Hey everyone, I tried the search function, and Im left with 900+ Matches, and dont feel like combing through them to get an anwser, as much as I love this forum, I dont have time to spend that much time "searching"

So, I am going F/I, Would it be cheaper to buy a fully built engine from http://www.importpartspro.com/st1blon.html

or to buy the parts and get it done... What is the average shop time to build a VQ?

Anyone have experience with the above company?

Thanks

 

Import parts pro has a decent rep. I would go with them over building your own, it will cheaper and less time consuming. Also I would trust a shop that builds the VQ all day everyday opposed to one that will likely be building their first one

 

GTM has a short too.

 

forged performance has a good short block.

I have to agree Sylvan. A pre built block from a reputable shop will save a lot of time on the build and downtime for the car and these guys have been doing them for a while now. Import parts pro has a lot of options you can choose from when you order your engine.

Also, depending one your goals 500whp and below you should only need a short block. I know you didn't mention it but heads and cams are more of a nice to have...unless you can afford it then knock it all out at once.

 

No experience with them but the price isn't too bad and I might even consider their long block since your heads will need an upgrade anyway....Gary

 

My buddy got a short block from ipp and has nothing but good things to say about them.. they are very knowledgeable about vqs..

 

Since everyone is pumping other shops...I have heard Dynosity formerly Injected Performance builts solid engines as well. Unless you are going for big power leave the heads alone just do mild cams, you will do 650whp easily on stock heads with some mild cams supporting mod and turbo system dependent of course.

 

FWIW., just remember that an IPP longblock means that you need to mount both upper and lower oil pans, all timing parts, and front/rear timing covers.

Most of the time people see those prices thinking thats drop in prices. make sure you know what you are getting

 

Dynosty was who were recommended to me by a number of people I trust back when I went through my troubles. Hal from dynosty is busier over in my350z and has displayed remarkable assistance to people. Definitely worth a look

 

You might be able to save some money getting it done locally, but the turnaround time with these builds, machine work, etc is a major factor. If you don't have a knowledgeable shop experienced in VQ engine builds locally I wouldn't even consider doing it locally. I'd go with IPP or Dynosty, seen a couple of their engines and they were solid

 

i would get in contact with z1motorsports. they have a good motor package

 

z1 is affordable and very experienced with vq platforms. they have upgradable packages

 

I don't feel it appropriate to create a completely new thread for this question and this seems like an appropriate place to post it. I am a new-comer to the world of forced induction, however, I am set on turbocharging my G, for the most part, in my garage so that I know exactly what is in my car, where it is, how it got there and what it does (to help with trouble shooting of course). I know this is probably not the most cost or time effective way of going about it but I feel it will be much more rewarding and a much more educational experience in the end. Now that that's out of the way, would it be better to build my engine to handle boost pressures and run it N/A as I save up the money for the rest of the parts or build my turbo kit to run on stock internals until i save up the money to buy forged rods and heads? im torn and would love some insight into the process of turbocharging a G35.

 

No won't work well. If you build it "for boost" then your looking at a 8.8:1 compression ratio, and in the time you'll be running it n/a it will be like running on 3 or 4 cylinders. Not a good idea. Just do it all at once or not at all.

 

...so yes, if you want just turbo for now, then do the build later, but you'll end up having to switch many parts out to go from a mild to high boost. Don't know if its worth it to you.