I personally feel the G series is the best option for a cheap, fast and reliable car (for the most part). Not too many other options out there like this in the budget-end of the used market.
VQ35DE's make 230-240whp from the factory. FBO and tune you'll push around 300whp. Run boost and you can push up to 400whp safely. Great motors when boosted, NA you're not looking at anything crazy
The VQ35 and VQ37 are amazing engines as long as you are religious with respect to oil changes. Don't change the oil enough in a 350 / 370Z or a G35, G37, or Q60 and it WILL bite you in the butt big time. I have seen them trashed in as little as 35K miles. In that case, the owner let the oil go over 10K between changes. The engine was so full of sludge that it ended up cheaper to replace the engine.
What are you guys talking about? I have a 2012 g37 with 55000 miles and it doesn’t use a drop of oil and I run mobil 1 with a knn oil filter. Oil stays respectably more clean compared to my 06 impala ss.
Is VQ a good engine? No... ... ... ... It's perfect engine, one of the best ever. 03' Max QX (American Infiniti i30) around 250k km and still running like it was made yesterday.
Built one in 2014...today 2018...4 years later still running strong. Just check oils and no money shot if doing some street stupidity. Whoever says its a bad motor is because spend its oil change money on ebay cosmetics parts.
Only issue i had with my vq are sensors going out the camshaft & 02 sensors but mine really don't burn any oil i drive 150-300 miles every week & i check it once it awhile & its always good or maybe i just got a lucky engine that dont burn oil but vq are one of the best sounding v6 cars i wouldnt trade it in for anything for sound alone
G35 04 is about 280 hp ! It's keep getting faster and faster every year lol 😂 Infiniti don't play around with this stuff huh 😭💯 that's what I love about it. I think G series got the best out of it own generation. Everything about it just amazing from inside out. Also a good budget sporty car as well.
Yessir i can attest to that, and i feel the same way i have the VQ35DE in my 04 Pathfinder LE Platinum ed. and the truck just seems to keep getting faster and faster!, not many people line up against it man i slain bmw 325/330's like clock work, i just laugh when people pull up and underestimate my Pathfinder but yeah hr doesnt know what he's talking about because they had different hp ratings the base model VQ35 had 235hp for like Maximas and the Xterra and base Pathfinder, the LE/Platinum ed carried the higher performance engine rated @260hp 280tq that Nissan put in the Infinity/the Pathfinder's brother the QX50 which is an ugly truck, the Pathfinder with its smooth lines is an much better looking truck and i love mines.
Only issues I have had with my vq was the timing slap and ended up jumping timing (luckily at start up) and rear main seal leaking. Luckily the valves survived the timing jump. Other then those 2 issues it's been solid. That is on my stock motor. I'm at 10k with my built block and refreshed heads. No problems besides knock harness.
The VQ35DE engine started in the 2002 Max, the early Vq35 engines were notorious for oil burning due to the piston rings wearing prematurely ... 2001 was the last year for the VQ30DE , which was on the Wards 10 best engines since it's inception in 1995 which Nissan used as a platform for the VQ35. Strong engines nonetheless
I walk 2013+ v6 mustangs easily in my 2004 G35 Coupe 6mt with only a few bolt-ons. (intake, plenum spacer, catback exhaust) Don't forget the sedans were also de-tuned, coupes make 286hp at the flywheel.
This video is very miss leading. Any NA engine isn't going to get much from air filters, exhausts and remaps. But this VQ35 block can run around 400-450bhp with a turbo kit without needing to build any of the engine...
VQ37VHR with a tune to make the VVEL system to really work it's magic and produce 400 hp with only a full 48 state legal exhaust system and cold air intake.
@@angelbluerider9588 I've been driving it constantly for 2 months now. Just checked the oil a couple days ago and it's still at the exact level it should be, so I think I'm clear of consumption issues but only more time will tell. I think most people who have that issue have an 03/04 model with the revup engine which I dont have.
@@grim3567 03-04 have the regular DE, 05-06 have the rev-up models. Other than the years, u can tell which VQ model is which based on how high it revs. DEs revs to 6600rpms, DE rev-up revs to 7000rpms and HR revs to 7500rpms
The VQ is in the Xterra as well. "Detuned" is a bit unfair. What they did for the Xterra is they stroked the VQ35 to displace 4L (hence VQ40), which lessens horsepower, but increases torque, and broadens the power band, which is what you want for a truck/off road rig. Not detuned, just differently tuned. 15 years old and still the torque leader in small truck gas engines. Cheers man!
My variance my first experience with a VQ motor is my 01 Maxima 5th gen with the VQ30DE. Bought her with 231k miles. Put about at least 8000 Miles on her in a single year and still running strong. I've straight pipe,cold air intake, head unit and brand new speakers. She's the greatest first I've ever owned. The VQ motor is a good V6 displacement out of most other v6s that I could think of in my opinion
Love the videos DNALI, looking at picking up a G soon again. Last one totaled. Love how your driving around the Queensway by Canadian tires and bestbuy.
Our 04 Pathfinder has the VQ35DE and it is very fast for something that's known to haul kids around, didn't know oil consumption was such a big thing on these cars
Kyle Stewart .I agree,same here ,with my m35.She burns no oil ,guess I got the good Bach, eh.gd luck with yours she should last ,check oil at least once every two weeks.
J Dog yeah I check my oil often because I do almost no highway driving but mine burns no oil whatsoever. I do take it out on the highway for 15-30min every couple of weeks just to try and avoid too much carbon buildup but the vast majority of the miles I put on it are stop and go, 45mph driving. I live in a suburban area and my commute to work is about 5-10 minutes. My mpg's aren't so great either because of that. Most of the time I average 14mpg just because I'm almost never on the highway.
