VG30DE swap into a B15 *PICS*
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VG30DE swap into a B15 *PICS*
Thought I'd share some info that was posted on the V board. All credit go's to Trav4011-
both side mounts didn't line up. The transmission mount from a B15 SE lines up.. using a 2000 model VQ30DE and 5spd tranny. This means, that a VQ35DE, using a VQ30DE 5spd tranny, will bolt up on the tranny mount in a B15 SE. Tranny mount would need to be welded in for a specV, no biggie, but even better is the 6spd VQ35DE tranny should bolt right up since they are the same tranny for both engines. The passenger side mount, and crossmember both have to be modified. however, it's nothing major, and could be done in a weekend, with a good welding machine and torch/cutting tools. (per Trav4011) The axles... on the passenger side... you will need to use a 2000 Maxima axle and Spec V axle.. they will need to be put together, at the CV joint right next to the axle carrier bracket. It's a bolt in affair.. No info on the drivers side axle yet. There's plenty of clearance on all sides.. including the radiator.. You'll even be able to keep the A/C! SE radiator works fine too
both side mounts didn't line up. The transmission mount from a B15 SE lines up.. using a 2000 model VQ30DE and 5spd tranny. This means, that a VQ35DE, using a VQ30DE 5spd tranny, will bolt up on the tranny mount in a B15 SE. Tranny mount would need to be welded in for a specV, no biggie, but even better is the 6spd VQ35DE tranny should bolt right up since they are the same tranny for both engines. The passenger side mount, and crossmember both have to be modified. however, it's nothing major, and could be done in a weekend, with a good welding machine and torch/cutting tools. (per Trav4011) The axles... on the passenger side... you will need to use a 2000 Maxima axle and Spec V axle.. they will need to be put together, at the CV joint right next to the axle carrier bracket. It's a bolt in affair.. No info on the drivers side axle yet. There's plenty of clearance on all sides.. including the radiator.. You'll even be able to keep the A/C! SE radiator works fine too
Last edited by Blueboost; Jul 1, 2005 at 03:56 PM.
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Originally Posted by dr. octogon
if thats "plenty of clearance" id hate to see what a tight fit is.
I'm still waiting to see a pic of axles in the car, so I can't give props just yet. Maybe one. Prop.
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wow. that's some shoe horning!! i like it! im surprized more don't do that and then get a SC or turbo kit. but i guess it does take a lot of mixing and matching and most just want to have a simple all in one.
BTW you have VG on you title.
BTW you have VG on you title.
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Thats hot man, I wonder what you will run after that set up?
Originally Posted by Blueboost
Thought I'd share some info that was posted on the V board. All credit go's to Trav4011-
both side mounts didn't line up. The transmission mount from a B15 SE lines up.. using a 2000 model VQ30DE and 5spd tranny. This means, that a VQ35DE, using a VQ30DE 5spd tranny, will bolt up on the tranny mount in a B15 SE. Tranny mount would need to be welded in for a specV, no biggie, but even better is the 6spd VQ35DE tranny should bolt right up since they are the same tranny for both engines. The passenger side mount, and crossmember both have to be modified. however, it's nothing major, and could be done in a weekend, with a good welding machine and torch/cutting tools. (per Trav4011) The axles... on the passenger side... you will need to use a 2000 Maxima axle and Spec V axle.. they will need to be put together, at the CV joint right next to the axle carrier bracket. It's a bolt in affair.. No info on the drivers side axle yet. There's plenty of clearance on all sides.. including the radiator.. You'll even be able to keep the A/C! SE radiator works fine too
both side mounts didn't line up. The transmission mount from a B15 SE lines up.. using a 2000 model VQ30DE and 5spd tranny. This means, that a VQ35DE, using a VQ30DE 5spd tranny, will bolt up on the tranny mount in a B15 SE. Tranny mount would need to be welded in for a specV, no biggie, but even better is the 6spd VQ35DE tranny should bolt right up since they are the same tranny for both engines. The passenger side mount, and crossmember both have to be modified. however, it's nothing major, and could be done in a weekend, with a good welding machine and torch/cutting tools. (per Trav4011) The axles... on the passenger side... you will need to use a 2000 Maxima axle and Spec V axle.. they will need to be put together, at the CV joint right next to the axle carrier bracket. It's a bolt in affair.. No info on the drivers side axle yet. There's plenty of clearance on all sides.. including the radiator.. You'll even be able to keep the A/C! SE radiator works fine too
