Hi Guys
My name is Lawrence, I live in Hungary Budapest.
I recently bought a Z33 2003 with 81k kms in it. The engine broke down after a few thousand kms. So i figured I'd do an engine swap.
I found a few good deals in Japan and the US. I've contacts who can get those engines to me, however:
I wanted to know if anyone has done a VQ35DE to VQ37VHR swap if so what do I need to look after?
So far I know that:
wiring loom
ECU
bonnet
has to be changed.
I was wondering whether the engine mounts, clutch and transmission will fit the new engine or I'd need hybrids or Z34 parts from them too?
I ve found a few topics on this but I'll saw was people telling them thats its not worth it, so i figured I'd write down what and why I want this:
So i figured that if my is engine dead (probaly pistons got "fat" and can't even start or turn it) so I'd do an engine swap to the VQ35HR, however as the VQ37's are not that much more expensive
y not go for the bigger, slightly stronger engine ( which I believe has more potential keeping in mind I want to keep it close to stock, and definitely NA)
The reason why I want to keep it as an NA is that I already own a fully built RB26 S13 pushing around 600BHP which is not street legal, and I want an street legal NA car with descent power for the weekends when I'm not racing (I wouldnt want go over 400 in the next 1-2 years) and next year I'll starting the weight reduction to have a better power to weight ratio.
the engine swap looks to me so far as between 2500-3000 Euros
rebuilding the engine would be around 2000 ( with high compression pistons, rempaing, new crankshaft, new oilpump, injection etc. etc.)
if u r curious about my other Nissan u can find a few videos on youtube.com/tucsokcsak1van
Thanks for all the help in advance