Jail Corruption you can do that, it won't hurt a thing, especially in summertime. Btw, I've had a 77' 280Z, an 81 280ZX, 2 1985 BMW 635csi's, & now the 2006 G35 SC. Every one of them USED some oil but didn't BURN oil. Best thing is just change it on time, never skimp. VQ' s ROCK, just treat it like you want to keep it forever & don't let lots of small repairs pile up.
Can't agree with the maxima comment. I have an 03 g35 and I raced my buddies modded maxima and it wasn't even close. Everything else is spot on. Good video
All facts. I have the vq35de revup in my Z. Full bolt ons and tune won’t even get you 300whp. However it will noticeably wake the car up. It’s really just a fun car from factory. But if you’re power hungry and hp means everything, then I’d get another platform. Unless you’re ready to spend a ton of money with forced induction.
had a 05 g35x sedan with the VQ i had in a Z tube sounded great over 3 grand i just traded for 2014 Q50 3.7 love my new car thing is fast but i do miss my G it just felt raw handled good too i ran KYB all around factory springs on 18inch 07 rims. Your car looks great man.
My 96 prelude got stollen , been doing some research on these vq motors for about a month I love Honda motors especially the h series but I'm slowly switching to the Nissan family can't go wrong with rwd! Oil consumption isn't nothing new to me lol I'm used to crusing around with at least a quart of mobil in my trunk with the fiber reinforced metal internals my old car had lmao . But you can't be the sound of a high compression vq motor
BTW, I think the 2006 G35sc was the 1st year model that actually "stomped" on BMW's & Mercedes, (check out Road & Track magazines test from 2006). Until then BMW's dominated rallies, (I think, check it out as I said). Either way, the VQ's beat the living crap out of the straight 6 BMW engines, & cost WAAAY less to maintain (or modify). Trust me, I've had my fill of BMW's!
You can split hairs & say ANY engine has problems with SOMETHING! The VQ35 (what I've got) is a STRONG engine. #1 priority; change oil regularly; DONT EVER LET IT RUN HOT! If your temp starts going up, STOP IMMEDIATELY! Better to tow it in & change water pump than to have to rebuild or replace the engine. Do those 2 things along with normal check-ups & your car will run, run, run, & FAST! Also, I know you young boys like your add-ons & expensive mods, but anytime you modify a VQ (or any other engine really, trust me I've done it too) you will likely have problems that may damage your car over time, especially anything to do with catalytic converters, exhaust, or trying to get more HP than the cars designed for. Remember these cars came from factory already tuned & matched to what the engineers knew would be best for long-term use. Change any of the settings by adding on hi-perf components & while it might add lots of extra power, it could also create problems.
My 2003 Nissan Murano Has The VQ35 Making 250 Horses, The Engines Were Used Up Untill 2007 Which Is When Nissan Changes There Body Style And Updated To The New VQ37 Engine... So To Answer Your Question It Was Introduced In 2003 And It Was Changed In 2007
I was actually shocked when my buddies stock 370Z ran neck and neck with my stock LS1 Trans Am. But since then, I've done a cam, headers, and intake and picked up 165 hp and he's spent just as much as me and gained almost nothing. That said, I still went and bought a daily driver with a VQ35, in fact, I own two VQ 35 vehicles and am building another JDM VQ 35 in my garage.
Ummm, no. The 3.7 gains 60 whp from bolt ons/tune (now if they go and spend 4k on just exhaust parts, then that's their problem). Nice try pretending your GM garbage doesn't suck.
03 maxima 6 speed was a beast, but man it burned major oil. The cheap plastic valve cover gaskets caused lots of issues with oil leaking into the rear ignition coils.
I put 0w-40 in a 2004 G and the pump wouldn't pick up the oil herd that timing chain....yuck...so thinking it was thin. I switched to 10w-30 for all my oil changes and went 150k after....no prob.
Stock VQ35 can handle 8 pounds of boost. Anymore than that you are pushing it. I plan on getting a twin turbo kit for mine after I change the sleeves and get the stroker kit for it and change the heads. The stroker kit alone is 5600 and the G Reddy turbo kit is 7000.
Electric is the new boost. Add an electric motor... instant +65hp and combined 400+ ftlbs of torque. And +65hp is just the beginning of this trend... as batt prices come down it wont be a thing to make that +120hp. Looking forward to the Black S with KERS. Best of all worlds really ... amazing VQ sound, V6 providing power on the top end and all the torque you'll ever need at low rpms from the electric.
I got a 07 g35s sedan with the HR motor a not even sure why it has four doors that things drives like a coupe and does 120 at ease i constantly have to chwck how fast im going otherwise i be at 90mph and cant even tell
Lmao so true...I have a 08 g35 sedan with an HR and I find myself going 60-70 in residential areas without even noticing...this thing has some serious power. Coming from a former mustang owner
But would you ever spend the time and $ to swap a VQ into lets say an S chassis that see's track time? I think a VQ35HR sounds like a cool NA swap for my S14 but feel like the juice wouldn't be worth the squeeze and do a lighter weight Honda K24 or F22 swap for my track build.
Alexander Garcia Damn man. That sucks! What happened to the engine? I have both an 07 M35 and an 04 FX35. The FX35 is starting to make some timing chain noise when I start it and it has 151k on the dash. It almost doesn’t want to start :( but the M35 runs with no issues.
Jayden W. Yup there we go man i started off the same way then like a month later it gave up on me pulled out the motor buying a new one next week ill be using my Z in the meantime but i gotta get it back up and running love my G way to damn much
A limit of 400hp on the stock internals of a 3.5L is just not impressive to me. You got S2000s around here running for years with 600whp+ on stock internals out of a 2.0 or 2.2L...smh. Thank god the HRs are a little better.
