98SEblackmax

Yeah the VQ30 block is definitly not as strong as VG30. IIRC the VQ30 can goto around 560 BHP then the block splits. The VQ35 block may be more strong, im not sure. I believe JUN racing has built a 750 HP twin turbo VQ35 race motor for a 350Z, so thats probally true. As far swapping a VQ35 block its been done by one Maxima guy I know of. He put a 2k2 Maxima VQ35 block into his '98 Maxima using VQ30 cylinder heads and manifolds. It may be possible to get a junked 350Z and swap the block with VQ30DET heads and manifolds.

Ok the VQ engine is 100mm narrower and 30mm shorter than a VG30. Its a 60 degree V6. Also the VQ block weighs 30 Kg less than the VG block does. Also the crank,rods, and piston assembly is 5 Kg lighter than a VG30 and the valetrain is 9 Kg lighter. Overall the VQ is 20% lighter than a VG30. This is from a promotional video from Nissan released in late '94. They dont mention the VG in the video but they say a "current Nissan production V6 engine" most likely the VG and not a VE. As far as potential goes the VG30DETT can produce 600~700 WHP on with better internals and it can take twin turbos. As it stands now there are no readily available internal parts to beef up a VQ30.

Hi, Im new to this board and I saw your post. If I ever had the money I was thinking about getting a 70s Z car and doing the same swap. Here in the states non turbo 190 hp VQ30 engines can be had for less than $500 dollars or someone could get a JDM VQ30DET for a couple grand. With some dedicated fabrication I think it would be a great swap. I dont know alot about Z cars but I know about the VQ series engine. Theres a few Maximas with turboed VQs on stock internals that push 350~500 WHP on pump gas and are daily drivers. So the motor definitly has potential.