rollins Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 If this is a repost, I apologize. I did a search that did not turn up much at all. I am interested in swaping a VQ motor into my 93 SE. I've read a little about it here and there, and pmed a guy that might have some info. Does anyone know if it will work? Here is what I have heard. A VQ40+an 01 or 02 R50 5 speed will bolt up to my transfer case. But will the VQ fit in the engine bay? what about the oil pan? is there room for it? Anybody with info on other engine swaps please post em up. I'm really open to suggestions, and interested to see what others have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lextronix Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I wish I knew more and i am sorry to post non tech help, but just the idea of that vq in our pathy's is enough to make legs weak with excitment! -Lex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroBar Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 This won't help you much but I'd just looked at a new Xterra recently and noticed how similiar the motor is to mine in layout. I'm sure there are differences but the motor mounts looked very close as with the location of most everything else. I'm sure it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollins Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 I got the hook up at a local import salvage yard. I'm gonna try to get over there in the next week or so....I'm going to snap some pics and take some measurements on the VQ engine. I'm not sure if they have the right tranny, but if they do I'll check it out too. At this point I'm not certain that I will try to pull this off or not. I'm not too excited about being a pioneer in this, but if everyhting looks good I MIGHT try to make it happen. I have a friend at work who has installed a few chevy small blocks into toyota p/u's and he told me that he could make the motor mounts for me. My main concern is the oil pan of the VQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollins Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 doing some more home work....It appears that the bellhousing is different on the vq40....Maybe I should be thinking about the vq35.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 VG30DE..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solid snake Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Isn't the engine bay a bit narrow for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 im about 90% sure it will fit np... its only about 4" wider than stock VG30E Block is the same, only real difference is the DOHC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solid snake Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 How about this one RB26DETT :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solid snake Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 The engine would obviously will need to be swapped, but does the exhaust manifold use the same design as the vg30e, that way we can swap headers no prob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 The exhaust gaskets appear to be the same.... I did not have a header or stock manifold with me when I was playing with it... I need to just buy one or a rig that has one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 We have some stuff going at NOAS about swap info. Here is the thread: NOAS engine swap thread. The VH swap sounds tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollins Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 Thanks for the link. The VH was the first engine I considered...I just thought a V6 would be an easier fit..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATHFINDER95NI Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hey guys any luck on this? Ive been thinking about getting a new Xterra lately, but with all the problems they are having with QC and especially the front and rear ends, I think I am going to stick with the Pathy. But since the 3 has never been a powerhouse, even with the Thorleys on, Ive been thinking of stepping up to the VQ40DE with the 6spd. Has anyone done this yet? I have no problems being the first to do it, I just need the cash. So when the cash comes I will be on here posting how it goes. Untill then good luck to anyone that takes on the challenge. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 THe problem with going to a VQ series is the transmission/t-case difference. You'll basically be swapping the entire drivetrain and making it all work. I don't think any WD21 parts will bolt to anything in a VQ-equipped Pathy. You could always try a Q45 engine...the WD21 5-speed and auto both bolt right up to that bad boy. 4.5L DOHC VVT V8, mmmmhmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATHFINDER95NI Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 THe problem with going to a VQ series is the transmission/t-case difference. You'll basically be swapping the entire drivetrain and making it all work. I don't think any WD21 parts will bolt to anything in a VQ-equipped Pathy. You could always try a Q45 engine...the WD21 5-speed and auto both bolt right up to that bad boy. 4.5L DOHC VVT V8, mmmmhmmmm. I do understand that the tranny would be going, I didnt thinkt he t-case had to go also. It does make sense though, the new engine has more HP. Just in case anyone was wonder, I probably would replace the rear end with either a Ford or GM 8" unit to handle the new amount of HP. So what is the deal with the new VQs tranny and t-case? Are they in a different position, are they larger in physical side? Hell I would think they would drop right in, even with some minor sheetmetal adjustment. So this Nissan V8, what Nissan engine nomenclature is it? A V8 would be nice, but I think it would take way more time and money then a VQ40DE. You would have to do something to fool the ECU into thinking there was a auto still connected, because Im sticking to manual tranny, no autos for me. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I do understand that the tranny would be going, I didnt thinkt he t-case had to go also. It does make sense though, the new engine has more HP. Just in case anyone was wonder, I probably would replace the rear end with either a Ford or GM 8" unit to handle the new amount of HP. So what is the deal with the new VQs tranny and t-case? Are they in a different position, are they larger in physical side? Hell I would think they would drop right in, even with some minor sheetmetal adjustment. So this Nissan V8, what Nissan engine nomenclature is it? A V8 would be nice, but I think it would take way more time and money then a VQ40DE. You would have to do something to fool the ECU into thinking there was a auto still connected, because Im sticking to manual tranny, no autos for me. Nick The rear diff will be fine, I wouldn't worry about it. The H233B has been compared to a Ford 9" in terms of strength... http://www.nissanoffroad.net/messageboard/...php?topic=159.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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