@@taylon5200 Yeah, it didn't use to be like it is now. They used to be closer in price. s2000's are holding their value because they're a better built car. But hey, things change over time. Nothing wrong with A DE OR HR 350Z. Just depends on your goals. A DE is fine if you plan on staying mild N/A or swapping it out. HR is better if you plan on boosting.
Few rubber gasket surfaces--lower pan, timing cover rtv channels, valve clearance adjustment requires lifters replacement and timing chain removal, coolant flowpath issue, (pathfinder mod needed), timing chain tensioner issues, dual mass flywheel excess inertia... none of these issues discussed in your video.
You don't adjust clearances (done with buckets, not lifters). It never needs to be done. Timing chain does not need to be touched unless a guide goes bad (not that common). Coolant mod DOES NOT need to be done unless going for boost. Tensioner is not a big deal. Dual mass is junk, but is used, b/c people are sissies and keeps noise down (like every car). You're gonna have to come up with better excuses. Use quality 40 weight oil and actually check it, it'll last forever. Idiots don't do this and blow em up or cry about severe oil consumption later.
I just picked up an 07 M35 and it's definitely the fastest and most luxurious car I've ever had. The engine is clearly very powerful. I'm sure with a tune, it'd be insane but for now, it's more than enough for me.
Hey bro you not lieing about the VQ35DE im still dustin doors off of bmw's and older Mustangs and 350/370z's in 2004 Nissan Pathfinder LE Platinum ed.R50.
I just bought s 2008 g35 sedan with 32k miles. I heard the 2008 is the better version of all 3. The high rev has the most problems with oil consumption and the engine before.
It's a perfect engine had one for 8 yrs. Now to the new but what I dislike were the fuckn bushings and mass air flow sensors those I changed often, but the motor was perfect with great maintenance.
The 07-08 G35 Sedans are crazy sleepers. They look like a grandma car but they perform like a muscle car in a straight line and handle way better than any mustang
🤣🤣🤣 funny because I just bought a rwd 08 g35 with 32k miles from a grandma lmao. Garage kept and super clean. Bone stock of course. So this car has years of fun to come and potential for making it look clean and not some ugly ricer
Anything you could link me to supporting this statement? I've done a lot of looking around to learn as much as I can about this engine for maintenance purposes and the most commonly reported oil leak seems to be one that springs up just below the axle. Apparently it's almost always just a worn cooler seal which is not only a cheap part in itself, but due to its position it also shouldn't cost much in labour if you took it to a mechanic.
Recently picked up a 2007 Maxima with most of the extras and low mileage for only $6K AUD, and despite its age it could still compare with your average $40K+ 2012-2016 sedan in just about every way. I suppose because it was designed to be a luxury car the features it had back then probably weren't common until years later. So yeah even the older models are a severely underrated car especially price-wise.
they r not at there maximum hp potential look at my altima im 100% sure with a tune i will be putting down more then 300 and thats whp when they rate the power your car has its at the crank big diff i belive the altima stock has like 210-220 the the tires so i made atleast 80 hp on it na
with right mods it's not hard to get 300+hp out of a VQ35DE in a Maxima with right mods. I've seen Dyno videos around CZcams of 5.5 gen maximas putting down 290+hp at the wheels. headers, 3"exhaust system, larger throttle body, open filter , 4" intake and tune.
I had a 3.5 vq in my nissan pathfinder (2001) and it drank oil and I eventually blew the head gasket on it while towing. It seemed like an ok motor overall but Terrible motor for an SUV. I bought a g37 after that and its a fun car but it lags at lower RPM's especially when you put the throttle down from coasting at moderate speeds but if you are in the powerband and put your foot down the thing can be scary fast.
The newer si is pretty quick and keeps up on take off but my vq35hr stock still gaps is. My golf gti vr6 is almost tied with the si but even my stock vr6 stilll pulls on the si the type r is a different story. They are just light and fast as hell especially tuned
My first VQ car was an Altima and still is over 7 years later. There is some "mods" to the engine but mostly intake and exhaust with tune. Makes decent power yea but the surprise factor is the handling. Not a lot of money spent made this car into a corner killer.
I hate my 2003 g35 , burns oil, leaks oil overheats on summer if the a.c. is on at stop lights, i have replaced everything in cooling system, from water pump to radiator. And every 2 years i have to replace o² sensors. I miss my older 528i , got it to 300 k miles no issues .:(
I still have my old '03 g35 sedan. 112,000 miles and the only problems I've had are with the interior, like fading paint on the door handles. Other than that, nothing. The drive train in these cars will easily outlast the interior and the body if maintained properly.
190K + on my 05 6mt coupe and it still runs like a champ. Replaced the clutch and power steering pump. Exterior paint is still like new on mine, except for the side mirrors... Most G35s I see though are trashed. I have seen 2 or 3 around here that are still very nice compared to 10-15 that are absolutely trashed. Has a lot to do with the owner...
I have an 03 coupe. Deleted cats and a cat back stainless Z1 exhaust. Im gonna put some aftermarket nrg seats in it soon, get rid of the 200 pounds worth of front seats. Lol then im looking at a set of 370z wheels and some coilovers.
I love my 05 G35 X, only issue I have had and I was wondering if you or any of your subscribers have had, fuel gauge works but reads wrong says 3/4 tank and it's about out. Any ideas?
I change my mind i might keep mine put a twin turbo on it and stainless exuast + aluminium pulleyies proberly replace the headlights with more fancy ones and maybe some of the things you done my one is 2005 350gt sedan also might purchase a BMW aswell
I swap my engine oil every month no lie I'm so sacred of the oil burning. but I took the precaution of checking my oil gaskets and pvc valve. as long as those gaskets are intact u can actually slow the process down thru my experiences. oh btw I only spent like 500 on my ride for headers and installation. I also made an intake that was less than 100 dollars so maybe like 400 has been dumped in my ride no exhaust yet but coming soon..so I haven't spent much on mods and car is reliable as shit.
