Infinite FX35 - Infamous Nissan

PoBoi850 · 03-01-2022, 09:07 PM

I know it's not "NISSAN" per se', but close enough, right?

Looking at a 2004 FX35, but I think it has a head gasket leak on the exhaust side. Tried to drive it home ( less than 10 miles ) and it started knocking and smoking, then quit. A hour later, it started up and did the same thing.
No indicators on the dash lit up, but it's been sitting for a few years and who knows what needs attention. I would like to get it running right first.

How hard are head gaskets on this motor?

Was more damage done by it running hot for a few minutes?

ANY info on this motor and SUV would be greatly appreciated.

Finally got it home late last night and going to check all the fluids this afternoon.

dvdswan · 03-02-2022, 12:00 AM

Makes me think of the timing belt. Just a 3.5L

alabama_lowlife · 03-02-2022, 12:07 AM

Supposed to be the same engine as the 350z. Should be a pretty fun ride.

PoBoi850 · 03-02-2022, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by alabama_lowlife

Supposed to be the same engine as the 350z. Should be a pretty fun ride.

All wheel drive too. Btw, what engine is it.? VQ?? I literally know nothing outside of hardbody stuff. Never driven an awd anything

SBJ · 03-02-2022, 04:05 AM

VQ35 I believe. Those have a lot more going on than the VG engines do. A word to the wise, if you decide to take this project on you may find it's less work to replace the engine altogether, depending on how far gone it is.

The hardest part of the job will probably be getting it timed correctly. I believe those have multiple chains and VVT.

YEPEE · 03-02-2022, 03:11 PM

it would have a VQ35DE

PorknBeans · 03-03-2022, 12:30 AM

The VQDE motor is a terrific one. I had a 2009 Infinity G35 Sport Coupe with the sport suspension and that motor KICKED!

I test drove an Infinity FX35 with 60k on the clock and with the added weight of an SUV. It still accelerated the same as my G35 with only 10k on its clock.

I would pull the original motor and send it out for a rebuild. You don’t want any surprises.

PoBoi850 · 03-03-2022, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PorknBeans

The VQDE motor is a terrific one. I had a 2009 Infinity G35 Sport Coupe with the sport suspension and that motor KICKED!

I test drove an Infinity FX35 with 60k on the clock and with the added weight of an SUV. It still accelerated the same as my G35 with only 10k on its clock.

I would pull the original motor and send it out for a rebuild. You don’t want any surprises.

Yeah, @ 285hp, it's one of the most powerful set ups. The 350Z and G35's get a bump in power and weigh less of course. The FX35 is like a G35 SUV

03-01-2022, 09:07 PM	#1
PoBoi850 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 927 Vehicle: 88 2wd Z24i HB D21 Thanks: 424 Thanked 144 Times in 121 Posts	Infinite FX35 I know it's not "NISSAN" per se', but close enough, right? Looking at a 2004 FX35, but I think it has a head gasket leak on the exhaust side. Tried to drive it home ( less than 10 miles ) and it started knocking and smoking, then quit. A hour later, it started up and did the same thing. No indicators on the dash lit up, but it's been sitting for a few years and who knows what needs attention. I would like to get it running right first. How hard are head gaskets on this motor? Was more damage done by it running hot for a few minutes? ANY info on this motor and SUV would be greatly appreciated. Finally got it home late last night and going to check all the fluids this afternoon. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xQ5v_h...=1sufmtnljrva8

03-02-2022, 12:00 AM	#2
dvdswan Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 5,741 Vehicle: 96 HB Thanks: 223 Thanked 926 Times in 807 Posts	Makes me think of the timing belt. Just a 3.5L __________________ Dave 96 HB XE SAS'd D44 3-link on 35s http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2618002

03-02-2022, 12:07 AM	#3
alabama_lowlife Owner and Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Brockton, Alabama Age: 42 Posts: 10,877 Vehicle: 2012 370Z, 1970 Datsun 521, 1995 Nissan Hardbody x2, 1994 Hardbody Thanks: 1,123 Thanked 2,261 Times in 1,858 Posts	Supposed to be the same engine as the 350z. Should be a pretty fun ride. __________________

03-02-2022, 04:05 AM	#5
SBJ Total Buzzkill Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: OR Posts: 3,138 Vehicle: 1994 Pathfinder XE Thanks: 348 Thanked 605 Times in 536 Posts	VQ35 I believe. Those have a lot more going on than the VG engines do. A word to the wise, if you decide to take this project on you may find it's less work to replace the engine altogether, depending on how far gone it is. The hardest part of the job will probably be getting it timed correctly. I believe those have multiple chains and VVT. __________________ FS5W71C transmission teardown and overhaul threads: http://www.infamousnissan.com/forum/...t=38961&page=2 http://www.infamousnissan.com/forum/...ad.php?t=39233

03-03-2022, 12:30 AM	#7
PorknBeans Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Where I can see the air I breathe... Posts: 844 Vehicle: 1997 XE King Cab with 3 pedals, KA24E & 2WD, Y’all Thanks: 82 Thanked 251 Times in 209 Posts	The VQDE motor is a terrific one. I had a 2009 Infinity G35 Sport Coupe with the sport suspension and that motor KICKED! I test drove an Infinity FX35 with 60k on the clock and with the added weight of an SUV. It still accelerated the same as my G35 with only 10k on its clock. I would pull the original motor and send it out for a rebuild. You don’t want any surprises. __________________

03-02-2022, 03:11 PM	#6
YEPEE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,973 Vehicle: 86.5 HB,95 HB, 02 Sentra Spec-V Thanks: 325 Thanked 364 Times in 310 Posts	it would have a VQ35DE

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