VQ35DE swap faq - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

turtle m3th · 06-10-2011, 08:56 PM

Just wondering if we can get a vq34de swap faq going since they're becoming more and more common, and there isn't a whole lot of resources pertaining to this swap.

here's a link to the mckinney mount kit
VQ-240sx swap Products McKinney Motorsports

some wiring info
http://zilvia.net/f/engine-tech/3890...ur-95-s14.html

and an awesome vq35 s13 build if you haven't seen it already
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/337935-350sx-nw-build-up.html
And IIRC 240sx ka24e p/s lines bolt right up to the vq35de!

A lot of good info in here, but too much bickering to sort through...
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/241510-yet-...st-thread.html

Let's keep it rolling guys! I'd love to have a nice collection of info for everyone to be able to reference.

turtle m3th · 06-14-2011, 12:33 AM

Anybody have anything to add?

irax · 11-17-2011, 12:58 PM

I think you should list all the build threads too

turbociv910 · 11-17-2011, 01:01 PM

vq pump doesn't work. Its on the opposite side of the engine. Stock lines wont fit.

revcyanide · 11-17-2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbociv910

vq pump doesn't work. Its on the opposite side of the engine. Stock lines wont fit.

power steering? errrr

chase bays makes a kit for it.

also, this website should be added on here

http://www.vqswap.com/

turbociv910 · 11-17-2011, 01:34 PM

stock lines i mean.. sorry.

revcyanide · 11-17-2011, 01:47 PM

you said stock lines, stock lines for what is what i am trying to clarify,

turtle m3th · 12-08-2011, 02:53 PM

Single cam p/s lines work, and it has been confirmed

niteridaz503 · 12-14-2011, 11:15 PM

Has anyone done a vq35hr motor swap yet?

irax · 12-15-2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niteridaz503

Has anyone done a vq35hr motor swap yet?

yes

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/397304-vq35hr-s13-build-2.html

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/384013-plusoneten-build.html

niteridaz503 · 12-15-2011, 03:13 PM

^ thankz ill look into them

irax · 12-22-2011, 03:33 AM

Another VQ s13 thread
http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/403725...3-vq-swap.html

dkim1985 · 01-05-2012, 01:11 PM

i have a 91 s13 hb that i use as a daily driver.
i was interested in the VQ swap but im not interested in making it all raced out like most of the others guys that do it.

I would like to see kind of a bare bones list of what I would need to complete this swap.

irax · 01-06-2012, 05:05 AM

Simple
Motor set $800~1200,
mount kit ~$500
drive shaft $400
fuel pump ~$100
FPR $20~$100
radiator <$300
swap harness <$450
swap ecu ~$400

How can you make this even cheaper ?
Do the wiring your self
Make your own mounts
Buy pipes to route the coolant instead of a radiator
You can use a non-adjustable fpr off of the VQ30 maxima.

dkim1985 · 01-06-2012, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irax

Simple
Motor set $800~1200,
mount kit ~$500
drive shaft $400
fuel pump ~$100
FPR $20~$100
radiator <$300
swap harness <$450
swap ecu ~$400

How can you make this even cheaper ?
Do the wiring your self
Make your own mounts
Buy pipes to route the coolant instead of a radiator
You can use a non-adjustable fpr off of the VQ30 maxima.

excellent~ thanks~
few questions though.. do i need to use a radiator fit for KA24 or VQ35?
i know someone that can get me a good deal on a Koyo Radiator so do I get the one thats meant for the s13 KA24?

As for the ECU..is there a minimum requirement or specific ECU I need to use? I'm assuming I can't just grab an old 350z ECU and go with that, right?

I don't mind paying the money to get this done right. Just want to try to pass CA smog with the VQ swap..without going overboard on the parts.

tapdeznutz · 01-12-2012, 02:13 PM

agreed about CA smog or at least make it looking stock. subscribing

dorrifto · 01-13-2012, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbociv910

vq pump doesn't work. Its on the opposite side of the engine. Stock lines wont fit.

Wrong.

The lines from the pump to the rack fit just fine.

Lines from the pump to the res; that depends if you mount the 350z res on the pass side, then you can keep the 350z lines and be set perfect.
If you kept the 240 res that mounts to the driver side, you just need to run new lines. Which isn't a problem since its all low pressure lines. Just make sure to keep the ps cooler in the mess some how.

irax · 01-13-2012, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkim1985

excellent~ thanks~
few questions though.. do i need to use a radiator fit for KA24 or VQ35?
i know someone that can get me a good deal on a Koyo Radiator so do I get the one thats meant for the s13 KA24?