The VQ Engines take very well to modifications and you can make a frist gen 350Z extremely fast like I have seen 350z like 800 plus horsepower and all the way to 950 one pump gas just check out Roads Untravled just for that 950 pump gas 350z so this engine us a work if art and if you got cash you can make that engine destroy a lot of things on the road today
Shit I got smoked on by a twin turbo Mazda protege. I'm sitting on everything but boost. Save save save... send it to Miami and have them build me a Godzilla. Starting price for custom build $18,000 and up. 650 hpw lowest performance setting for more money builder guarantees he can get 1000 hp from VQ35DE. First serious question they asked was how much you got to spend. I say I'm gonna go for it. Either that or sage even more and do a vador mod in addition to the custom motor build.
hey DNALI kinda late here but i was wondering do you fill up with 91 octane or 89 since being where i live 89 is more widely available im looking into buying a g just haven't found the right one yet.
Put 235k miles on my 03 coupe. Love it! Strong and reliable. I just keep adding oil.
Lmao yeah just went to the store for chips and salsa for a snack...bought some 5w-30 too...
Tha VQ is a awesome motor . You jus have to maintain your oil . Love my G with that VQ power and sound. VQLIFE
Half a quart between changes....ok more like a quart
The timing chain sucks though
Thats why you get a vq30de-k and you take away 90% of the problems
Is this the same problem with the vq37vhr engines? I'm planning to get a 370z
ItAintGaY Yee keep ur eye on the oil.
my g35 08 fucks v8's with no oil
someone top comment this man.
Saleh Elturk the vqhr shouldnt consume oil.. i know my 08 doesn't.
lol
Same bro 😂😂
I personally feel the G series is the best option for a cheap, fast and reliable car (for the most part). Not too many other options out there like this in the budget-end of the used market.
Barath Vedant old beamers ?
Ik this is a hella old thread but old bimmers are not as good as this because they’re a lot more expensive to fix and generally less reliable
VQ35DE's make 230-240whp from the factory. FBO and tune you'll push around 300whp. Run boost and you can push up to 400whp safely. Great motors when boosted, NA you're not looking at anything crazy
You mean like 270 whp. DEs don't make power. Rev up does about 10 more whp. HR is better. But 3.7 is where it's at for n/a.
FBO?
Robert M He means full bolt-ons
@@TheGuruStud na 6.2 ls is a great n/a.
TheGuruStud de’s still make a good amount of power for what they are.
I took a G35 to almost 500 000 kms... The engine... Was indestructible!!
The Interpreter 1 amazing
Jacob Tratnyek I’m at 290kms still running strong lol
@@IsolatedAura999 someone isn't checking their oil it sounds like
The VQ35 and VQ37 are amazing engines as long as you are religious with respect to
oil changes. Don't change the oil enough in a 350 / 370Z or a G35, G37, or Q60 and
it WILL bite you in the butt big time. I have seen them trashed in as little as
35K miles. In that case, the owner let the oil go over 10K between changes. The engine
was so full of sludge that it ended up cheaper to replace the engine.
This is true... Every 3k in my 05 revup (as well as all of my cars). It will drink a half a quart or less depending on how hard I drive it...
only vq hr is good, vq de is alright
What are you guys talking about? I have a 2012 g37 with 55000 miles and it doesn’t use a drop of oil and I run mobil 1 with a knn oil filter. Oil stays respectably more clean compared to my 06 impala ss.
I love my G35 keep forever
Derek Williams Yeah, true! I drive it pretty spirited fun car, been reliable too.
Toyotas are pretty sweet, im looking forward to the new supras!
Is VQ a good engine? No...
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It's perfect engine, one of the best ever. 03' Max QX (American Infiniti i30) around 250k km and still running like it was made yesterday.
yup
GVGVIT1993 heck yea, I got 204 thousand on my 00 Maxima, a very solid engine
my 96 vq30de made it above 330k miles and died from crash.
Had 189k on my 96'maxima se before it was totaled by some drunk female. Best car and engine made in the nineties, hands down.
03 350z 215k and still pulls hard. was neck and neck with my buddies 14 v6 stang till his car started bucking at 135.
Built one in 2014...today 2018...4 years later still running strong. Just check oils and no money shot if doing some street stupidity. Whoever says its a bad motor is because spend its oil change money on ebay cosmetics parts.
Only issue i had with my vq are sensors going out the camshaft & 02 sensors but mine really don't burn any oil i drive 150-300 miles every week & i check it once it awhile & its always good or maybe i just got a lucky engine that dont burn oil but vq are one of the best sounding v6 cars i wouldnt trade it in for anything for sound alone
I did drive a 96 5speed maxima with a vq30 for 3-4 years. Awesome engine
MrVitalic85 I have a 97 and it’s a great engine. Pulls good with 230k on the dash too
I had that in the ultra edition....wicked car....
I have 05 Altima with VQ35DE 5 speed I drive other cars for living I love this and Nissan's traction control is very good in our rainy weather
G35 04 is about 280 hp ! It's keep getting faster and faster every year lol 😂 Infiniti don't play around with this stuff huh 😭💯 that's what I love about it. I think G series got the best out of it own generation. Everything about it just amazing from inside out. Also a good budget sporty car as well.
