VQ37 Engine Best VIN | Engine build for TT

NissanTracker · 09-16-2020, 08:33 PM

Hi Forum,

Going to start an engine build for a 2014 370z Nismo. Actually haven't found the Z yet, but getting an engine and wanted to know what are the better VIN letter codes I should look for.

My numero 1 is the gallery gasket issue, but I have see. Many different variations of the VQ37 based on this VIN 4th digit letter.

Shooting for 750wHP. Will be a forged short block. Valve train seems to be pretty good on these from what I read.

Spooler · 09-16-2020, 11:42 PM

Headgasket issues will be your problem. A built short block with a closed deck may or may not hold. I blew mine daily driving at 718hp. An open deck will not hold. That is what I had. You need to do lots of searching and reading on here. It is a major problem with the VQ37Vhr platform. Lots of misinformation is out and about.

Spooler · 09-16-2020, 11:46 PM

You can read all about my trials and tribulations here. It may take you a week or two to read it all. Lots of information.

Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

NissanTracker · 09-18-2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

You can read all about my trials and tribulations here. It may take you a week or two to read it all. Lots of information.

Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports.

Yeah, i'm 6 hours in your thread. Lowering my expectations a bit now! Trying to build a street / HSDE Z that is a couple steps above my current 350z HR Nismo A-A S.C. setup.

I figured with Forged pistons/rods/multi-layer headgasket/ and upgraded oil pump/twin pump fuels return system was basically the major items... minus the twin turbo kit.

My budget is ~5-6K on the motor build, 10K on the twin kit. I have a full lift at home so install labor is what I would be saving. LSD, clutch, exhaust as other supporting items.

Spooler · 09-18-2020, 02:18 PM

Get a Fast Intentions Twin turbo kit and run the stock block while you save for a proper motor build. You will spend you motor money on supporting mods.

redondoaveb · 09-18-2020, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Get a Fast Intentions Twin turbo kit and run the stock block while you save for a proper motor build. You will spend you motor money on supporting mods.

Do you have final dyno numbers on your car yet?

Spooler · 09-18-2020, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Do you have final dyno numbers on your car yet?

Yeah, I posted them.

redondoaveb · 09-18-2020, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Yeah, I posted them.

I haven't seen your e85 numbers.

Spooler · 09-18-2020, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I haven't seen your e85 numbers.

Yeah you did. 900.54hp at 25psi of boost.

NissanTracker · 09-21-2020, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Get a Fast Intentions Twin turbo kit and run the stock block while you save for a proper motor build. You will spend you motor money on supporting mods.

Plan is to pull the stock motor and just put it in storage.

NissanTracker · 09-21-2020, 07:00 AM

Update:

Found the Z. 2014 Nismo, black... super low miles. Going to take a look at it tomorrow. Only a 3 hour drive for me.

Found a motor locally with low miles. Going today to take a peak. Also from a low mile donor. Trying to get the transmission and differential with it as a package. (will use the differential as a core for LSD upgrade)

NissanTracker · 09-21-2020, 08:53 PM

Dang, place sold the Z the day before. Sales guy I talked to Sunday said it was still available. Was a crazy deal. 14 Nismo, black, 6k miles for 28.5k.

Spooler · 09-22-2020, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NissanTracker

Dang, place sold the Z the day before. Sales guy I talked to Sunday said it was still available. Was a crazy deal. 14 Nismo, black, 6k miles for 28.5k.

Good luck, Nismo's don't last long when someone finds one that knows what they are looking at.

NissanTracker · 10-01-2020, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Good luck, Nismo's don't last long when someone finds one that knows what they are looking at.

Yeah, they go quick.

I did manage to snag a member's red 2014 nismo with 14K miles. They actually sold it to Carvana and i was refreshing carvana 10x a day every day until it came up. Just put a down payment on it this morning. ($29K) Trying to get free shipping at bare min.

Now just need to find a set of 15+ recaro seats :-) I test drove a 18 nismo and the seats were just amazing. I don't think I will be able to sit in the OE 09-14 nismo cloth seats

09-16-2020, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
NissanTracker Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 724 Drives: 07' Nismo, 14' Nismo Rep Power: 29262	VQ37 Engine Best VIN \| Engine build for TT Hi Forum, Going to start an engine build for a 2014 370z Nismo. Actually haven't found the Z yet, but getting an engine and wanted to know what are the better VIN letter codes I should look for. My numero 1 is the gallery gasket issue, but I have see. Many different variations of the VQ37 based on this VIN 4th digit letter. Shooting for 750wHP. Will be a forged short block. Valve train seems to be pretty good on these from what I read.

09-16-2020, 11:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,956 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Headgasket issues will be your problem. A built short block with a closed deck may or may not hold. I blew mine daily driving at 718hp. An open deck will not hold. That is what I had. You need to do lots of searching and reading on here. It is a major problem with the VQ37Vhr platform. Lots of misinformation is out and about. Rusty, Optimiser and NissanTracker like this.

09-16-2020, 11:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,956 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	You can read all about my trials and tribulations here. It may take you a week or two to read it all. Lots of information. Fast Intentions Stage 2 TT build by MA-Motorsports. Rusty, Optimiser, johnxxx and 1 others like this.

09-18-2020, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,956 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Get a Fast Intentions Twin turbo kit and run the stock block while you save for a proper motor build. You will spend you motor money on supporting mods. Optimiser, johnxxx and redondoaveb like this.

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09-21-2020, 07:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
NissanTracker Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 724 Drives: 07' Nismo, 14' Nismo Rep Power: 29262	Update: Found the Z. 2014 Nismo, black... super low miles. Going to take a look at it tomorrow. Only a 3 hour drive for me. Found a motor locally with low miles. Going today to take a peak. Also from a low mile donor. Trying to get the transmission and differential with it as a package. (will use the differential as a core for LSD upgrade)

09-21-2020, 08:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
NissanTracker Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 724 Drives: 07' Nismo, 14' Nismo Rep Power: 29262	Dang, place sold the Z the day before. Sales guy I talked to Sunday said it was still available. Was a crazy deal. 14 Nismo, black, 6k miles for 28.5k.