Should be a healthy chop! Haha will have to get some insight on what is safe for the bottom end, these cams could make power well above the factory 6500 rpms limit. I would guess we bump it up to 7300-7500.
I'm still playing catch up on your vk vids but plan on building one myself, I've got a non vvt from my old 07 armada that spun 4 rod bearings, having a hell of a time finding a crank for it but plan on full internals, couldn't find cams but thanks to you I now know bout the nz ones... do you think it would be worth swapping to the vvt style heads?
Yeah not a ton of aftermarket stuff for these engines. I ended up getting another motor due to spun bearings as well, it was cheapier in the long run. You could swap to the vvt heads. However some people delete the cam phasers all together with high lift cams, I guess thats up to you or your tuner with how you advance the timing. I like the idea of using the vvt for power curve, but it really isnt necessary
Hows it going man. Nice build progress! Definitely following as im doing the similar swap. Make the oil pan and ill pay you! Lol. Ill send you my stock one 😅
Haha it could be done if you send me the pan! The swap is 95% done now and ill post an update video here real soon. Should be up and running in the coming week or so!
Great info man! Wanted to ask, all the info I’ve found, many have said they swapped a 350z trans and they always failed ? Any tips or info on that and also man where u think I could source one of these ? Junkyards ?
It would be my opinion that the "CD" gearbox in any of its variations, (001,003,009) have been very robust. They will hold good power and can be found in G35/350Z/370Z they have been a go to for alot of swaps 2jz,Rb,Sr,Ls,13b driving the price up alot in the recent years. To answer your question. I am doubtful it will fail, specifically if clutched properly for the power level im at. Same exact drivetrain ive had on turbo Vq and NA Vq the last 6 years. Yes! Wreckers or junkyards. These are found in Titans, Armadas,Qx56, NV2500 vans, and M56 to name a few!
@@titanfabinc you are the man my friend I appreciate the help! Also I see you do fabrication? Could u do fabrication for Datsun Zs? There’s nothing really in the market as far as kits go?
@puertoropelu2257 No problem, glad to help. Yes of course, anything is possible really. Hardest thing would be not having a vehicle/chassis to mock up test fit on.
@@titanfabinc damn yeah I really didn’t think that through ? Are you close to Pennsylvania at all? I wouldn’t mind when the time comes I ship the car over to your garage to get them done if I do go with this swap ?
The VQ is a nice light engine. How much heavier is the VK in comparison. In trying to decide between these two engines but lean more towards the VQ just because of weight alone. I'm also curious as to why you just didn't just turbo the VQ if you wanted more Hp.
I had a turbo vq in the past and it didnt work out for me, its always ran hot, had way more piping in the way of basic maintenance/repairs on track, blowing intercooler boots mid drift etc. Im sure I could have refined it more and had good results but after the 2nd engine blew up I went back to NA vq. And honestly liked it so much more with the cams and more rpms. I went VK because of the massive increase in torque compared to the VQ, i figured I could hit around 400 ft/lbs of torque without forced induction and low in the power band at 3000rpm. Where the vq really lacked the torque NA. Also im stubborn and just wanted to go something not many people have done haha
@titanfabinc I agree with you 100 per cent. I'm big fan of your swap but bro you had to put the VD in there and not the DE. Would of gave you over 400 hp and torque.
@@titanfabincNice. I’ll have to sub and watch some more of the videos. I’m in the process of doing a Ford Y block and a Man O War 302 based build too. I’ll have to keep an eye out for a 5.6L for the van in the future!
Good going man! Can't wait to hear it with those cams! What are you expecting to rev it to?
Should be a healthy chop! Haha will have to get some insight on what is safe for the bottom end, these cams could make power well above the factory 6500 rpms limit. I would guess we bump it up to 7300-7500.
how much did you get your vk for? have been looking to swap one in my g
I got lucky and bought it from a friend. Vk cost me 1800$. That was the cheapest part of the swap lol. Clutch/flywheel run 2500$. Cams around the same
@@titanfabinc$1800 well worth the money for that VK because you gonna be dusted mustang GT 5.0 and Corvettes easily
I'm still playing catch up on your vk vids but plan on building one myself, I've got a non vvt from my old 07 armada that spun 4 rod bearings, having a hell of a time finding a crank for it but plan on full internals, couldn't find cams but thanks to you I now know bout the nz ones... do you think it would be worth swapping to the vvt style heads?