Yessir i can attest to that, and i feel the same way i have the VQ35DE in my 04 Pathfinder LE Platinum ed. and the truck just seems to keep getting faster and faster!, not many people line up against it man i slain bmw 325/330's like clock work, i just laugh when people pull up and underestimate my Pathfinder but yeah hr doesnt know what he's talking about because they had different hp ratings the base model VQ35 had 235hp for like Maximas and the Xterra and base Pathfinder, the LE/Platinum ed carried the higher performance engine rated @260hp 280tq that Nissan put in the Infinity/the Pathfinder's brother the QX50 which is an ugly truck, the Pathfinder with its smooth lines is an much better looking truck and i love mines.
2007 G35s has 306hp... i love it
Only issues I have had with my vq was the timing slap and ended up jumping timing (luckily at start up) and rear main seal leaking. Luckily the valves survived the timing jump. Other then those 2 issues it's been solid. That is on my stock motor. I'm at 10k with my built block and refreshed heads. No problems besides knock harness.
The VQ35DE engine started in the 2002 Max, the early Vq35 engines were notorious for oil burning due to the piston rings wearing prematurely ... 2001 was the last year for the VQ30DE , which was on the Wards 10 best engines since it's inception in 1995 which Nissan used as a platform for the VQ35. Strong engines nonetheless
I walk 2013+ v6 mustangs easily in my 2004 G35 Coupe 6mt with only a few bolt-ons. (intake, plenum spacer, catback exhaust) Don't forget the sedans were also de-tuned, coupes make 286hp at the flywheel.
Josh Ostrow what de-tuned my man?
Manual sedans were not de-tuned
This video is very miss leading. Any NA engine isn't going to get much from air filters, exhausts and remaps. But this VQ35 block can run around 400-450bhp with a turbo kit without needing to build any of the engine...
VQ37VHR with a tune to make the VVEL system to really work it's magic and produce 400 hp with only a full 48 state legal exhaust system and cold air intake.
I just bought a 2005 G35 Coupe with 75k miles. Its in amazing fucking condition and I love it!
Hows the oil consumption. I heard waste and burn alot of oil .alot of ppl say they need to put 1 quart of oil every month.
@@angelbluerider9588 I've been driving it constantly for 2 months now. Just checked the oil a couple days ago and it's still at the exact level it should be, so I think I'm clear of consumption issues but only more time will tell. I think most people who have that issue have an 03/04 model with the revup engine which I dont have.
@@grim3567 03-04 have the regular DE, 05-06 have the rev-up models. Other than the years, u can tell which VQ model is which based on how high it revs. DEs revs to 6600rpms, DE rev-up revs to 7000rpms and HR revs to 7500rpms
The VQ is in the Xterra as well. "Detuned" is a bit unfair. What they did for the Xterra is they stroked the VQ35 to displace 4L (hence VQ40), which lessens horsepower, but increases torque, and broadens the power band, which is what you want for a truck/off road rig. Not detuned, just differently tuned. 15 years old and still the torque leader in small truck gas engines. Cheers man!
Love my 03 350Z. plus its the lightest of all Z's so I cant say the later models with a max of 20hp really makes much of a difference.
My variance my first experience with a VQ motor is my 01 Maxima 5th gen with the VQ30DE. Bought her with 231k miles. Put about at least 8000 Miles on her in a single year and still running strong. I've straight pipe,cold air intake, head unit and brand new speakers. She's the greatest first I've ever owned. The VQ motor is a good V6 displacement out of most other v6s that I could think of in my opinion
Idk man my 03 coupe with just a plenum spacer was staying up with a 18 gti and 18 charger from 0 to 60 the charger was barely pulling
The vq WAS a good engine until Renault management cheapened it making it a lot less reliable.
TruAgape1234 😂
How?
...its the same engine....lol.
cs292 cheaper components.. cutting corners on cheaper material such as cheaper gaskets and valves
I've had my 16 Altima 3.5 and I've fallen completely in love. Amazing car and engine, vq all day!
Love the videos DNALI, looking at picking up a G soon again. Last one totaled. Love how your driving around the Queensway by Canadian tires and bestbuy.
Our 04 Pathfinder has the VQ35DE and it is very fast for something that's known to haul kids around, didn't know oil consumption was such a big thing on these cars
I'm in an 07 M35 with 107k miles and it's still running great. Obviously it's a pretty hefty luxury sedan but for what it is, it's quite powerful.
Nice!I have a M35s as well ,at 142k with no problems ,just basic maintains,woot.Hopefully my M37s and G37s can perform the same.
J Dog I love my M. It's been such a great car and I still get a smile while driving it.
Kyle Stewart .I agree,same here ,with my m35.She burns no oil ,guess I got the good Bach, eh.gd luck with yours she should last ,check oil at least once every two weeks.
J Dog yeah I check my oil often because I do almost no highway driving but mine burns no oil whatsoever. I do take it out on the highway for 15-30min every couple of weeks just to try and avoid too much carbon buildup but the vast majority of the miles I put on it are stop and go, 45mph driving. I live in a suburban area and my commute to work is about 5-10 minutes. My mpg's aren't so great either because of that. Most of the time I average 14mpg just because I'm almost never on the highway.
Only problem with VQ35/VQ37 is the oil burning better change that oil often
The only way to reduce oil consumption is to change from 5W30 to 10W30 man.
does that work? just simply change over the oil, nothing else?
This guy has no clue what he's talking about. Download the fsm. Real talk.
Jail Corruption you can do that, it won't hurt a thing, especially in summertime. Btw, I've had a 77' 280Z, an 81 280ZX, 2 1985 BMW 635csi's, & now the 2006 G35 SC. Every one of them USED some oil but didn't BURN oil. Best thing is just change it on time, never skimp. VQ' s ROCK, just treat it like you want to keep it forever & don't let lots of small repairs pile up.
Love my g, the 03 got motor trend car of the year.
