hey could u send me those pics to my email address [email protected] im trying to do this too

Post by **carmo** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:00 am

Sorry for posting this so late but yea I have dealt with Andrew at San Dimas auto repair. There is still some discussion about what parts I have paid for and what he wants to send me. The money went out in full on April 29 or so. Also, I overnighted it..... and here it is August and the only parts I have received that worked out so far is the cross member AEM EMS and the harness. BUT how the hell do I know if the harness and the EMS is any good? I'll be writing a full build synopsis when the project nears completion. Check my build thread zerothread?id=351373 Feel free to ask any questions and for the digital speedo you might try a company called dakota digital.....

Post by **Soravia** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:33 pm

There is NO NEED for a Crossmember. I have done it with a custom fabbed mount made out of stock FWD VQ mount and stock KA24DE mount. There is no need to fab a transmission out either if the engine is placed correctly. Just use a S13 Auto Trans mount. It will bolt on to the Z33 Manual transmission.

The only thing needing minor modification is the driver side exhaust manifold. Just use the stock Z33 exhaust manifold and either bend it or cut and re-weld it.

If placed right, the 350Z intake manifold will clear the stock hood with only the under support needing to be cut.

Post by **carmo** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:29 pm

Holy crap! If would have known that you knew so much about my swap I would have just bought the kit from you! Why don't you start mass producing these things! So how do I make the throttle body work? And where is the TPS info coming from for the control unit? You asked for more detailed pictures of my build, so obviously my cross member worked out. Get your sh*t in one sock before you get to telling people how to do things. And don't BS me about that intake manifold being a mock-up. Don't get me wrong, the manifold is a good bit of figuring and the theory is there, but why would anybody put that much finish work into a "mock-up" piece? I hate to be a d!ck, but it appears to me that you have nothing but negative comments about other peoples projects....514

Post by **Soravia** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:30 pm

Doing the ****ty intake manifold myself cost $100 or so in supplies.

Asking for aluminum/stainless steel custom intake manifold cost $1,200.

Do you think I'm going throw out so much money without knowing how it will fit under stock hood?

As for the crossmember, just look at my project for proof. The engine has a lot of clearance from the stock S13 cross member and still clears the stock hood. (no pics of hood but I already tried it on and pulled it off.) I could lower the engine more but I don't want to have issues with steering u-joint.

Seriously, I wouldn't be saying so if I haven't seen an S14 with VQ fitting under an aftermarket hood. It cleared the 350Z intake too.

Post by **Soravia** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:37 pm

I could lower the engine half an inch more while still having good clearance. If the transmission is sitting as high as possible, it lowers the front of the engine as well.

Don't mind the trans mount, it's getting replaced as well.

The VQ30DE engine and cross-member clearance.

Engine with the intake manifold on. The throttle body didn't clear on the engine, needs to be push up front by 2 inches.

Post by **carmo** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:22 pm

I'm not sure but I do believe that me and Soravia have just jacked a three year old thread! Sorry the_ace, if your even still a member. And Hell Yea Soravia! That has to be record. Whoop whoop! Thats how we do!

Post by **gadget1382** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:27 pm

Thats how you do what?

Post by **Soravia** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:54 pm

Motor mounts are nothing compared to wiring work. That's a lot of stuff to be careful about.

Post by **carmo** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:50 pm

Just trying to be funny. Me and Soravia took over this 3 year old thread, and I was just making a joke about how a** of a move that is.

Post by **carmo** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:55 pm

I love wiring work! anumeric has some pics of my wire tuck. He may post them on my build thread soon. Any questions about wiring send them my way. I'm not saying I'm a guru or nothing, but I do enjoy the challenge and I have a pretty good understanding of circuits.

Post by **67 411** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:51 am

anyone know what the height length and width of the vq35de is?

Post by **67 411** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:55 pm

how long and wide is the engine?

Post by **Soravia** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:57 am

The engine bay is 27 inches wide. The engine is about 13 inches on the bottom. on the top it is about 23 inches or so.

Post by **amerikajin** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:44 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-gQaXW2M0A

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