vq35de

[Coreykrhn]

I want to do a swap in my 03 spec v with a vq35de, i am brand new to engine mods and swaps. Now i was wondering will that have to make my spec rear wheel drive or will it stay front??? Also where could i find one between 2 and 3 thousand

[D3stro]

Forget it about a rwd conversion on a b15. Better get a VQ from a Maxima and swap it. The downside to this swap is the custom motor mount availabilities. You see, the guy who made the first vq swap in a b15, don't sell is motor mount for that swap anymore. Then you got 2 options, the first one is to move your car to go see Travis in california to have him swap that VQ in your car. Second option,get it the hard way, do everything custom to let that engine sit correctly in the engine bay and hope it will start.

It is a expensive swap, the QR is a good engine despite all the QR haters can say about it. It can make descend power while turboed. Even at 4psi the QR it can have nearly 250whp. IMO,for the price of a VQ swap and availabilities of handcraft to do it VS turboed a QR, QR get the wins.

[Spoolin4days]

I've seen decent mileage engines on Ebay for $750. Place I got mine from is KAP auto dismantlers, really good guys. I have a few parts that are required to complete the swap I may be willing to part with too.

The QR has potential, but I haven't seen and nor do I believe 250whp is possible at 4 psi on a stock engine, with what turbo were those numbers made? Dollar for dollar I feel the VQ is a better choice as you'll have mid range torque and real Nissan reliabilty. A built QR costs plenty, and a stock VQ makes about 220 whp, + you can always spray it.

[Coreykrhn]

Thank you for your info, now until i get the engine, what is it that causes my stock engine to shut off while i am driving what do i have to fix???

[Spoolin4days]

Hard to say without codes from the ECU, but I would start by making sure you have sufficient fuel. Listen to hear if the pump is working when it stalls, then use a fuel pressure tester to see if pressure remains constant or bleeds off. If you have a check engine light get it scanned.