Check your oil every 500, also witched from full synth to a blend and maybe a bit less oil loss
Can't agree with the maxima comment. I have an 03 g35 and I raced my buddies modded maxima and it wasn't even close. Everything else is spot on. Good video
daniel powell fm
I ran auto g35 gapped him about a half a car I have an 02 6 speed max I wonder if the 6 speed g35 is a big difference
Derrickvq35d16 the auto trans makes almost an entire extra second to hit 0-60 than the manuals, atleast in the 350zs anyways
All facts. I have the vq35de revup in my Z. Full bolt ons and tune won’t even get you 300whp. However it will noticeably wake the car up. It’s really just a fun car from factory. But if you’re power hungry and hp means everything, then I’d get another platform. Unless you’re ready to spend a ton of money with forced induction.
mines 04 g35x sedan has 243,000 miles still strong no oil consumption at all just having a mystery misfire that i can't get rid off
had a 05 g35x sedan with the VQ i had in a Z tube sounded great over 3 grand i just traded for 2014 Q50 3.7 love my new car thing is fast but i do miss my G it just felt raw handled good too i ran KYB all around factory springs on 18inch 07 rims. Your car looks great man.
What exhaust do you have on yours? My 04 G35 is pretty much stock, nothing done to it.
I love my g35 keep forever
VQ35de 08 maxima 😎beast sound
Javier Saravia but it ain't a Infiniti
ain't rwd either ahaha
😂
worst car I bought in 2008 was a 2002 altima 3.5 with a four speed automatic for my girl. four speed transmission no bueno.
Higher Then A Drone In The Dome. La transmision es mala o es malo el motor?
All those cars have a big problem with the flywheel and expensive for replace, have to remove the motor with the transmission
My 96 prelude got stollen , been doing some research on these vq motors for about a month I love Honda motors especially the h series but I'm slowly switching to the Nissan family can't go wrong with rwd! Oil consumption isn't nothing new to me lol I'm used to crusing around with at least a quart of mobil in my trunk with the fiber reinforced metal internals my old car had lmao . But you can't be the sound of a high compression vq motor
BTW, I think the 2006 G35sc was the 1st year model that actually "stomped" on BMW's & Mercedes, (check out Road & Track magazines test from 2006). Until then BMW's dominated rallies, (I think, check it out as I said). Either way, the VQ's beat the living crap out of the straight 6 BMW engines, & cost WAAAY less to maintain (or modify). Trust me, I've had my fill of BMW's!
Nope from 2004 & up VQ35DE.
You can split hairs & say ANY engine has problems with SOMETHING! The VQ35 (what I've got) is a STRONG engine. #1 priority; change oil regularly; DONT EVER LET IT RUN HOT! If your temp starts going up, STOP IMMEDIATELY! Better to tow it in & change water pump than to have to rebuild or replace the engine. Do those 2 things along with normal check-ups & your car will run, run, run, & FAST! Also, I know you young boys like your add-ons & expensive mods, but anytime you modify a VQ (or any other engine really, trust me I've done it too) you will likely have problems that may damage your car over time, especially anything to do with catalytic converters, exhaust, or trying to get more HP than the cars designed for. Remember these cars came from factory already tuned & matched to what the engineers knew would be best for long-term use. Change any of the settings by adding on hi-perf components & while it might add lots of extra power, it could also create problems.
I got a vq35hr in my g35 sport sedan its 300 stock and with test pipes and muffler delete i can hang with 5.7 and 6.1 hemis
VQ 35HR no you can't. You hang with a v6 chally tho
@@nystockruns4900 definitley can lmao hes got 1000lbs on them
My 2003 Nissan Murano Has The VQ35 Making 250 Horses, The Engines Were Used Up Untill 2007 Which Is When Nissan Changes There Body Style And Updated To The New VQ37 Engine... So To Answer Your Question It Was Introduced In 2003 And It Was Changed In 2007
vq 35de started in the 02 maxima
yeah and the i35. same car pretty much but ye
Dj-Slim Ussery 02 altima also .
Not true at all. Check out the pathfinder.
I was about to say this I have an 02 6 speed max
I own a G35 04 Coupe and I don't have oil consumption problem
I do
My engine blew for not having motor oil and now i regret not taking care of it
@@dukistyles : bad luck
I was actually shocked when my buddies stock 370Z ran neck and neck with my stock LS1 Trans Am. But since then, I've done a cam, headers, and intake and picked up 165 hp and he's spent just as much as me and gained almost nothing. That said, I still went and bought a daily driver with a VQ35, in fact, I own two VQ 35 vehicles and am building another JDM VQ 35 in my garage.
Ummm, no. The 3.7 gains 60 whp from bolt ons/tune (now if they go and spend 4k on just exhaust parts, then that's their problem). Nice try pretending your GM garbage doesn't suck.
Ls swap z and g's is where it at. In the process off that now
03 maxima 6 speed was a beast, but man it burned major oil. The cheap plastic valve cover gaskets caused lots of issues with oil leaking into the rear ignition coils.
I put 0w-40 in a 2004 G and the pump wouldn't pick up the oil herd that timing chain....yuck...so thinking it was thin. I switched to 10w-30 for all my oil changes and went 150k after....no prob.
I always put 5w30
Stock VQ35 can handle 8 pounds of boost. Anymore than that you are pushing it. I plan on getting a twin turbo kit for mine after I change the sleeves and get the stroker kit for it and change the heads. The stroker kit alone is 5600 and the G Reddy turbo kit is 7000.
Electric is the new boost. Add an electric motor... instant +65hp and combined 400+ ftlbs of torque. And +65hp is just the beginning of this trend... as batt prices come down it wont be a thing to make that +120hp. Looking forward to the Black S with KERS.
