***Update, after about 15K miles on the VR30 Trans, the OEM flexplate broke, so I would suggest to upgrade this part as well while you're in there. I went with the JOL brand one, but Z1 Motorsports and Fast Intentions also makes one. Do your own research before choosing one, good luck***
No not really. In the mornings when it's really cold it's not as smooth shifting but once it warms up it feels fine. My shifts are a bit firmer but that's because my tuner programmed them that way. What's yours doing?
@GetBckOrGetSmacked I'm actually in the process of installing an LOJ Flex plate, I never thought I could break the OEM flex plate N/A, but here we are 🙄
Just wondering because the transmission off of my 2012 G37x sedan is starting to go and I am really considering to swap out the VR. As far as the electricals go like the car reading it and all the is it plug and play I have a mechanic that’s willing to do but says if the electricals is a problem he cannot do anything about all hardware in and out he’s all for it.
Hello, here's a vid on a VR trans swapped on an AWD: ua-cam.com/video/icvema48N-4/v-deo.html You should also check out the part 1 & 2 trans swap video on my channel as well. It's a pretty straightforward swap, you do have to drill a new spot on the Bell housing for the vehicle speed sensor and you also have to swap the TCM from the G trans to the VR trans. Stuff any season mechanic should be able to do, good luck and let me know how it goes 😀.
Love the video! Was wondering, your opinion, what would it cost just to have someone to istall a FI flex plate with the vr30 7at trans and aluminum drive shaft? Thank you.
Hello there, pricing varies from shop to shop so really hard to say, but I think I've heard shops charging up to $1K and up for this, individuals might change somewhere near $500-600, but again hard to say. Hope that helps. This is just an estimate for swapping the trans out, might be a little bit more for the other parts mentioned.
When you did the swap, did you use the shifter linkage from the VR over to the VQ or did you reutilize the VQ shifter linkage cable/rod. same questions with the OEM transmission mount/brace, i know you used torque solutions, but you'd know if the VQ Trans mount will work fine, or does it have to come from the VR? Only asking, as I'm trying to look for ebay listings to buy a transmission, however some listings don't include the shifter linkage.
Hey there. If you can find a VR30 trans that comes with the shifter rod, get it, if not you'll have to modify the one from the VQ no problem. The VQ transmission mount works fine, what you'll have to modify is the VQ trans cross brace that the trans mount sits on, reason being is because the VR30 trans is about a half an inch longer than the VQ trans. BTW in the middle of editing a new vid, I broke the OEM flex plate from the G and I just installed an LOJ one, so this is another recommendation I'm making for now on as well. Good luck and hope it works out for you.
Question boss I bought a 2010 g37 convertible and I got a tool deal for a 30k miles engine and transmission I will install the new ones should I use the module from the old transmission?
thank you for this video, forshure gona use some of these tips amd i nfo posted. Do you still have the vehicle? if so how is the transmission overall and your troubles since then?
I'm also looking to do this myself and have basically everything besides the Trans and Trans cooler and i have a few questions. 1.) Was your G37 RWD or AWD? ~ Mine is a 370GT Sedan ( G37 ) and is RWD 2.) Did you have to make any adjustments to differential flange 3.) How is it holding up to this day? Most guides that came before this video, Reddit/GodZillaRaceworks write up advise that a spacer is needed, This spacer sits between the rear driveshaft and transfer case output flange. GodZilla Raceworks and SoHo Motorsports both sell this spacer. However from what i gathered, because were using the One Piece driveshaft from from the coupe ( Driveshaft shop ) , that it fits perfectly without the needed hassle for space as the coupes driveshaft is shorter than the sedan.
Hello, to answer your question, 1) my G is a RWD, 2) no I didn't have to make any adjustments to the differential flange, 3) the VR30 trans is holding up just fine, but I would highly recommend you upgrade the flex plate, mine recently broke and I'm replacing it with an LOJ upgraded flex plate. I've seen the spacer that sits between the rear driveshaft and transfer case output flange that SOHO sells, but if you buy the one piece aluminum driveshaft then you won't need this. Hope this helps and good luck.
