Has it been done yet? Particularly an LSx series engine swap into a G35.

That would be all different kinds of badass.

If my motor starts burning oil and craps out, I'd like to take that route if possible .

 

ohhh lookie what i found

https://www.hinsonsupercars.com/s-5-...-350z-g35.aspx

i'm sold already

 

I don't see the point other than being unique for copious amounts of money. BT or TT setup would be just as quick if not quicker for a comparable or cheaper price and obviously has been done.

 

i know that chris forsberg drifts with a v8

 

 

if you search the threads their is a guy building a TT v8 from an older Infiniti

 

True. But you're at max output of that engine while if you swap for LSx w/ heads/cam you would start w/ 500 rwhp then if not satisfied stick one a TT kit, Magnacharger or just stick one sick *** NITROUS shot(300).

 

The whole setup cost way less than going TT - significantly less. Good job on doing research.

 

Plus Performance Factory is working on project G56 with a VK56 in their G35 for drifting.

 

that V8 looks niceunder the hood. me like!

 

The point is, GOBBS of torque and HP in a NA motor with Chevy reliability. No over pressured head gaskets to blow, no burnt pistons etc. This would be great IF they get the weight ratio correct.

 

I HIGHLY doubt the weight difference will be much at all. LS1's are favourable for swaps because of their lightweight.

For example: When an LS1 is swapped into an FD RX7, I believe the final weight distribution is BETTER than it is stock.

The swap would probably cost less than a nice TT setup, would be 1000x more reliable, would have 300rwhp/300rwtq without putting ANY mods on the motor. With full bolt ons, an intake manifold and a nice cam/valvetrain setup you can easily be in the 400rwhp+ range. Heads/cam setup can put you near 500rwhp with GOBS of torque and no forced induction to worry about.

I'm looking forward to this kit being completed...My car only has 2000 miles on it and although I'm praying it doesn't start burning oil...if it does...it'll be getting an LS1 swap before I put another VQ in.

 

How much is a nice TT setup going to cost? Anywhere from 7-10k.

LS1/6Speed combos can be picked up for less than 3 grand. 2-3 grand for all the other neccessary tid bits and you still have a couple thousand left over for heads/cam swap. You could beat on the motor all day long and it'll thank you for it at the end of the day

 

I'd advocated the LS swap for a long time. I see Hinson FINALLY at least got pics. I've been waiting for pricing for months. I bet the swap parts will be $1500-$2000 or so.

The only slight problem I see is that the VQ35 is already very light so putting in the aluminum LS is more like the lesser of two evils. ie.. heavy arsed RB swap. Then again when you add turbo manifolds, two turbos, IC etc.. that's adding a decent amount of weight also.

IMHO, with the prices for older G sedans going down, I could see this as a very nice budget project for someone. Especially if the sedan has 100k+ miles on it.

 

Can the Infiniti 6MT and LSD handle it?