Best of all worlds really ... amazing VQ sound, V6 providing power on the top end and all the torque you'll ever need at low rpms from the electric.
p0011 and p0021
fucking nightmare codes
p0345 . simple sensor , funcking big problem
I got a 07 g35s sedan with the HR motor a not even sure why it has four doors that things drives like a coupe and does 120 at ease i constantly have to chwck how fast im going otherwise i be at 90mph and cant even tell
Lmao so true...I have a 08 g35 sedan with an HR and I find myself going 60-70 in residential areas without even noticing...this thing has some serious power. Coming from a former mustang owner
I love my VQ35De; 2006 Nissan Altima SE R . :D
vq is still amazing engine. 335 had to use turbo just to beat g35hr and 37, but not by much (stock) they were similar.
But would you ever spend the time and $ to swap a VQ into lets say an S chassis that see's track time? I think a VQ35HR sounds like a cool NA swap for my S14 but feel like the juice wouldn't be worth the squeeze and do a lighter weight Honda K24 or F22 swap for my track build.
Vq35 de is 280hp/270ftlbs Vq35De Revup is 300hp/287ftlbs Vq35hr is 307hp/290ftlbs Vq37 315hp/295ftlbs
lol I think I was behind you a few days ago by Sherway. real life. very exciting stuff.
shoryukenpower hopefully I was ripping it haha
DNALI is the QR series a good platform? I was looking at a 08 Sedan with a 6 Speed?
MHSMOKEEATER for reliability I'd say the qr is a great platform.
VQ's are awesome. I'm having some issues with my VQ35HR rn but doesn't mean I dont still love it!!!!
If you want big power get a BMW N54. If you want a car that will go 300k miles get a VQ
my 05 VQ35 with some mods are keeping up quite well with today newer overweight cars.
VQ35DE came out in 1995 to replace the VQ30DE. Im rebuilding several 4x4 pathfinders got and 01, 02 and 03 all have the 3.5l
209k on my 2007 Infiniti M35 with the VQ35👌🏽 running strong and smooth
Jayden W. - that’s Dope !!!
Mine gave up at 161k miles time for a new motor 😔 never letting go of my G
Alexander Garcia Damn man. That sucks! What happened to the engine? I have both an 07 M35 and an 04 FX35. The FX35 is starting to make some timing chain noise when I start it and it has 151k on the dash. It almost doesn’t want to start :( but the M35 runs with no issues.
Jayden W. Yup there we go man i started off the same way then like a month later it gave up on me pulled out the motor buying a new one next week ill be using my Z in the meantime but i gotta get it back up and running love my G way to damn much
Alexander Garcia Hell yeah man I feel you! Good luck with that rebuild. Those Gs are a masterpiece 👌🏽 I feel the same with my M
Was thinking of putting a VG35 into my 2000 Nissan Xterra, Going from 3.3L to 3.5L. Thoughts you guys?
Go for it🔥🔥
I have a VQ35HR Stock is at 310hp crank and they can run l up too around 500hp on stock internals.
A limit of 400hp on the stock internals of a 3.5L is just not impressive to me. You got S2000s around here running for years with 600whp+ on stock internals out of a 2.0 or 2.2L...smh. Thank god the HRs are a little better.
Yeah but look at the entry price point
@@taylon5200 Yeah, it didn't use to be like it is now. They used to be closer in price. s2000's are holding their value because they're a better built car. But hey, things change over time. Nothing wrong with A DE OR HR 350Z. Just depends on your goals. A DE is fine if you plan on staying mild N/A or swapping it out. HR is better if you plan on boosting.
Few rubber gasket surfaces--lower pan, timing cover rtv channels, valve clearance adjustment requires lifters replacement and timing chain removal, coolant flowpath issue, (pathfinder mod needed), timing chain tensioner issues, dual mass flywheel excess inertia... none of these issues discussed in your video.
You don't adjust clearances (done with buckets, not lifters). It never needs to be done. Timing chain does not need to be touched unless a guide goes bad (not that common). Coolant mod DOES NOT need to be done unless going for boost. Tensioner is not a big deal. Dual mass is junk, but is used, b/c people are sissies and keeps noise down (like every car).
You're gonna have to come up with better excuses. Use quality 40 weight oil and actually check it, it'll last forever. Idiots don't do this and blow em up or cry about severe oil consumption later.
I just picked up an 07 M35 and it's definitely the fastest and most luxurious car I've ever had. The engine is clearly very powerful. I'm sure with a tune, it'd be insane but for now, it's more than enough for me.
The thing is they were updated. The thing is it was in japan.the 03 and 05 g's were 01 and 02 in japan.
Hey bro you not lieing about the VQ35DE im still dustin doors off of bmw's and older Mustangs and 350/370z's in 2004 Nissan Pathfinder LE Platinum ed.R50.
I just bought s 2008 g35 sedan with 32k miles. I heard the 2008 is the better version of all 3. The high rev has the most problems with oil consumption and the engine before.
It's a perfect engine had one for 8 yrs. Now to the new but what I dislike were the fuckn bushings and mass air flow sensors those I changed often, but the motor was perfect with great maintenance.
The 07-08 G35 Sedans are crazy sleepers. They look like a grandma car but they perform like a muscle car in a straight line and handle way better than any mustang
🤣🤣🤣 funny because I just bought a rwd 08 g35 with 32k miles from a grandma lmao. Garage kept and super clean. Bone stock of course. So this car has years of fun to come and potential for making it look clean and not some ugly ricer
vq has serious faults especially oil leak issue. that is disastorous. how can this engine be top 10 engine
Anything you could link me to supporting this statement? I've done a lot of looking around to learn as much as I can about this engine for maintenance purposes and the most commonly reported oil leak seems to be one that springs up just below the axle. Apparently it's almost always just a worn cooler seal which is not only a cheap part in itself, but due to its position it also shouldn't cost much in labour if you took it to a mechanic.
