Sorry for the n00b questions, but I searched and couldn't find the exact answer. I probably don't know the best keywords...

Anyways, 2005 g35 Sedan 6spd, motor is knocking. What are my options for a direct swap?
It seems the car has a revup but would I be able to swap a non revup? Im trying to do this the most cost efficient way possible. If any gurus want to help and answer my questions I could Venmo you some beer money.


Thanks,

 

The short block is the same but the heads are different. You can use any '03-'04 350Z, or '03-'07 G35 auto, or '03-'04 G35 6MT short block. Or get a direct bolt-in replacement from a '05-'07 G35 6MT.

Stay away from the other VQ35DE motors from the Altima, Maxima, etc. They sit a different height in the chassis.

It's a somewhat complex process swapping the heads but the factory service manual has exact directions and pictures so it's not really HARD, just needs to be done very precisely and has a lot of parts.

 

Thank you for the reply.
So it seems the only direct bolt-in replacement is the 05-'07 G35 6MT "rev up". Looking on ebay those motors are priced so much higher...maybe I will get lucky and find something on Craigslist.
I may look in to the short block, I'm guessing any decent mechanic could change a short block.

 

Sorry I gave you bad info for the 350Z and it won't let me edit that post on my phone, 350Z compatible motors are 2005 special track edition with 6MT and ALL 2006 with 6MT. The 2003/2004 are NOT rev up motors.