Thaniel

Yah my first love is Nissan. I joined up on this board when I was doing my Nissan V6 into the Rx-7 project. That was a fun car although small. I'll check out your thread. On and for the record my engine is mounted down the centerline of the car. The offset thing is what some swappers did for clearance. Not that I have anything against that it's just I didn't have to on mine.

Sorry for dragging up and old post but I couldn't resist. Yes it does make a wonderful daily driver. Been driving mine for nearly 2 years now.

AH....Sounds like your project is getting some nice chassis improvements. Yah stop by and have a look and go for a ride. It would definately save time to buy the drivetrain all together. Took a lot to gather all the componenets. I'm not looking to make a bunch or money just get what the components are worth (Basically the customizing comes for free ). Thaniel

Have you considered using the maxima manifolds? the exhaust would exit straight down in about the middle of the motor. Can you get the alternator on with the manifolds like that?

Hey Cruez. I just noticed you're in NC. I'm now living in the SW part of Virginia (exit 101 of I-81). IF you're ever by my way you could drop by and check out my handy work if you'd like.

Yes they can but BEWARE. Most are from dealers replacing them due to the 3rd gear grind. In short most are NOT what you want. Don't touch anything from 2003 unless you can drive it first. Beware of Dealer take outs etc. My first trans was a 2003 and it ground BAD. Couldn't UP shift into 3rd no mater how slow without it grinding. Forget about downshifting into 3rd without double clutching. I ended up getting a 2004 version later and it works great. The nissan engines are great and have excellent reliability. Oh. I'm thinking of selling my drivetrain or the whole car as I'm onto another project. If anyone is interested drop me a message. Act now and I'll throw in my 2003 trans and and extra clutch for for no extra charge

To mate the 6-speed to the VQ30. Oilpan and windage tray (350z) 350z starter and a starter spacer (1/2" thick) if I remember right. Slight alteration of the pan to acomodate the VQ30 crank sensor. Front crank sensor holder (custom) to hold the VQ30 front crank sensor Throw out bearing spacer (custom) designed by yours truly. I've given a copy of my drawing to some guys doing 240sx swaps and it worked for them as well. If someone wants it I can dig around and find the drawing.

It does require reworking but is possible Here's a link showing my vq30 and 350z trans into an rx-7 http://www.torquecentral.com/showthread.php?t=22517 Also more specifics on what I did to modify the intake http://www.torquecentral.com/showthread.php?t=22010 It's been over two years and it is still on the car and no problems. Thaniel

I don't think the sensors would be TOO big of a problem. A few things that are important to note are. THe NATS (security) system will need to be kept intact for the car to run (ECU, IMMU and key all from the same car or dealer will have to rerogram ecu) The 350z trans does not have a speed sensor. the 350z gets it's speed signal from the ABS sensors. The throttle is controled by wire not cable so you would need the gas pedal too. I put a maxima motor in my car with a 350z trans (has a 350z oil pan now too). Thaniel

The bolt pattern for the trans is different. An adapter would have to be made or purchased. I believe the eariler post mentioned that. I don't see why you would have to change the diff. I have a 350z trans working with a Rx-7 diff. With a custom driveshaft any trans can mate to any diff. Pretty much. Problem I ran into was the output spline on the 350z trans was not a standard size and no one had aftermarket slip yokes. At least not a year ago. Also 350z trans tend to have a 3rd gear grind. The one I bought had 527 miles on it and grinds horribly going into 3rd. Shifting up or down. I have a different 350z trans on my garage floor. But haven't had a chance to try it out. I hope it is better.

It would take EXTENSIVE modifications to get a VG tranny to bolt to a VQ block (new belhousing). The 350z Trans would likely just need a little modification for the crank angle sensor to fit. the 350z trans seems plenty strong just has crappy syncros.

If I remember correctly in the artical they said one of the first things they did was change the heads. I didn't see where they said which heads they used (3.0 or 3.5) but the engine clearly has variable valve timing which I don't believe was on the 3.0. It is standard equiptment on the 3.5. I have read about people using 3.0 heads on a 3.5 block so I see no reason the opposite wouldn't work as well.