@@GrimTransmission that is possible.
2018 Nissan Maxima
VQ35DE
21 mpg avg
300 Horses
4 door + spacious
Luxurious
=
Best bang for your buck. And I mean "."
Recently picked up a 2007 Maxima with most of the extras and low mileage for only $6K AUD, and despite its age it could still compare with your average $40K+ 2012-2016 sedan in just about every way. I suppose because it was designed to be a luxury car the features it had back then probably weren't common until years later. So yeah even the older models are a severely underrated car especially price-wise.
@@GrimTransmission I did the same! Got my 07 Maxima for 5g. Amazing car, fast, beautiful, comfy no regrets.
The biggest downfall is that it's not an HR...
they r not at there maximum hp potential look at my altima im 100% sure with a tune i will be putting down more then 300 and thats whp when they rate the power your car has its at the crank big diff i belive the altima stock has like 210-220 the the tires so i made atleast 80 hp on it na
with right mods it's not hard to get 300+hp out of a VQ35DE in a Maxima with right mods. I've seen Dyno videos around CZcams of 5.5 gen maximas putting down 290+hp at the wheels. headers, 3"exhaust system, larger throttle body, open filter , 4" intake and tune.
I had a 3.5 vq in my nissan pathfinder (2001) and it drank oil and I eventually blew the head gasket on it while towing. It seemed like an ok motor overall but Terrible motor for an SUV. I bought a g37 after that and its a fun car but it lags at lower RPM's especially when you put the throttle down from coasting at moderate speeds but if you are in the powerband and put your foot down the thing can be scary fast.
Is the vq a good engine? to keep things short absolutely not. They are weak and the vg30dett more reliable and can make way more power
The newer si is pretty quick and keeps up on take off but my vq35hr stock still gaps is. My golf gti vr6 is almost tied with the si but even my stock vr6 stilll pulls on the si the type r is a different story. They are just light and fast as hell especially tuned
My first VQ car was an Altima and still is over 7 years later. There is some "mods" to the engine but mostly intake and exhaust with tune. Makes decent power yea but the surprise factor is the handling. Not a lot of money spent made this car into a corner killer.
I hate my 2003 g35 , burns oil, leaks oil overheats on summer if the a.c. is on at stop lights, i have replaced everything in cooling system, from water pump to radiator. And every 2 years i have to replace o² sensors. I miss my older 528i , got it to 300 k miles no issues .:(
I still have my old '03 g35 sedan. 112,000 miles and the only problems I've had are with the interior, like fading paint on the door handles. Other than that, nothing. The drive train in these cars will easily outlast the interior and the body if maintained properly.
# MEGALOMANIAC Had to replace the passenger front. Wasn't that big of a deal
190K + on my 05 6mt coupe and it still runs like a champ. Replaced the clutch and power steering pump. Exterior paint is still like new on mine, except for the side mirrors... Most G35s I see though are trashed. I have seen 2 or 3 around here that are still very nice compared to 10-15 that are absolutely trashed. Has a lot to do with the owner...
Mine isn't tuned to operate at peak, lol. 2004 Pathfinder 240hp, I know it can get more.
I have an 03 coupe. Deleted cats and a cat back stainless Z1 exhaust. Im gonna put some aftermarket nrg seats in it soon, get rid of the 200 pounds worth of front seats. Lol then im looking at a set of 370z wheels and some coilovers.
No, just boost it. The Vq will handle 500whp so 550hp at crank.
I have a 2004 sedan 6MT, is terrible with the oil but definitely funny
This video aint the life story or a vq, i clicked to hear the negatives, get to the point
Exactly what I came for. What a waste of 8 minutes and 3 seconds.
I love my 05 G35 X, only issue I have had and I was wondering if you or any of your subscribers have had, fuel gauge works but reads wrong says 3/4 tank and it's about out. Any ideas?
Joe Houlihan where you running on low gas most of the time?
Clean fuel pump sensors. Should be under the back seat. Then add fuel treatment
Own both. G35 and rsx type S. Any guesses on which one is better?...... Proceed!
VQ3.5 Certified Oil Burner 🔥
just bought a 2006 SER with 250k, stock. Is that too many ks to consider mods? was thinking a supercharger rather than piecemeal, what do you think?
I change my mind i might keep mine put a twin turbo on it and stainless exuast + aluminium pulleyies proberly replace the headlights with more fancy ones and maybe some of the things you done my one is 2005 350gt sedan also might purchase a BMW aswell
I swap my engine oil every month no lie I'm so sacred of the oil burning. but I took the precaution of checking my oil gaskets and pvc valve. as long as those gaskets are intact u can actually slow the process down thru my experiences. oh btw I only spent like 500 on my ride for headers and installation. I also made an intake that was less than 100 dollars so maybe like 400 has been dumped in my ride no exhaust yet but coming soon..so I haven't spent much on mods and car is reliable as shit.
The VQ Engines take very well to modifications and you can make a frist gen 350Z extremely fast like I have seen 350z like 800 plus horsepower and all the way to 950 one pump gas just check out Roads Untravled just for that 950 pump gas 350z so this engine us a work if art and if you got cash you can make that engine destroy a lot of things on the road today
Shit I got smoked on by a twin turbo Mazda protege. I'm sitting on everything but boost. Save save save... send it to Miami and have them build me a Godzilla. Starting price for custom build $18,000 and up. 650 hpw lowest performance setting for more money builder guarantees he can get 1000 hp from VQ35DE. First serious question they asked was how much you got to spend. I say I'm gonna go for it. Either that or sage even more and do a vador mod in addition to the custom motor build.
hey DNALI kinda late here but i was wondering do you fill up with 91 octane or 89 since being where i live 89 is more widely available im looking into buying a g just haven't found the right one yet.