As for the ECU..is there a minimum requirement or specific ECU I need to use? I'm assuming I can't just grab an old 350z ECU and go with that, right?

I don't mind paying the money to get this done right. Just want to try to pass CA smog with the VQ swap..without going overboard on the parts.

The KA radiator fits because it was built for that chassis. but the inlet and out let are both on the wrong side. If you want a stock looking radiator I think the B13 or B14 radiators have the correct inlet and out lets and are similar enough to fit. So if you use a KA radiator it will work fine, but you will need to route the hoses that may not look so pretty but it will work perfectly fine.

For the ECU the startup requirements look for the NATS/IPDM/BCM you can get that flashed out of the ecu while retaining emissions controls and smog-ability. But if you really want to make a smog legal s13 you need to read up on this build

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/384013-plusoneten-build.html

he shows how he modified the s13 gas tank to be like the z33 one and used all the emissions equipment from it.

Infiniti G20 radiator will probably work better since the inlet and outlet size, and core thickness is larger than the sentra. Probably closer to the correct size for the vq anyways.

wayneSR20 · 09-15-2012, 10:15 AM

Where can I get a swap harness for $450. Is this all ready wired for a s13

laurentj23 · 06-06-2014, 04:48 PM

anyone know how to make the speedo works on this swap?

dkim1985 · 06-06-2014, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayneSR20

Where can I get a swap harness for $450. Is this all ready wired for a s13

$450? you're gonna have to find a private party that can do it for you. Or you can purchase this one for a little more and know that it's getting done right..
http://www.vqswap.com/product/wiring...-nissan-vq35de

Quote:

Originally Posted by laurentj23

anyone know how to make the speedo works on this swap?

Found this is another thread..
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd825.htm

I'm trying to find out how much hood clearance you get from McKinney mounts.
Also, with McKinney mounts, how much clearance do you get with stock headers(HR and DE)?

Nezahualcoyotl · 07-06-2014, 07:46 PM

I have a HUD. Would I be able to make that work with this swap?

Nezahualcoyotl · 07-07-2014, 10:36 PM

Found a good source for finding parts. car-part. com

dkim1985 · 07-08-2014, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkim1985

I'm trying to find out how much hood clearance you get from McKinney mounts.
Also, with McKinney mounts, how much clearance do you get with stock headers(HR and DE)?

..anybody?

CraftHell · 01-18-2015, 11:53 AM

Anyone else have any good websites, build threads, etc? Trying to take in as much information as possible while pursuing this swap over this year and possibly 2016 as well lol. But i have the vq35de, 6speed bot rebuilt and such.. have wiring harness un-converted, ecu, fbw pedal, etc..

unwtdhero · 01-18-2015, 01:12 PM

I made a build thread, well, attempted to... A mod shut it down for lack of substance. But just finished mine last night, after fixing a ground on a coil and switching a few coils out. Here's a video. But I will suggest you joining schassis VQ group on fb. There is more information available there than here.. Here's a video of mine starting last night....

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...02&pnref=story

CraftHell · 01-18-2015, 05:38 PM

Hell ya man awesome video. I'm on that fb group as well I'm just trying to soak it all the info

unwtdhero · 01-18-2015, 08:49 PM

I appreciate it man, I've got some stuff to button up but she's close to being done

jorge1190 · 03-02-2015, 04:14 PM

Is this possible in an S14 without cutting the firewall?

justin240s14 · 07-01-2015, 11:48 PM

How do you get around chipped key with the ecu for the vq35 swap or does it not matter and use s14 ignition system?

06-10-2011, 08:56 PM	#1
turtle m3th Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 1,608 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	VQ35DE swap faq Just wondering if we can get a vq34de swap faq going since they're becoming more and more common, and there isn't a whole lot of resources pertaining to this swap. here's a link to the mckinney mount kit VQ-240sx swap Products McKinney Motorsports some wiring info http://zilvia.net/f/engine-tech/3890...ur-95-s14.html and an awesome vq35 s13 build if you haven't seen it already http://zilvia.net/f/chat/337935-350sx-nw-build-up.html And IIRC 240sx ka24e p/s lines bolt right up to the vq35de! A lot of good info in here, but too much bickering to sort through... http://zilvia.net/f/chat/241510-yet-...st-thread.html Let's keep it rolling guys! I'd love to have a nice collection of info for everyone to be able to reference. __________________ "cigarettes killed my father, and raped my mother!"

