Nissan 350Z Engine for Sale | Used VQ35HR 3.5L V6 Long Block

Description

About the Nissan 350Z Engine (VQ35HR 3.5L V6)

Need a replacement Nissan 350Z VQ35HR 3.5L V6 engine? Part Nests sources OEM used VQ35HR 3.5L V6 engine assemblies for Nissan 350Z applications (donor 2007; 2007 to 2008 per the source data). The Nissan 350Z is Nissan’s iconic modern Z-car sports coupe – the fifth-generation Z-car nameplate representing Nissan’s return to the modern sports coupe segment. Critical engine note per the source data – the VQ35HR replaced the VQ35DE of 2003 to 2006. Confirm the exact year so you get the HR variant. Compatible with 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic. Related to broader Nissan V6 heritage across the Armada twin-turbo V6 (see our related Nissan Armada Engine listing) and various other Nissan V6 applications. Each engine is compression tested with oil condition assessed. Call (855) 634-4447 to verify 350Z year (must be 2007 or 2008 for HR variant), transmission variant, and configuration before ordering.

What Is Included and Not Included

Nissan 350Z Vehicle Context (Z33 Chassis)

• Iconic modern Z-car: The Nissan 350Z is Nissan’s iconic modern Z-car sports coupe – the fifth-generation Z-car nameplate. Z33 chassis. Introduced for the 2003 US model year representing Nissan’s return to the modern sports coupe segment after a hiatus from the earlier 300ZX (Z32 chassis) production discontinuation. Established Nissan’s modern Z-car positioning that has continued through successor 370Z (Z34) and modern Z (RZ34) generations
• Z-car heritage since 1969: Nissan’s Z-car nameplate spans an extensive multi-generation heritage since the original Datsun 240Z (S30 chassis, 1969+). Various successor Z-car generations include the S30-era Datsun Z (240Z, 260Z, 280Z), Z31 (300ZX first-generation), Z32 (300ZX second-generation, twin-turbo era), Z33 (350Z – this application), Z34 (370Z), and modern Z (RZ34). Represents one of the most established Japanese sports coupe nameplates with strong global enthusiast community following
• 350Z production era (2003-2009): Nissan 350Z production era approximately 2003-2009 US market. Various 350Z model years across the production run with different specific engine variants – per the source data, the VQ35DE was used in 2003 to 2006 while the VQ35HR replaced it in 2007 to 2008 (this application). Various 350Z trim / equipment configurations across the production run
• Related Infiniti G35 sibling: The Nissan 350Z is closely related to the Infiniti G35 – Infiniti’s luxury sport coupe / sedan positioning during the era. Both 350Z and G35 use the Nissan FM (Front Midship) platform with various shared underlying architecture. Infiniti G35 offered various sedan and coupe body configurations while the 350Z was exclusively a sports coupe / roadster body configuration

Nissan VQ35 V6 Engine Evolution Context

• Nissan VQ family: The VQ is one of Nissan’s most established V6 engine families spanning multiple decades of production. Various VQ family variants including VQ20 (2.0L), VQ25 (2.5L), VQ30 (3.0L), VQ35 (3.5L – this application), VQ37 (3.7L), VQ40 (4.0L – used in Frontier / Pathfinder V6), and various other VQ variants. The VQ family is widely regarded as one of Nissan’s premier V6 engine engineering achievements
• VQ35DE to VQ35HR evolution: Per the source data, the HR replaced the VQ35DE of 2003 to 2006. The VQ35HR (High Revolution) was Nissan’s high-revving revision of the VQ35 V6 architecture introduced for the 2007 model year 350Z. VQ35HR provides higher redline, higher-output configuration, and various performance-oriented engineering updates vs the previous VQ35DE variant. Represents an important evolution of the VQ35 V6 family
• VQ35HR performance characteristics: The VQ35HR provides significantly higher performance than the previous VQ35DE variant. Higher redline (~7500 rpm approximately vs previous ~6600 rpm), higher power output, and various performance-oriented improvements. Widely regarded across the automotive enthusiast community as a significant performance improvement over the previous VQ35DE variant
• Confirm exact year critical: Per the source data, confirm the exact year so you get the HR. Critical to verify 2007 or 2008 model year to ensure VQ35HR variant match. Earlier 350Z model years (2003-2006) use the different VQ35DE variant with different specific configuration. This listing is VQ35HR only

Related Nissan V6 / Nissan Performance Listings

• Nissan Armada Engine: Related modern Nissan V6 (twin-turbo V6 per 2025 redesign) – see our Nissan Armada engine listing
• Nissan Frontier Engine: Related Nissan I4 pickup engine (QR25DE 2.5L) – see our Nissan Frontier engine listing
• Nissan Juke Engine: Related Nissan turbocharged engine (MR16DDT 1.6L turbo) – see our Nissan Juke engine listing
• Dodge Charger Engine: Related iconic performance engine (6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 Hellcat) – see our Dodge Charger engine listing

Engine Specifications

• Type: OEM used VQ35HR 3.5L V6 engine assembly for Nissan 350Z (donor 2007, 2007-2008 HR era)
• Function: V6 engine provides high-performance motive power for Nissan 350Z sports coupe applications. VQ35HR high-revving V6 architecture with appropriate high-performance power / torque characteristics for the modern sports coupe segment
• Construction: The VQ35HR 3.5L V6 engine assembly as photographed per the source data. Confirm the exact configuration at order
• What is not included: Transmission, accessories not pictured, and fluids per the source data. Transfer your undamaged accessories at install. Standard practice for used engine replacement scope
• Tools required: Standard engine-swap tools per the source data. Recommended synthetic oil. Keep up timely valve adjustments for long performance life per the live FAQ
• Valve adjustments: Per the source data, keep up timely valve adjustments for long performance life. VQ35HR is a high-performance engine with valve adjustment service considerations. Follow appropriate service schedule for valve adjustments to maintain long-term engine performance
• Common failure modes: Compression loss, oil consumption, valvetrain wear (VQ35HR high-performance valvetrain has specific service considerations), various age-related component wear. Symptoms include engine performance loss, oil consumption, check engine codes, various powertrain integration issues
• Testing: Compression tested, oil condition assessed, external components documented per unit before shipment

Vehicle Compatibility

Why Buy From Part Nests

• OEM verified VQ35HR 3.5L V6 engine for Nissan 350Z (donor 2007, 2007-2008 HR era)
• Compression tested, oil condition assessed, external components documented per unit
• Support for 2007-2008 VQ35HR variant verification (vs 2003-2006 VQ35DE)
• Compatible with both 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic 350Z transmission variants
• Related to broader Nissan V6 heritage and modern Z-car / VQ family lineage
• Free shipping to all 50 states
• 15 day replacement warranty on component defects
• Support team familiar with Nissan Z-car heritage and VQ35DE / VQ35HR variant distinction
• Call (855) 634-4447 to confirm your 350Z year (must be 2007 or 2008 for HR variant), transmission variant, and configuration before ordering.