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LS engine swaps are taking place across the world on a seemingly daily basis, but LS1Tech featured a forum member’s experience with transplanting a LS2 into a 2004 Infiniti G35. For those not familiar with Nismo iron, the G35 is the 350Z’s more luxurious sibling, based on the same chassis and powered by the same 261 horse VQ35 V6 engine . When the forum member decided that he wanted to run in the tens with a daily driven car complete with A/C, the G35 was not the obvious choice; however, the addition of the LS2 engine and having all of the power features of the G35 retain their functionality made for a unique combination.

Numerous aftermarket companies are capitalizing on the popularity of LS swap, but selecting the right company for a particular project requires research and lots of it. After performing his due diligence, the forum member selected Sikky Manufacturing out of Baltimore, Maryland. Sikky had a proven reputation for delivering quality parts that make the transition to LS-power a simpler experience. After experiencing difficulties with the wiring harness, it was shipped off to Sikky for repairs and enhancements. Once the wiring harness was installed the G35 roared to life with Borla XR1 Exhaust to compliment the throaty V8 sound.

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Like any true horsepower junkie, this LS-powered G35 owner is still weighing the options regarding which power adder will provide the optimum results for his intended use. After reading the through the posts, it seems likely that forced induction will be route selected; however the question remains; turbo(s) or a roots-style blower? Regardless of which power adder will be chosen, this swap was performed in a classy fashion; from the pictures posted the workmanship is clean, first rate and without the characteristic hackings of many other LS swaps.

At the beginning of the journey to the land of LS, the builder estimated that it would end up costing him approximately $25,000 including the cost of the G35 and the LS2. For anyone who has ever built or completely rebuilt a car, the dollar amount estimated is very realistic considering all of the small odds and ends required. With suspension, wheels and who know what else is required to put together this combination it seems fairly reasonable. Despite the cost savings offered by purchasing an F-Body and building it, this fellow decided to take the road less traveled resulting in the realization of a much-improved G35.

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For those unsuspecting drivers who pull next to a red G35 coupe and assume that their relatively stock F-body will terrorize the chick car, they are in for a surprise. In its present form the LS2 benefits from a 232/234 FMS Cam and a set of 1 7/8” long tube headers. There are no dyno numbers as of yet, but once the little red coupe hits the rollers its owner should be pleased. As for the fan club formed around this build, it seems certain that the numbers will posted along with any future performance upgrades.