06-14-2011, 12:33 AM	#2
turtle m3th Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 1,608 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Anybody have anything to add? __________________ "cigarettes killed my father, and raped my mother!"

11-17-2011, 12:58 PM	#3
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I think you should list all the build threads too __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

11-17-2011, 01:01 PM	#4
turbociv910 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: wilmington nc Age: 35 Posts: 241 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	vq pump doesn't work. Its on the opposite side of the engine. Stock lines wont fit. __________________ www.carolinadyno.com s13 LSx turbo drag car- 1.42 60 ft, 6.32 1/8

11-17-2011, 01:34 PM	#6
turbociv910 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: wilmington nc Age: 35 Posts: 241 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	stock lines i mean.. sorry. __________________ www.carolinadyno.com s13 LSx turbo drag car- 1.42 60 ft, 6.32 1/8

12-08-2011, 02:53 PM	#8
turtle m3th Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 1,608 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Single cam p/s lines work, and it has been confirmed __________________ "cigarettes killed my father, and raped my mother!"

12-22-2011, 03:33 AM	#12
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Another VQ s13 thread http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/403725...3-vq-swap.html __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

01-05-2012, 01:11 PM	#13
dkim1985 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gardena, CA Posts: 771 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	i have a 91 s13 hb that i use as a daily driver. i was interested in the VQ swap but im not interested in making it all raced out like most of the others guys that do it. I would like to see kind of a bare bones list of what I would need to complete this swap. __________________ FS: Nismo R-Tune Camshafts for VQ35DE.

01-06-2012, 05:05 AM	#14
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Simple Motor set $800~1200, mount kit ~$500 drive shaft $400 fuel pump ~$100 FPR $20~$100 radiator <$300 swap harness <$450 swap ecu ~$400 How can you make this even cheaper ? Do the wiring your self Make your own mounts Buy pipes to route the coolant instead of a radiator You can use a non-adjustable fpr off of the VQ30 maxima. __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

01-12-2012, 02:13 PM	#16
tapdeznutz Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach Age: 44 Posts: 1,801 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	agreed about CA smog or at least make it looking stock. subscribing

09-15-2012, 10:15 AM	#19
wayneSR20 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2009 Location: ny Age: 34 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Where can I get a swap harness for $450. Is this all ready wired for a s13

06-06-2014, 04:48 PM	#20
laurentj23 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chattanooga,TN Age: 40 Posts: 422 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	anyone know how to make the speedo works on this swap? __________________ 'Born Ready!',LJ

07-06-2014, 07:46 PM	#22
Nezahualcoyotl Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Ana, California Age: 36 Posts: 769 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I have a HUD. Would I be able to make that work with this swap?

07-07-2014, 10:36 PM	#23
Nezahualcoyotl Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Ana, California Age: 36 Posts: 769 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Found a good source for finding parts. car-part. com

01-18-2015, 11:53 AM	#25
CraftHell Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 35 Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Anyone else have any good websites, build threads, etc? Trying to take in as much information as possible while pursuing this swap over this year and possibly 2016 as well lol. But i have the vq35de, 6speed bot rebuilt and such.. have wiring harness un-converted, ecu, fbw pedal, etc..

01-18-2015, 01:12 PM	#26
unwtdhero BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia,Tn Age: 34 Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I made a build thread, well, attempted to... A mod shut it down for lack of substance. But just finished mine last night, after fixing a ground on a coil and switching a few coils out. Here's a video. But I will suggest you joining schassis VQ group on fb. There is more information available there than here.. Here's a video of mine starting last night.... https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...02&pnref=story

01-18-2015, 05:38 PM	#27
CraftHell Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 35 Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Hell ya man awesome video. I'm on that fb group as well I'm just trying to soak it all the info

01-18-2015, 08:49 PM	#28
unwtdhero BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia,Tn Age: 34 Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I appreciate it man, I've got some stuff to button up but she's close to being done

03-02-2015, 04:14 PM	#29
jorge1190 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Culpeper, Va Age: 33 Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Is this possible in an S14 without cutting the firewall? __________________ 96 240sx S13 SR20 521 WHP 405 TQ

07-01-2015, 11:48 PM	#30
justin240s14 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Mississippi Age: 41 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what do with ignition with vq35 s14 swap getting around the programmed key How do you get around chipped key with the ecu for the vq35 swap or does it not matter and use s14 ignition system?