Yeah not a ton of aftermarket stuff for these engines. I ended up getting another motor due to spun bearings as well, it was cheapier in the long run. You could swap to the vvt heads. However some people delete the cam phasers all together with high lift cams, I guess thats up to you or your tuner with how you advance the timing. I like the idea of using the vvt for power curve, but it really isnt necessary
Hows it going man. Nice build progress! Definitely following as im doing the similar swap. Make the oil pan and ill pay you! Lol. Ill send you my stock one 😅
Haha it could be done if you send me the pan! The swap is 95% done now and ill post an update video here real soon. Should be up and running in the coming week or so!
Looking to put a vk56 in my skyline soon
Hell yeah!! I still have kinks to work out of this swap, but its pretty awesome
Great info man! Wanted to ask, all the info I’ve found, many have said they swapped a 350z trans and they always failed ? Any tips or info on that and also man where u think I could source one of these ? Junkyards ?
It would be my opinion that the "CD" gearbox in any of its variations, (001,003,009) have been very robust. They will hold good power and can be found in G35/350Z/370Z they have been a go to for alot of swaps 2jz,Rb,Sr,Ls,13b driving the price up alot in the recent years.
To answer your question. I am doubtful it will fail, specifically if clutched properly for the power level im at. Same exact drivetrain ive had on turbo Vq and NA Vq the last 6 years.
Yes! Wreckers or junkyards. These are found in Titans, Armadas,Qx56, NV2500 vans, and M56 to name a few!
@@titanfabinc you are the man my friend I appreciate the help! Also I see you do fabrication? Could u do fabrication for Datsun Zs? There’s nothing really in the market as far as kits go?
@puertoropelu2257 No problem, glad to help. Yes of course, anything is possible really. Hardest thing would be not having a vehicle/chassis to mock up test fit on.
@@titanfabinc damn yeah I really didn’t think that through ? Are you close to Pennsylvania at all? I wouldn’t mind when the time comes I ship the car over to your garage to get them done if I do go with this swap ?
The VQ is a nice light engine. How much heavier is the VK in comparison. In trying to decide between these two engines but lean more towards the VQ just because of weight alone. I'm also curious as to why you just didn't just turbo the VQ if you wanted more Hp.
I had a turbo vq in the past and it didnt work out for me, its always ran hot, had way more piping in the way of basic maintenance/repairs on track, blowing intercooler boots mid drift etc. Im sure I could have refined it more and had good results but after the 2nd engine blew up I went back to NA vq. And honestly liked it so much more with the cams and more rpms. I went VK because of the massive increase in torque compared to the VQ, i figured I could hit around 400 ft/lbs of torque without forced induction and low in the power band at 3000rpm. Where the vq really lacked the torque NA. Also im stubborn and just wanted to go something not many people have done haha
As for weight, at least an extra 100lbs
@titanfabinc I agree with you 100 per cent. I'm big fan of your swap but bro you had to put the VD in there and not the DE. Would of gave you over 400 hp and torque.
@charlesescarria3726 VD? Perhaps I havent heard of that one. I know the new vr30's are super sick!
Do you have a video on what all was done to the engine? I’ve debated on building a 5.6 for my NV3500!
Nevermind, I had asked before I watched the whole video.
@@MikeFL2TX All good! Ported/Polished heads, Kelford cams, Kelford springs & shims, 1.75" primary headers, 3" mid pipes, 3.5" exhaust, running on Haltech Elite ecu
@@titanfabincNice. I’ll have to sub and watch some more of the videos. I’m in the process of doing a Ford Y block and a Man O War 302 based build too. I’ll have to keep an eye out for a 5.6L for the van in the future!
@MikeFL2TX Hell yeah! Love the old SBF's I have 82 foxbody with 302, and a ski boat with 351. Happy wrenching 🤘
Thanks. I have a couple videos posted with a few of the things. I’m in the process of building a little channel now.