@MemosGarageAZ thank you so much for your reply. That one piece of detail is hard to confirm and makes a difference. Damn sorry to hear about the flex plate. Luckily, in my case, I have the fast intentions flex plate on standby. I've heard as well about the one-piece driveshaft that it's starts shaking and vibration after 100 mph or in that speed range. Apparently, it may be a hit or miss for some folks 🤔
The problem would be your current TCM, valve body and solenoids wouldn't work for the 7 AT. You would have to find someone who could program the TCM from the VR trans to work with your G, I don't think I've ever seen or heard of anyone doing this.
I don't think I've seen it before but I don't see why not. The VR30 trans is about a half inch longer than the OE trans, so that's why you have to get the shorter driveshaft from a G37 coupe. So that means that on a coupe the trans would sit a little back but that's okay cause when I installed my driveshaft it looked like it still had some room left to be pushed in a little bit more. Hope that makes sense.
If I'm understanding your question correctly you're asking if there's a difference between the transmission in the red sport and the non red sport right? Not 100% sure but I don't believe there is a difference between the two, as long as the trans is coming off the 3.0t you should be fine.
That's an interesting question and honestly I don't have an answer for you. I would say yes if you could find somebody to program a 7AT TCM to your ECU.
@@MemosGarageAZ G37 coupe refers to convertible? Or hardtop? So when refitting the vr30 transmission, can G37 sedan use the original transmission shaft of G37 coupe?
@@jhu9417 I'm not really sure, I've only done it in the G37 sedan so can't speak about the coupe. I would assume it would but you may have to drop the rear diff to get the shaft to go in and line up.
Hello, it's ISR Long Tube Headers, ISR y-pipe and the SOHO 3" single exit exhaust system with no resonator. It's definitely loud at low and high RPM and a little bit raspy at around 3K RPM.
@@MemosGarageAZ i recently picked up an S vert, and they're so heavy i feel like it will need more than FBO. SC would be my preferred setup, and needing this trans seems inevitable at some point
@jhart0512 I'm in the same boat. If you have not already done so. Strut tower, and rear swaybar at least help with body flex greatly. Our verts are heavier than the sedan 😂
@lostjester you'll have to modify the one from your old transmission to make it work, go watch Alvin's video from the Infinitibrothers UA-cam channel, pretty sure he explains how to do this.
@@joshmesser1165 Honestly not 100% sure of the differences between trims. When I was looking for a VR30 trans I made sure that it came out of a Q50/60 that had the VR30ddtt, not the 3.7, hope that helps. Good luck with the swap.
@@joshmesser1165 doesn't have to be a red sport, as long as it's from a 2016 or newer vr30. Silver or red sport doesn't matter they have the same transmission
I mean theoretically it should bolt up minus a few holes that may not line up, but kind.of hard to say if the TCM's are interchangeable, I'm sure someone's tried it though.
I have two videos showing the actual install, maybe you should have read the title more carefully of this video which is just a follow-up/breakdown before commenting 😉🤦♂️
***Update, after about 15K miles on the VR30 Trans, the OEM flexplate broke, so I would suggest to upgrade this part as well while you're in there. I went with the JOL brand one, but Z1 Motorsports and Fast Intentions also makes one. Do your own research before choosing one, good luck***
Dam that launch sounds amazing crispy shifts🖤💪🏾
Thanks bro, it really is so much fun to drive now 😃
I paid 1500 CAD total, 300 to shorten and balance shaft, 600 CAD for the trans. the shop took the rest
That's good bro, sounds like you got a good deal.
@@MemosGarageAZ hey I wanted to ask do you get any glitches with the VR trans when shifting gears ?
No not really. In the mornings when it's really cold it's not as smooth shifting but once it warms up it feels fine. My shifts are a bit firmer but that's because my tuner programmed them that way. What's yours doing?
