Let me start off by saying that I have some mechanical knowledge, just the basics. I’ve done most things on a car mechanical and electrical EXCEPT going inside the tranny and block; clutch and flywheel is about as far as I have gone.

I’m sitting here with some money under my mattress (a rather small amount of money and a rather small mattress) and decided that I would rather try and attempt a motor build than spend money on a few bolt-ons. It is not enough money to really get anything other than a used block out of a wrecked or high millage car and a few basic items like engine stand. I will be upgrading all components here and there as I convince the wife it is a little at a time. =) I don’t want to buy a block only. I would like buy a complete motor and gain some knowledge by stripping it down.

My questions are:

1. I plan on upgrading all components for boost and sending it off to be sleeved. Does it really matter if I get a VQ35DE (from something like a Maxima, Quest, and Passport) or even a VQ35HR? To my knowledge, which is not that great for Nissan, the block itself should be the same other than maybe mounts and the internals?

2. Are there any books specific towards building Nissan motors or motors in general someone would recommend? I’ve done some Google searches, but haven’t turned up anything useful. Right now I only have the rather large service guide that seems like it should like other than covering useful tips on doing certain things.

I might try to squeeze in an automotive class or two with my accounting degree.

 

Those are some big questions, I'm not sure if anyone here has gone through a build (at least not on their G). I'm sure you would get some good feedback in the Forced Induction forum though!