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Was the motor opened up before all this happen? Especially the heads. +1 on the oil pressure gauge question. I currently run one myself.

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Old 02-22-2012, 07:22 PM   #1606 (permalink)
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Was the motor opened up before all this happen? Especially the heads.

+1 on the oil pressure gauge question. I currently run one myself.
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Old 02-24-2012, 01:48 PM   #1607 (permalink)
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Will answer some of these questions when I have more info

Separate topic... front camber adjustment... I talked with Jay at Ground Control... I told him we need another option in addition to the SPC front upper control arms for camber adjustment on this car... he's looking at it - no promises... if anyone wants to encourage Mr. Jay, give him a call at 530-677-8600
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Refresh me, what's the issue with the SPC front upper control arms? I'm just now getting to the point where I might care with some new coilovers (having finally found some real limitations on the stock suspension that I'm unhappy with).
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Refresh me, what's the issue with the SPC front upper control arms? I'm just now getting to the point where I might care with some new coilovers (having finally found some real limitations on the stock suspension that I'm unhappy with).
They tend to fall out of adjustment with heavy track use.
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^ exactly... and tough to make adjustments at the track given placement of the tensioner/fastener

So, here are the pics

Some scoring along the cylinders


Two deep gauges where the bearing spun and dug into the lower block


Visible damage to crank


Easier to see in person... Tool marks on the heads indicating that they may have been tightened to a non-OEM level of torque... note that this could have happened when the engine was installed as a "new engine" by a dealership in Phoenix, or anytime thereafter... it would not be appropriate for anyone to further speculate... thanks! I am providing these photos simply as a reminder that according to Nissan these should not be adjusted outside the factory... which is open for discussion




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I found an engine out of an '09 G37 with 35K miles that will include a 6 mo warranty for ~$3,500... if anyone knows of a better deal, please speak up - otherwise I will buy it Monday

The damaged engine will eventually become a spare, assuming it is repairable
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travis: Have you tried Nissan Unlimited? The 350Z guys really like 'em.
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Danny sold me a full DE engine/HR headers/ and misc other engine parts for a GREAT DEAL...the product was shipped ON TIME and was EXACTLY what he offered for sale, great seller! Tell him Laze1 from Atlanta sent you and that you are a Racer!
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travis: Have you tried Nissan Unlimited? The 350Z guys really like 'em.
Thanks for the tip. They appear to have one G37 engine in inventory. It is a core (was exchanged for another) that they prob bought for $150 and are now selling for $1,700. They claim it does not work.

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I will prob go through a local supplier, but FYI car-part.com has a pretty exhaustive dbase of used engines here are the ones I found


2009
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Infiniti G37 3.7,6SP,6-09,EXCH,000 16,000 A 211222 $4200 Miami Parts USA-FL(Opa-Locka) E-mail 1-800-644-4788

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Engine
Nissan 370Z 2D,ABS,CPE,3.7,AOD,FLR,5-09 7,000 A KF7740 $4000 Fagan Auto Parts USA-AL(Piedmont) E-mail 1-800-331-5282

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Infiniti M37 3.7,AT,2WD/SDN `0,172MI` NOS 100850 $3800 M and M Service and Salvage Yard Inc. USA-VA(Ruckersville) Request_Quote 1-800-533-4099 Request_Insurance_Quote

2009
Engine
Infiniti G37 3.7L,AOD,RWD 36,000 A 10247 $3600 Kenny's Auto Wrecking USA-OH(Lima) Request_Quote 1-800-686-1871 Request_Insurance_Quote

2009
Engine
Infiniti G37 (VQ37VHR), RWD .RUNS 29,856 A $VN447 $3530 LKQ - Route 16 Used Auto USA-MA(Webster) E-mail 1-800-423-4006

2010
Engine
Infiniti G37 NOTES 22,000 A 96911 $3500 Gardner Auto Parts, Inc. USA-FL(Pompano-Beach) Request_Quote 1-800-321-6399 Request_Insurance_Quote

2009
Engine
Nissan 370Z NEW OEM LONG BLOCK NEW $3500 East Side Auto Recycling USA-MD(Baltimore) Request_Quote 877-334-1171 / 410-276-1171 Request_Insurance_Quote

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Infiniti G37 RUNS 175/180 (VQ37VHR), RWD 50,665 A $WL922 $3380 LKQ FL Lake City USA-FL(Lake-City) E-mail 1-888-849-7887

2010
Engine
Infiniti G37 16K NEEDS IMA,LH RH VCO EXHCANGE 16,000 A 120007 $3300 Price Auto Parts USA-NC(Knightdale) Request_Quote 1-800-672-9211 Request_Insurance_Quote

2009
Engine
Infiniti G37 NICE TESTED ENGINE WITH 8K MILES 77237B $3300 Lots Of Parts USA-CA(Azusa) Request_Quote 626-334-0315 Request_Insurance_Quote

2009
Engine
Infiniti G37 11/08,AT-5,GRY,SDN,SUN,RWD,FLR 0 A 190644 $3250 Luxury Auto Parts USA-AL(Lincoln) E-mail 1-205-763-1084 1-888-LUXPART

2009
Engine
Nissan 370Z tested good 21,000 A AQ1L003 $2915 A & P Auto Parts Inc. - PRP-NE, ARA Gold Seal, URG 8000 USA-NY(Cicero) Request_Quote 1-800-962-7222 Request_Insurance_Quote

2009
Engine
Infiniti G37 G37S CORE ENGINE, COMPLETE, SELL IN PARTS OR COMPLETE 29,000 A CORE $1000 Nissan Unlimited - ARAPro USA-TX(Houston) Request_Quote 832-467-4400 Request_Insurance_Quote
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Weird, I see no LSX motors on that list, Travis.......

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haha, right......

I like this motor! just don't like replacing it
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haha, right......

I like this motor! just don't like replacing it
So, dumb question...why not go w/ a 3.5L, stroke it out, and have a much simpler head design that is probably easier to work with in the end?
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So, dumb question...why not go w/ a 3.5L, stroke it out, and have a much simpler head design that is probably easier to work with in the end?
One more of these and yup, that's what I'll do
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Unrelated / FYI... over on my Tundra forum, found this thread covering a 5.7L TRD Supercharged engine conversion for a SC430 drift car... apparently the World Racing 2,200 hp car is based upon a Tundra 5.7 as well... enjoy TRD Supercharged Tundra 5.7 Lexus SC430 - TundraTalk.net - Toyota Tundra Discussion Forum
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Unrelated / FYI... over on my Tundra forum, found this thread covering a 5.7L TRD Supercharged engine conversion for a SC430 drift car... apparently the World Racing 2,200 hp car is based upon a Tundra 5.7 as well... enjoy TRD Supercharged Tundra 5.7 Lexus SC430 - TundraTalk.net - Toyota Tundra Discussion Forum
That's a project from the Drift Emporium guys here in GA. Good bunch of guys. The two G35's in the shop are VK56 Supercharged and the Bass Boat S15 is also a N/A VK56. They come out to ZDayZ, did a Drift Expo at the 2010 ZCON event at Nashville Superspeedway and have had their cars here at Z Nationals a few times.

Travis you need to go the Chris Foresburg route. VK56 Supercharged into the Z.


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