What did the shop charge u
I see they’ve really improved the roads down there in Peñasco
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Yes sir 😁😂🤣
Well done. Loved the detailed video 😎
Thanks 😃
He said nothing about the bew flex plate
@GetBckOrGetSmacked I'm actually in the process of installing an LOJ Flex plate, I never thought I could break the OEM flex plate N/A, but here we are 🙄
Just wondering because the transmission off of my 2012 G37x sedan is starting to go and I am really considering to swap out the VR. As far as the electricals go like the car reading it and all the is it plug and play I have a mechanic that’s willing to do but says if the electricals is a problem he cannot do anything about all hardware in and out he’s all for it.
Hello, here's a vid on a VR trans swapped on an AWD:
ua-cam.com/video/icvema48N-4/v-deo.html
You should also check out the part 1 & 2 trans swap video on my channel as well. It's a pretty straightforward swap, you do have to drill a new spot on the Bell housing for the vehicle speed sensor and you also have to swap the TCM from the G trans to the VR trans. Stuff any season mechanic should be able to do, good luck and let me know how it goes 😀.
Love the video! Was wondering, your opinion, what would it cost just to have someone to istall a FI flex plate with the vr30 7at trans and aluminum drive shaft? Thank you.
Hello there, pricing varies from shop to shop so really hard to say, but I think I've heard shops charging up to $1K and up for this, individuals might change somewhere near $500-600, but again hard to say. Hope that helps. This is just an estimate for swapping the trans out, might be a little bit more for the other parts mentioned.
Nice freeways down in Rocky Point
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Right 😂😁😉
Hey man, I'm doing this on my g37x sedan. Any info on axle lengths for awd?
Not too familiar with the AWD VR30 trans swap but these guys are:
ua-cam.com/video/icvema48N-4/v-deo.html
Good luck
Thank you. This will be my third time repairing the transmission.... At least this one is an upgrade.
@@VanMan89 Dam that sucks, good luck and hope you get it figured out soon.
Best is best ❤
When you did the swap, did you use the shifter linkage from the VR over to the VQ or did you reutilize the VQ shifter linkage cable/rod.
same questions with the OEM transmission mount/brace, i know you used torque solutions, but you'd know if the VQ Trans mount will work fine, or does it have to come from the VR?
Only asking, as I'm trying to look for ebay listings to buy a transmission, however some listings don't include the shifter linkage.
Hey there. If you can find a VR30 trans that comes with the shifter rod, get it, if not you'll have to modify the one from the VQ no problem. The VQ transmission mount works fine, what you'll have to modify is the VQ trans cross brace that the trans mount sits on, reason being is because the VR30 trans is about a half an inch longer than the VQ trans. BTW in the middle of editing a new vid, I broke the OEM flex plate from the G and I just installed an LOJ one, so this is another recommendation I'm making for now on as well. Good luck and hope it works out for you.
@@MemosGarageAZwould I still have to modify the vr30 one piece drive shaft from dss to fit the vr trans in my coupe?
Question boss I bought a 2010 g37 convertible and I got a tool deal for a 30k miles engine and transmission I will install the new ones should I use the module from the old transmission?
Hello, you're talking about the TCM right? If yes, you want to use the one that has been programmed with the ECU
thank you for this video, forshure gona use some of these tips amd i nfo posted. Do you still have the vehicle? if so how is the transmission overall and your troubles since then?
Hello, yes I still have the G and the transmission is holding up well. Just went through a full Arizona summer and it withstood the abuse no problem.
Man I love my Q50 but miss the VLSD
Can't wait to put a VLSD in my G, love the one in my Z 😈
I love this🔥
Hey man, thanks so much 😃🙏💪
I have a G37coupe and you recommendations
Hi there, I replied back to you on Instagram Messenger.
So if you have a g37 coupe automatic you can just use the oem driveshaft that comes with the car?
Hello, yes it should work.
