That is the swap I am considering

Why would it be so expensive??? I wonder if it would fit? Anyone know?

 

I think if the rb25 fits, then the vq35 should fit too. It sounds like a good idea, and it probably would be kind of costly considering everything would need to be custom made, and the so-called "aftermarket" would be almost non-existant considering the performance parts designed for the vq were designed to fit in the 350z and the Altima's engine bays, not the 240's engine bay.

 

Well, you could add cams, intake, throttle body with aftermarket parts. You could also add a supercharger aftermarket. I wouldn't want to add a supercharger though. I think the weight and the power it puts out would be just about right for a s13. Just add some cams, intake and headers, possibly an uprade to the ECU.

Just how difficult would it be to mount the engine in the S13???

 

could be interesting, I'm sure the engine itself is fairly pricey =P

 

Actually, I've priced the engine, trans, ecu and it is on par with a SR

 

Clean, low emmission

Another thing I like about this swap is that is would be low emmissions and good power with simple add ons.

 

wow heh, this could get interesting!

 

the VQ is BIG. you would ave a problem with it fitting. we have one in our pathy and ive noticed the thing is wide AND long. im sure length wouldnt be THAT bad, but width would be a big problem.

 

Does anyone know the dimensions of that thing??? I know the VQ in the Z is not as high as the one in the Pathfinder. What is the width and height of the VQ from a Z???

 

I'm tempted to go to a salvage yard and take some measurements and pictures of an S13 with the engine out and a VQ.

 

plus, it'd be 100% legal... newer engine than chassis+pass emissions=legal

i'd be down for a vq35 swap. hell, isn't there a vid of this swap DONE on one of the forums?

 

there is a VH41 swap, and ive seen a KA24E swapped into a 350Z, but no VQ in a S13 that i know of.

why would the VQ in the pathy be taller than the one in the Z? they should be the same dimensions give or take an inch or so because the Z has a different valve cover.

 

The oil pan on the pathfinder is deeper. That is what I mean. Clearance at the bottom not the top.

 

KA24E swapped into a 350Z

so whos the idiot?

he better have some large numbers to go with that smaller engine.

 

I've never seen a KA24E swapped into a 350Z. Doesn't seem to make sense. But I have seen a SR20DET in one. Much lighter and good power potential. Light and turbocharged!

 

the KAE was done for SCCA GT4 classification. a group of students bought a shell and built a cage and everything using light-weight panels and a KAE because you cant have FI in that class, only carbs.

 

any updates for this thread? is a VQ a bad idea for the S13? anyone take measuremnts

 

Uhh the KA is fuel injected not carbed, and I've NEVER heard of anyone putting the KA into a 350Z... you sure you read this right?

 

forget that part. if some fool had to put a KA in place of a VQ, then so be it. What about vice versa?

 

the KAE was done for SCCA GT4 classification. a group of students bought a shell and built a cage and everything using light-weight panels and a KAE because you cant have FI in that class, only carbs.

Hahahah the E in KAE stands for electronic fuel injection!

 

hasnt this been done and discussed and its tough as hell to do? but clearence issues are a problem. it would be tight fit so no room really for a turbo or anything.
heres a 350 with a tt kit on it and its already pretty tight. now imagine this in a 240...

 

The Signal sponsored 350Z drift car, has an S15 SR20 in place of the VQ. The engine is longer than it appears, and the SR20 in the 350Z has about 12-16 inches of room in the front of the engine, which gave them room for a Top mount.(after cutting the radiator support)

I beleive there is one in the Silver Signal 350Z. The RB20 is a tight fit, I'm not sure if the VQ would. Somebody get the width of the VQ, compared to the inner engine bay of an S13. I would get the specs but my friend sold his 350, and bought a Z31 300

 

The Signal sponsored 350Z drift car, has an S15 SR20 in place of the VQ. The engine is longer than it appears, and the SR20 in the 350Z has about 12-16 inches of room in the front of the engine, which gave them room for a Top mount.(after cutting the radiator support)

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I beleive there is one in the Silver Signal 350Z. The RB20 is a tight fit, I'm not sure if the VQ would. Somebody get the width of the VQ, compared to the inner engine bay of an S13. I would get the specs but my friend sold his 350, and bought a Z31 300 :([/QUOTE]

that's no s15 sr20.

 

Why would it be so expensive??? I wonder if it would fit? Anyone know?

well lets see here...




THE ENGINE IS VERY NEW

I'm pretty sure its going to be expensive to buy a new VQ35 or be lucky to find a working one in a junkyard.
also thats an S13 SR in that 350z, why? I dunno.

and if they can put a VQ35DE in a Datsun honey bee, they can put one in a 240sx.

there were older KA24's in some datsuns I know the 510 for sure had a carb'd KA24.

 

Im sure in the future you will see swap kits for this motor. as far as I know the VQ is going to be Nissan of Japan's Top motor. the 05 skylines are comming out with the VQ motors so im sure we will see one done to a s13. and since Greddy already has TT kits for it Im sure you will have great power to weight ratio..