The planned power plant

The engine I chose for this project is a VQ30DET. This is not to be confused with the VG30DETT that is found in a 300zx. A little history on the VQ30DET (taken from Wikipedia)

VQ30DET

The 3.0 L (2,987 cc) VQ30DET is a turbocharged version of the VQ30DE. Bore and stroke remain the same at 93 mm and 73.3 mm respectively, and it has a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It produces 270 PS (200 kW; 270 hp) and 271 lb·ft (367 N·m). From 1998 onwards, it produces 280 PS (210 kW; 280 hp) @6000 rpm and 285 lb·ft (386 N·m) @3600 rpm.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

• 1995–2004 Nissan Gloria Y33,Y34
• 1995–2004 Nissan Cedric Y33,Y34
• 1997–1999 Nissan Leopard Y33
• 2001–2007 Nissan Cima F50

This engine would have been a more popular swap in other chassis had there been a manual transmission for it since day one. Unfortunately there wasnt one available that was direct bolt on for RWD application till the Nissan 350z and Infiniti G35 came into production. I have sourced a CD09 G35 6 speed transmission to mount to the VQ30DET should be quite the powerplant for such a little car!