I might vr30 swap soon😅
Good luck bro, hope it goes well for you.
I'm also looking to do this myself and have basically everything besides the Trans and Trans cooler and i have a few questions.
1.) Was your G37 RWD or AWD?
~ Mine is a 370GT Sedan ( G37 ) and is RWD
2.) Did you have to make any adjustments to differential flange
3.) How is it holding up to this day?
Most guides that came before this video, Reddit/GodZillaRaceworks write up advise that a spacer is needed, This spacer sits between the rear driveshaft and transfer case output flange.
GodZilla Raceworks and SoHo Motorsports both sell this spacer.
However from what i gathered, because were using the One Piece driveshaft from from the coupe ( Driveshaft shop ) , that it fits perfectly without the needed hassle for space as the coupes driveshaft is shorter than the sedan.
Hello, to answer your question, 1) my G is a RWD, 2) no I didn't have to make any adjustments to the differential flange, 3) the VR30 trans is holding up just fine, but I would highly recommend you upgrade the flex plate, mine recently broke and I'm replacing it with an LOJ upgraded flex plate.
I've seen the spacer that sits between the rear driveshaft and transfer case output flange that SOHO sells, but if you buy the one piece aluminum driveshaft then you won't need this. Hope this helps and good luck.
@MemosGarageAZ thank you so much for your reply. That one piece of detail is hard to confirm and makes a difference.
Damn sorry to hear about the flex plate. Luckily, in my case, I have the fast intentions flex plate on standby.
I've heard as well about the one-piece driveshaft that it's starts shaking and vibration after 100 mph or in that speed range. Apparently, it may be a hit or miss for some folks 🤔
@EyeFullBlooD No problem man, good luck.
What is your opinion on getting the valve body upgraded (like GTM does) and a torque converter upgrade too?
I've heard of companies that do that and although I'm not that familiar with them all, I'll say for an N/A setup it may be overkill.
ik this is a little old, but for anyone looking the valve body upgrade from IPT is the best way to go.
@hinoramei7733 Do you have a link for this? Thanks.
Can you put this in a 08 g37 coupe my has a 5 speed transmission not 7 witless it be a direct swap?
The problem would be your current TCM, valve body and solenoids wouldn't work for the 7 AT. You would have to find someone who could program the TCM from the VR trans to work with your G, I don't think I've ever seen or heard of anyone doing this.
Can you Vr30 swap a g37 coupe ?
I don't think I've seen it before but I don't see why not. The VR30 trans is about a half inch longer than the OE trans, so that's why you have to get the shorter driveshaft from a G37 coupe. So that means that on a coupe the trans would sit a little back but that's okay cause when I installed my driveshaft it looked like it still had some room left to be pushed in a little bit more. Hope that makes sense.
The 300hp version used in your video? Is it different from the 400hp version?
If I'm understanding your question correctly you're asking if there's a difference between the transmission in the red sport and the non red sport right? Not 100% sure but I don't believe there is a difference between the two, as long as the trans is coming off the 3.0t you should be fine.
can this be completed on a 2008 AT5speed?
I'm not 100%, I want to say I think you can but honestly don't know, sorry.
Wait so if I put a 3.0 trans in my 3.7 q50 I can go this fast too?
With other supporting mods and a tune, yes 😁
Can you do this swap on a 2008 g37 coupe ?
Yeah a G37 should have a 7-speed Auto, so yup you should be good to go
@@MemosGarageAZ no bro 2008 g37 have 5 speed auto tranny
Then no it won't work, because your TCM which you would be swapping over is programmed for 5 speeds only.
I got a 5AT g37 coupe. Would I need to buy a 7AT ecu?
That's an interesting question and honestly I don't have an answer for you. I would say yes if you could find somebody to program a 7AT TCM to your ECU.
