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Old 06-10-2011, 08:56 PM   #1
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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.
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Old 06-14-2011, 12:33 AM   #2
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I think you should list all the build threads too
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vq pump doesn't work. Its on the opposite side of the engine. Stock lines wont fit.
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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/
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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.
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stock lines i mean.. sorry.
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you said stock lines, stock lines for what is what i am trying to clarify,
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Single cam p/s lines work, and it has been confirmed
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Has anyone done a vq35hr motor swap yet?
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Has anyone done a vq35hr motor swap yet?
yes

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

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^ thankz ill look into them
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Another VQ s13 thread
http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/403725...3-vq-swap.html
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Where can I get a swap harness for $450. Is this all ready wired for a s13
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anyone know how to make the speedo works on this swap?
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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

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


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Hell ya man awesome video. I'm on that fb group as well I'm just trying to soak it all the info
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Is this possible in an S14 without cutting the firewall?
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Question 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?
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