steveatnext Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 I have been researching for quite some time now, and have finally made my decision on the engine I wish for. I bought this car down in Texas, and drove it directly home, to Toronto, and barely made it alive. The steering sucks(the coupler of course), and the engine head gasket blew the next morning when I fired it up to show my friends the very first day(bad Canadian air I guess). So I went to fix it, and found both the head warped, and even the bottom end requiring an overhaul. After finding out that these engines have a low hp top range, versus what I wanted, I started researching what I could put in to get what I truly wish. I wanted to achieve around 500-550 hp, and yet try to maintain it's great handling characteristics. So, 1JZ? Sure, but REALLY long, and REALLY heavy. Plus way too much modification(for my taste) in the engine bay. Then I thought of the skyline engines. Again quite a few to choose from. The SR20, great weight, but too much interior engine modification required to get the hp I wanted, even up to the God of all engines, RB26, which like the 1JZ would be too heavy and too long. So I finally have decided on the all new VQ35DE engine in a lot of the new Nissan's. Skepticism aside, the engine is all aluminum, is a nice sized V6, is quite powerful as is, but...... I will be modifying it to include a twin turbo set up at only 6psi, which will net me from 450-550hp, depending on my tuning. The tranny is on order, but I am having a dickens of a time finding the daggum engine?!! I have a friend going to Japan this month and will be trying to find me one, but as yet I have talked with just about every JDM in North America, and all they ever have to say is "sorry, engine not available or in stock right now". Arrgghh. These engines are fairly new, and especially to the tuner scene, and are very unpopular for upgrade lowering their demand. So I will keep y'all posted on the progress, for I have set my deadline to get it truly under way in the month of March and into April. Any comments you guys would like to add, simply let me know for I would love to hear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt W Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Those are great engines and I'm sure they are pretty light. However, how do you plan to make upwards of 550hp with only 6psi. The engine in stock makes upwards of 300hp. To gain nearly 250hp from 6psi is a pipedream, seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveatnext Posted February 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Actually the stock engine only puts out 270hp, but with the modifications to intake and exhaust alone I will be able to up this. Then I will be doing my own twin turbo addon to net the desired result. There is already available an APS, or a Greddy bolt on kits for these engines and I have followed the "project cars" in the magazines which have shown the results of the 500hp+ with only 6-7 psi on the turbos. They have projected upping the boost another bar or more, and have projected the power level available of 800+, however with major internal modifications required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidNiteRide89 Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 SWEET!! If I wasn't planning on keeping the engine Mitsu (v6), I would have gone with the Nissan v6. Awesome engine! Keep us posted and take tons of pics when you finally start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveatnext Posted March 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 I have found an engine and tranny, FINALLY! However the dolt that bought the 350z got an automatic transmission. I can't understand it either? On with my question...I went by yesterday and saw a compression test. The engine is absolutely gorgeous, and has just shy of 6000km on it. They have a 6 speed manual tranny which is also pretty close to new to bolt to it. The compressions were all around 175-200 psi, so I am showing no worries there. However, it has a computer for an automatic tranny. I have discussed this with 2 nissan mechanics and both of them made not so happy groans when I asked about switching to a manual tranny. They espressed "oh you are in for a headahe here", and a new computer would be close to a full $1k. I am already in for a battle mounting this in an alien car anwyays, but would like to here from you experts on your feelings about my future potential computer problem. I have been searching for this engine and tranny for quite a few months, and this is the best one I have seen, plus it is local, yet I do not want to rush in to a bigger headache than I need from the ge go. Anyone with input just pass it on, I do not care if it's positive or ultra negative, have at 'er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starion88esir Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 My old roomate works for a Nissan dealership. They had several wrecked 350's come through. Make friends with a tech and get your ECU for a few bucks from him. Or find a junkyard that has new cars. Not to hard to get your ECU for under $1k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinGhosts Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Is it possible to run an aftermarket ecu setup instead of running the Nismo one? I'm thinking that the aftermarket one can be altered quite easily rather...or are you going for the pure Nismo setup? Just a question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveatnext Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Yes, I will more than likely be doing a stand alone in the future, once I set her up with the twin turbos. However, I am starting her off right wit the basics right now. Great news! Engine and tranny to be delivered on Friday!!!!! I am ecstatic for I nabbed an engine with only 6000km on it, and it's not hot either! I will try to start posting some pictures for you guys this weekend, time permitting,(plus I've got to figure out how to put up pics on this site too) for I just moved in to a new house this week and am still snowed under. I have yet to arrange towing of my car over to the new place, and will have to make room in the garage for the engine and tranny too. This is not going to happen over night so be patient with me, as I will post updates as they happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFBMX88 Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 I wonder if you can control Nissans VVL(variable valve timing) with an aftermarket standalone ECU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smog Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 variable lift is a nightmare, power fc can probably do it, I know they make a setup for the vvti toyotas, so im assuming there is one for the v6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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