Did u use the same valve body that was on the g37 or u did u put the new q50 valve body on the car to
Hello, I used the valve body from the VR Trans, only thing I re-used from the G was the TCM.
i want to know which drive shaft to buy for my g37 coupe in driveshaft shop for swap
This is what you need for the swap:
driveshaftshop.com/product/2009-2012-infiniti-g37-coupe-7-speed-automatic-aluminum-driveshaft/
@@MemosGarageAZ it will perfectly fit on coupe?
I think it should but I can't say with 100% certainty because I don't think I've seen anyone with an Infiniti G37 coupe or a 370Z do it yet.
@@MemosGarageAZ G37 coupe refers to convertible? Or hardtop? So when refitting the vr30 transmission, can G37 sedan use the original transmission shaft of G37 coupe?
@@jhu9417 I'm not really sure, I've only done it in the G37 sedan so can't speak about the coupe. I would assume it would but you may have to drop the rear diff to get the shaft to go in and line up.
Whats your exhaust setup sounds awesome
Hello, it's ISR Long Tube Headers, ISR y-pipe and the SOHO 3" single exit exhaust system with no resonator. It's definitely loud at low and high RPM and a little bit raspy at around 3K RPM.
@@MemosGarageAZ thanks man i like the tone its deep 🤙🏽
No problem 🙂
Can this be done on a g37 x sedan
Yes sir you sure can, here's proof check it out:
ua-cam.com/video/icvema48N-4/v-deo.html
Did you change your flex plate?
No sir, kept the stock one off the G37 sedan.
Hope my sub got you that 1000
Yo it looks like it did, thank you so much 😃💪👍👏✊🤜🤛👊✌️🪅🎊😅
Hit you sub back 😃
@@MemosGarageAZ thanks
why did you make the upgrade? boosted, or plans to boost?
Yes sir, planning on boosting at some point, but even if I wasn't this is still a better replacement than the G37 OE trans.
@@MemosGarageAZ i recently picked up an S vert, and they're so heavy i feel like it will need more than FBO. SC would be my preferred setup, and needing this trans seems inevitable at some point
@jhart0512 I'm in the same boat. If you have not already done so. Strut tower, and rear swaybar at least help with body flex greatly. Our verts are heavier than the sedan 😂
do i have to change my driveshaft on the 370?
Hmmm, not sure, do you know the measurements of the 370z 7/AT driveshaft?
@@MemosGarageAZordered one from godzilla racing, now just wondering where to get the gear select rod, my transmission from online didnt come with one
@lostjester you'll have to modify the one from your old transmission to make it work, go watch Alvin's video from the Infinitibrothers UA-cam channel, pretty sure he explains how to do this.
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Thank you brother 🙏💪👍😀
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Thanks 😁😀
Would you be able/willing to install one on my 370z?
Hello, no sorry this isn't something I'm willing to try on someone else's car, for liability reasons.
Does it have to be from a red sport? Whats the differences between red silver and base
Please respond asap i just bought a vr30 trans from a 2018 q50 base rwd
@@joshmesser1165 Honestly not 100% sure of the differences between trims. When I was looking for a VR30 trans I made sure that it came out of a Q50/60 that had the VR30ddtt, not the 3.7, hope that helps. Good luck with the swap.
@@MemosGarageAZ did your come from a red sport?
No it didn't
@@joshmesser1165 doesn't have to be a red sport, as long as it's from a 2016 or newer vr30. Silver or red sport doesn't matter they have the same transmission
I was wondering if you can fit this on a 08 350z?
I mean theoretically it should bolt up minus a few holes that may not line up, but kind.of hard to say if the TCM's are interchangeable, I'm sure someone's tried it though.
@@MemosGarageAZ thanks for the reply
Misleading video of the actual install 👎
Oh Yeah, where's your video showing the actual install? Nowhere LMAO 🤣 nice try troll = fail 👎🤣😅
I have two videos showing the actual install, maybe you should have read the title more carefully of this video which is just a follow-up/breakdown before commenting 😉🤦♂️
I have a G37coupe and you recommendations
I have a G37coupe and you recommendations
Sorry, recommendations exactly on what?