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DEMo · 02-19-2015, 04:29 PM

Hello Zilvia, I decided to make this thread after completing a third VQ swap. I built this car because I was tired of not getting seat time. I needed something reliable and comfortable. The VQ swap price rivals SR swaps with more bang for buck stock.

Powerplant:
2003 VQ35DE complete, 116K wrecked G35 sedan($800)

2004 Transmission, clutch line, OEM flywheel, FW bolts, clutch pressure plate ($400)
6 Puck Clutch($50)

Ebay intake kit ($36)
Shorten hard line ($0)

Cooling:
KA Radiatior w dual 12" fans ($130)
Silcone hoses ($60)
Adjustable temp fan switch ($20)

Swap Parts:
Custom drive shaft. G35 yoke with new S13 tail flange ($200)
Mount Kit. Ebay special is the biz and it comes with shifter bracket ($360)
Osiris license w NATS delete ($300)
Fuel System (tomei type S reg, z32 filter, brass T fittings) ($110)
Exhaust Y pipe to S13 out ($100)
Harness wiring: I did it myself ($0)
Power steering setup. Re-used stock SOHC setup ($0)

Vitals:
Asus memo pad 7 ($100)
Bluetooth OBD2 dongle ($20)
Torque pro for Android ($7)

Options:
Upgraded PS lines

Upgraded fuel system
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/...c1fbb47d_c.jpg

Any questions?

Out with the old

retained AC

Arrowking · 02-22-2015, 09:17 PM

I like that you found a way to keep the A/C! It looks like you had to modify the hood for it to shut completely? In fact, it looks almost like it has a bulge in the final pictures...

future · 02-22-2015, 09:39 PM

Id do this swap if I owned another s car

JaiDaJoker · 04-08-2015, 04:38 PM

Curious on how you retained ac. Did you just swap over the ka compressor and lines?

nextproject · 04-08-2015, 08:05 PM

Most cases all you have to do is use the SWAPPED engine's compressor and have lines made. its not a perfect situation (different style compressors like different pressures etc etc, but luckily since both engines are nissan engines the VQ compressor should work just fine) but its far far better than no ac at all.

I plan on retaining ac w/ my vvti 1uz swap utilizing the toyota compressor and having lines made. all you need is the lines coming off the compressor that way a hydraulic supply shop can just cut them and make what you need. (my local hydraulic supply store will weld/braze custom ac lines for just about anything.)

JaiDaJoker · 04-08-2015, 08:16 PM

Yea, i knew that was another option but was curious how he kept price down with getting lines made. How much does it run you locally?

Flicktitty · 04-08-2015, 08:24 PM

Do any of your gauges work?

JaiDaJoker · 04-08-2015, 08:31 PM

He's using the obd port with a dongle and the tablet to read everything through "torque"

nextproject · 04-08-2015, 10:26 PM

Custom a/c lines shouldnt be more than 150 bucks. you take the ends off the VQ (or 1uz in my case) compressor, figure out how you need them routed, then take the ends off of where they terminate (one at the condenser, one at the evaporator i believe) and drop em off and VOILA new ac lines that should bolt right up!

TurboTiger · 04-10-2015, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Flicktitty

Do any of your gauges work?

I was wondering the same thing. I've done very little reading on VQ swaps.

JaiDaJoker · 04-10-2015, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboTiger

I was wondering the same thing. I've done very little reading on VQ swaps.

hes using the obd port. but hes using a bluetooth obd2 adapter so he has to use a tablet. or phone. looks like this would be another great option for a quick approach to getting stock gauge cluster to work

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd825.htm

DEMo · 09-28-2015, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrowking

I like that you found a way to keep the A/C! It looks like you had to modify the hood for it to shut completely? In fact, it looks almost like it has a bulge in the final pictures...

I cut the skeleton out above the plenum. There is a bulge but I prefer it over a spaced out hood.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaiDaJoker

Curious on how you retained ac. Did you just swap over the ka compressor and lines?

SOHC KA compressor and lines were used. The KA AC bracket was welded to the VQ bracket and it uses the OEM tensioner from the the KA. Luckily, nissan uses the same belt size for KA/VQ

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaiDaJoker

Yea, i knew that was another option but was curious how he kept price down with getting lines made. How much does it run you locally?

I bought fittings and 6' of hose and made the line myself. It was under $70 in parts for hi pressure and about $30 for low. I have since added a power steering cooler.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flicktitty

Do any of your gauges work?

