How many horsepower does a VQ35 350Z have?
The 2003 – 2004 350Z wasn’t the “rev-up” version of the VQ35 engine and produced 287 horsepower. The 2005-2006 350Z were “rev-up” engines and produced 300 horsepower. The Rev-up engine produced more horsepower by adding variable valve timing to the exhaust camshaft.
Are there any problems with the VQ35DE engine?
VQ35DE: Known Problems. Just like any other engine in the world, the VQ35DE has some issues. The Rev-up version, in particular, is known for excessive oil consumption. This issue affects the standard VQ35, but not nearly as often.
What do I need to replace timing chain on VQ35DE engine?
I’m doing it with the engine out of the engine as I’m swapping it into a 5.5 Gen, so the upper oil pan is already removed and I’ll be going from there. Most stuff I’ve seen in my travels says to replace all three chains, the main tensioner, the top guide, the slack guide, and the two small guides in the camshaft chains.
When did Nissan 350Z rev up engine come out?
In 2005, Nissan began offering the Rev Up version of this engine which had its power output increased from 287 horsepower to 300 horsepower. It’s important to note that for the 350Z in 2005 only the 35th Anniversary with the 6-speed transmission and Track model have the 300hp motor.
Which is better the Nissan 350Z or the VQ35HR?
With the 350z and G35 becoming cheaper and more popular every year, there are a lot more people interested in the VQ35 than ever before. Over the years Nissans improved upon the original VQ35DE with the RevUp engine and later down the line the heavily revised VQ35HR.
Are there any problems with the Nissan VQ35DE?
Moving onto a more legitimate common engine issue for the 3.5 V6 VQ35DE engine. Again, most problems likely aren’t as common as the internet may lead you to believe. However, the timing chain guides and tensioners are two of the more common problems on the VQ35DE. As the names suggest, these parts help keep tension and guide the timing chain.
In 2005, Nissan began offering the Rev Up version of this engine which had its power output increased from 287 horsepower to 300 horsepower. It’s important to note that for the 350Z in 2005 only the 35th Anniversary with the 6-speed transmission and Track model have the 300hp motor.
What’s the difference between the VQ35DE and the HR?
Underneath it all there are quite a few differences which allow the HR to make more power and have more potential with modifications. Before we get too far into the differences between both engines, I would like to briefly cover the VQ35DE Rev Up engine just so there is no confusion.