Fuel is the only thing that works. RPM works if you use a MSD pickup node. Speed works if you buy a GPS speedometer pickup from JEGS. wires right up to stock cluster. I cruise around with my tablet for my vitals. Torque lets you know whats going on in real time. I put my gauges away when drifting and peek at them after my run. so far so good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ib9zDIa5E8

ka-titties · 09-30-2015, 09:09 AM

Nice work. I love my VQ S14. What final drive ratio do you have?

DEMo · 03-23-2016, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ka-titties

Nice work. I love my VQ S14. What final drive ratio do you have?

Stock S13.

GrimDrifter · 12-10-2023, 09:10 PM

This looks like the guy that kept all my parts and money that i sent in to hexagarage years ago.

02-19-2015, 04:29 PM	#1
DEMo Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Earth Age: 34 Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	2015 Budget VQ Swap Hello Zilvia, I decided to make this thread after completing a third VQ swap. I built this car because I was tired of not getting seat time. I needed something reliable and comfortable. The VQ swap price rivals SR swaps with more bang for buck stock. Powerplant: 2003 VQ35DE complete, 116K wrecked G35 sedan($800) 2004 Transmission, clutch line, OEM flywheel, FW bolts, clutch pressure plate ($400) 6 Puck Clutch($50) Ebay intake kit ($36) Shorten hard line ($0) Cooling: KA Radiatior w dual 12" fans ($130) Silcone hoses ($60) Adjustable temp fan switch ($20) Swap Parts: Custom drive shaft. G35 yoke with new S13 tail flange ($200) Mount Kit. Ebay special is the biz and it comes with shifter bracket ($360) Osiris license w NATS delete ($300) Fuel System (tomei type S reg, z32 filter, brass T fittings) ($110) Exhaust Y pipe to S13 out ($100) Harness wiring: I did it myself ($0) Power steering setup. Re-used stock SOHC setup ($0) Vitals: Asus memo pad 7 ($100) Bluetooth OBD2 dongle ($20) Torque pro for Android ($7) Options: Upgraded PS lines Upgraded fuel system https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/...c1fbb47d_c.jpg Any questions? Out with the old retained AC __________________ Instagram: @hexagarage for VQ S Chassis Parts

04-08-2015, 08:24 PM	#7
Flicktitty Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 37 Posts: 3,685 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Do any of your gauges work? __________________ 2JZ-GTE Swapped S13 Coupe - 1994 Supra Turbo

02-22-2015, 09:17 PM	#2
Arrowking Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: U.S. Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I like that you found a way to keep the A/C! It looks like you had to modify the hood for it to shut completely? In fact, it looks almost like it has a bulge in the final pictures...

04-08-2015, 04:38 PM	#4
JaiDaJoker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wellington, FL Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Curious on how you retained ac. Did you just swap over the ka compressor and lines?

04-08-2015, 08:05 PM	#5
nextproject Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 42 Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Most cases all you have to do is use the SWAPPED engine's compressor and have lines made. its not a perfect situation (different style compressors like different pressures etc etc, but luckily since both engines are nissan engines the VQ compressor should work just fine) but its far far better than no ac at all. I plan on retaining ac w/ my vvti 1uz swap utilizing the toyota compressor and having lines made. all you need is the lines coming off the compressor that way a hydraulic supply shop can just cut them and make what you need. (my local hydraulic supply store will weld/braze custom ac lines for just about anything.)

04-08-2015, 08:16 PM	#6
JaiDaJoker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wellington, FL Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yea, i knew that was another option but was curious how he kept price down with getting lines made. How much does it run you locally?

04-08-2015, 08:31 PM	#8
JaiDaJoker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wellington, FL Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	He's using the obd port with a dongle and the tablet to read everything through "torque"

04-08-2015, 10:26 PM	#9
nextproject Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 42 Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Custom a/c lines shouldnt be more than 150 bucks. you take the ends off the VQ (or 1uz in my case) compressor, figure out how you need them routed, then take the ends off of where they terminate (one at the condenser, one at the evaporator i believe) and drop em off and VOILA new ac lines that should bolt right up!

09-30-2015, 09:09 AM	#13
ka-titties Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near that guy you know Posts: 1,561 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Nice work. I love my VQ S14. What final drive ratio do you have?

12-10-2023, 09:10 PM	#15
GrimDrifter Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cactus, AZ Age: 43 Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This looks like the guy that kept all my parts and money that i sent in to hexagarage years ago.